John McStravickinCreative DifferencesDisappointed Tom HanksOr why we miss the movie theater.Jul 21, 2020Jul 21, 2020
John McStravickinCreative DifferencesMovie NostalgiaThe sequel article to The ReWatchablesJul 10, 2020Jul 10, 2020
John McStravickinCreative DifferencesThe Benefits of Alternative WritingI have been consistent with posting these essays for several months now, and I feel I am settling into it, become part of my weekly…Jun 25, 2020Jun 25, 2020
John McStravickinCreative DifferencesYou’re Not Who I Thought You WereWhen you change (West)worlds, should you change your the title of your show?Jun 12, 2020Jun 12, 2020
John McStravickinCreative DifferencesA Formula for Great TelevisionNetflix plus Formula 1 is a winning recipeJun 2, 2020Jun 2, 2020
John McStravickinCreative DifferencesMindhunter, Heart KillerIt’s been about two weeks since I finished season two of Mindhunter and my heart won’t let it go. It’s an astonishingly great series that I…May 27, 2020May 27, 2020
John McStravickinCreative DifferencesHow I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the Summer BlockbusterWhen I grew up I loved big event movies. Jurassic Park, Independence Day, Men in Black, Armageddon, to name a few. These movies were…May 14, 2020May 14, 2020
John McStravickinCreative DifferencesFlashbacker, Story CrasherDon’t take the exit!Apr 30, 2020Apr 30, 2020
John McStravickinCreative DifferencesThese Modern Times are A-Changin’Modern Family has ended after eleven seasons. I’ve watched it from the first season and caught every episode since then. I wouldn’t…Apr 24, 2020Apr 24, 2020
John McStravickinCreative DifferencesTone DeafThe importance of tone and pacing in storyApr 14, 2020Apr 14, 2020