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In cinema, “narrative negative space” refers to the blanks, intentionally placed in the narrative structure. By leaving the gaps for the audience to fill, the writer transforms the passive consumer ...

The literary landscape of the 21st century seems more and more divided when it comes to one particular aspect: plot. Some books have it; others don’t. The have-nots have gotten a lot of critical ...

William Smith is a freelance writer currently living in the Midwest with his wife and daughter, where he spends too much time watching movies and then writing about them. He doesn't read your hurtful ...

M. Night Shyamalan's new movie "Remain" is filming in Rhode Island. The film is based on a novel co-written by Shyamalan and Nicholas Sparks. The story explores themes of love, loss, and the ...