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MICHAEL DANTE DiMARTINO


Man of Steel: Why the Story of Superman Still Matters
I thought Superman’s time had long past. And I didn’t expect to enjoy the new movie as much as I did. How can there be anything...
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Jun 18, 20133 min read
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Violence and story
Following the Aurora shooting, Gangster Squad’s release was delayed and a scene in which a shooting occurred in a movie theater was...
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Apr 22, 20133 min read
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Can old stories help us navigate the future?
Sketchnotes for “The Great Cauldron of Story” with Maria Tatar (Photo credit: On Being) In this fascinating interview with Krista...
mikedimartino
Mar 17, 20133 min read
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Argo: Story saves the day
Quick disclaimer — if you have adverse reactions to spoilers, then you might not want to read on. I finally watched Argo this weekend....
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Mar 11, 20132 min read
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Resonating Stories
How is a story able to draw you in, capture your imagination, and keep you coming back for more? Why do we get addicted to marathoning...
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Feb 28, 20132 min read
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What is a Story?
In the book Winning The Story Wars, author Jonah Sachs defines a story this way: “Stories are a particular type of human communication...
mikedimartino
Feb 21, 20133 min read
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The Academy Awards: Why the best picture nominees should make Hollywood take note
The Academy Awards are next week, and looking over the list of best picture nominees, I’m surprised I’ve actually seen a majority of the...
mikedimartino
Feb 17, 20133 min read
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