Hollywood can be difficult to break into, but yet there are new directors emerging every year. Examine directors from the past four years who have directed their first blockbuster film and the journey they took to get there.
The examples that come to mind are definitely Josh Trank and Colin Trevorrow, both of which were put at the helm of major, tentpole blockbusters with light resumes. Given how much media attention was put on Josh Trank's stumbles, it would be good to discuss the troubles that new directors face, and I would hope this article discusses the way race/gender biases come into play at such a key point in a director's career. – bbctol8 years ago
The Russo Brothers, beginning with Captain America: The Winter Soldier. They'd directed a Hollywood rom com before but Captain America was definitely their first 'Blockbuster'. – J.P. Shiel8 years ago
Discuss how Search Engine Optimization is changing the way we perceive processes of writing. SEO proposes new rhetorical devices and new writing strategies, which, in fact, turn us into entrepreneurs. The essay would discuss the importance of algorithms and the relevance of digital audiences.
An important note to this topic would be to point out the big difference between an article and a SEO text. – Lynet8 years ago
You could expand this to a couple of other ways algorithms affect internet writing- obviously, one wouldn't want to get too broad, but things like A/B testing for headlines are also ways trying to get the most clicks/highest search profile affect how we interact with audiences. – bbctol8 years ago
From Mickey Rooney's portrayal of I.Y Yunoshi in Breakfast at Tiffany's to recent controversy of Scarlett Johansson playing Motoko Kusanagi in the Ghost in the Shell live action adaptation. Many Hollywood films give various roles meant for minorites to Caucasian actors but is it really racism or just Hollywood not quick enough with times to adapt to our rapidly changing world.
I think another issue the article writer might tackle is the justification I've heard that even some global markets prefer white/light-skinned actors and how this affects actors of color worldwide. Concerning just America, I've seen a lot of discussion about the effects on Asian-American actors when whitewashing happens. Gene Yang, a Chinese-America graphic novelist and proponent on diversity, made a comic about The Last Airbender's whitewashing. Constance Wu and Ming-Na Wen have addressed The Ghost in the Shell. Another older film to look at could be The Conquerer with John Wayne as Genghis Khan. – Emily Deibler8 years ago
As an Asian, I really take this issue quite personally. I would recommend the person looking into this article and accompanying video http://www.vox.com/2016/4/21/11477914/hollywood-asian-whitewashing. It speaks about Asians being underrepresented or portray as a fool. I don't think it should be considered revolutionary to cast a Japanese for a Japanese role. It's galling to see that "yellow face" is still acceptable in 2016. – Jill8 years ago
The former, people don't realise it but this is a more subtle form of racism. – sandrazemingui8 years ago
Al Jolson and Robert Downey, Jr. in blackface, separated by about seven decades. Now that's inertia. – Tigey8 years ago
So many films, be it through nationalistic fervour or propaganda, glamourise, glorify and normalise the promotion of war. Assess the extent to which popular war films engage with the reality of conflict and what agenda this serves.
Could you clarify what you mean by "agenda?" Are we talking about directors and screenwriters consciously appropriating nationalist imagery into their war scenes? I feel like this could branch out much further than war movies - what about the Marvel movies ("Civil War" reflecting the dividedness of the US populace, etc.)?
I totally agree that war has been glamorized, but what sort of war? Historically based conflicts like Saving Private Ryan? Narnian creatures swinging axes? Romanticized events (The Patriot)? I assume you definitely mean the last kind, but it might need clarification.
If an article was written about this topic, I would certainly read it. – Dillon Raborn8 years ago
The agenda served by war is that creative expression in TV, film and plays maintain audience interest through conflict. War is an easy way to engage audiences' attention. Good vs evil always creates drama. – Munjeera8 years ago
Glamorize is the key term, and is almost unavoidable in Hollywood movies which tend to have a cohesive narrative that ends in triumph for someone. But this of course doesn't make the glamorization of war any less reprehensible. would be interesting to also examine reaction to Sainsbury's 2014 Christmas advert which caused some degree of outrage, for harnessing a scene from WWI in its Christmas marketing strategy... – lizzyhajos8 years ago
The question you pose: "What does this agenda serve?" is an important question to ask. Considering when war films are released and the manner in which they promote specific political agendas is a topic worth investigating. It seems as if many war films have a component of glamorizing and glorifying war - showing the true horror would be a downer! If we critically view this genre of film, how many would be exposed as nationalistic ploys to endorse and legitimize armed conflict? I think your opening sentence clearly states how these films may promote specific political pro-war agendas. It may be interesting to take a look at when these films are released in relation to specific armed conflict. This would be a good read! – margo8 years ago
To what extent do the films in Nolan's Batman trilogy engage with 21st century anxieties, and how are they aligned within the Batman myth? After exploring the origins story, Nolan decided to place the character within a contemporary framework. How was he influenced by previous interpretations, and what do the films say about American attitudes towards crime? Possible themes: vigilante justice, crime prevention, state control, corporate guilt.
There is also an interesting amount of political/economical systems portrayed within the movies. For example the first movie, with Raz Al Gual (sorry if that's miss-spelt) we have him try to put totalitarian rule over Gotham, and an attack on democracy for the greater good. In the second movie, the Joker's actions could be said to follow the anarchist philosophy. And in the last, Gotham is placed in a state of Marxism, with the leaders and wealthy cast out and the poor rise up and take control. – Thomas Sutton8 years ago
Great question!!! I was quite surprised by the villain Bain whose role almost seemed to portray the Wall Street Occupy movement as in error. Definitely a comment on corporate greed. But at least a blockbuster movie did not try to have a holier than thou attitude about making money. – Munjeera8 years ago
I've always found the most troubling, and as a result, fascinating, element of this kind in those films is the moment in 'The Dark Knight' when Batman creates the Gotham-wide sonar reader, in order to catch the Joker. That's an absolutely humongous infringement of civil liberties, which Fox states quite clearly when he's shown the machine. It echoes very much the actions taken by Western governments in the heat of the War on Terror. And yet, without it, Batman probably wouldn't have found the Joker in time to save the ferries, and countless civilians would have been murdered. Was the massive intrusion into Gotham citizens' private lives vindicated by Batman's saving of the ferries? Is it better to live compromised, safer lives or pure, free ones which carry a far greater risk of terrorism? There's a quotation from Benjamin Franklin which reads roughly: 'Those who sacrifice liberty for security will in the end enjoy neither.' I think they're wise words, and probably true, but this debate, exemplified most in 'The Dark Knight' but present in the other two movies two, is one with no easy answers. – J.P. Shiel8 years ago
Analyze how the adaptation of anime by American developers has maybe changed the meaning or message of the original content. Such as how does the English translations of anime series change what the character may have meant. You could also look at how do the adaptations of anime into American film change the content, or if they do at all.
Great topic. I think you could also add how an American audience might view content found in the original source material. For example, Evangelion features Christian imagery and so Americans may find this content offensive or enjoy Evangelion more because it incorporates something from American culture. – Jiraiyan8 years ago
How much of what is portrayed in our top ranking shows is factually accurate? Friends is one of the most enduring, popular American comedies still watched at home and abroad to this day. What cultural notions or ideals exist that may represent or misrepresent Americans?
Good topic. When I read this I immediately thought of Modern Family. I became a viewer after it had been own for a few seasons, and I think the show does a fantastic job of depicting numerous issues: divorce, balancing motherhood and work, a gay couple, adoption, remarriage to the younger woman, etc. I would say Modern Family is a good representation of America. – danielle5779 years ago
It could also be interesting to touch on how a lot of American television is viewed in other countries and how these shows are portraying American values/culture to foreign audiences. – Marcie Waters9 years ago
This sounds be great, I think it would also be great to point out how American shows represent other cultures, and if their accuracy, or lack thereof, helps or hurts American views on other places as well as other places views on Americans. – Austin Bender9 years ago
Seinfeld came to mind when I first read this as well because it's really focused on the personalities instilled in characters and how we perceive them and how we react to who they are and how they act towards one another and other people in the show. – scole9 years ago
One recurring theme in American TV, especially shows like Friends and Sex and the City, is that these types of shows portray American women as exercising sexual freedom that isn't commonly seen in TV shows from Eastern countries. Women talking, sharing and engaging in many sexual encounters isn't seen as much in series from the East. That would be one huge difference for sure. I don't think I can judge though how accurately that represents or misrepresents American culture. Whoever writes on this topic could take a look at how the single life is portrayed in sitcoms and romantic relationships and compare to how these types of romantic relationships may represent Americans. Even though the show was called Friends, it was about living the single life, finding yourself and finding love in your 20s. – Munjeera9 years ago
Is it correct when people say that a musical must have a basis on stage? What, by definition is a musical? Should Disney movies count as musicals? Must musicals be live-action or can they be animated? Does Mary Poppins count? What strictly, is a musical?
I think for this it's important that the writer take all different examples of animation, live action, stage, film, different genres, etc. etc. etc. and compare and contrast them. Also, it'd be a good idea to look at musicals across the world, as well as, check out a good old-fashioned dictionary entry. – Jaye Freeland9 years ago
Musicals make for great topics. Especially when you look at context. During times of economic recession, war and great instability, musicals flourish as a genre. I love musicals as a genre and am so happy that it has been revived. I think Disney should definitely count as musicals, since they have contributed so many songs. – Munjeera8 years ago
It could be useful to compare the musical to the operetta (See Works of Gilbert & Sullivan). – JDJankowski8 years ago
It might also be interesting to show a possible connection between musicals and music videos. – green168 years ago
What would be interesting is a comparison with musicals and movies with signing and see how they differ. If they really are different in any way. – VeeTee88 years ago
Musicals for the stage and musicals that are animated or made as a live action movie do tend to differ in a few ways- these are often referred to as movie musicals, as acting for the screen is very different from acting on stage. Subtle differences do validate subgenres within musicals, and it would be worth looking into. Try looking into musicals that originally aired as a movie then moved to the stage (I believe Newsies was one of them, and there's many more) or vice versa. – HeartofAvalon8 years ago
Demonstrate some of the eerie similarities of the Netflix show House of Cards to some of the same elements that are going on currently in the American political arena. Research how the creators of House of Cards obtain their material, and who will prevail as the first female president Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton or Claire?
I think it would be good to dissect the political processes represented in the drama to see whether such a malicious pair could get into office in real life. Also how do British and American versions misrepresent parliamentary procedure in order to create good drama? – Benedict Hadley8 years ago
If there is a similarity of House of Cards to American politics in the real word, the obvious avenue of investigation would be, 'What is the source material?' – JDJankowski8 years ago
A deeper analysis of the comprehensive mythology that underscores Stephen King's works. What does King have to say (implicitly or otherwise) about good/evil, God, the nature of the universe, etc
This sounds really interesting. Are there specific example that can be given? – LaRose8 years ago
Pet Cemetery, Carrie, The Langoliers all deal with good/evil and humanity interacting with uncertainties of the universe. PC and Carrie have more divine implications, while The Langoliers deals with the science fiction side of the idea. I am missing a few which could be argued with both sides, but those are some ideas. – C N Williamson8 years ago
The Gunslinger, the first book in the dark tower series, definitely deals with these themes as well, and King considers these books his best work – Thomas Sutton8 years ago
In the 400th anniversary of his death, how has Shakespeare's works influenced literature and why is it still held in high regard today.
This is a very broad topic. I would recommend you slave off adaptations, even loose, in order to see purer influences. Are you looking more at themes (e.g. star-crossed, separated lovers) or traditions (e.g. cross-dressing confusion)? – IndiLeigh8 years ago
I agree with IndiLeigh. I'd narrow it down or you'll be writing for another 400 years! – J.P. Shiel8 years ago
Unoriginal and predictive. – T. Palomino2 years ago
Explain the process of writing videogame stories. How does it differ from movie screenwriting? How is action/gameplay incorporated into it? Can someone write a game plot and pitch it to a company? How does one get started in this field?
I would totally read this, but I think the idea would be better suited as either a career advice guide or something of that sort. – Dillon Raborn8 years ago
Something interesting to look into while writing this would be to look at why writing videogames is different from writing other forms of media material. Looking at what about videogames makes it inherently different from movies, television, etc. – amandajarrell8 years ago
Do you feel this genre often fetishizes/objectifies the males depicted? – moreover: do you feel objectified yourself? Offended? How accurate are the portrayals in these manga/anime? Is this true LGBT representation or does it actually serve to hinder promotion of LGBT rights in some ways? Would you feel uncomfortable around someone who self-identifies as a "fujoshi?" Also: What about shounen-ai?
I think this is incredibly interesting, and I'd love to know more about it. But it feels very much like a direct question as opposed to a topic. My recommendations would be to rephrase it so that an article could be written about it, and define some of the words which people may not know. – Connor Gregorich-Trevor9 years ago
Agreeing with Connor, rephrasing this would help the future writer to be guided into NOT writing commentary. Topic title should be like Yaoi a representation of gay relationships or romanticized fantasy... and are we talking about yaoi and sexual content? – Jill9 years ago
I think women objectify men in gay fetish porn the same way men objectify women in porn. And I agree that people in these portrayals are rarely true to how people actually are. This can set LGBT rights back in same ways, especially when gay men are always sexy with six packs and not just regular, ordinary men. I don't know much else about what you are asking, so I can't help much with this, but those are my thoughts on the objectification of gay people. I am not really offended by it, but I think it's detrimental to peoples' self-esteem and LGBT rights to a degree. – Robyn McComb9 years ago
I'm wondering if men who are into M/M works truly appreciate yaoi or shounen-ai, due to how characters are represented in these works. Or if they also appreciate bara more, which is produced primarily by gay men for a gay audience. Personally, as someone who identifies as male and queer, I am into yaoi, shounen-ai, and bara, but I find it problematic in how some characters and relationships are portrayed. I think that a certain type of body is being objectified in each genre, but that is how these genres cater to their respective audience. It can be damaging to those readers/viewers who identify as LGBT, and may not fit that specific portrayal.
Some shounen-ai works I have read/watched do a decent job in showing how gay relationships form, and touch upon the struggle that gay or bisexual people face in coming to terms with their sexuality and identity. – Sean Navat Balanon9 years ago
I think it's helpful, as someone who likes shounen-ai, to reflect on how these young women came to like genres like yaoi. I'd argue that it's due to the popularity of shounen manga and the intense male relationships within them (take NaruSasuNaru, or Light x L). Because these relationships never become romances, fans find other series to fill in for their characters. Popular male on male romances adhere to many tropes, many of which can be traced back to the original shounen manga the characters are derived from. – ChristelleMarie9 years ago
perhaps it would be best done as a comparison piece between the portrayal of gay men and other fetish images of both men and women. Classic daydreams of both men and women that stereotype others. – Jutor8 years ago
There are a lot of books that focus on India that are written by english speaking writers, why is this and what are some of the best examples of novels that truly portray this country?
For possible examples, Tagore is a great place to start. His novel The Home and the World goes into not only the effects of British imperialism, but the thoughts on trying to keep the peace and the rise of Indian nationalism. (Tagore was extremely critical of both British colonialism and Indian nationalism.) While he wrote in Bengali, he also translated his own works into English. Rudyard Kipling is also intriguing (though at times unsettling) as someone born in Bombay but educated in England. – Emily Deibler8 years ago
Many of the famous stories are also rooted in religions: Buddhism and Hinduism. Sikhs also have amazing stories. Some stories have been appropriated by the West though. Slumdog Millionaire is one example. The book represents India better since the writer is Indian but the screen play is written by a someone from England. Poetry is very important in Indian culture. Urdu is like the Italian of Sanskrit languages. Also there are links to Persian culture in terms of some of the more famous stories. Tagore was Bengali and they are known to be gifted in the arts as well. India is a very complex country with over 10 official languages and many regional differences. One of my favorite sayings in Indian culture is "Always remember you are the heroine of your own story.". A suitable quote for any drama queen. A good way to write this article may be to focus on one region or a few of the most famous authors, especially ones who have won Nobel prizes for literature. – Munjeera8 years ago
Another couple of examples are Salman Rushdie's Midnights Children, and Arundhati Roy's The God of Small Things. Both of which have massive critical acclaim and popularity, and are written with a history of indian colonialism in mind. – Thomas Sutton8 years ago
Rohinton Misty is another writer who depicts India with beautiful perfection. Such A Long Journey is an old novel made into a movie (1990s). Old but good. To expand Michael Ondaatje, Sri Lankan, with English Patient novel to movie. Also old but good. – Munjeera8 years ago
Another interesting example is Gregory David Robert's Shantaram based on his own life story. He's an Australian who escapes from prison, ends up in India and becomes immersed in the culture there. He doesn't dismiss its imperfections or see it as simply exotic. India becomes his home, his family. – SarahPhilip7 years ago
Huge topic. Not specific. Unware of E. Said's contributions to the discussion. – T. Palomino2 years ago
Time and time again great anime has been adapted into live-action movies only to fall short of its potential. Some examples of this include Dragon Ball Evolution and the Attack on Titan movies. Analyze why some of these movies fail and how some were more of a success. What are some obstacles when adapting anime into film? What would be needed for success?
Holy cow. Were some live action Anime actually successful? It seemed like one big failure after another. Interesting. – Adnan Bey8 years ago
You should also specify where exactly they were successes/failures, either in Japan, the USA, or elsewhere.
– Tanner Ollo8 years ago
(1) The attachment we create with an anime character cannot be replicated by humans. Their eyes, their lack of facial details, their clear-cut expressions, etc. (2) Not all anime live action movies, if any, have VFX teams like that of WB or Disney. So whatever happens in anime, like the AoT titan fight scene, is trimmed down in a live-action adaptation. – Abhimanyu Shekhar8 years ago
I think the transference of the "spirit," if you will, of anime - it's compositional energy, its ability to carry on nonchalantly as deathly serious events unfold, and other characteristics - is really what is lost when the medium changes from animated to live action. As you mentioned, I think the most recognizable example is definetely Dragon Ball Evolution. What come off as a highly masculine and ego-invested character developments (at least in the case of shonens like DBZ) become cringey and, frankly, stupid one-liners when performed by real people. Not to mention in the case of DBZ that entire characters can get rewritten entirely so that they're unrecognizable to the fanbase the movie should so obviously be pandering to if it wants to be successful. tl;dr- this is an interesting idea and someone ought to pursue it. – Dillon Raborn8 years ago
There were some interesting live actions that were known to be a huge success such as the Ruroni Kenshin Live Action series as well as the latest being Assassination Classroom. One terrible live-action that could have went very well was the Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai series, which told it's actors to not look at the original source material for the characters. By doing that, it impeded upon the movie's success because of the ignorance of the writers and producers for trying to make it something that the source material was not. If they stuck to the original premise of the series and the characteristics of each character, the movie could have been done very well! – Kevin Mohammed8 years ago
Lady Chatterley's Lover has had a reputation for being perverse in its sexual subject matter and use of descriptive language. However, does there need to be an understanding of the full narrative in order to contextualise what D.H. Lawrence's ideas of characterisation were.
I'm not sure I follow. I certainly like your topic, but is there any way you could be either clearer or more focused within your initial topic? You topic title, to me, is not in accordance with your short description. – Alstroemeria8 years ago
It could do the article some good to also examine the various adaptations of the eponymous story like ‘Sharapancharam’ and ‘Edakkalu Guddada Mele’ to see how well have the themes in the original novel percolated through various cultures. – Dr. Vishnu Unnithan4 years ago
These sound like rhetoric questions. – T. Palomino2 years ago
There have been a number of TV shows that have used voice overs. Such examples would be Veronica Mars, Burn Notice, Grey's Anatomy, Scrubs and Dead Like Me. Do voice overs add anything to the story lines or are they merely a distraction? Why are voice overs used? Should they be used more or less often? Are there examples of TV shows that have used voice overs, but weren't really effective? On the flip side, are there TV shows that could have used voice overs to help add depth or clarity to the story lines?
Good topic. Another possible example the article writer could use is Jane the Virgin. – Emily Deibler9 years ago
This would be great to write. I think bringing up something like Dexter as well. The show has a very complex voice over of Dexter the serial killer. Does he really believe in what he's saying? That he has no emotion and yet manages to portray it? Or is it simply him asserting that he is a monster and neglecting the idea that he could have other psychological levels? – tparish119 years ago
In my opinion, they are often used to explicitly summarize events of the show or a characters feelings about said events (Scrubs is the best example) and for this reason they are often redundant and/or heavy-handed. They are not necessarily "distracting", but neither are they useful to the storyline. – TheSnob8 years ago
There are a few shows that have tried different things: Arrow had voice overs in its first season, then dropped them, and it would be interesting to examine why. – bbctol8 years ago
Looking at the current USA Singles Top 40, what causes a song to be a huge hit? Are there similar musical characteristics? Does it have to do with marketing? Are certain themes prevalent? Based on these popular songs, what would you say the "formula" to having a hit is? If the songs share many characteristics, would you say that this is positive or negative?
If anything, I think there has to be something in the beat, the tune, and the tempo. Because often times the lyrics are pretty "by-the-numbers," and have been used countless times for decades, always saying the same things. Some songs change it up with modern concepts and modern slang, and even build the whole song's hook on it: which can make a song fun strictly because of it's hook. But most times, I think it's just the tune and how it grabs you. That's the main reason why I love J-pop. I can't understand a word that's being said, nor do I usually need to know: I just love the beat and the tune. I'll even sing along as best as I can because of how energetic the songs often are. – Jonathan Leiter9 years ago
The writer of this article should check out scoreahit.com. The site explains the "Hit Equation" and has scientific formula on how to create a hit song. – Lexzie8 years ago
What use do flashbacks actually have? To merely give backstory to a character(s), to add a tension, to foreshadow something? What are good (and bad) examples of flashbacks in film and do they make use of the flashback in a suitable and compelling manner. One example that could be used is this "Saw" short film ((link) which uses flashbacks to portray the main ction and torture scenes. The torture scenes should create suspense with not knowning whther this man is going to live or die, but by seeing him being interviewed about what happened, any tension is lost. Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction" and "Kill Bill" could be an interesting point of discussion, as well as "Red Dragon" which uses a scene to introduce the audience to Will Graham and Hannibal Lector, but it is also set before "Silence of the Lambs;" is this film a flashback in itself? Are there better examples of entire films being a flashback? DC CW television shows have also use flashbacks extensively (mostly in "Arrow" as a rhetoric device linking Oliver's experiences on the island to present-day turmoils.)
Chronicle and explain how the Pokemon franchise exploded from its birth until the present day, including any speedbumps and mistakes along the way.
Some things to consider: innovative gameplay, use of new technology to reward interactivity, cross-media integration. – Austin9 years ago
This article could also have an opinionated end drive: "so... when should pokemon STOP?" As a child who grew up on pokemon and still loves the games as an adult, I find the tv show just silly. There are only so many adventures to be had, until they just redo them with new characters and different pokemon. And the pokemon they are coming up with now are getting watered down... the trash pokemon, the diaper pokemon, the fetus pokemon... When will it all become too much? Are they milking the franchise? – Slaidey9 years ago
Pokemon has a very special place in our hearts, and analyzing the reasons in a well written article would be an interesting read. Besides that, I wholly agree with Slaidey's comment and have nothing more to add. Just read that comment twice for me. SO TRUE. "Are they milking the franchise" could be well explored, and this topic in all is a perfect topic. – Abhimanyu Shekhar9 years ago
I think it would also be cool to talk about how the players have evolved alongside the new technology/gameplay involved in the franchise e.g. how once upon a time, we're all having some light fun training a Pikachu by defeating anything and everything that comes along, and the next minute we're dedicating whole forums to EV Values and Shiny Egg Farming. – Isaac Bernamont9 years ago
Pokemon was the first anime/gaming property that was released after my birth. I've enjoyed both the anime series and video games since. The questions I think are important is what draws fans to the series? What keeps us playing? As they add more and more Pokemon will there be a point when it becomes too much? – Jiraiyan9 years ago
Man, I can't even imagine a world WITHOUT Pokemon. I was born the same year the first Pokemon game came out in Japan, so I have zero perspective on that. You might also want to compare it to other cultural phenomena if you can; the West sure has it's phases. – Helmet9 years ago
While I'm also an avid fan of Pokemon--I lived my childhood in Pokemon Ruby--this topic seems far too broad to be sanctioned into just one article. You could write an entire book entailing the rise of Pokemon from the late nineties to its status in the present-day world. And what do you mean by "speedbumps and mistakes"? Financial miscalculations? Creative errors? Repetitive repetitiveness? Anyone of these could be turned into an article of its own. Personally, I see this as a possible series of articles exploring the various trials and tribulations of the franchise as a whole. It seems that, much like the beloved series itself, you could milk this thing for quite some time, so I wouldn't go condensing pages worth of content into a single article. – JKKN9 years ago
I agree with JKKN that this topic is very broad. The idea of a series of pieces on the franchise is good, but I think you could possibly narrow your idea down to be a paper on the latest games vs. the earliest, and how the franchise has changed to fit into an evolving marketplace of gamers. – Kathleen Lassiter8 years ago
I spent a fortune on these cards for my older son and nicknamed it "Expensimon." Thankfully, the craze died out by the time my younger son was born. All other franchises are milking their "great" 20 even 30 year old ideas, so why shouldn't Pokémon cash in? Maybe all those cards I bought will be worth something one day. I live in hope : ) – Munjeera8 years ago
I also agree with JKKN, especially since the Pokémon franchise has so many aspects: the television series, the trading card game, the video games, etc. A series of articles would definitely cover this topic better, as there are too many nuances to address in a single article. – handerson8 years ago