Can creators in essence separate the “super” from the “hero” and still be said to be working with the same character?
Exclusive: Papercutz to Publish Rio Graphic Novels
By on July 21, 2013
The children’s graphic novel Papercutz, already home to the Smurfs, Annoying Orange, and Lego Ninjago graphic novels, is adding another licensed property to its lineup: A series of graphic novels based on the movie Rio, which will fill in the story between the original movie, which came out in 2011, and the sequel, Rio 2, [...]
Confessions of a Cosplaying Librarian
By on July 15, 2013
Now in Theaters: An Absolutely Must-See Doc About Digital Literacy
By on July 14, 2013
Filmmaker Cullen Hoback’s work represents a treasure trove of ideas for those who want to connect domestic spying and the death of privacy to civics, media studies, ICT, and political theory—not to mention information literacy and digital literacy specifically.
Big Brawlers and Little Children: The Not-New Appeal of ‘Pacific Rim’
By on July 12, 2013
The reason such overt silliness is nonetheless so effective is that we all connect with the fantasy of controlling a creature much, much larger than we could ever hope to be.
Oh, All That Annoying Movie Marketing: A Chat with Critic Eric D. Snider
By on July 6, 2013
The Pop Culture Propaganda of Ender’s Game, Pacific Rim, and G.I. Joe
By on June 30, 2013
These posters’ apparently value-free aspect is perhaps what’s most worth exploring with young people…
Moriarty, Hannibal, and Despicable Me: How We End Up Rooting for the Bad Guy
By on June 28, 2013
‘World War Z’ At the Movies: Some Critical Thinking Questions
By on June 23, 2013
Media literacy discussion points covering novel-to-film adaptations, marketing, genre, screen violence, and more.
Why Are Zombies So Good for Libraries?
By on June 21, 2013
More than just a craze, the interest in zombies points the way towards a new kind of literacy engagement.
Joss Whedon, Modern Dress Shakespeare, and the Problem of Class in Classrooms
By on June 18, 2013
‘Tiger Eyes’ and Transliteracy: Confessions of Someone Who Hasn’t Read the Novel
By on June 7, 2013
‘Tiger Eyes’ is not really an upbeat film—which is, oddly, what makes it so refreshing.
‘Super Pop!’ and Making (Extremely Fun) Connections Across Media
By on June 5, 2013
This Weekend Forget ‘Gatsby,’ and See ‘The World Before Her’ Instead
By on May 10, 2013
Page to Screen: Summer Reading Blockbusters, Dystopian Teen Lit, and Childhood Classics
By on May 8, 2013 Leave a Comment
As reviews for Baz Lurhmann’s whirlwind adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby come roaring in, take a look at the latest installment of SLJ’s Page to Screen, where you’ll find updates on already much-touted future movies, and news of recent options on film rights. This roundup of releases will have your students and patrons heading to the theater—and, hopefully, to bookshelves as well.
When Curriculum is Media: The Important Lessons of ‘The Revisionaries’
By on April 30, 2013
Students are provided with curriculum in much the same way that religious adherents are provided with scripture, as something whose source and authorship are not be discussed, much less questioned.
After Earth Day, Who “Speaks” for Nature?
By on April 24, 2013
A Must-See Movie for Book Lovers Now on DVD
By on April 19, 2013
On top of everything else that they do, libraries with collections of thoughtfully published art books are also, essentially, museums.
Why ‘Marble Season’ is My Favorite Book of 2013 (So Far)
By on April 16, 2013
As far as outside-of-school literacies are concerned, “Marble Season” is possibly a definitive treatise on the subject without even intending to be…
With ‘42’ in Theaters, Here’s a Free Movie Starring Jackie Robinson
By on April 13, 2013
Alfred Green’s 1950 film, made at the height of Robinson’s career, is in the public domain…
