Supernatural Culture

Our country's obsession with the "occult", is no shocker. From the very beginning of our formation, we have always believed in witches and any other super natural idea. Our country claims to be "a melting pot" for people from all over the world, which causes a cornucopia for multi-cultural super natural believes. We cling to it, for it is out of the norm. It's the curiosity that keeps our country glued to these "out of this world" stories. It keeps us asking, why?

The "occult" can sprout throughout our country, with the use of technology. Technology has given this supernatural culture a way to spread and grow. From dedicated websites, to pictures, and books, our supernatural culture is far from dying. It's becoming more of a trend, through the use of technology.

Televisions shows have definitely been the talk for some time now, with shows such as, "Supernatural" , "Vampire Diaries" and " Teen Wolf" depicting the supernatural phenomenon. It intertwines our natural life with a mysterious dark world. Although I'm not a huge fan of television, it seems impossible to escape pictures and status updates of these shows. I always seem to be updated on them, when I least care.

Our country's obsession with the "occult" will continue to grow, as it has since our very beginning. The use of technology will push a supernatural culture into our homes. With shows striking young teens and adults to carry these stories past a life span. We will cling to these stories for they are unlike any other, and they keep us asking why? The "occult" is a part of our culture, it's mysterious and out of the norm.

Now before you go to bed, make sure there's no "supernatural" beings in your closet, or under your bed.

~Alex

A Anti-Hero That's Truly Out of This World

I've been given the task to compare a modern day anti- hero, and compare his/her characteristics to those of Ichabod Crane from "Legend of Sleepy Hollow." It is ironic that I've had such a difficult time finding an anti-hero from a show or movie, seeing that in the near future I would like to major in film. It's slightly depressing knowing that I don't know any of the characters from "the best shows of all time".

So why not choose an anti-hero that's part of the saga that created my dream of producing movies. Now despite my cheesy and corny title, this anti-hero truly is out of this world. This anti-hero can be no other, then Han Solo from the Star Wars saga.

 Han Solo is an outlaw smuggler with a wicked ride, who's only ideal in life is money. He's the perfect match for Ichabod Crane, a greed driven man, who along the way finds a female fit to his liking; Princess Leila. Now just on the side note, if you're a student reading my blog, your dad most likely had a crush on Princess Leila. I'm not sure why? I guess it's an old people thing? 

Anyways all jokes aside, it seems fit to say that Han Solo shares the same characteristics as Ichabod Crane. The first two characteristic in common are, greed and selfishness . Both Ichabod and Han Solo have money on their mind, they often put money and themselves first before others. Ichabod never really loved Katrina but in reality just wanted her father's inheritance. The same goes with Han Solo, he didn't care much for Luke or Leila, he just wanted their money. Although near the end of the movie,  Han did change his ways, but throughout the movie he was a selfish and greedy outlaw.

The last and final characteristic of the two are their inconsideration for their lovers. Ichabod didn't care what Katrina had to say or how she felt, he was faking his emotions to take her hand and take her father's money. The same goes with Han Solo, in the beginning of the movie, he directly tells Leila that he's not into her, but into the money. He's inconsiderate of Leila's feelings and only cares for her money.

It is clear that both Ichabod and Han Solo share same characteristics. They're selfish, greedy, and inconsiderate.

~Alex V.