Episode 8a: "The Crow" - A Graphic Novel by James O'Barr

12/22/23 • 32 min

In this week's episodes of “Storyweavers,” our hosts provided each other with a piece of media they hold dear. John and Dean each took time to experience and digest these works and then came together to discuss them.

In Episode 8a, John asked Dean to read James O’Barr’s graphic novel “The Crow.” They discuss their experience and reactions to “The Crow” and offer insight into the real-life events that inspired the novel, as well as the film adaption directed by Alex Proyas starring Brandon Lee.

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Episode 7: Video Games and Society

There are other story mediums besides books and movies, and one of the biggest in today’s age is video games. John and Dean discuss this wide-ranging topic, throwing around numerous ideas and thoughts. From their effects on human interaction, to claims of violent tendencies, plus the state of the industry and where they see it going—and how it resembles other forms of media upon their first arrival, including newspapers and movies.

Notable Titles Mentioned: “Bioshock,” “DOOM,” “The Legend of Zelda,” “Pokémon GO,” “Hollow Knight,” “No Man’s Sky,” “Ghosts of Tsushima,” FromSoft titles including “Dark Souls” and “Bloodborne”
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Episode 9: Book of the Month 2 - "Johnny Got His Gun" by Dalton Trumbo

In the second Book of the Month episode, Dean and John discuss “Johnny Got His Gun,” a highly acclaimed and controversial WWI novel written in 1939 by Dalton Trumbo. They cover the author’s and novel’s history, as well as their thoughts on this provocative and incendiary story. In addition they discuss Trumbo’s 1971 film adaption of the book and the lasting legacy both have had over the last 80+ years.

Notable Titles Mentioned: “Johnny Got His Gun” by Dalton Trumbo, “One” performed by Metallica, “Tomas Young’s War” by Mark Wilkerson, “Fields of Blood” by Karen Armstrong, “Farenheit 9/11” by Michael Moore, Dixie Chicks

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