We’re nearing the last leg of Northrop Frye’s first essay in Anatomy of Criticism; this time we’re tackling the section called “Thematic Modes.”
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Adventures in Criticism pt 5
By Cuchlann on 10 March 2009 | Anime, Art and Culture, Internet, Light Novels, Manga | 13 CommentsA Titan’s Trap
By Cuchlann on 3 January 2009 | Anime | 13 Comments
At least she has clothes in this one...
As you’re probably already aware, I’m blogging my way through Northrop Frye’s Anatomy of Criticism. I already had an idea for an actual anime post, and I’ve only read the introduction. Even though this was inspired by Frye, I probably won’t reference him too much. Really, this is just my obligatory Kannagi post. Everyone’s doing one, and who am I to argue with the crowd? Well, I do it all the time, but never mind that now.
Fishy
By Cuchlann on 28 December 2008 | Anime, Internet | 10 CommentsI’ve been seeing some meta-narrative stuff concerning blogging, anime, blah blah blah. As my father is currently watching a basketball game on our only tv — mine is in Memphis — I am stuck in my room, so here I am, doing some of this meta-criticism as well. Don’t expect anything amazing. My only real contribution, when I get around to it, is in bringing Stanley Fish to the party.
Twelve Moments 8 — in with the “in” crowd
By Cuchlann on 18 December 2008 | Internet | 5 CommentsI can say now that these have no order worth mentioning as such. I also just finished packing my stuff into my car (two hours), driving (nine hours), along with miscellaneous (? hours); have I mentioned I’m sick? So my head hurts. So, again, I’m copping out on you. However, tomorrow I’ll be home alone with no handy friends to distract me from my sacred duties, so possibly the next post will have actual substance.
Anyway. This “moment” refers to being accepted into Super Fanicom. Yes, I actually had to apply for this job — or, given the very low rate of pay Pontifus is offering, perhaps “task” is a better word. Anyone know the story of Sisyphus?
It’s rough, going out into the seas of uncaring blog-readers on your own. Even if people do read one’s posts, they might not comment. A team-blog generally guarantees a handful of readers, as the other bloggers are (assumedly) interested in what one has to say. Also, it expands one’s pool of friends, which is always a good thing, I hear.
My head, it pulses like a blazar. So huzzah for being accepted into the biggest circle-jerk this side of Oi, Hayaku!
Twelve Moments 12
By Cuchlann on 14 December 2008 | Anime, Internet | 6 Comments
It was this or NSFW. Damn fanart.
As Pontifus already told you, we’re diving hip-deep into the twelve moments of anime project for 2008. However, I will warn you in advance, I’ll be “cheating” a little and doing some video game moments as well — I don’t think that’s too much of a problem, as Super Fanicom is about gaming as well. Moving on!
As you might have gathered, my first entry into Superfanicom’s ultimate, giant Christmas extravaganza is Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu. The trick here — the one that explains the questions you’re hurling at your screen right now — is that it isn’t the show that I’m entering here. It’s the phenomenon.