On the 1-year anniversary of its release, Bright Skies, Long Shadows author Marcus Turner discusses his ethos and motivation for writing the poems
Bright Skies, Long Shadows – 1st Birthday/Soft Relaunch
This I Know To Be True…
A list of 10 things (some serious, some silly) Australian author Marcus Turner knows to be absolutely, unequivocally true.
July 2024 Update: I’m Back!
I'M BACK, BABY! Helloooooo everybody! Welcome to the updated and renovated website of yours truly! Unfortunately, I let the website's health and content stagnate and, in some cases, just rot. The last few years have been very eventful, and I didn't think anything could top the turmoil of 2021 (if you know, you know) BUT...... Continue Reading →
Backlash for The Last of Us As Review-Bombers Attack Critically Acclaimed Third Episode
The Beautiful, Deeply Human Episode Drew Ire As Well As Tears The Last of Us franchise is no stranger to controversy when it comes to LGBTQIA+ representation: TLoU Part 2’s relationship between Ellie and Dina, Abby’s buff “masculine” physique, trans-representation in the form of Lev, sparked much anger among online trolls when the game released,... Continue Reading →
Hereditary Ending Explained
A familiar premise with a knotty, complex conclusion Warning: Spoilers Ahead Ari Aster’s 2018 supernatural horror film Hereditary treads a well-worn roadmap of beats and genre tropes, though its spectacular direction and cinematography truly set it apart from the pack. But while familiar, the ending might leave some viewers scratching their heads: what just happened?... Continue Reading →
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