Warning: This post contains spoilers for "Deadpool 2." "Deadpool 2" makes fun of superhero clichés, but it also relies on one of the oldest as a plot device. Violence against women used as a plot ...

Pulp Fiction was the movie that introduced Samuel L. Jackson‘s iconic profane catchphrase to the world. The film was a success, especially since it had an ensemble cast of bankable actors who brought ...

Device is a monthly book discussion with a science-based twist. In each episode, we discuss a novel that uses science to drive the story’s action, and dissect the plot device for scientific ...

I think every writer I know has been in this situation: You’ve got a killer concept, a monster that’s genuinely creepy, and a protagonist you love. But you still can't figure out a way to get your ...