In the past, I’ve advocated learning from cinema, trying to use and translate the same techniques into prose. I use terms like “blocking” and “off-screen” to refer to things in prose.

Today, however, I’d like to discuss one of the major differences between visual media and prose. It also happens to be one of prose fiction's greatest weaknesses: scenes and stories with a large number of characters.

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Rating Scale:

12/10—a complete masterpiece; flawless and outstanding
11/10—Excellent, near-perfect film
10/10—the standard rating; awesome film with a couple of flaws
9/10—a wonderful film with several flaws

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I know what you’re thinking, Jimmy (do you mind if I call you "Jimmy"?). “cleverpun, this subject has been covered a hundred times before, by authors who are way better at writing than you. What could you possibly tell me that I don’t already know?”

To that I say: this topic is so important, that it is worth having as many perspectives as possible. Hopefully this longer-than-average blog post either provides some new insight into the topic, or at least reinforces its import.

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So I've got a new one out now. It's just something meant for fun. I'll be prodding it with short stories told from the perspectives of AJ and Gem as I think of 'em. Nothing will be too grand, although some might get a little hectic. I plan on letting go of my inhibitions with this collection.

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Greetings and salutations, my friends.

This is your top-of-the-line film, TV show, and episode reporter here with another review.

Today, I'm gonna give you guys my take of Disney's "101 Dalmatians". The 1996 live-action remake, to be precise.

Here's the rundown of it:

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Greetings, my good friends.

This is your top-of-the-line film, TV show, and episode reporter here with another review.

Today, for my 222nd film analysis, I'm gonna give you guys my take of "101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure".

Here's the rundown of this direct-to-video sequel:

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I just received VHS copies of films from my math teacher Miss Harumi - three are from her native Japan.

MEN DON'T LEAVE, which I've never even heard of before. Apparently, the back cover of it tells me that it'll keep me roaring. It's a Warner Home Video release from 1990; it's one of the last tapes from Warner to have an end label.

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Salutations, my friends.

This is your top-of-the-line film, TV show, and episode reporter here with another review.

Today, for the 9th and final installment of my "Christmas Craze", and my final review of 2020, I'm gonna give you guys my take of Disney's "101 Dalmatians". The animated version from 1961 to be precise.

Here's the rundown of it:

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Once upon a time, I did my writing with Microsoft Word.

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Last week's spoptacular creepypasta riff is squared away. Good work.

Tonight's is here to commemorate the imminent release of Pokemon Sun and Moon (I'm getting the latter because BONEBAT FOR LIFE). Have fun with this Pokemon crossover.

First off, business as usual, the Pokemon crossover is all done. Take a gander.

Secondly... last night was a big night for us, as Ring explained in the group forum:

Fan/fic/ Theater 3000 has existed for five years as of tonight.

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Our look at "Three of Me: School Society" has finally concluded. What a fucking ride that story was.

This week, just in time for Pokemon: Let's GO to drop, we're wrapping up the Ponymon saga. Have fun with that.

Been a while since I did one of these! Five recent(ish) stories, five reviews. Let’s get cracking before this becomes a Read It Later review set, eh?

Today’s stories:

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Welp, we've seen all the "Ponymon" stories and caught 'em all. Professor Oak would be so proud of us.

This week's a day late because we didn't want to take Turkey Day away from you. However, that doesn't mean you're off the hook completely. The stars just aligned so perfectly for this story.

Acquired 9 VHS tapes including my first four Japanese cassettes. Also got me a few magazines. This was done after I acquired 3 tapes and those magazines at Bookman's.

最初の4つの日本のカセットを含む9枚のVHSテープを購入しました。 また私にはいくつかの雑誌があります。 これは、私が3本のテープとその雑誌をBookman's（スピードウェイ）で購入した後に行われました。

(Had to use Japanese writing because of the Japanese tapes I have gained)

EDIT: OK, I'd like to know who had the gall to put a dislike there.

Greetings and salutations, my friends.

This is your top-of-the-line film, TV show, and episode reporter here with another review.

Today, I'm gonna give you guys my take of "102 Dalmatians".

Here's the rundown of this sequel:

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