Tag: movies

We Put A Man on the Moon in 1969, but…

It has been over 50 years since we put a man on the moon.  Reportedly, this technological and engineering feat was accomplished using less computing power than what our smartphones now possess.  While many fields and industries seem to have continued to build upon this amazing feat, I am a staunch believer that some industries... Continue Reading →

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Seasonal Structuralism and Yuletide Necessity: A Comparative Analysis of Christmas Dependence in Die Hard (1988) and Die Hard 2 (1990)

Abstract Since its release in 1988, Die Hard has been widely debated as a “Christmas movie,” largely on the basis of seasonal setting and iconography. This paper argues that such classification criteria are insufficient. Using a narrative-dependence framework, this analysis contends that Die Hard 2 (1990) demonstrates a deeper and more essential reliance on Christmas... Continue Reading →

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