Montana Clayton

The Godfather of Harlem

I love, love, love, Langston Hughes. Hughes has to be considered one of the most influential figures in American poetry, and his work resonates strongly with modernist ideals. While I am still in the process of learning about movements within the poetry world, I firmly believe that Hughes aligns with modernist styles and should beContinue reading “The Godfather of Harlem”

Sexual Power and Sacred Femininity: A Feminist Reading of Jacqueline Carey’s Kushiel’s Dart

In the realm of high fantasy, narratives have long been dominated by patriarchal structures, where women serve as objects of desire, damsels in distress, or rewards for male heroes. Jacqueline Carey’s Kushiel’s Dart disrupts this model by presenting a world in which female sexuality is both sacred and strategic. At the novel’s center is PhèdreContinue reading “Sexual Power and Sacred Femininity: A Feminist Reading of Jacqueline Carey’s Kushiel’s Dart”

Snow White 2025

“Visually Enchanting, Narratively Tame: Snow White’s Uneven Return” By Montana Clayton Disney’s 2025 live-action adaptation of Snow White, directed by Marc Webb, offers a contemporary twist on the classic tale. While the film is visually captivating and features commendable performances, particularly by Rachel Zegler as Snow White, it fails to deliver a compelling narrative. ScriptContinue reading “Snow White 2025”

Good Will Hunting

Breaking Down Good Will Hunting: A Masterclass in Storytelling and Character Depth Few films capture raw emotion, personal growth, and the power of human connection, quite like Good Will Hunting (1997). Written by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, this Oscar-winning screenplay is a brilliantly layered character study wrapped in an emotionally resonant narrative. Beyond itsContinue reading “Good Will Hunting”