Ian Linn, Oberlin College, Author at Study Breaks

A woman from the film Malignant worriedly walks up stairs while holding her back.

‘Malignant’ Presents a Confusing New Parody of Horror

James Wan’s newest horror picture is satisfying and entertaining, but viewers hoping for a crowd-pleaser with supernatural scares may be disappointed.…

October 1, 2021

‘Q-Force’ Is Unfit for Active Duty

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

While the show seeks to fight stereotypes by taking them to the extreme, it doesn’t go nearly far enough to make a meaningful statement.…

September 20, 2021

In an article about 'Shang-Chi,' an illustration of protagonist Shaun

‘Shang-Chi’ Is a (Mostly) Unique Addition to the MCU

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

What the newest Marvel fare lacks in substance it mostly makes up for in style. But is that enough to differentiate it from the franchise's previous works?…

September 10, 2021

An an article about 'Reminiscence,' an image of a character attached to the Reminiscence machine

‘Reminiscence’ Dredges Up Memories of Better Films

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

The new thriller starring Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Ferguson joins a long line of science fiction genre box office disappointments.…

September 7, 2021

The Continuing Legacy and Enduring Nature of ‘Dune’

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

Frank Herbert’s seminal novel has influenced countless science fiction writers, even though it has remained a relatively niche series.…

August 27, 2021

An article about Disney's fifth first gay character.

Disney’s Fifth ‘First Gay Character’ Appears in ‘Jungle Cruise’

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

The action film, though a small step forward for the queer community, is yet another example of a studio trying to gain media attention without any true depth.…

August 20, 2021

‘The Suicide Squad’ Is Better Than Its Predecessor in Every Way

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

James Gunn’s sequel to the divisive 2016 film of nearly the same name is well-executed and gives hope to the future of the DC Extended Universe.…

August 15, 2021

Sherlock Holmes’ Legacy Lives On as Doyle’s Final 10 Stories Approach Public Domain

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

The upcoming copyright release of these last mysteries may result in the famed sleuth taking on new dimensions in the future.…

August 8, 2021

An illustration demonstrating video game to TV adaptations for Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness.

‘Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness’ Remains True to the Franchise’s Roots

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

Though casual viewers may not follow the long-running plot of the franchise, the action/horror TV series is a delightful watch for everyone.…

August 2, 2021

LeBron James in Space Jam: A New Legacy. (Image via Google Images)

‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Shoots and Misses

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

The new film forgoes any charm its predecessor had in favor of excessive references to other WarnerMedia-owned properties.…

July 25, 2021

A screenshot of Rick in 'Rick and Morty'

‘Rick and Morty’ Shows the Perils of Idolizing Fictional Characters

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

As with this popular adult TV show, it has become a trend for people to look up to various imaginary personalities who exhibit blatantly negative traits.…

July 18, 2021

An illustration of a MCYT fan sitting in a Minecraft-like environment

Minecraft YouTube (MCYT) Is Fertile Ground for Parasocial Relationships

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

Some of these influencers' platforms foster harmful attachments between themselves and their impressionable young fans.…

July 11, 2021

An image of a video game controller for an article about E3

The 2021 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) Was Overblown and Underwhelming

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

This year's disappointing new video game releases and hardware promotions provide further evidence of the conference’s slow decline.…

July 4, 2021

Illustration of a person sitting in an airport for an article about travel writing. (Illustration by Yana Ramos Cutrim, George Fox University)

How the Travel Writing Industry Endured in a World at a Standstill

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

The business has had to adapt quickly over the past year in order to survive, but it's unclear how permanent those changes will be.…

June 26, 2021

‘Mortal Kombat’ Is Another Video Game to Movie Adaptation Gone Wrong

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

The 2021 adaptation of the classic fighting game series shows that Hollywood hasn’t learned from its past failures in bringing these games to the big screen.…

June 13, 2021

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‘Malignant’ Presents a Confusing New Parody of Horror

‘Q-Force’ Is Unfit for Active Duty

‘Shang-Chi’ Is a (Mostly) Unique Addition to the MCU

‘Reminiscence’ Dredges Up Memories of Better Films

The Continuing Legacy and Enduring Nature of ‘Dune’

Disney’s Fifth ‘First Gay Character’ Appears in ‘Jungle Cruise’

‘The Suicide Squad’ Is Better Than Its Predecessor in Every Way

Sherlock Holmes’ Legacy Lives On as Doyle’s Final 10 Stories Approach Public Domain

‘Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness’ Remains True to the Franchise’s Roots

‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Shoots and Misses

‘Rick and Morty’ Shows the Perils of Idolizing Fictional Characters

Minecraft YouTube (MCYT) Is Fertile Ground for Parasocial Relationships

The 2021 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) Was Overblown and Underwhelming

How the Travel Writing Industry Endured in a World at a Standstill

‘Mortal Kombat’ Is Another Video Game to Movie Adaptation Gone Wrong

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