Melis Noah Amber

Origin of Tropes: Vampires Film Posters (Left to Right) Dracula: Image of Bela Lugosi as Dracula (Picture of White man's head) Interview With the Vampire poster. White man's head and hand, partially obscured by shadows. Fangs sticking out. Dracula's Daughter poster. A head (just nose and above) a white woman, face tinted green.

The Origin of Tropes: Vampire Lore

Melis Noah Amber

Do you love vampires as much as we do? Learn more about where they and their lore came from in The Origin of Tropes!

Millennial Misremembers: Captain Planet and the Planeteers -- feature image

Millennial Misremembers: CAPTAIN PLANET AND THE PLANETEERS

Melis Noah Amber

In this edition of Millennial Misremembers, we rewatch Captain Planet and the Planeteers. Is it a green dream or an eco-nightmare?

The Origin of Tropes antihero Loki TV Show Poster -- closeup of Loki's face with objects flying around him Hercules poster -- hercules standing in the middle of other characters in star pose Nezha poster, a dragon on top of a black background.

The Origin of Tropes: The Antihero

Melis Noah Amber

In this edition of The Origin of Tropes, we look at the antihero. Is this one truly classic? Or is it a recent addition to the lexicon? Read more here!

Words and phrases coined by books, TV and films feature image Three film posters Hamlet: A white man, wearing Shakesperian garb, over a pink background, pained expression on his face. Gaslight: A white woman with a terrified look on her face with two white men staring menacingly behind her. The bucket list. Jack Nicholson, a white man, wears sunglasses and stands opposite Morgan Freeman, a Black man, in front of a sunset.

12 Words and Phrases Coined in Books, TV and Film

Melis Noah Amber

We love media and we love words! What happens when you combine the two? A list of 12 words and phrasies coined by books, TV and film!

The Origin of Tropes - Holiday Movies feature Movie Poster for The Christmas Card: - A white US soldier in uniform holds a white blonde woman in his arms. - A "Christmas Accident" Title Card with a Santa hat overlay. - The movie poster for "Holiday Inn." A white man doing starfish pose. Below him, a white woman wearing a long red skirt and a white blouse dances. Next to the man are a singing white woman and white man. All are hand-drawn.

The Origin of Tropes: Holiday Movies

Melis Noah Amber

Have you ever noticed how much holiday movies have in common? In this edition of The Origin of Tropes, we figure out why!

Millennial Misremembers: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas -- film poster

Millennial Misremembers: THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Melis Noah Amber

Ho ho ho, fellow Pumpkin Kings! It’s time for another Millennial Misremembers, and this time we’re going in for another ...

Millennial Misremembers: The Muppet Christmas Carol, film poster

Millennial Misremembers: THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL

Melis Noah Amber

‘Ello! Welcome back to Millennial Misremembers, where I look back at TV shows entertainment from my childhood. You know, the content ...

The Origin of Tropes Enemies-to-Lovers Pride and Prejudice book cover -- two people presented as cameos over a floral background 1995 pride and prejudice movie poster. Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth over a pastoral background. Pride and Prejudice remix cover -- two men facing away from one another, slyly touching hands.

The Origin of Tropes: Enemies-to-Lovers

Melis Noah Amber

Ever wondered when your fave trope started? In this edition of The Origin of Tropes, we examine the romance classic, enemies-to-lovers!

Three nonbinary love interest book covers: Price and Dressmaker Cover shows a young woman in a medieval-style work dress embracing a young person wearing royal cape. Ander & Santi Were Here: A Novel cover shows a brown haired person embracing a dark-haired boy with a crown of cacti. the perks of loving a wallflower book cover shows a regency-era blonde woman in a purple dress embracing a brunette person in a blue dress.

7 Swoon-Worthy Books With Nonbinary Love Interests

Melis Noah Amber

We love Pride Month, but we don't stop reading queer books when it's over! Here are seven swoon-worthy books with nonbinary love interests!

Princess Zelda stands in the sunlight in a forest while looking distressed. She wears a white sleeveless dress with her hair down.

Geek Girl Authority Crush of the Week: PRINCESS ZELDA

Melis Noah Amber

This week's Geek Girl Authority Crush of the Week, Zelda, is about to get her own Legend of Zelda game. Read on to learn why we love her!

Cover of Key Lime Sky Title of book written as though it is a diner sign, with a UFO in the middle. A green sky with clouds in background.

Book Review: KEY LIME SKY

Melis Noah Amber

Key Lime Sky by Al Hess is a sci-fi novel rich with many of the genre's staples. Do they coalesce? Read our review to find out!

Millennial Misremembers: BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY

Melis Noah Amber

In this edition of Millennial Misremembers, we look back at middle school fave Bill Nye the Science Guy. Does it live up to the nostalgia? Read our thoughts here.

The Origin of Tropes: Love Triangles

Melis Noah Amber

In this edition of The Origin of Tropes, we examine the controversial love triangle. Read on to find out how this one is represented.

Bill Nye, a white man in a lab coat, holding a beaker, over a red backgroud. Words Bill Nye the Science Guy above him.

Millennial Misremembers: BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY

Melis Noah Amber

In this edition of Millennial Misremembers, we look back at middle school fave Bill Nye the Science Guy. Does it live up to the nostalgia? Read our thoughts here.

10 Coolest Pokémon According to Someone Who’s Never Played the Game

Melis Noah Amber

Even someone who's never played Pokémon knows pocket monsters are pretty awesome. Check out the 10 coolest Pokémon, according to a noob!