Movie tropes are inherently neutral and, when used meaningfully and creatively, can help tell a compelling story on the big ...

Not exactly a shocker, right? For some writers, it seems to be. Known as a “Mary Sue,” the trope featuring a female character who can do no wrong, appears time and time again in wildly popular ...

In summary, MobLand dives into the well-trodden territory of mafia dramas, featuring established tropes and character archetypes that feel disappointingly stale. While Tom Hardy and an esteemed cast ...

Season 3 has continued to weaponize this trope, following Lottie’s death with that of Coach Ben Scott (Steven Krueger), who is perhaps the most doomed on-screen character in the last decade ...