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Chapters 20 and 21 - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer

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Dec 22, 2017
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ANECDOTE

Phil's Mario Excitement

  • Metz describes Phil's excitement for the new Mario game, comparing it to his anticipation for the SNES Mini.
  • Phil explains the delay in playing due to unforeseen circumstances with mail delivery and picking up Alex.
INSIGHT

Nostalgia-Driven Media

  • Contemporary media relies heavily on nostalgia, callbacks, and references, exemplified by shows like Stranger Things and the Gilmore Girls revival.
  • This trend validates audiences' past media consumption, creating a sense of cultural importance.
INSIGHT

Netflix's Nostalgia Strategy

  • Nostalgia-driven content caters to existing fanbases, reducing risk for streaming platforms like Netflix.
  • This allows them to invest in established properties with built-in audiences, like Gilmore Girls, attracting viewers to their platform.
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