Welcome.
Musings of the Everyman is a film and culture blog for the deep thinker and the everyday cinephile; the film fanatic, the cinematologist; the movie buff, however, you wish to associate yourself, there’s a place for you here. Ease your creative burdens, open your mind to a distinct cinematic notion, or simply unwind with a stimulating read, this is a blog that seeks not to sway you but simply provide fresh food for thought.
“I think about movies night and day. It's a blessing and a curse, really.”
Musings of the Everyman was launched in April 2020 by freelance writer Aiden Canter (B.A. Hons) as a means of exploring his inner ramblings with a curious audience. The blog has since seen a rebuild and redirection to focus primarily on filmic and culturally pertinent themes.
Aiden Canter has a background in film theory, garnered during his time as a B.A. student studying Film at Falmouth University. A huge passion for film originated in infancy and developed tenfold through adolesence, where it found a focus in screenwriting, film criticism and general storytelling.
Stay curious and, as always, much love.
Featured Pieces
“Those familiar with the Arkham game series, as well as the original comics, will point out that Batman was always known as “the world’s greatest detective.” But this is more than a simple throwback or redirection, “superhero” films are now so ingrained into our culture that they’re no longer tied to the conventions of the genre.”
“The role of the villain, on the other hand, is usually (understandably) short-lived. By their very nature, they are set up to fail. A means to an end, sadly. In truth, their story can be just as riveting and provide just as much of a spectacle as that of the hero.”
“ But I was also nervous. As adaptations go, video games don’t have a particularly noteworthy track record. They received little recognition from critics and audiences and do little to merit much else. The problem is often mismanagement of audience and fan expectations, differing the creative transition.”