After Marvel’s 2012 megahit “The Avengers” arguably changed the superhero film industry, the crop of releases in 2013 aimed at having the same commercially successful methods for their films.
In the past few years, young adult fiction has assumed a monstrous life of its own. It previously existed in the form of light romances, through authors like Sarah Dessen. Now, stories about high school crushes aren’t enough.
Television culture has favored its protagonists for years. But in today’s TV landscape, the villain’s time has finally come, upstaging his or her opponent in skill, intelligence and fan appreciation.