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To write any other way is masturbatory and easy and pedestrian and sloppy. Likewise for a fiction writer, the intentions must be equally rigorous, true, and focused on the story. They are called journalists, memoirists, creative nonfiction writers, and they are to be celebrated when their crafts are true and their intentions are bigger than themselves. I applaud writers who divulge themselves and others in a “real” sense. I like when writers experiment with this and find new ways to creatively tell a story. I also like the aesthetics of modern technology within the landscapes of fictional narratives. For this reason, Marie Calloway’s story, “ Adrien Brody” ( MuuMuu House), spoke to me from the title alone.
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I like the shadow-facets of his characters, and how he can bring a full body of darkness to his “good” characters. Before attempting to delve into the annals of critical theory, first I must comment on the title, “Adrien Brody,” because I adore Adrien Brody, the actor.