Archives on TV: Stranger Things, "The Monster and the Superhero"
[Spoilers for Stranger Things, just in case!] Okay, let's see if I can actually write a short article about a fairly short scene in one...
Sea of Stars, Sabotage Studio
Marvel Studios, 2023
Magic the Gathering
Sea of Stars, Sabotage Studio
Where the name of the game is discussing and showcasing the depiction of archives and archivists in movies, television, comic books, cartoons, video games, and the like.
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Like any professional, having a visual reference for what I do goes a long way in helping people understand the importance and necessity of my work. Unfortunately, archivists and archives rarely get the time and attention required for those on the outside to truly grasp the breadth and scope of the archival profession.
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So, in order to aid in this particular aspect of archival outreach, I thought I’d combine my life’s work with my life’s hobby and see how the two mesh.