“Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 26: “Humor and Harry Potter (Part 1)”
“Harry Potter” can make us cry, but sometimes it makes us laugh. Join us for a jolly discussion of comedy in the series on Episode 26 of “Reading, Writing, Rowling”.
Category: Potterversity
“Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 25: “Literary Alchemy and the Mythic Context”
Episode 25 of “Reading, Writing, Rowling” examines the role of myth in the magic of “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts”, as well as the “Strike” novels, through literary alchemy and symbolism.
“Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 24: “The Wand in the Stone? Harry Potter and King Arthur”
Episode 24 of “Reading, Writing, Rowling” explores how “Harry Potter” has more in common with Arthurian legend than wizards and magic swords.
“Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 23: “Harry Potter: The Movies”
Episode 23 of “Reading, Writing, Rowling” examines the “Harry Potter” films as adaptations, considering screenplays, directing, casting, acting, and how they relate to the beloved books.
“Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 22: “Transfiguring Adoption”
Episode 22 of “Reading, Writing, Rowling” features the cofounder of Transfiguring Adoption, an organization that uses “Harry Potter” as bibliotherapy for adoptive and foster families and examines how books can help with trauma.
“Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 21: “Divination Class: Tarot, Astrology, and Games in Harry Potter”
Episode 21 of “Reading, Writing, Rowling” explores the future as well as fun and games, from prophecies to tarot cards to chess, and their impact on the narrative of “Harry Potter”.
“Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 20: “Investigating Crimes of Grindelwald”
“Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” gave us a lot to unpack. Episode 20 of “Reading, Writing, Rowling” dives into the criticism, mysteries, allusions, and symbolism of the latest film.
“Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 19: “The Marauders”
The Marauders are some of the most beloved and controversial characters in the “Harry Potter” series. Episode 19 of “Reading, Writing, Rowling” takes an in-depth look at these troublemakers.
“Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 18: “Lethal White Under the Magnifying Glass (with Spoilers!)”
There’s a lot to unpack in “Lethal White”, the newest book in the “Cormoran Strike” series by Robert Galbraith, better known as J.K. Rowling. Expect spoilers, analyses, predictions, and ties to “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts”.
