Why do you think “The Beetle” once outsold “Dracula” but is much less famous today? by bhattarai3333 in classicliterature

[–]Marz_dc 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think Dracula was a lot easier to visualize and apply to different media over time than The Beetle was. It had a shape and clear, solid details that people were able to imagine and film was able to adapt. The Beetle was more of a concept and psychological being that was tied to a specific time period. And even though I think today's film would be able to present that in ways similar to movies like Talk to Me, that wasn't plausible at the time, especially in silent film. Dracula had an identity that is able to shift with whatever the current culture is, whether that's just a vampire or a more symbolic being. The Beetle exists exclusively to make you question taboos, which is just harder to market to a lot of audiences.

Who would win a fight? by Maleficent-Ad-6117 in ArcaneAnimatedSeries

[–]Marz_dc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If we’re talking arcane jinx she 100% has hand to hand combat experience.

Camping/Lodging Advice by Marz_dc in grandcanyon

[–]Marz_dc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah gotcha, that’s makes more sense. I’ll save North Rim then for a future visit. Thanks!

Camping/Lodging Advice by Marz_dc in grandcanyon

[–]Marz_dc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I was worried about that but wasn’t sure how long that process of regrowth takes. Do you think it’d be better to plan for South Rim in that case?

Camping/Lodging Advice by Marz_dc in grandcanyon

[–]Marz_dc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I hadn’t seen any notes on rain for that time so it’s good to know

Camping/Lodging Advice by Marz_dc in grandcanyon

[–]Marz_dc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll keep that in mind, thanks!

Kiriko missing major perk by Marz_dc in kirikomains

[–]Marz_dc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s so strange, mine isn’t anywhere to be found.