The Peliplat Dispatch | Issue 002 

Welcome back to The Peliplat Dispatch.
Peliplat’s been buzzing with new creators and standout pieces, so let’s dive into what’s been going on across the community.

ICYMI: Here's the first Peliplat Dispatch (Issue 001)

🪞 New Creator Spotlight

Here are a few fresh faces who’ve started posting quality content on Peliplat recently. If you’re looking for someone new to follow, start here.

[Paige Daron Irwin] is one to watch. From timely reviews to fresh takes on old classics, Paige's writing style is bold and memorable. Check out their article, Feminist Gender Expression and Camp in "Daisies" 1966

[Khen Julia] has come out the gates swinging. Their diverse range in content makes for an exciting new follow. I recommend their article, The Rise of Korean Cinema and the Fall of a Filipino Dream

[Nhatalia Niño Márquez] knows how to get your attention. Want to read a review on a new release? Nhatalia has one. Want to read a ranking of an directors filmography? Nhatalia does that too. Prep for Bugonia by reading their article Yorgos Lanthimos: The ultimate ranking you need

🖋️ Challenge Highlights

Last month's Writing Challenges brought out some incredible pieces. Even though these entries didn't win the top prizes, they are more than worth a read. (and don't forget to check out all of the winning articles as well, duh!)

📝 Vancouver Writers Festival: Original Short Story Challenge
Here's to Almost Outlasting Capitalism by Ryan Carter
If This Should Happen, Please Comfort Me by Nicole OA
Lurid Parts by Maya Ysabel

🍂 Sweater Weather Cinema
If Princess Bride isn’t the ultimate sniffle season flick, call me Humperdinck by tiffanyy
My Autumn Tradition: Good Will Hunting by Mugroots
"Christine" Satisfies Like a Warm Blanket on a Chilly Day by J.A. Smithee

😱 Scream Queen Spotlight
How and Why Scream Queen Maika Monroe Stands Apart by Alex Southey
Melissa Barrera is the Scream Queen We Need by vanessaonfilms
I'm Just a Freak for Lily-Rose Depp by bigboibali

🔪 Horror Hall of Fame
Lean Mean Hate Machine - ‘Green Room’ by mihika
Maybe It’s The Barbarians We Make Along The Way by Sam Griffin
Hereditary is the Wes Anderson of feeling awful by Jake Fox

P.S. You can get highlighted in the next dispatch if you enter one of the ongoing challenges:

A Noir of Your Own
“I Can Fix Him”
Music That Makes the Movie
Cinematic Canada (Canada/USA Only)

💬 Alex’s Discussion Board

Lowkey, Discussions have been popping off lately. I live for the drama of a good comment section. It's not too late to add your 2 cents:

→ Movies you flat out refuse to watch?

→ Which movie had the biggest impact on you as a child?

→ The Pope just dropped a list of his favourite movies...

📌 Listicle Love

If you don't have time to read 2,000 word analytical essays, I hear you. My answer to that? Listcles! (List + Article) You can always count on user vanessa maki to post the most interesting and niche ones. For example:

• 6 Extreme Horror or Splatterpunk Books That Could Be Adapted into Films
• 5 Horror Films That Focus on Capitalism
• 10 Found Footage Horror Films that You Maybe Haven't Seen

🧭 Update Corner

Quick hits from HQ: what’s new, what’s coming, and what to keep on your radar.

Writing Challenge Updates: It's time quality gets the spotlight. You may have noticed the prize structure for the Writing Challenges have changed. Now, we will award Five Editor's Picks and the Top 10 most LIGHT will receive $50 USD each. Learn more here.

Movie Club: Peliplater Lucas hosts a monthly Movie Club! The next one is coming up quick on November 19th and it takes place on the Peliplat discord. The movie this month is: MANDY (2018) Find out more here

Trivia: User Sebby D is doing Trivia on his page! Join the fun here

New Feature: Have you been checking out your Creator Report? The Bi-Weekly stats update is a great way to see where you stand on Peliplat and to share your achievements with your community!

Upcoming Challenge: A new Writing Challenge in partnership with Breakthroughs Film Festival will launch on November 21st! The theme is Beyond the Binary — start drafting!

💌 That’s it for this issue of the Peliplat Dispatch.
Keep writing, keep sharing, and keep showing up in the comments. This space works because of the voices in it. See you next time!