What follows is a series of papers I wrote reflecting on different horror films. They are the result of weekly discussions Lacy, Tyler, and I had during the Fall of 2018. I've also included a paper I wrote reflecting on Tai Chi I did in undergrad and without any input from Tyler or Lacy (in fact, I had not even met them at the time of writing the paper). I hope you enjoy!
Words presented in no particular order.
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How to cite:
Lutz, Matt. "Reflections on Horror Films and Tai Chi." MattsWebPage. (2018)