Starstruck!
created by Separocean Anxiety
inspired by Amanda the Adventurer
Legends • Lore • Timeline
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A celebration of the works of those who helped bring Amanda the Adventurer to life, this project seeks to explore both projects beyond ATA and the behind-the-scenes stories of these games.
Find CURTAIN CALL on its official website, with a general showcase of artists’ works on YouTube and tumblr.
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THEORY ESSAYS
SPECTER ESSAYS
ATA RESEARCH COLLAB
RILEY'S FAV MOVIES
A collection of essays dedicated to exploring the lore and themes of Amanda the Adventurer.
Find the ARCHIVE in its entirety on Substack , with video essays on YouTube and essay drafts on AO3/tumblr.
★ARTICLES
Black History Month Artist Spotlight!
MANGLEDmaw Reddit AMA - Recap
★THEORIES
The Static Gate Theory concerns the role of Static in the lore of ATA, and how its presence in the games may allude to the true mission of the Curtain.
★"The Trevor Theory" (working title) will concern the true identity of ATA 3's Infiltrator.★"The Cheshire Cat Theory" will concern the true identity of ATA's Meatman.
SPECTERS
"Specter of the GAZE" will analyze the role of the white gaze in ATA's narrative and horror.★"Specter of the ESCAPIST" will analyze Marcus Moutman through the lens of white escapism and white constructed self-identity.★"Specter of the CLEAVER" will analyze Hameln as a representation of systemic/institutional whiteness.
RESEARCH
"Parting Blue Curtains" will analyze the transformation of Rebecca and Marcus's characters and relationship over the course of ATA.★"Amanda in Wonderland" will analyze parallels between the narrative of ATA and that of Alice in Wonderland, with a focus on the original text, but also including sequels and adaptations.
MOVIES
"Looking for Beebo" will analyze narrative parallels between ATA and the Finding films.★"John's Candy Factory" will analyze narrative parallels between ATA and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.★"The Witch of ZO" will analyze narrative parallels between ATA and The Wizard of OZ.
Video EssaysThe Static Gate Theory
The Meatman Theory
The Trevor TheoryThe SPECTER of Whiteness in Amanda the AdventurerSpecter of the GAZE
Specter of the ESCAPIST
Specter of the CLEAVERRiley's Fav MoviesFinding Nemo
Willy Wonka
Wizard of OZATA ResearchParting Blue Curtains
Alice in Wonderland
The Static Gate Theory
Media:Dead Disco Dancer AMV
Static Gate Theory-Obsolete Constellations:Oneshots:
Outlasting the StormPoems:
STAR ROT
CUT TO:-STATIC ARCHIVE:STATIC GATE THEORY
The Spector Essays
Blue Curtain Club
Riley's Fav Movies