While I was hunting up pictures of microfilm readers for this scene, I came across this:
http://https://youtu.be/hZ0WEIqiGag
Well, who knew?! I guess I'm not the only one who loves some red-hot research action in a mystery! Never occurred to me it's a whole genre trope. I'm just a huge nerd about old newspaper archives, so I had to sneak in a good ol' microfilm sleuthing scene :)
2 thoughts on “63. Research”
Leslie Tollefson
I’m glad I scrolled down here – that video is too funny! I’m glad I found you – loving the comic and can’t wait to see where you take it!
Admin
I’m glad you found it funny too! I just cracked up when I saw it 🙂 Me and those poor filmmakers, struggling to find ways to make microfilm reading visually dynamic… XD
Thanks so much for reading and commenting — I’m so happy you’re enjoying the story so far! 🙂
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After Amanda's parents divorce, Amanda and her mom relocate to a new town. Amanda's trying to be cooperative about the move, but her mom won't explain why they're there, or even how she heard of the place. As Amanda explores the town and begins to unravel a decades-old disappearance--or more than one--she starts to fear she's in danger too. But as her mom's behavior grows ever more detached and bizarre, will Amanda be able to escape the town's strange pull? Updates Mondays and Fridays.Archives