About this site

Creative Differences is an independent creative media publication launched in 2018 by John McStravick. 

We focus on appreciation and examination of how the intentions and decisions of filmmakers, show creators, and artists shape the viewing experience.

There is a lot of cynicism and negativity out there around movies, shows, and media culture at large. Hot takes, takedowns, blind outrage, and the like fill the online bubble in which everyone’s a critic and can make it feel like nothing is fun anymore.

We look for the good in what we watch, focusing on what moves us while trying to understand why something didn’t.

This isn’t about putting a glossy sheen on everything we watch but practicing the true art of criticism. We aim to highlight strengths, offer insights, and fostering deeper understanding of the how and why films and shows are made the way they are.

If you are looking for a space of considered takes and a reframing of perspective on the movies and shows you watch today, you’re in the right place. Welcome!