Fiction and articles.
NaNoWriMo – Day 1: And So It Begins
So, NaNoWriMo 2010 has started. And I’ve started writing; 2700 words in, 47300 left to go. After a small success I had recently with writing […]
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Two Steps From Hell: Trailer music for listeners
Some people make music almost exclusively for trailers. And let me tell you—it’s fantastic!
Dead Red Heart
I wrote, and submitted, a piece of fiction for the “Dead Red Heart” anthology by Ticonderoga Publications. This is actually my first piece of complete […]
Torchwood: Children of Earth – TV that makes you think
Torchwood: Children of Earth portrays societal horrors through sci-fi, urging introspection, with exceptional performances and intricate storytelling.
Some Kind of Magic
An article (“Some Kind Of Magic”) on theage.com.au talks about on-screen chemistry that keeps viewers coming back. Some have it, some don’t. While most of […]
For I have seen Star Trek and it is reborn
This is the definitive blueprint for an origin film, setting a standard from which Fox should take notes.
Hair of the Dog: The Dam Busters remake
Peter Jackson’s plan to remake war classic “The Dam Busters” stirs controversy due to the racial slur used as the name for a key character’s dog; while some advocate for historical accuracy, others express concerns over potential offense.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine – how do you disappoint like this?
They had the opportunity to craft a riveting origin story, but they blew it.
The Hurt Locker – war is a drug
An Iraq war film with a different narrative explores how facing death can be addictive.
Valkyrie – historical pic done right
“Valkyrie” is a thriller directed by Bryan Singer that details the July 20 plot to assassinate Hitler, featuring Tom Cruise’s portrayal of key conspirator Claus von Stauffenberg.