It should go without saying that the following contains SERIOUS SPOILERS for Iron Man 3. Fairly be ye warned. I’ll put it under the appropriate tags anyway, but I thought I’d remind you. I’ll also remind you that I’m something of a Johnny-come-lately when it comes to my status as a fan of Iron Man,… Continue reading Let's Discuss The Mandarin
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Movie Review: Iron Man 3
It would be hard for even the detractors of comic book geekdom to look at The Avengers and not consider it a success story. Years of planning and careful construction of disparate narratives culimated in a single cinematic experience that, to this day, nerds like me have yet to tire of watching. The whole shebang… Continue reading Movie Review: Iron Man 3
Twilight Imperium – A Pirate's Life For Me
Twilight Imperium is, in a word, massive. It is a box full of galactic hexes, plastic ships, embossed cards, cardboard counters, and reams of rules, all with one purpose: to recreate a space opera on any flat surface that has the space to accomodate it. I often refer to it as “Game of Thrones in… Continue reading Twilight Imperium – A Pirate's Life For Me
Flash Fiction: The Debriefing
Courtesy Hunt for Alien Earths For the Terribleminds challenge, Five Random Sentences. “Tell us everything that happened,” General Hancock said. “Just… start from the beginning,” Professor Ashby added. “And take your time.” Clutching his tea, the pilot gave a short nod. “I’m still not entirely sure how it began. We set down on Epsilon Eridani… Continue reading Flash Fiction: The Debriefing
Writer Report: Getting Back On Track
I think my dayjob has been getting revenge upon me for avoiding the office for a week while recovering. Back-to-back 10 hours days have been kicking me hard. I’m very much looking forward to the weekend, and am hoping to get back to working out once I get more sleep and recuperate somewhat. I have… Continue reading Writer Report: Getting Back On Track
Movie Review: The Bourne Legacy
I’ve said in the past that the 21st century is more a Jason Bourne era than one for James Bond. Bond was struggling, torn between the old school sensibilities of fifty years of tales and the pace and focus of the modern age. While Jason Bourne has always had a problem or two (which I’ll… Continue reading Movie Review: The Bourne Legacy
Fine Villainy, Like Fine Wine
Don’t let the previous weeks of writerly pontification on heroes fool you. I love a good villain. I’ve discussed in the past how even the shittiest human beings we love to hate are still human beings. But the ones I love to hate are not my favorite villains. Like a hero’s growth, a villain’s gains… Continue reading Fine Villainy, Like Fine Wine
Here We Go Again
More life is happening, more crises, more fires to put out, more more more. And I was almost done with today’s post last night. Ugh.
Flash Fiction: You Don't Bring Me Dead Things Anymore
Art By Stephan Martiniere (Sources: Here and Here). For the Terribleminds challenge “The Titles Have Been Chosen“. Pleased as I am that mine, “Always Have An Exit Strategy”, was one of the finalists, I didn’t want to just pick my own title. Maybe that’s just me. “Cordelia! Where is that sulfur I asked for?” Without… Continue reading Flash Fiction: You Don't Bring Me Dead Things Anymore
Writer Report: Recovery Period
I’m trying to think of the last time I was seriously injured. I don’t think it happened in conjunction with anything like flat tires and waiting for payday to roll around, however. It’s just been a comedy of errors here all week, and I’m still trying to roll with the punches. I’ve managed to get… Continue reading Writer Report: Recovery Period
