The Art of Thor: Ah, The Power of Cheese

“Hmm… that Probe looks suspicious. I better question it. With my gun.” “Speed is the essence of war. Take advantage of the enemy’s unpreparedness; travel by unexpected routes and strike him where he has taken no precautions.” This concept will be nothing new for StarCraft players. On a conceptual level, things of this nature have… Continue reading The Art of Thor: Ah, The Power of Cheese

The Crossroads of Art & Technology

Technology really isn’t this scary. Relax. There is an ever-growing crossroads where art and technology meet. As companies develop easier and shinier ways to put smaller and yet more expensive devices in the hands of consumers, the degree to which technology permeates those consumers’ lives grows. That technology not only makes communication and advertisement easier… Continue reading The Crossroads of Art & Technology

Kids These Days & Their Stories

Columnist on WSJ is a jackass! Read all about it! Plenty has already been said about this WSJ article pertaining to young adult fiction. As usual, Chuck has written what we’re all thinking with an extra dose of profanity and buckshot. Instead of adding more fuel to the fire by talking about how wrong this… Continue reading Kids These Days & Their Stories

A Beginner's Guide to Westeros: The Kingsguard

The Game of Thrones is now showing on HBO. The production and promotion of this series has been fantastic, but not everyone tuning in may be familiar with the series of books upon which it is based. A Song of Ice and Fire, currently spanning four expansive novels, introduced us to the world of Westeros… Continue reading A Beginner's Guide to Westeros: The Kingsguard

IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! Krull

[audio:http://www.blueinkalchemy.com/uploads/krull.mp3] This, it was given me to know: that purveyors of the Internet value the reviews and criticism of others especially in mixed media. This, it was also given me to know: there are things we remember from our childhood that will no longer hold their charm as we grow old. But this I cannot… Continue reading IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! Krull

The Art of Thor: Build to Attack

You don’t build stuff like this just because it looks cool. There is no instance of a nation benefiting from prolonged warfare. It’s tempting to get ahead of ourselves. It’s why folks rack up debt. In the context of StarCraft 2, though, you may begin to think that what you’re doing in the process of… Continue reading The Art of Thor: Build to Attack

A Beginner's Guide to Westeros: The Night's Watch

The Game of Thrones is now showing on HBO. The production and promotion of this series has been fantastic, but not everyone tuning in may be familiar with the series of books upon which it is based. A Song of Ice and Fire, currently spanning four expansive novels, introduced us to the world of Westeros… Continue reading A Beginner's Guide to Westeros: The Night's Watch

In Memoriam

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – George Santayana We have the country we have today because people got pissed off enough to fight for it. I discussed the reasoning behind our fight for independence back on our last Independence Day, and I still think this country has a long… Continue reading In Memoriam

IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! Last Action Hero

[audio:http://www.blueinkalchemy.com/uploads/slater.mp3] The fourth wall is a long-standing term for the concept of separation between an on-screen performance and its audience. Most straight productions act as if the fourth wall is a concrete barrier, entirely encapsulating the fictional world within. Comedies, especially parodies and spoofs, tend to treat the fourth wall with as much irreverence as… Continue reading IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! Last Action Hero