Since I missed the opportunity during my actual lunch break, and have some time between assignments, I’m going to take 15 minutes and follow some of the advice from David Hill‘s fantastic RPG-making panel last evening. This entry isn’t to be confused with the singularly brilliant work of Cleolinda. Anyway, let’s start the clock. 14:05… Continue reading Everything's Cooler in Space: Brainstorming in 15 Minutes
Spit 'n' Polish: GameX
So this thing happened to me over the weekend. Here are some of the highlights. Yes, that’s me with Yahtzee of Zero Punctuation and Paul & Graham of Unskippable over at The Escapist. If you think that Yahtzee is unapproachable or caustic because of his yellow-background minimalist Internet persona, you’re a moron. Paul & Graham… Continue reading Spit 'n' Polish: GameX
Works in Progress
I mentioned in my last LiveJournal entry that with everything going on, despite working weekends to try and make ends meet, I don’t feel stagnant and things are moving forward. GameX begins tomorrow and I’m very much looking forward to it. I’m still not settled on the format for the video supplements for my Netflix… Continue reading Works in Progress
A Visit From My Muse
So I was planning on getting more work done on the video adaptation of my review of Changeling, and was in the process of getting my web development tasks out of the way when my muse snuck up behind me, sat on my lap and lathered me with inspiration. It wasn’t really appropriate for the… Continue reading A Visit From My Muse
IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! Changeling
[audio:http://www.blueinkalchemy.com/uploads/changeling.mp3] It wasn’t too long ago when the words ‘A Clint Eastwood Film’ described an action flick featuring a character that was either Dirty Harry Callahan, The Man With No Name or somebody who existed between the two. Clint Eastwood is someone along the lines of Robert DeNiro or Al Pacino: a star with a… Continue reading IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! Changeling
Building Character
Eating vegetables is supposed to build one’s character, as is mowing the lawn. When we get older, we understand that when parents discuss building character, it’s short hand for long explanations of why it’s a good idea for us to eat something that’s nutritious but not as appealing as an ice cream sundae. Trying to… Continue reading Building Character
IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! Zero Effect
Not all films age well. Some become trite or campy with the passage of time. Others, however, remain timeless in one way or another. Things that keep a film fresh include memorable characters, smart writing and excellent direction. Zero Effect has all three, and is also one of the most quirky and unique detective stories… Continue reading IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! Zero Effect
IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! Crank 2: High Voltage
MovieBob calls him Jason “Will Badass For Food” Statham. I can’t think of a more accurate moniker. Most of his efforts feature him beating up or shooting at mooks for some nefarious mastermind, but occasionally he’ll be pulled into Revolver territory and try something more cerebral. Crank: High Voltage isn’t cerebral in the slightest. You… Continue reading IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! Crank 2: High Voltage
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of Fan Fiction
You don’t improve your skills in anything unless you practice. Baseball players go to batting cages, tennis players use automated ball machines, shooters go to gun ranges. Where do writers go? In recent years, a lot of fans of popular media have been writing short pieces of fiction based in the fictional worlds they enjoy.… Continue reading The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of Fan Fiction
On the Tube: Castle
I committed a major, MAJOR oversight when I posted my fall preview of television. I neglected to talk about one of my favorite shows which features one of my favorite actors. And it’s about a novelist. Nathan Fillion stars as the titular Rick Castle, a crime drama novelist who has found a measure of success.… Continue reading On the Tube: Castle
