[audio:http://www.blueinkalchemy.com/uploads/predator.mp3] Monster movies. People just love monster movies. Back in the 30s, the monsters were mostly human in appearance, with Dracula and The Mummy setting the stage for what came after. The 50s saw the type of monsters growing into the more surreal, with The Creature From The Black Lagoon, Them! and It Came From… Continue reading IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! Predator
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IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! The Fifth Element
[audio:http://www.blueinkalchemy.com/uploads/fifth_e.mp3] Originality is a rare commodity in movies these days. Adaptations, remakes and wholly derivative works clog the cinemas and jostle one another in cajoling you for your money. There was a time when an original spectacle didn’t have to count on a phrase like “You have to see it in 3-D to get the… Continue reading IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! The Fifth Element
Maschine Zeit Update
There’s quite a bit going on over at Machine Age Productions you might want to know about. They have a shiny new website and, if you like unique and fun tabletop games with original concepts, you can get in on the ground floor of Maschine Zeit. They’ve begun a kickstarter, a cool little way to… Continue reading Maschine Zeit Update
Electronic Memory Space-Lane
Here’s a little tidbit for you young’uns who might be tuning into this little blog o’ mine. Did you know that there were online games before the Internet existed? When I was a lad (old man joke, oh crumbs there goes the hip, we’re walking, we’re walking) there were these little dial-up places called Bulletin… Continue reading Electronic Memory Space-Lane
Maschine Zeit: "I'm gay for Twain."
In Filamena‘s Maschine Zeit game, I’ve put together a completely manic and caustic combination of Hunter S. Thompson and Spider Jerusalem. One of the groups in the game, the Independent Media, operates under the collective moniker of “S.L. Clemins” as a measure of protection. This guy, though? Don’t go in for that. (Warning: adult language… Continue reading Maschine Zeit: "I'm gay for Twain."
When I Was A Lad…
Fair warning: this is a post that deals with my opinions, reflections and influences from growing up in the 80s. You may consider these the ramblings of a crazy old man if you like. It’s also going to be picture-heavy, since I’m a bit strapped for time. I grew up in the 80s. I was… Continue reading When I Was A Lad…
Maschine Zeit: A Preview
Here’s a few of the reasons why I’m excited by Maschine Zeit, and you should be too. Good Scary Writing & Scary Good Writing The best horror stories do not rely on jump-out in-your-face scares. They don’t base themselves entirely on bloodshed or gore. The effective use of stillness and partially illumination of the unknown… Continue reading Maschine Zeit: A Preview
Further Thoughts on Mass Effect's Combat
I mentioned I’m playing Mass Effect again. In addition to highlighting just how uninteresting my hobbies can be, the experience allows me to more finely compare and contrast certain aspects of both games. The combat is the first and most likely target for such a comparison, as it’s one of the biggest problems people have… Continue reading Further Thoughts on Mass Effect's Combat
Game Review: Mass Effect 2
(NOTE: May contain minor spoilers. Readers be ye warned!) Subtitled THIS TIME IT’S PERSONAL. (Right, Harbinger?) Here we are, at last. I know quite a few people have already played and reviewed this game. Some are even playing it again. I actually went back to the original game to start a new playthrough to span… Continue reading Game Review: Mass Effect 2
Card Revisited
It’s been brought to my attention that, in a previous post, I might come off as somewhat unkind to Orson Scott Card. That certainly wasn’t my intent. I’ve only read a few of his works, but I admit that what I’ve read so far has impressed me. Here’s why. Ender’s Game As far as I’m… Continue reading Card Revisited
