Spider-Man Stature in my room 🥰 As I mentioned many times before, Spider-Man is my favorite superhero. As a character, he is one of the most relatable, identifiable, and lovable of a sea of so many others with similar qualities; he's the kind of hero we can all aspire to be in our own ways. Plus, he's always quick with a clever quip, which is always fun. Over the years, I've enjoyed countless…
It should come as no surprise to any of my beautiful readers that I am, and always shall be, a huge fan of Spider-Man. Of all the superheroes who have stood the test of time, Spidy is probably the one who has stood the strongest, even through the worst of times, because he has always stood strong for us. Much like Superman over at DC Comics, Spider-Man is the embodiment of human strength and…
Rent on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Steven Spielberg is to alien stories what peanut butter is to chocolate: you don't question how or why they go so well together; they just do. Granted, in this case, it likely has more to do with Spielberg's natural talent as a storyteller, but it's telling how it seems to feel extraordinary when aliens are involved. But, not even the greatest among us are immune…
Sir Christopher Nolan is becoming one of those filmmakers who is easier to admire than he is to enjoy. On the one hand, his devotion to absolute pragmatism (or at least as much as humanly possible) has yielded some of the most fascinating works of cinema in recent history; see Memento , Batman Begins, and Inception (Nolan's magnum opus) for prime examples of his best habits. But, on the other…
Streaming on Amazon Prime One thing about modern Hollywood that still bothers me is its abandonment of being comfortable with silliness. Rather than allow a particular project to simply be weird or unusual, producers (and some screenwriters) often demand that such properties be treated with irony and ridicule rather than allow the creators to let loose and have fun. In some cases, like Michael…
I have discussed many aspects of writing on this blog, mostly in terms of narrative structure and the like, but I haven't felt the need to discuss the actual mechanism options for the actual act of writing itself. Mostly because, before becoming good friends with my mechanical companion, I hadn't given much thought about how different devices can impact your ability and mindfulness. Since…
Rent on Amazon Prime and Apple TV (or rather don't) Released back in 2006, The Devil Wears Prada was a decently entertaining dramatic comedy with a serviceable message, top-notch performances, and enough visual flair to make for a fine experience. Based on the novel by Lauren Weisberger, inspired by her experience working as an assistant for Anna Wintour (the then editor-and-chief for Vogue…
Not Going Anywhere This feels somewhat predictable; I suppose we should have seen this coming. For those of you who have not yet heard, SONY, one of the largest companies in gaming and media production, recently announced that they will no longer be manufacturing physical copies of their games by 2028, opting instead for a completely digital platform. I have discussed my feelings on the…
Streaming on Netflix I have said a few times on this blog that I enjoy stories featuring animal characters: they can offer a uniquely helpful narrative perspective that allows for some creative freedom, and can also provide interesting and unexpected ways to drive the story forward. What’s more, the animal character doesn’t have to be the protagonist to have this effect; an animals presence alone…
