Disclaimer: I know that some people really like this movie. In fact, some of my best friends really like this movie. However . . . a balance must be struck. Since the beginning of time, I’ve vowed that if there came an MCU film worthy of an absolute tear-down because its writing was a mess,... Continue Reading →
Something to Read / Watch / Play – October 2021
Happy Halloween! Nothing on this list is scary. I'm sorry, but I'm just not into theming these posts for holidays. At least not yet. What I am into: taking a little break from publishing long, monstrous posts . . . by promoting some stuff I recently read, watched, and played that were really good. Something... Continue Reading →
A Writer Watching – Titans, Episode 1
Yesterday, I decided to watch a comic book movie to try and wind down, escape the news. By the end, I was so incredibly angry that I hopped on here and wrote a monster post about that movie--how I couldn't help seeing it in a really, really bad light. It was one of those cases... Continue Reading →
A Writer Watching: She-Ra and the Princesses of Power – Episodes 1 & 2
There were a bunch of times when I wanted to return--when I considered writing posts about whatever sparked my interest. But nothing really pushed me like She-Ra and the Princesses of Power did. Not because I’m an insane person who thinks the show is bad . . . . . . but because the angry, trolling... Continue Reading →
Monday, AM #2 – John Wick and Underworldbuilding
Welcome back to Monday. This is the part where I reflexively say, "It's good to be back!" but it isn't, cause it's Monday. I did actually get my days off this week, so I'll get to spend the beginning of it comfortably doing posts and writing . . . although I also really want to... Continue Reading →
‘Wearing the Cape’ by Marion G. Harmon – Probably the Best Hero Fantasy Novel You’ve Never Read
A few months ago, Marion G. Harmon contacted me about doing a review for his first book. I was immediately flattered (an author? Writing to me? With a request?). I was also apprehensive, because I'm honestly not in the business of pulling punches; if I don't like something that even a friend has written, I'm... Continue Reading →
The Death of Ultimate Spider-Man… By the Amazing Spider-Man’s Hand
After work today, I met my good friend @GentlemanMonstr for some Five Guys and a stop at Midtown Comics. As the undisputed overlord of the comic world (in my opinion), the Gentleman had something obscure in mind. For me, it was the exact opposite: Ultimate Spider-Man #160. In all honesty, it was something I wasn't looking forward... Continue Reading →
Why the Hell Haven’t You Seen “Thor” Yet?
Okay, look--I know the answer to that question. You haven't seen Thor because you know there are two kinds of Marvel superhero movies: 1) The Iron Man Type - Funny, fun, and with a good smattering of action, these movies are clearly done by people who wanted to make an awesome movie about their favorite superhero for... Continue Reading →