… him who writes this stuff …
Writing forces me to examine my views as cold words on a page.My views are borne out of my experiences on this world.
My experiences are slowly adding to the short story that is my life.
While I still can, I choose to share some for anyone who might find them useful, or perhaps just entertaining.
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Category Archives: Entertainment Stuff
Kick-Ass Reprised
I wanted to shine a spotlight to a portion of a post from May of 2010. In that post I reviewed some movies, including the movie Kick-Ass. That movie is a favorite of mine, and it contains my all-time-most-favorite-character . . … Continue reading
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Tagged Hit Girl, Kick-Ass, movie review, writing
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Watchmen Reprised
In May 2009 I wrote an editorial for Slice of SciFi regarding the movie Watchmen. Those not familiar with the movie might still find some interest in what I wrote as a way to get a glimpse into how my … Continue reading
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Dangerous Geniuses
Another one of my Slice of SciFi editorials; this short piece is from October 2009, and you can read it there as well. If you do, you can also look at the incredible amount of other great content they carry. … Continue reading
The Star Trek Universe
Recently I’ve had a small surge in the number of people who subscribe to this blog; they came lured by posts relating to photography. I did tell the first few new subscribers they should look at the rest of … Continue reading
The Pioneering Spirit
A few years ago I wrote this opinion piece for Slice of SciFi, and I am reprinting it here for my enjoyment. This particular piece was spurred by listening to Slice’s interview with Ben Bova. There they spoke at length … Continue reading
Multiple Choices
I accidentally reposted a previous entry. I erased it, and replaced it with this piece. Sorry for the confusion. <><><><><><><> 0 <><><><><><><> 0 <><><><><><><> 0 <><><><><><><> One thing I don’t watch any more are DVD extras. Movies really have to stand or fall … Continue reading
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Tagged Alternate endings, movies, opinion piece, Slice of SciFi
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Duck!!
I absolutely refuse to go see a 3-D movie. If there is no 2-D option, I wait for the DVD to come out. Of course, I typically do that anyway, as going to the movies means mingling with *shudder* other … Continue reading
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Tagged 3-d, 3-d movies, entertainment, entertainment opinion piece, opinion piece, Slice of SciFi
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Another Slice of SciFi editorial contribution: Steady There, Fella
Another Slice of SciFi opinion piece from a number of years ago. This one maintained its relevance since the whole “shaky cam” trend in motion pictures has retained its appeal for many misguided directors. <><><><><><><><>< 0 ><><><><><><><><>< 0 ><><><><><><><><><><> Steady There, Fella In the … Continue reading
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Tagged editorial, shaky cam, steady cam, time travel
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Terminators Musings
The last of a trio of Slice of SciFi opinion pieces about Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. It’s an examination of the personalities of the various terminator models associated with the TV franchise. I like the Terminator universe because one can examine non-human … Continue reading
Interesting Machines
Another of my Slice of SciFi opinion pieces from a number of years ago. Once again it’s about Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. Specifically, an examination of the various terminator models associated with the TV franchise. Yes, tomorrow I will reprint the third, … Continue reading
One of my Slice of SciFi editorial contributions: Time Travel
I done messed up; I accidentally erased the original of this post, and I am having to recreate it. The impetus for this post, and more to follow, is that I do not have the time required for me to generate new … Continue reading
Thor – I liked it!
After searching for a theater with a 2-D showing of Thor, we watched what turned out to be a very enjoyable movie. Melisa surprised me by saying she too liked it. Let me preface the rest of this write-up by … Continue reading
Science Fiction vs. Fantasy
I submitted this to Slice of SciFi as an editorial, and I want to thank Shaun Farrell for providing me with the incentive to think, and for the inspiration to write about it. If you are not listening to Adventures … Continue reading
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Tagged Fantasy, Fantasy vs. Science Fiction, science fiction
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February’s End – Part 1
I am staring at the end of February, and with little to show for the last few months. I have a number of opinion pieces I am working on, but so far only managed to get one out. That, plus … Continue reading
Review of the Cape (with SPOILERS)
Last night I watched The Cape, the pilot and first episode, Tarot. Summer Glau has really matured as an actress, and in The Cape ably pulls off a new character (for her). It’s been a pleasure watching her mature as … Continue reading
