2017 has claimed another legend. Award winning star of radio, stage, and screen, Roy Dotrice is no longer with us. He's probably best known for his role as Leopold Mozart in Amadeus, though modern fans will likely recognize him from Hellboy 2, his brief role in Game of Thrones, and as the narrator of that … Continue reading RIP, Roy Dotrice
Star Wars: Rebels – “Heroes of Mandalore, Parts 1 and 2”
I said I was going to do some commentary blogs (not quite reviews, as such) for the final season of Star Wars: Rebels. It begins now. Spoilers ahead. This season is going to comprise 16 episodes, and we're told it's one long story arc that pushes from where season three left off to the (presumably) the doorstep … Continue reading Star Wars: Rebels – “Heroes of Mandalore, Parts 1 and 2”
Superman: The Extended Cut
This isn't really a review. I already did a rather big write-up on this film a while back, wherein I gushed all over it. I love this movie. This is basically just a quick little blog post to let people know how much I really enjoyed the newly-released extended cut. Back in 1982 when this … Continue reading Superman: The Extended Cut
The Silmarillion – Quenta Silmarillion: XI. Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor
As it is with pretty much all religious / spiritual texts, there's a direct and dogmatic way to read this chapter, and there's a poetic and symbolic way to read this chapter. And as with our real world counterparts, the direct way will pretty much fall apart if you know anything about science. Thing is, … Continue reading The Silmarillion – Quenta Silmarillion: XI. Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor
From a Certain Point of View: 40 Stories Celebrating 40 Years of Star Wars (Anthology)
The original Star Wars (aka, A New Hope) is the single most scrutinized film of all time, and one of the most beloved. Dedicated fans across the world know every line by heart because we've seen it 500 times. But as we all know in the Galaxy Far, Far Away, "... many of the truths … Continue reading From a Certain Point of View: 40 Stories Celebrating 40 Years of Star Wars (Anthology)
“A Scandal in Bohemia” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle once stated that it was every bit as difficult for him to create the plot of a Sherlock Holmes short story as it was one of the novels. Given the intricate details showcased within the canon at all points, there is no reason we should not take him at his word. … Continue reading “A Scandal in Bohemia” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Stupid Marketing
I need to get something off my chest. It's a little stupid, but that's why I need to call it out, because stupid like this should not be rewarded. I got home this evening and found a business card taped to the brick of my house for Safety Tree Service. I've already emailed them accordingly … Continue reading Stupid Marketing
The Grouchy Historian by Ed Asner and Ed. Weinberger
Because seemingly every nonfiction book these days needs a title that just rolls off the tongue, the full title of this book is The Grouchy Historian: An Old-Time Lefty Defends Our Constitution Against Right-Wing Hypocrites and Nutjobs. So as you can probably tell, there's some bias in play here. And that's perfectly fine; sometimes understanding where the bias … Continue reading The Grouchy Historian by Ed Asner and Ed. Weinberger
Some Fandom Commentary
I haven't had a lot of time to actually write down any thoughts lately, but with new ideas and insights coming at me, I think it's time I did so. Spoilers and rumors ahead, in case you want to avoid such things. If you have different opinions for anything here, I'd love to hear them. … Continue reading Some Fandom Commentary
Star Wars: The Last Jedi – Final Trailer and Poster
Tickets are on sale now! I have mine. 🙂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0CbN8sfihY
