Problems with extrapolation

Ozoneocean at 12:00AM, May 10, 2024



There are always lots of issues with trying to work out what will happen in the future based on current events and current tech, this is why very little SciFi is predictive of the future, unless it's about social trends or politics and even then it's a lucky ...

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An Itch to Scratch

Banes at 12:00AM, May 9, 2024



I first heard the phrase “an itch to scratch” from the creators/writers of Better Call Saul. When they were expanding and deepening the “Saul” character from Breaking Bad, they needed to change a comedic side character into a fully rounded lead character. And Vince Giligan said that an early ...

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The Mantle Theory

Banes at 6:47AM, April 25, 2024


The Reggie Mantle theory is different. It involves chasing other guys' girlfriends and still expecting to be loved and admired by all. That's another article…

If anyone was following the behind-the-scenes drama at Marvel Studios in the past year or so, you may have heard about the idea from ...


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Quackcast 680 - Intelligence in Fiction

Ozoneocean at 12:00AM, March 26, 2024

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Today we're talking about the depiction of “intelligence” in fiction! There are a lot of ways this shows up: the genius detective who can understand any clue and uncover any lie, the amazing doctor who can ...


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Character Deep Dive: Stringy from Stringy and Mopy

Tantz_Aerine at 12:00AM, March 16, 2024




Today we’re tackling Stringy from the action-packed comic Stringy and Mopy by MegaRdaniels!

As with every character deep dive, I seek to do as thorough an analysis as possible with what I’m given for the character requested. (By the way you can sign up here if you want ...




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Actions and the Unaware

Banes at 12:00AM, Feb. 29, 2024



A classic scene that terrified audiences back in the day was that moment in Halloween where an out-of focus Michael Myers (“The Shape”) sits up behind the traumatized Jamie Lee Curtis. “Behind you! BEHIND YOU!” The audience screamed. The audience knowing something threatening that the character doesn't see plays ...

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Poetry Time 61: Limbo

Andreas_Helixfinger at 12:00AM, Feb. 18, 2024



Enduring circulation trapping the mind
Behind the lacing lies the key
Ensuring mackinations zapping the blind
Unwind the pacing, hide your glee
Enpowering vegetation mapping the find
Remind the chasing and you’ll see


NaaN (Now, always and Never)

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Poetry Time 60: Caurcassus

Andreas_Helixfinger at 12:00AM, Feb. 11, 2024



Predicating Xerkes of Xanitorium
Sleeping forever within your crematorium
Allseeing in a vacuum watching
Blessmade by mindframed swatching
Your pets are dancing in the flying blaze of Babylon
Inside Caurcassus stands Mnemnon in a bloodied pantalon
Predicating respite of knowledge behind columns of moratorium
Predicating Xerxes of Xanitorium


NaaN (Now ...











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Creator and Creation

Banes at 12:00AM, Feb. 8, 2024




The Quackcast this week was about the idea of defining or understanding the artist by looking at the creation. It's a fascinating topic, and I had a few thoughts that were left on the cutting room floor.

The cutting room floor, in this case, is my emptyish brain wot ...




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Anthology of Dreams

Banes at 12:00AM, Feb. 1, 2024



The next Anthology comic is being planned and put together behind the scenes - please take a look at the easy ways you can contribute!

At the moment, we are looking for submissions for the COVER.

There are multiple completed stories already, and the submission deadline is sitting around the end ...





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