So, ladies and gents, friends and furries, yes, 13 Ghosts is the movie that haunted me as a child and to a point, still haunts me. I’ll never look at bathtubs the same.
BUT BEFORE I GET INTO THE MOVIE REVIEW, if you are reading this, and I kind ...
ZOINKS! 13 Ghosts??
damehelsing at 12:00AM, Oct. 31, 2021The Horror Group Shot
Banes at 12:00AM, Oct. 28, 2021
There are a handful of cinematic “group shots” that showcase an ensemble of characters in a memorable way.
The Avengers in their first movie have one where they're finally all together, back to back in a circle to face the invading alien army.
There's the Usual Suspects in ...
Time to play dead
damehelsing at 12:00AM, Oct. 24, 2021
We have another Sunday so therefor another movie article/review for you.
Today I am reviewing Alone, it is a zombie movie which is… perfect because I’m terrified of zombies, if there were to be a zombie apocalypse.. well… rip.
The movie starts out simple, a young man peeks ...
QUACKCAST 553 - Out of date humour?
Ozoneocean at 12:00AM, Oct. 19, 2021 LISTEN on our new player!
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I was reading an article the other day about the comedy of Sacha Baron Cohen and how that style of comedy is now out of date, along ...
Making a splash - Introducing new characters
Emma_Clare at 12:00AM, Sept. 24, 2021
In comics, as in life, characters will come and go in your story. However, how does one go about introducing them in an organic way? Sticking the landing of character introductions can make or break how memorable they are. So here are three things to consider when introducing a new ...
Jubilee and Wolverine Team Up Again in X-Men Legends
kawaiidaigakusei at 12:00AM, Sept. 20, 2021
Photo: Cover art for X-Men Legends #7 by Billy Tan
Marvel Comics is hitting comic book store bookshelves this Wednesday with its most recent issue of X-Men Legends (#7). The issue brings back fan favorites, Jubilation “Jubilee” Lee and James “Logan” Howlett (aka Wolverine), in an adventure that travels all ...
Franchise Follies
Banes at 12:00AM, Aug. 19, 2021
It's a strange thing in recent years that following the behind-the-scenes craziness and
mixed-disastrous results of modern franchises is far more interesting and entertaining than anything in the movies and shows themselves.
Now that the fandoms, including those who enjoy the new chapters of beloved franchises, hate them, or ...
Storytelling, Once Removed
Banes at 12:00AM, July 29, 2021
I was fishing for smelts the other day and scooped up an old bottle, with a rolled-up paper inside. It contained the following:
In older literature I think it was common to have a story told by a narrator who was never a part of the action. Someone who may ...
Interviewing Miranda of "Into the Swell"
damehelsing at 12:00AM, July 25, 2021
Hello ducklings! I’m back with another interview, and this time we’ve got our wonderful sea captain Miranda! So, Captain Miranda, please introduce yourself!!
Miranda: Hello ducklings! I'm Miranda! I'm a full time computer engineer and in my spare time I enjoy baking, doing puzzles, playing video ...
The Test of Character
Tantz_Aerine at 12:00AM, July 10, 2021
If you are in a fairy tale and encounter an Old Woman… never take that meeting lightly. It's usually a test of character: the manner in which you respond to her will be a measure of how kind, decisive, clever, obliging, evil, rude, crass, abusive, or idiotic you are ...