Few games in my life have interested me like Star Wars: The Old Republic. After spending so much time on Star Wars Galaxies and getting a Jedi there back when it meant something, I am nerding out so hard about The Old Republic. There is so much to say about it, but I figure the… Continue reading Star Wars: The Old Republic Cinematic Trailer
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Chuck Palahniuk’s “Pygmy” and “Star Wars” novels
A while back, I got into the mood to read all of Chuck Palahniuk’s novels. I read a few and listened to a few on audiobook, but I finished his entire library in a few months. And I loved them all, with Survivor, Rant, and Fight Club topping the list in that order. After this,… Continue reading Chuck Palahniuk’s “Pygmy” and “Star Wars” novels
Review – Terminator: Salvation
Even in the wonderful leather seats at the Monaco theater in Huntsville, Alabama, Terminator: Salvation really let me down. I enjoyed the movie, don’t get me wrong, but there was just very little actually memorable about the film. I had read a snippet months ago about a spoiled ending where John Connor (Christian Bale) died… Continue reading Review – Terminator: Salvation
Review: Fringe Season One Finale: “There’s More Than One of Everything”
I just finished rewatching the Fringe finale, “There’s More than One of Everything,” and it actually was better the second time around. I was able to pay more attention to a few things that had been sitting in the back of my head stewing. I did not notice any glaring inconsistencies, but until I am… Continue reading Review: Fringe Season One Finale: “There’s More Than One of Everything”
Essentialism in Science Fiction and Fantasy
As a life-long fan of science-fiction and fantasy (SF/F), I see it as my duty to get my friends and family involved with books, movies, and TV shows they might ordinarily overlook. The difficulty is that when I try to explain what makes something special and intriguing, I end up sounding like a bumbling fool.… Continue reading Essentialism in Science Fiction and Fantasy