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Top 10 Most Awesome Parents in Film

Top 10 Most Awesome Parents in Film

I’m not a parent and don’t really have any amazing stories about my parents. So, my friends, I have chosen to compile a top ten list of the most awesome parents in film. The list is by no means inclusive... (Continue reading)

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The Incredible Shrinking Man

The Incredible Shrinking Man

“A hero is a man who does what he can” – Romain Rolland I’ll take the opportunity to use this week’s theme as a means to write about a great classic that I recently read for the first time. “The Incredible Shrinking... (Continue reading)

The Advantage of Appreciation

The Advantage of Appreciation

I’m probably one of many people who got a Nintendo Entertainment System when I was little. That was big. Being able to play Super Mario Brothers whenever I wanted was like some divine dream. Many other games came after that.... (Continue reading)

The Staying Power of a Never-Ending Story

The Staying Power of a Never-Ending Story

A person’s memories are powerful things. The naturality of aging and maturing forces us into a constant state of change. I read something once about how close to an illusion all of life (as we know it) is. It stated... (Continue reading)

Versatility in Flesh Eating and Blood Sucking

Versatility in Flesh Eating and Blood Sucking

In most things that become horror genres, specific rules tend to crop up. Werewolves can be killed with a silver bullet. Zombies die if you destroy the brain. Sunlight, crosses, holy water, and garlic are the bane of vampires everywhere.... (Continue reading)

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The Exposure Whine

The Exposure Whine

As I sit here at my computer, thinking about this weeks subject, “overblown”, a number of recent occurrences come to mind. One of which is the recent release of a few cubic feet of Beatles merchandise. I like the Beatles.... (Continue reading)

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The Magic & Mystery of Miss A.K.

The Magic & Mystery of Miss A.K.

Frank Portman has a thing for names. In his first released book, the delightful “King Dork”, the protagonist is a teen named Tom Henderson, although I don’t think he is called this even once in the whole book. Tom’s one-of-a-kind... (Continue reading)

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Internet Music 101 - 4 Effective Ways of Finding New Music on the Internets

Internet Music 101 - 4 Effective Ways of Finding New Music on the Internets

I guess I can’t really claim that all of my favorite bands were found after getting a computer with internet. Well, I could, but I don’t think it would be 100% due to that. But it probably is. Anyway, back in... (Continue reading)

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