Game of Thrones Episode 4: The Spoils of War
“I had forgotten what a small and noisy people they are…I would bring them dragons, and they shout out for grapes.” “Grapes are real. A Continue Reading
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Game of Thrones Season 7: The Queen’s Justice
And now the rains weep over his hall, without a soul to hear. “Rains of Castamere” is best known as the Lannister anthem, but it’s Continue Reading
Game of Thrones Season 7: Stormborn
It’s been said by many characters, in many words, all the way back to Robert Baratheon in the second episode of Game of Thrones. “There’s a Continue Reading
Game of Thrones Season 7: Dragonstone
Fitting a show with the finish line in sight, the season premiere of Game of Thrones was pervaded with melancholy. From siblings remembering their dead Continue Reading
Civil War vs. Dawn of Justice: Who Cares??
Let me preface Civil War vs. Dawn of Justice: Who Cares?? with saying that I care about both movies – and have strong opinions about Continue Reading
Hate-Reading Anita Blake
It’s not the longest book series in the world. Discworld topped out at 45 books. Those The Cat Who… books number in the 30s. The Continue Reading
The Night Circus
There’s two books from the last ten years I recommend to everyone looking for a good read. One is 2007’s The Post-Birthday World by Lionel Shriver. The Continue Reading
…And Another Thing
Continuing a beloved book series after an author has passed away is a tricky thing. Compare the post-Ian Fleming Bond novels to the 14 entries in the Dune franchise. Continue Reading
The JCU: Joss Whedon’s Comic Universe
Nerds know heartbreak. Our favorite TV shows get cancelled (Star Trek), beloved characters die (Terminator), beloved comic properties turn to shit on screen when artistic Continue Reading
Silent Night, Unholy Night
Just who were the wise men, really? Sure, I knew the story. I was raised Lutheran. Three wise men appear in the middle of the Continue Reading
Heart-Shaped Box
One of my favorite things about discovering good art (whether that’s movies, music, or games) is when good art leads me to more good art. Continue Reading
Viable Paradise
This October, I was fortunate enough to attend Viable Paradise XVIII, an annual workshop meeting in Martha’s Vineyard for the XVIII-th time. We twenty-four happy Continue Reading
Review: The Last Werewolf
Stop what you’re doing and look up ennui in Urbandictionary. Then read this book. Humans are endlessly fascinated by new things: new books, new movies, new Continue Reading
Review: Dr. Sleep
Stephen King’s sequel to one of his most beloved books is decent enough, although it’s tough not to see its publication as a swipe at Continue Reading
Attack on Titan – Big action, fast plot, shallow characters
It really seems like Attack on Titan has been one of the hottest new anime properties out there as of late. I stopped counting the Continue Reading
Who is Damian Wayne?
I have been (not so) patiently waiting for May 6th to arrive – because it brings the latest DC animated movie “Son of Batman“. It’s Continue Reading
Locke and Key
Joe Hill is a pitiless bastard. Two weeks ago I got up early on a Saturday morning and read the last volume of Locke and Continue Reading
Loki: Agent of Asgard – Trust Me #1
I’ve been reading comics off and on since I was six years old and Superman died. The thing about being a female comic book fan Continue Reading
3 Reasons Captain Marvel Needs a Solo Series
The following article contains some spoilers for the New 52’s Shazam, recently released as a graphic novel. DC’s Captain Marvel is my absolute favorite superhero Continue Reading
A1: The World’s Greatest Comics – Lots of content, not enough context
I grew up reading a ton of fiction anthology series. Everything from Sword and Sorceress to stuff like Cats, Magical Familiars! and I loved them, Continue Reading
New Comics, No Capes – Part Two
I’m here to continue a look at brand new, non-superhero comics to have recently been released. Looking over this week’s round up, I realize that Continue Reading