I first discovered Big Finish Productions because I found out that they did audio dramas based on Dark Shadows, starring members of the original cast (at this point I think almost all of the surviving major cast members have done … Continue reading
Characters don’t have to be likable. The eight are indeed hateful. Even with Major Warren, who is positioned as the “hero” (sort of), Tarantino makes sure we know some pretty evil stuff about him — end not just Han Solo-type … Continue reading
On one hand, obviously novels are different from video games, and movies are different from comic books, and so on. But, on the other hand, all of these are different ways of telling stories, and there are lessons you can … Continue reading
Continuing from my earlier post, “Storytelling Lessons from the First Class,” I decided to post about some things I’ve learned from watching the Underworld and Resident Evil movies. These lessons apply mostly to writing series, but the last one applies … Continue reading
I just re-watched X-Men First Class on DVD and I think there are some good lessons to learn. There will be some spoilers. Always remember which stuff is the good stuff. The first half of the movie is so strong … Continue reading