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Riddick Rises
Vin Diesel is back in the epic conclusion to the trilogy begun in Pitch Black. See him fight more mercenaries, deal with an even more hostile environment, see him fight against overwhelming odds and . . . my full review is at buzzymag.
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Are you afraid of the dark? Are you afraid of the boogeyman? Did you like Pitch Black? If the answer ( Read more... ) -
It’s not Paranoia when they’re really out to get you
Paranoia is full of fabulous stars and solid performances, but I couldn’t find anyone to identify with, so it was a real hard sell for me. I go into more detail about way in my reivew at buzzymag.
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Adam Cassidy (Liam Hemsworth) is a whiny, entitled, 20-something techie who has spent the last six years working for Wyatt Corp, a major ( Read more... ) -
City of Pretty, Angsty Teens
The latest attempt to capitalize on the young adult market that so loved the Harry Potter series steps up to the plate with The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones. It’s got great special effects, but doesn’t explain things as well as it might, and there’s a definite lack of adult supervision. See my full review at buzzymag.
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Lonestarcon 3 final schedule
Worldcon is coming up soon! in San Antonio, Texas, and here is how to find me.
I’ve got some panels to do, I’ll be helping staff both the Phoenix in 2014 NasFic Bid (probably by working at site selection, but maybe at the bid table) & parties Thursday and Friday night, and the Broad Universe table, and I’ll be doing something to help with the ( Read more... ) -
Percy Jackson . . . Part Deux
A fun enough franchise, the new Percy Jackson film (Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters) fails to take any real risks, and any character growth seems forced. Mostly, it’s just a rehash of the “Am I good enough?” plotline from Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. My full review is at buzzymag.
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Konnichiwa Wolverine
Hugh Jackman is back in The Wolverine, bridging the gap between X-Men: The Last Stand and X-Men: Days of Future Past. While not his best outing, it’s far from his worst, and there is enough here to recommend going to see. A detailed review is up at buzzymag.
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On the plus side, I cannot say enough good things about Yukio-the character as ( Read more... ) -
SFWA !!
I am now an affiliate member of Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA). That is all.
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Big change in pain control
I’ve stagnated with the pain clinic-they’re managing my pain, but not fixing it. I made the decision to leave them, and work with my awesome GP, who want to fix my back problems.
There is more physical therapy, and MRIs, etc. in my future . . . but hopefully less pain.
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Rest in Peace . . . Department
Yet another comic book adaption at the cinema, R.I.P.D. is lightweight fun with heavyweight effects. Watch Jeff Bridges vamp it up! Full review at buzzymag.
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R.I.P.D. was completely harmless, goofy fun that didn’t take itself too seriously. You shouldn’t either and you’ll have a great time. It’s Ghostbusters meets Men in Black meets ( Read more... )
