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Author: mduda1968
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Stephen King’s Pet Sematary a’ la YouTube
In high school, I lived on a literary diet of Stephen King’s novels. I couldn’t get enough. Carrie, ‘Salem’s Lot, Firestarter, The Stand, The Dead Zone and other works lay open at my reading table to sate my hunger, but I quickly craved more. So, I gobbled up copies of King’s other treats: Bachman novels and Stephen King short story collections like Night Shift. For dessert, I read The Eyes of the Dragon. (more…)
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Bloodborne: Walking the Demon’s Souls Dark Path?
The Sony Playstation.com Bloodborne game screenshots and related videos illuminate some of the game’s playable experience, but I’m trying to look beyond spotlighted, captured specifics and visualize a bigger picture–the game that lurks in the shadows, the game that will be available March 24th. (more…)
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The Foundation Trilogy a’ la YouTube
Since I’ve already had my say about why the Hard Science Fiction label is a misnomer (see my article titled Fantasy Fans’ Sci-Fi Ain’t Sci-Fi), I have decided to share some work by Isaac Asimov, a writer some consider to be a master of science fiction and fantasy. (more…)
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Bradbury 13 a’ la YouTube
Ray Bradbury’s works are some of my greatest inspirations. Probably best known for Fahrenheit 451 and The Martian Chronicles, his speculative fiction career spanned for more than sixty years. But his efforts reach far beyond my interest and before my time, his influence affecting many artists, writers, and others. (more…)
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Fear on Four a’ la YouTube
Irony and dark humor may not be as appreciated here, in the States, as it is in the United Kingdom, but if you enjoy British entertainment, there’s lots to keep you engrossed. (more…)
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Giants and Toys: Interesting, Stylish, But Not Engaging
Yasuzo Masumura’s movie script was obviously written around a theme, first, and fails to maintain emotionally engaging characters throughout. Too bad–as several characters become interesting, the viewer’s interest is thrown away by another preachy rant and an abrupt ending that doesn’t build to a satisfying moral dilemma. (The character’s dilemma is there, but I couldn’t connect with him.)
While I did enjoy the stylish photography and the sometimes clever characterization, the movie’s ham-handed handling of theme was too much.
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Rain, Rain, Go Away
I thought to escape bad weather this Christmas. Too bad we continue to have more rain in Jacksonville. At this rate, why not snow?
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Merry Christmas!
During this holiday, enjoy your time spent with friends and family.
Merry Christmas!
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Just Killing Time
I thought I’d have some holiday fun and post this pic. Eggnog, anyone?
