Far more politics than fantasy adventure, this book is incredibly important, but slow.
Chappie (2015) – Review
In 2008 Neill Blomkamp was tapped by Peter Jackson to direct a Halo movie – which excited many – but when that fell through he was given money to produce his own pet project District 9 – a film that beautifully blended science fiction with apartheid – and though that film went on to be…
Mark’s Best Of Gaming – Bravely Default: Flying Fairy (2014)
Bravely Default has everything I ever wanted from an RPG, an intricate and yet simple battle system, solid writing, an incredible soundtrack (especially for a 3DS game), and with a lot of very nice details and extras that are the icing on the cake.
The Bandit of Hell’s Bend: Edgar Rice Burroughs – Book Review
The Bandit of Hell’s Bend was the first of the four Burroughs Westerns that he published between 1926 and 1940, and is easily the most traditional; the hero is a taciturn but straight-shooting cowpoke, the female protagonist is the strong frontier woman, and the pages are littered with stagecoach robberies, gunfights and attacks by savage…
Transforming Comics – Criss-Crossovers 2015 Edition.
Since the 80’s crossovers have become a staple of the comic world. Whether it is self contained through a series of related titles, or done through a big event with multiple tie-ins, they are big draws for readers. Some change the game forever, others bring about quick changes, but the result is the same in…