Recently I was invited to appear with Jason Pankoke and Luke Boyce on UPTV's series, Art Now!, to discuss preparations for an upcoming annual film festival, the New Art Film Festival. There is such a flourishing culture of locally-produced cinema in my area, and it was only natural that I wanted to help spread the word about this special event. When I arrived at the taping, I learned that I was also going to have the opportunity to talk about my company, Psychic Joker Entertainment, whose goal … [Read more...] about A Local Exploration of the Magic of Movies
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Comedy About Magic
I love magic. Let's just establish this from the start. I love seeing something amazing and feeling that tremendous sense of wonder that comes with it, when your rational brain can't really "sync" with the information it's getting from your senses. You know you've seen something truly unbelievable, and yet, you did just see it, so it had to be real. Right? In much the same way that a good story can transport you from the drudgery of your everyday world, experiencing good magic can inspire you … [Read more...] about The Incredible Burt Wonderstone Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Comedy About Magic
Wreck-It Ralph: A Sweet Treat Rather Than An Animated Wreck
Dinosaur. Treasure Planet. Brother Bear. Home On The Range. Mostly forgettable films from the House of Mouse. I'm a huge Disney fan (not to mention a parent of three), and I didn't even bother watching that last one. So when Wreck-It Ralph came to theaters last fall--right after Brave, if I recall--I didn't even bother to go see it. I didn't know anything about the character(s), had no idea what the story was about, and I don't think I even saw the trailer, even though it would have been perfect … [Read more...] about Wreck-It Ralph: A Sweet Treat Rather Than An Animated Wreck
HerStory: Fiction Honoring Women’s History Month
I'm so pleased to announce that my short story "In the Company of Spirits" was selected to be part of this wonderful anthology celebrating women writing about women. I've had a chance to read some of the other stories in this collection, and I know you'll really enjoy them. Read below for more information about the book, and about some special giveaways! And pick up the book starting Friday, March 8! In ancient times, women were regarded as sacred. They were thought to hold the … [Read more...] about HerStory: Fiction Honoring Women’s History Month
Latest Castle Two-Parter: Random Musings
Yes, I know this blog is about movies, but today I just felt like writing about one of my favorite tv shows, ABC's Castle. I may do this a bit more often, as it's more likely that I'll find time to watch an episode of something rather than a full movie. And hey, the latest two-part story was almost movie-length, so if you're going to be nitpicky with me, at least there's that. [As with anything I write about, spoilers abound, so if you're a Castle fan and haven't seen the "Target/Hunt" … [Read more...] about Latest Castle Two-Parter: Random Musings
My Review of Stephen King’s FULL DARK, NO STARS
Full Dark, No Stars by Stephen King My rating: 4 of 5 stars Can't help but enjoy S. King's writings. For the first time, though, I have been made to feel uncomfortable, uneasy, in a completely unique way. These stories were dark in a different way than King's usual writings--more personal, and therefore more visceral. Do read, but be aware, when the title says "Full Dark", it really is fully and completely dark. View all my reviews … [Read more...] about My Review of Stephen King’s FULL DARK, NO STARS