The Legacy of Kain/Blood Omen series was before it’s time in many respects. But its greatest contribution to the video game industry was its emphasis on voice acting. This was an underdeveloped aspect until this series hit the scene. Games released afterwards followed it’s example and hired professional actors to voice their characters. (more…)
Category: musings
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Maleficent – October’s Villain of The Month
Guest Post by Agent Palmer
Disney villains rarely fill anyone with fear. Jafar from Aladdin, Queen Grimhilde Wicked Witch in Snow White and the Evil Step-Sisters from Cinderella are all so self-righteous and vain, you needn’t worry about them, they’ll eventually all destroy themselves. But in so far as the classic Disney films, the villain in Sleeping Beauty, Maleficent is not to be toyed with and someone to be feared. (more…)
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Why I’m Pulling For Sleepy Hollow
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is one of my favorite supernatural stories for several reasons. It’s an American ghost story based in historical Tarrytown, New York. Washington Irving’s haunting tale is set in 1790 – shortly after the American Revolutionary War. Being a history major/nerd, I love this era. And a ghost of a Hessian mercenary who was decapitated by stray cannon fire is kinda enjoyable for me, too. (more…)
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Albert Wesker – September’s Villain of The Month
Albert Wesker is a favorite villain of mine for several reasons. He possessed boundless cunning and ambition. His cold, confident, and calculating demeanor made him a scene stealer whenever he appeared. The neat accomplishment of the Resident Evil series was how they showed Wesker’s ascent to power over the course of several games. Few video game antagonists have such a developed history. (more…)
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An Introduction to Nocturnal Wanderings
Where did all this come from, all these words and stories? I look at the collection of poetry that is Nocturnal Wanderings and the answer definitely lies in the past. Many of these poems were inspired by my earlier experiences. The writing was raw and it would be years before it was ready to see the light of day. (more…)
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Cthulhu – August’s Villain of The Month
Cthulhu is a name synonymous with fear and madness. He was introduced to the world by the famous writer, H.P. Lovecraft. His first appearance in literature was the short story entitled, “The Call of Cthulhu.” This Great Old One is described as being vaguely humanoid in appearance, but possessing the characteristics of an octopus and dragon. (more…)
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Jim Moriarty – July’s Villain of The Month
BBC’s Sherlock has done a masterful job in bringing Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s characters to life in present day London. A big part of the show’s success is the rivalry between Sherlock and Moriarty. Benedict Cumberbatch is brilliant as Holmes. However, Andrew Scott’s performances as Jim Moriarty are true scene stealers. (more…)
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Murdoc – June’s Villain of The Month
Any child of the 80’s has probably heard of or watched the show MacGyver. It starred Richard Dean Anderson, who played the title character, Angus MacGyver. He was a secret agent under the employ of The Phoenix Foundation, an organization that allowed him to use alternative (and less violent) means of law enforcement. As much as I liked MacGyver, there was another character I enjoyed more. His name was Murdoc. (more…)
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Iron Man 3 – A Great Iron Man Movie?
Netting over a billion dollars worth of profit, there’s no denying that Iron Man 3 was another financially successful installment in the franchise. I’ve seen the movie and it tells a great Tony Stark story. It also meshed well with the establish Marvel Movie Universe. But was the film a great “Iron Man” movie? (more…)
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How “Dark City” Got It Right
There’s some recent talk on the web of another Matrix sequel. Given the disappointing conclusion to the series, its not surprising that the Wachowski brothers wanted another chance to get the story right. But there was another ground breaking movie that came out a year earlier before the first Matrix movie. A film that didn’t bow to familiar tropes at the story’s conclusion. (more…)