Jason Zapata

Tag: gothic

  • Her Name Is What It Means

    By Jason Zapata

    Try my best to fake a smile
    Feels too much like denial
    This scene is all played out
    And she’s waiting for me
    Try my best to fake a smile
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  • My Castlevania Casting Call

    Castlevania is one of the most long lived and beloved video game franchises in existence. It debuted back in 1986. Since then it has captivated gamers with its ongoing story of the eternal struggle against Dracula. Castlevania is unique. It’s characters and stories have developed much further than other era specific titles like Zelda or Metroid. And with the success of the Lords of Shadow games – I’d love to finally see a movie adaptation. (more…)

  • How The Lords of Shadow Soundtrack Silenced Naysayers

    The Lords of Shadow official soundtrack is an epic piece of music. It was composed by  Oscar Araujo. He is a native of Spain whose developed music for movies and  advertisements. Oscar worked with the Bratislava Symphony Orchestra. These musicians were versed in many different genres of music – especially computer games.  These elements worked well together and created a memorable listening experience. (more…)

  • Blade’s Bum Wrap – A Trilogy Deserving More Recognition

     

    Why does Marvel’s first successful trilogy get such little recognition. I asked myself this question after recently watching all three movies. I bought the trilogy for a lousy $10.00 at Wal-Mart. I wasn’t disappointed. (more…)

  • Train wreck – NBC’s Dracula

    I’m all for clever re-imaginings and artistic license. But NBC’s Dracula is an odd take on Bram Stoker’s tale. I can’t make too many judgments about a show that’s just premiered. But watching this felt like a freight train full of quirkiness hitting a brick wall. With so many novels and movies starring fanged creatures of the night, this show needed to be distinctive. And it is…just not in impressive ways.  (more…)

  • Legacies: The Voices Behind Kain and Raziel

    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…)

  • I,Dracula: Part Six

    By Jason Zapata

    Armed with stakes and rituals Helsing brought
    Morris, Steward and Holmwood entered the fight
    Filled with resolve these men attacked forthright
    The demise of all vampires Van Helsing sought
    So across London our secret war was fought
    My strongholds were exorcized and set alight
    In pyres that illuminated the fog swept night
    As I reveled in the chaos our battles wrought
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  • 14 Years: The Chronicles of Sir Reginald the Damned

    Part Four of The Necromancer of Bern

    The sun shined through a stand of evergreens on the outskirts of Bern. It was welcome relief from the endless rain and snow of the previous days. Cloudless blue skies stretched overhead. Bird song could be heard from adjacent trees near Sir Reginald. The knight camped at the base of a towering pine tree. Its snow-encrusted branches sagged to the ground and formed a natural shelter from the wind.
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  • 14 Years: The Chronicles of Sir Reginald the Damned

    Part Three of The Necromancer of Bern

    Deep lines gouged into the Saracen’s face tell Sir Reginald that his enemy has seen many battles. Further confirmation comes in the form of his foes scimitar strikes. It’s all Reginald can do to intercept the blows with his battered shield. A cold certainty fills the pit of his stomach as the battle wears on.
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  • 14 Years: The Chronicles of Sir Reginald the Damned

    Part Two of the Necromancer of Bern

    Reginald was half dead when he limped into the city of Bern. The wounded knight had walked several miles in the brutal cold seeking shelter. Even for being so late at night, he was surprised to find the streets deserted. He could not explain why – but the very air was filled with deep and pervasive dread.
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