Movies

Hellraiser in 30 seconds *re-enacted by bunnies*

June 27, 2009 Funny

I’m not one to normally post videos, but I couldn’t help sharing this. For more delicious re-enactments I recommend the following: The Exorcist The Rocky Horror Picture Show Reservoir Dogs *Bleeped Version* Star Wars National Lampoon’s: Christmas Vacation

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Short Stories and Film

June 21, 2009 Movies

The movie adaptation of a novel is an old standby for the film industry.  When ideas run dry, they’ll rape and pillage the local bookstores for what’s hot (or offbeat), hoping to capitalize on a built-in fan base.  Sometimes this plan goes very well (i.e. Harry Potter), spawning amazing films that add to the novel’s [...]

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Foreshadowing

May 30, 2009 Movies

When crafting a narrative there are many tools you can employ, depending on the type of story you’re telling, the POV involved and personal style.  One technique that can add richness to your stories is foreshadowing.  The general idea behind foreshadowing is to drop hints to the reader regarding events that will occur later in [...]

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Personal Horror – Film

May 2, 2009 Horror

When it comes to watching/enjoying a film, I love a good slasher or monster movie as much as the next person (and probably a little bit more).  When it comes to absorbing the material and being stimulated intellectually by its themes, nothing beats personal horror.  My definition of personal horror is when the protagonist’s journey [...]

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