We’re experiencing a creative revolution. Self-publishing technology, POD, and word processors lets one make a novel or comic alone (though hopefully one is social enough to get an editor). A lone game designer or a small crew can make a quality … Continue reading
Last column I explored how conventions were a place where the silly and the serious, the fun and the professional, combined. It was where you could cut loose – and then the inspiration could be channeled. It was where panels … Continue reading
So previously I went on why I’m suspicious of franchises, my thoughts codified by seeing the novel “Tarkin” where the Grandest Moff of Star Wars got his own book. It’s not “Porkins: Apocalypse” but then again maybe that exists. I’d … Continue reading
I’ve started to question the value of franchises. This may sound strange in many ways. You may wonder “what the hell took you so long?” as we try to figure out why Spider-Man movies keep getting remade. You may wonder … Continue reading
Imagine an art instillation that inspires a play that’s Harry Potter meets the X-Men. Imagine an evolving play about an archive of the world and hidden family secrets. If you can, you’ve got what’s going on A Moment (Un) Bound, … Continue reading
Last column I discussed the basic ways we could Boost The Signal on good works – reviewing, telling people, gifting/donating, and talking to the creator(s) of the works. Those are basics most anyone can do. But if you’ve designated yourself … Continue reading
I like the idea of Gotham: really a young Jim Gordon who’s life intersects with future superheroes (Batman in the form of a bereaved Bruce Wayne) and super villains (everyone else). The basic idea is intriguing, though the implementation would be … Continue reading
There’s so many geeky properties coming out in film and TV and games that when someone says “oh, that won’t work as a movie” or something it sounds weird. For the gods’s sake Peter Dinklage is THE fantasy hero and … Continue reading
I think this kinda has returned as a feature, don’t you think? If Media wants to survive it has to see readers as contributors. So far I think attempts on this have been a mix of “no they’re passive consumers” … Continue reading
Sounds like they have plans and are building on their success – and others. I’m not really into “Arrested Development” (funny, but just didn’t get into it) or “House of Cards” (also a lot of talent, but not my thing) … Continue reading