Every Major Character Needs A Name Writing can be difficult—ask any writer. To create a good story, many things need to be accounted for regardless of the medium. One problem especially often pops up: naming the characters. Ever wonder why you hear so many stories that allude to the same few biblical, mythological, or historical references?…
For fans of sci-fi and fantasy, there may not be that many go-to Christmas television episodes and movies that tickle our unique sensibilities, but, that does not mean it is all hopeless. This is the season of hope—and of giving too. And, as my present for you dear reader, here are five holiday-themed entertainment recommendations,…
Perhaps these will be fighting words, but isn’t everyone a cosplayer? Now, before you balk or get angry, I don’t say that to demean the effort and dedication that goes into making a good cosplay. I have seen some of the costumes enthusiastic nerds have made, and they are impressive and amazing and spectacular. Their…
In one place, they came: The scientists and the warlords and the magical girls and the gods and the superheroes. The horror monsters and aliens mingled with super soldiers and robots and contestants of a fighting tournament while perhaps walking alongside princesses and neutral super beings. It sounds like fantasy, and, in a way, you…
Whether you’re a film maker or just a fan, you’ll love and learn from watching this short doc covering a single day of filming Game of Thrones Season 5. You can watch this and much more in the Game of Thrones Extras on Amazon and on the Game of Thrones DVD and Blu Ray sets….
If, like me, you’re not a member of the book-reader super-race, then you’ll really appreciate the animated history and lore series that accompanies each season of Game of Thrones on Blu-Ray and DVD. Even if you are a book reader, you’ll probably enjoy them as well. To tide us over between seasons, HBO has included…
