by Melinda VanLone | Aug 8, 2014 | Movie Review |
First, I should point out that I’ve never read the comics that this movie is based on. I went in knowing absolutely nothing about the characters, their world, or the plots in general. I’m a complete newb, and my opinion is based on the preview and the...
by Melinda VanLone | Aug 1, 2014 | Movie Review |
Before I get to the review I have to say something about the Promise of the Premise. When a storyteller writes up a synopsis or log line, they’re making a promise to us. “This is what the story will be about. This is why you should watch it.” It’s a hook, meant...
by Melinda VanLone | Jul 26, 2013 | Book Review |
The Silver Sickle, by Ellie Ann I had the pleasure of reading this on the plane on my way to Atlanta, and when we landed I nearly refused to leave until I finished. What a fascinating story! It has a real steampunk vibe, but it’s not Victorian. To be honest I...
by Melinda VanLone | Jun 21, 2013 | Movie Review, Thoughts |
Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon I may be the only person on the planet who hasn’t seen one of the previous Superman movies. Nor have I read the comics. Nor have I seen any TV shows based on it. I know the basic story, just from picking up bits here and...
by Melinda VanLone | May 17, 2013 | Movie Review, Thoughts |
Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana Squeeee! This movie is Epic Awesomeness!!! Yes, it’s so good it needs three exclamation points!!! Seriously, I went into this thinking there was no way it would live up to the greatness that was the first Star Trek reboot....
