Author Archives: Chris

Happy Holidays

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Chris

Yes, it’s that time of year again. The holidays are upon us. Because I’m a certain type of person, I’m going to go ahead and wish you all a Merry Christmas. I occasionally use the more PC “Happy Holidays,” (like … Continue reading →

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The Live-Action ‘Star Blazers’ Movie Is In the Wild(Star)

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Chris

When I was a kid, I used to watch an animated TV show called Star Blazers in the morning before going to school. It was a great show and I really enjoyed it. Well, it was great to me at … Continue reading →

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No Good Trailers Today, Some Writing Tips Instead

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Chris

Yep, that’s right. No good movie trailers were released today. Or, at least not for movies I’m interested in. So there. On the other hand, I did get a lot of writing done, so today wasn’t a total loss. In … Continue reading →

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And Now, the Bigger and Better Trailer for ‘Star Trek: Into Darkness’

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Chris

A few days ago, we got a good look at the next Star Trek movie. And now, we get an even better one. Yes, I still think this movies looks great. Yes, I’m still looking forward to seeing it. And … Continue reading →

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I Could Use a Laugh, How About You?

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Chris

This made me laugh. Enjoy your weekend. The Colbert Report

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Saul Bass’ Poster Designs for Kubrick’s ‘The Shining’ Are Way Cool

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Chris

I’m a big fan of director Stanley Kubrick and, in particular, his movie The Shining. I’m also a big fan of designer/genius Saul Bass. So, when these things intersect, as they do with Bass’s poster designs for Kubrick’s classic movie, … Continue reading →

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One More Trailer for Today: Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Pacific Rim’

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Chris

If you ask people like my friend Rick Marshall, an extremely knowledgeable real geek if there ever was one, this is going to be the best movie of 2013. I’m talking, of course, about Guillermo Del Toro’s Pacific Rim. Some … Continue reading →

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And Here’s a Trailer for a Movie I’m Not So Sure About

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Chris

Yes, it’s been a week of trailers so far and today is no exception. This time it’s the new one for G.I. Joe: Retaliation. See, I don’t always put up trailers for movies I think are going to be awesome. … Continue reading →

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The New ‘Man of Steel’ Trailer Looks Pretty Awesome

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Chris

Here’s Zack Snyder’s version of Superman. I think it looks pretty good. What say you? [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6atne6y2phI?rel=0&w=500&h=281]

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More On the iPad as a Writing Tool

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Chris

It seems I can’t stop using the iPad now that I’ve realized its true potential as a writing tool. I’m using it for all sorts of writing now, but still primarily for scripts using the Final Draft Writer app. However, … Continue reading →

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