Once upon a time, almost all stories were told in ballad form. That was because songs are easier to remember than regular stories are, and back before we could write shit down, being able to remember things was pretty freaking important. Most of the earliest stories we have on record were originally sung, including the… Continue reading Epic Poetry & Music
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That which we call a Sue….
...is usually a Manic Pixie Dream Girl. For serious, guys & gals, can we talk about Manic Pixie Dream Girls? Because man are they annoying. I realize this might not be a trope that everyone is familiar with, but it's incredibly prevalent, especially in "indy" or "nerdy" books/movies, so I guarantee you've run up against it. But,… Continue reading That which we call a Sue….
Why Sherlock is Brilliant (and Elementary Worries Me)
I don't know how many of you know this (probably most of you), but I, like, really like Sherlock. The BBC show. I mean, I'm a fan of the original canon, too, but BBC's Sherlock pretty much owns my heart and soul at the moment. I haven't felt this strongly about a TV show since Firefly, so.… Continue reading Why Sherlock is Brilliant (and Elementary Worries Me)
Awesome Scenes in Movies that Sucked
There are a lot of bad movies out there. A lot of them. And most of them aren't even worth watching for the so-bad-it's-good factor, which means a lot of wasted film reel. That said, occasionally, in the middle of a huge pile of suck, you'll come across a shining beacon of sheer awesome that almost… Continue reading Awesome Scenes in Movies that Sucked
Super Sad True Love Story
This post is a super duper spoily mcspoilerson. Don't read it if you are planning to read this book. Which, in my humble opinion, would be mostly a waste of time, but it is a NY Times bestseller and it's all Literature-y and stuff, so some of you might still want to. No judging. Also,… Continue reading Super Sad True Love Story
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