Category: Daily Rant
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ARCHIVE Day 51: What Makes a Scary Monster?
Original Release: 4/18/18 Many movies, from action to horror, use a monster to act as the villain. From Godilla to the Demigorgon from Stranger Things, a good monster can go a long way to add to a story. But what makes a monster so good? Mystery. The point of a monster is that it’s something…
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ARCHIVE Day 50: Holy Shit
Original Release: 4/17/18 Fifty days. It’s been fifty days since I’ve gotten started on this blog. That may not seem like a huge milestone, but it is to me. That’s fifty days in which I’ve actually put dedication into something. Normally at this point, I’d have quit and moved on to something else in my…
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Day 173: Shovel Knight Review
With the King of Cards and Showdown expansions coming out this week, I figured now would be a good time to reflect on the three prior campaigns of Shovel Knight. I love this game. Each level is challenging, full of charm, and a ton of fun to play. Every boss is memorable, with the perfect blend of…
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ARCHIVE Day 49: Perspective
Original Release: 4/16/18 One of the most important aspects of a story is the villain. Every story has a villain. Deku has to fight Shigurake. Luke must confront Darth Vader. I have to deal with a pair of shitty roommates. But what makes a good villain? Perspective. The very existence of good and evil is…
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Day 172: The Predator Franchise
Well, since that new Predator movie premiers in two weeks, I figured now would be a good time to ask a question that’s been plaguing my mind for years. Who the hell keeps asking for new Predator movies? Let’s be real, the only good Predator movie was the first one. It’s a classic Arnold Schwarzenegger action flick,…
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