• The Many Challenges of Adapting a Book to Film

    The Many Challenges of Adapting a Book to Film

    A common complaint about Hollywood (and an entirely justified one) is in regards to a total lack of originality. Reboots, remakes, and sequels are cranked out practically every month. Among all these complaints, one that has recently gotten much quieter is adaptations. Specifically, book adaptations. These are incredibly hit or miss. There are some adaptations…

  • Chapter 2: The Mountain Built Atop Glass (Energia: Titans of Verità)

    Energia: Titans of Verità Prologue Chapter 1 Anna didn’t remember leaving the police station. As far as she was concerned, her body had simply lifted itself into the air and floated out of the holding cell, through the hallway, into the lobby, and out the door. The sound of officers busy at work surrounded her…

  • The Ups and Downs of Anime Video Games

    The Ups and Downs of Anime Video Games

    Video games are an interesting art form when it comes to appearances. Mario has a bright, carefree and cartoon-like aesthetic. Meanwhile, Naughty Dog games like Uncharted or The Last of Us prefer a more realistic graphical style. Many games share the same style, but no two styles look similar. Anime games are an odd exception.…

  • Battle For The Grid: A Good, Albeit Cheap, Power Rangers Game

    Battle For The Grid: A Good, Albeit Cheap, Power Rangers Game

    The 90s were fucking weird. Rap was on the rise, even if a good ninety percent of it was absolute garbage. The commercials were equal parts terrible and amazing. But most important of all: American kids across the world were introduced to the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers! Power Rangers is not a thing that should have taken…

  • Kaladin Stormblessed: The Windrunner (The Mind of a Character)

    Kaladin Stormblessed: The Windrunner (The Mind of a Character)

    *SPOILERS FOR ‘The Way of Kings’, ‘Words of Radiance’ and ‘Oathbringer’ AHEAD!!* Holy shit I’m talking about a book character! These last few weeks have been ones of stride! ‘The Stormlight Archive’ series has an incredible cast of characters, each one worthy of their own analysis! Going into this, I thought I would have a…