https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2024/11/20/joe-bidens-three-biggest-failures/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/merrickgarland.webpMerrickGarlandIf only Biden had known someone more familiar with prosecuting to serve as AG. Like a former prosecutor turned senator...alas, no such political maverick was found. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/biden-feature-image.webpBiden Feature Image2024-11-20T18:03:52+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2023/07/08/indiana-jones-and-the-last-crusade-is-not-great/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/indiana-jones-and-the-last-crusade-vintage-movie-poster-original-1-sheet-27x41-1.jpgindiana-jones-and-the-last-crusade-vintage-movie-poster-original-1-sheet-27x41-1https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/indianajoneslastcrusade7.jpgLast Crusade Young Indiana JonesIndiana Jones and the one morning where he happened to get (in this order): His fear of snakes, his first time with a whip, his scar, and his hat. Eventful day. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/walter2bdonovan2bjulian2bglover2bindiana2bjones2band2bthe2blast2bcrusade.jpgElsa and Donovan Last Crusade"Sir, please refresh my memory...why didn't we just directly work with Indy and his dad?"2023-07-08T17:21:30+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2022/03/31/an-update-on-monsters-among-us/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/chris-pratt-brie-larson.jpgChris Pratt Brie LarsonOne trick that helped was picturing actors to play my characters. Chris Pratt and Brie Larson are my two ideal picks to play the primary antagonists in Monsters Among Us. Not because I dislike either of them - I just think they would have a lot of fun with the roles.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/giant-monster-moving-mountain.jpgGiant Monster Moving Mountain2022-03-31T03:02:39+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2021/08/16/frankenstein-vs-dracula-the-battle-for-social-progress/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/frankenstein-vs.-dracula.jpgFrankenstein vs. Dracula2021-08-16T18:17:00+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2021/07/25/they-lost-the-power-revelation/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/she-ra-header.jpgshe-ra-headerFor the record...this was the She-Ra image that sparked the controversy. Wow, right? What a thing to get angry at. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/db4e4brx0amgsjj.jpgDb4E4brX0AMGSJjHad all these and so much more! https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/masters-of-the-universe-revelation-heman-teela-.jpgMasters-of-the-universe-revelation-heman-Teela-2021-08-16T16:59:12+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2020/01/18/no-the-majority-of-star-wars-fans-did-not-hate-the-last-jedi/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/landscape-1494874518-romper.jpglandscape-1494874518-romperVery likely the majority of IMDB users in a nutshell - at least for many years. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cfn9zwwukaa99iy.pngCfn9zWWUkAA99iyTwitter bots are actually fairly easy to make and can be used for completely non-nefarious purposes. They are one of the simplest (but effective) ways to make one voice sound like thousands. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ghostbusters-review.jpgghostbusters reviewOften, fake reviews can be spotted by the fact that the account has no other reviews, identical text to other reviews, political jargon that is unrelated to the film (or films in general), and the fact that thousands of them pop in a really short time. Also - funny how most of the targeted films star women...odd. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/the-rotten-tomatoes-page-for-captain-marvel-prior-to-its-theatrical-release.jpgthe-rotten-tomatoes-page-for-captain-marvel-prior-to-its-theatrical-releaseAnother film that was hit by early review bombing was Captain Marvel. The attack tried to make it seem like no one wanted to see the film. Captain Marvel went on to gross over a billion dollars worldwide. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/9f293f1e1e143d2ad2b2452aadd798ac.jpg9f293f1e1e143d2ad2b2452aadd798acA fan made tongue-and-cheek poster responding to some of the backlash from The Last Jedi. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/maxresdefault-1.jpgmaxresdefault (1)Seriously, who wants more moments like this one in new movies? Huh - you really dying to see oversights corrected after 40+ years rather than new characters and new stories? https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/mv5bmguwzjlimtatnzaxzi00mwnilwe2nzgtzguxmgqxzjhhndrixkeyxkfqcgdeqxvynju1nzu3mze40._v1_.jpgMV5BMGUwZjliMTAtNzAxZi00MWNiLWE2NzgtZGUxMGQxZjhhNDRiXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjU1NzU3MzE@._V1_https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/actual-star-wars-fan-definition-ed-powell-.pngactual-star-wars-fan-definition-ed-powell-https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/maxresdefault.jpgmaxresdefault2021-08-06T18:08:01+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2021/07/24/godzilla-1998-a-rose-by-any-other-name/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/godzilla-1998-review.jpgGodzilla 1998 Reviewhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/godzilla_the_series_title_card.pngGodzilla_The_Series_title_cardThey were great characters in the series but little more than unnessecary padding in the film. 2021-07-25T01:26:34+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2021/04/17/dear-godzilla-fans-embrace-the-silly/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/godzilla-vs-hedorah-4.jpggodzilla-vs-hedorah-42021-04-20T23:48:02+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2020/06/24/what-white-privilege-means/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/whitepriv.pngwhiteprivhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/download.jpgdownloadBeing white is like being first in Mario Kart. Yeah, you don't get the blue shell but, in fairness, you also don't need it.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/martin-luther-king-jr-546731.jpgmartin-luther-king-jr-546731Remember, the moderate white of the 1960s disproved of the lynchings but like, couldn't be bothered to do much more than pre-Facebook "thoughts and prayers." https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/avengers-endgame-robert-downey-jr-is-front-and-centre-as-the-entire-cast-and-crew-pose-for-a-legendary-photo.pngAvengers-Endgame-Robert-Downey-Jr-is-front-and-centre-as-the-entire-cast-and-crew-pose-for-a-legendary-photoA set photo from Avengers: Endgame. See if you can spot the dominant color. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/5bbfca88051fa.image_.jpg5bbfca88051fa.imageTom Yawkey owned the Red Sox for roughly 40 years (starting in 1933) and refused to hire black players - helping to lead to a major World Series drought. Rather than blame the racist, the people of Boston made up a fun little curse and even named a street after him. This street was only recently renamed - after some pushback. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/i7839jjuzlx41.pngi7839jjuzlx41White supremacy can take bold forms, like this comically terrifying person pictured above. I feel his sign captures the fundamental ignorance that propelled a false sense of morale superiority. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/washington_as_statesman_at_the_constitutional_convention_by_junius_brutus_stearns_500x280.jpgwashington_as_statesman_at_the_constitutional_convention_by_junius_brutus_stearns_500x280A painting of the Constitutional Convention, where our country's legal backbone was formed. Imagine how different that document may have looked if not everyone involved was a white male. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/stone-wall2.jpgstone-wall22021-03-30T14:03:05+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2021/03/31/anxieties-of-a-new-father/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/20210129_085616.jpg20210129_085616https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/20210311_104718.jpg20210311_104718https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/a151e00d-d9c2-4e58-9fb3-bae94a7b6976-seuss1.jpga151e00d-d9c2-4e58-9fb3-bae94a7b6976-seuss1A line I encountered when reading "If I Ran a Zoo" to my daughter last Christmas. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/gender-neutral-blog-aisles1_0.jpggender-neutral-blog-aisles1_0It's subtle but see if you can spot the gendering of plastic in these images. 2021-03-31T12:28:18+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2020/09/06/masculinity-in-jacksons-kong/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/kingkong041.jpgkingkong041Our hero, ladies and gentlemen. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/jackdriscollmasculinity.pngJackDriscollMasculinity2020-09-06T19:06:41+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2020/08/30/is-king-kong-racist/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/charliekingkong.jpgCharlieKingKongDressed in Chinese garb, with traditional Chinese facial hair and even a name that started with "Ch" - it's tough to argue that Charlie was in no way stereotypical. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/kingkong1933escapism.jpgKingKong1933EscapismAs a kid, I always fast-forwarded to the Skull Island scenes. I just loved how alive and fantastical the world of Kong looked. 2020-08-31T19:33:42+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2020/08/17/beware-of-second-hand-opinions/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/blog_trump_mexicans_rapists.jpgblog_trump_mexicans_rapistsHere is the 45th President saying, without data, that the majority of Mexican Immigrants coming to America are criminals...it's a racist assumption. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/quest_for_camelot.jpgQuest_for_Camelot2020-08-17T20:53:53+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/06/10/dont-judge-the-original-by-its-remake-godzilla/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/tpmplotposter.jpgtpmplotposterMovie triva: Lucasfilm didn't like the 1998 Godzilla's tagline of "Size Does Matter" as they felt it was an attack on Yoda. After the film was released, Phantom Menace marketing released this... and when Phantom Menace is able to make fun of your movie's plot, you know you screwed up.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2975802-0552096666-10-my.jpg2975802-0552096666-10-myThis image is from promo art released for the upcoming remake. At least this time it looks like Godzilla.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1367810478_26675f878e.jpg1367810478_26675f878ehttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/0065.jpg0065The American version of Godzilla was heavily altered to remove all Anti-American feeling and greatly reduce the sense of tragedy. The character of Steve Martin (Raymond Burr) was also added in to further distance the audience from the horror of what they were watching.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/m-2439510_1026235_650.jpgm-2439510_1026235_650The genre and scene construction of the 1998 film make it a far better remake of Jurassic Park than of the original Godzilla.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/gojira_1954_japanese_poster.jpgGojira_1954_Japanese_posterGodzilla is ranked by film historians as the second most influential film to ever come from Japan. The only film held above it is Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai.2020-07-11T14:50:00+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2020/07/11/godzilla-vs-j-k-rowling/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/fantastic-beasts-review.jpgFantastic-Beasts-ReviewYou wanted an in-depth story? How about a mirror shot? That about sums everything up, right? https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/bkhw0wjcqaafcri.pngBKhw0WJCQAAfCriThey raise a son and a Jet Jaguar. These guys are killing it! https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/jsds3hjxsrsbimuluz06.jpgjsds3hjxsrsbimuluz062020-07-11T14:48:39+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2020/07/05/the-devolution-of-journal-writing/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/https___www.biography.com_.image_mtq1mji5nda1mtm0nzkymdg4_anne-frank-the-diary.jpghttps___www.biography.com_.image_MTQ1MjI5NDA1MTM0NzkyMDg4_anne-frank---the-diaryA screen-capture from Anne Frank's journal. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/download-1.jpgdownload (1)2020-07-05T13:43:12+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2020/06/07/how-to-write-redemption/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/screen-shot-2020-03-02-at-1-08-50-pm-1583172542.pngscreen-shot-2020-03-02-at-1-08-50-pm-1583172542Redeeming a character too quickly can make the progression feel more like a plot device than genuine character growth. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/catrazuko.pngCatraZuko2020-06-07T15:18:14+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2020/05/30/i-was-wrong-about-she-ra/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/aaaabs-evqywrlfcf4ls3lbnjotfodpytefrlyd-sifnmsdgj7cbs-cezbvndr4wquyu-cea_ys5zp3k6w5csommlb1gk-dl.jpgAAAABS-evQywrlFcF4ls3lbnJOtFodpyTeFRLYd-sifnMSdGj7cBs-CeZBvnDR4WquYU-cEa_Ys5zP3k6w5CsommLb1gK-Dlhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/netossaspinnerella.jpgNetossaSpinnerellaStill wish these two had time to become actual characters. It would have made their struggle in the final season more engaging. That said, it still works. At least they dropped the vague language and just went with "wife." https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/keith-in-voltron-legendary-defender.jpgKeith-In-Voltron-Legendary-DefenderKeith is just going through some stuff you guys. Please immediately forgive him every time he almost gets people killed. Also stop asking for Hunk and Pidge to have more character growth - we need to spend more time on Keith. 2023-06-25T23:41:43+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2020/05/05/exploring-the-surprisingly-good-world-building-in-predator-2/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/bap5b.pngBaP5bhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/productionstill14.jpgPredator 2 New Weaponshttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/screenhub-movie-predator2-3.jpgscreenhub-movie-predator2-32020-05-05T22:00:53+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2020/05/02/character-analysis-why-did-luke-skywalker-fall/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1_dx6pxu7be35e5o1_3u9olq.jpeg1_dx6pxu7Be35E5o1_3u9oLQ2020-05-02T13:17:46+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2020/04/16/why-creature-from-the-black-lagoon-has-become-more-horrifying-with-time/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/the-shape-of-revenge-header.jpgThe-Shape-of-Revenge-Headerhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cr4.jpgcr4Despite constant quibbles about money, these people all look like they have the means to afford a comfortable lifestyle. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/revengecreature2840.jpgrevengecreature2840In Revenge of the Creature, he is captured and chained up in a fish tank in Florida. There he is "trained" via shocks from a cattle prod. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/creature-walks-among-us.jpgCreature Walks Among UsDespite the poster's claim, no city screams in terror. The creature never attacks a city. The most violent he gets is when he kills a mountain lion that was attacking some sheep. I know, right? What an animal. 2020-04-28T21:47:44+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2020/04/28/the-mummy-universals-misfit/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/lonchaneymummy.jpgLonChaneyMummyKind of a bummer that Karloff usually gets all the credit for playing the Mummy. Lon Chaney Jr. played the monster more often than anyone, appearing in three of the movies. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/14664104385_f8f24d75a8_b.jpg14664104385_f8f24d75a8_bCan you spot the similarities with the featured image? https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/mummy1932vhs.jpgMummy1932VHSI'm trying to think if I ever owned this one or if I viewed it for the first time on DVD. I know I had about four or five. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/universalclassicmonstersvhs.jpgUniversalClassicMonstersVHSThis box art was amazing. I really wish I knew the name of the artist. If you know - please fill me in! https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/themummy.pngTheMummy2020-04-28T21:46:59+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2020/04/26/hopeful-dlc-for-predator-hunting-grounds/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/b08ca576dc2c8f25750c2df7bfa09a4d.pngb08ca576dc2c8f25750c2df7bfa09a4dhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/mwc-2010.jpgmwc-2010Bonus points if they add in a Walter Goggins character skin. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/predator2.pngpredator2Buildings do have some perches - just not as far reaching as branches. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/maxresdefault-1.jpgmaxresdefault (1)A face you just want to punch. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/predator-hunting-grounds-normal-hero-background-01-ps4-20feb20-en-us.jpgpredator-hunting-grounds-normal-hero-background-01-ps4-20feb20-en-us2020-04-26T13:23:49+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2020/03/31/children-of-blood-and-bone-avatar-the-last-airbender/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/aangstaff.jpgAangStaffBoth Aang and Zélie have staffs. While used primarily for different functions, each serves as an aspect of freedom for the two protagonists. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/avatarairbendermap.jpgAvatarAirbenderMapAvatar begins with this zoomed out view, informing the audience right away that we are dealing with a massive, world-wide conflict. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/children-of-blood-and-bone-cover-crop-via-amazon.jpegchildren-of-blood-and-bone-cover-crop-via-amazon2020-03-31T11:59:29+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2020/03/28/ranking-universals-classic-invisible-man-series/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/invisiblemansrevenge.jpgInvisibleMansRevengeDespite being part of the main continuity, this film does not have a Griffin invent the formula for invisibility. Instead it is made by this well-meaning but eccentric scientist - who is smeared as a lunatic at the end, despite being a morally upstanding fellow who dies trying to stop Griffin. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1200px-the_invisible_man_1933_poster_-_style_b.jpg1200px-The_Invisible_Man_(1933_poster_-_Style_B)2020-03-28T19:37:09+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2020/03/25/missing-got-politics-try-the-dark-crystal/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/skeksis-dark-crystal.jpgSkeksis Dark Crystalhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/dark-crystal-age-of-resistance.pngDark Crystal Age of Resistance2020-03-25T19:02:23+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2020/03/12/how-to-write-depression/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/dianenguyendepression.jpgDianeNguyenDepressionSince it ended, I've seen a lot of people talking about Bojack's depression but not nearly enough talking about Diane's. Hers is a triumphant story of overcoming a mental illness and should not be ignored. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/marge.jpgMargeMarge Simpson can be seen as a depressed character, especially after reading this poem titled: "Does Marge have Friends?" https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/bojack_horseman_s06e01_12m1s17305f.jpgBoJack_Horseman_S06E01_12m1s17305f2020-03-12T18:41:49+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2020/02/15/why-bernie-sanders/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/socialistprogramsamerica.jpegSocialistProgramsAmericaWe already have many socialist elements in our society. I would argue that many of these represent some of our best institutions. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/change_we_need.jpgBarack ObamaWhile Obama was a moderate, he didn't run like one. He ran like someone proposing a massive change in the American system...one that sadly did not fully materialize during his eight years in office. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/bernie_donations_g3bzhh.jpgbernie_donations_g3bzhhYoung people in particular show a lot of enthusiasm for Sanders. In 2020, millennials will have the power to be the largest voting group. Please give us our favorite candidate. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/taxesamerica.jpgTaxesAmericahttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/berniesanders.jpgBernieSanders2020-02-15T12:27:27+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2020/02/11/my-top-10-films-of-2019/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2t3bab.jpg2t3babhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/oscar_statues_-_getty_-_h_2018.jpgoscar_statues_-_getty_-_h_20182020-02-12T11:22:22+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2020/02/02/lets-talk-about-star-wars-dual-of-the-fates/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/dualofthefatescoruscant.jpgDualoftheFatesCoruscantReally stinks that we didn't get a return to Coruscant for the final battle. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/reyvskylodualofthefates.jpgReyvsKyloDualoftheFateshttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/luketrainingreydualofthefates.jpgLukeTrainingReyDualoftheFatesAn image of ghost Luke overseeing Rey's training in Dual of the Fates.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/reydualofthefates.jpgReyDualoftheFates2020-02-02T17:20:06+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2020/01/25/what-i-learned-creating-the-south-shore-writing-initiative/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/barrelhousez.jpgBarrelHouseZWe also started having events at more relaxed locations - like bars. Not sure if Barrel House Z is the unofficial second home of the South Shore Writing Initiative, but it's up there. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/abington-library.jpgAbington LibraryThe Abington Library looks like a great setting for a cozy fantasy - just saying. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/abington-public-library.jpgAbington Public LibraryThe Abington Public Library became the home of the South Shore Writing Initiative - we could not have asked for a more beautiful building! https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/pp_16.05.17_antipathy_traits_overview_v3.pngPP_16.05.17_antipathy_traits_overview_v3A bunch of fun trends happening in 2016. 2020-01-25T14:31:07+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2020/01/05/good-writing-has-consequences/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/5404055_071819-wabc-ct-officers-same-family-img.jpg5404055_071819-wabc-ct-officers-same-family-imgEvery good story needs "police" to ensure that there are consequences for mistakes made or errors deliberately committed. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/c-3po-main_417a2902.jpegc-3po-main_417a2902If you're going to have a character be noble enough to sacrifice themselves for the group - you should probably honor that incredible act of selflessness. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/4385a0bc00000578-4819442-image-a-10_1503578529246.jpg4385A0BC00000578-4819442-image-a-10_1503578529246https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ned-stark-was-beheaded-way-back-in-season-1-of-game-of-thrones.jpegned-stark-was-beheaded-way-back-in-season-1-of-game-of-thrones2020-01-05T14:40:59+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2019/12/21/reviewing-the-rise-of-skywalker/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/starwarsgot-blogroll-1517955055207.jpgstarwarsgot-blogroll-1517955055207At least we can all breathe a collective sigh on the future of Star Wars - they fired the Game of Thrones guys. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/21180w-600h_121919-star-wars-roundup-780x440-1.jpg21180w-600h_121919-star-wars-roundup-780x440Rise of Skywalker does take some time to add new toys - I mean side characters to the world of Star Wars. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/08-luke-skywalker-rian-johnson-star-wars.jpg08-Luke-Skywalker-Rian-Johnson-Star-WarsDisney is reportedly so furious with Johnson that they plan to allow him to oversee his own trilogy of Star Wars films. That should teach him. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/mv5bmdljntq5oditzmqwmy00m2exltljotqtztvjnge2ntg0ngixxkeyxkfqcgdeqxvyodkzntgxmdg40._v1_.jpgMV5BMDljNTQ5ODItZmQwMy00M2ExLTljOTQtZTVjNGE2NTg0NGIxXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyODkzNTgxMDg@._V1_2020-01-01T15:48:03+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2020/01/01/star-wars-the-skywalker-saga-a-film-ranking/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1280px-star_wars_logo.svg_.png1280px-Star_Wars_Logo.svg2020-01-01T15:46:41+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2019/06/27/toy-story-4-pixars-frankenstein/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/toy-story-4-woody-and-buzz-lightyear.jpgtoy-story-4-woody-and-buzz-lightyearToy Story 4 represents the end of Woody and Buzz's time together, signaling the start of something new. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/thevictor.jpgTheVictorMany versions of Victor Frankenstein highlight his lack of conscience, transforming him from an anti-hero into a full-on villain. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/andy-and-bonnie.jpgAndy and BonnieBonnie does not feel the same responsibility toward Woody that Andy did. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/toy-story-4-forky.jpgtoy-story-4-forkyForky is the literal creation in a movie that is all about created or "unnatural" life. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/toystory4.jpgToyStory42019-06-27T15:44:34+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2019/06/18/what-makes-a-good-godzilla-movie/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/3jqptdmeioj11.jpg3jqptdmeioj11Fans don't have to meet a criteria to be fans. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/godzilla1998.jpgGodzilla1998Strangely, no one seems to have an issue with Godzilla (1998) being at 16% on Rotten Tomatoes, or Shin Godzilla being at 86%. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/godzilla-planet-of-the-monsters-1102468-1280x0.jpeggodzilla-planet-of-the-monsters-1102468-1280x0The Godzilla anime trilogy took itself very seriously, becoming a very "adult" take on Godzilla. Is this better than silliness? https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/godzillafans.pngGodzillafans2019-06-18T17:22:32+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2019/06/07/why-we-need-lgbtq-pride/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/170626132817-pride-parade-exlarge-169.jpg170626132817-pride-parade-exlarge-169https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/tumblr_pq4n512x7z1riv58t_540.jpgtumblr_pq4n512X7Z1riv58t_540I think this partly explains why I'm supporting Tulsi Gabbard for President. I see in her a similar journey to the one I went on. We were both wrong - but at least now we're trying to be real human beings. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/maxresdefault.jpgmaxresdefaultThe fight is not over. The President of the United States recently passed a ban on transgender people serving in the military, casting a blanket statement that says "you can't trust them. They're weird." https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/toxic-masculinity.jpgtoxic-masculinityLooking back, I think I was still too caught up in toxic masculinity to fully see how much of a jerk I was being. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/c1c47115b4001a42c81d5099cc3aa138.jpg_1200x630.jpgc1c47115b4001a42c81d5099cc3aa138.jpg_1200x630It's amazing how much I avoided the village - which is an amazing part of Montreal by the way. So many good restaurants and bars in that area. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/brokeback-mountain-vintage-movie-poster-original-1-sheet-27x41-7627.jpgbrokeback-mountain-vintage-movie-poster-original-1-sheet-27x41-7627I was still at the level where I thought Brokeback Mountain wasn't good, it had just "used" homosexuality to win awards. Of course, I hadn't bothered to actually watch it before forming this opinion. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/biggayal.pngbiggayalMy definition of "support" included liking South Park, which had one gay character on it - so there you go. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/pride-parade-person-flag-jfusco-for-vp-2200x1237px.jpgpride-parade-person-flag-jfusco-for-vp-2200x1237px2019-06-07T14:34:03+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2019/05/13/how-to-write-madness/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/la-et-hc-game-of-thrones-loot-train-dragon-20170807.jpgla-et-hc-game-of-thrones-loot-train-dragon-20170807While horrific, she is still burning people who were going to try and kill her. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/il_fullxfull.1312545670_6ioj.jpgil_fullxfull.1312545670_6iojJack Torrance's insanity builds and builds, like a kettle boiling over. As the audience, we see it all happening. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1370800684000-margaery-tyrell-game-thrones-tv-jy-6222-1306091400_16_9.jpg1370800684000-MARGAERY-TYRELL-GAME-THRONES-TV-jy-6222-1306091400_16_9Joffrey's object of power was a crossbow, which allowed him to inflict pain from far away (no danger to himself). https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/normanosborn.jpgNormanOsbornIn Spider-Man, Norman's descent into madness is guided by a new "alter ego" who appears internally at first before manifesting externally to the world as the Green Goblin. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/thorin-boringshield.jpgthorin-Dragon SicknessEven The Hobbit better defined its mental illness, having Thorin become obsessed with treasure to the point of sacrificing everything else to keep ithttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/types-of-mental-health.jpgTypes-of-mental-healthSaying someone is mentally ill is like saying they're sick in the sense that it is really, really vague and needs further explanation. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/daenerys-madness.jpgDaenerys Madness2023-01-04T14:40:27+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2019/04/29/the-long-night-when-subversion-failed-game-of-thrones/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/droidarmy.pngDroidArmyWas really not expecting the white walkers to become the droid army of Game of Thrones. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/fan-art-of-lady-stoneheart-by-zippo514.jpegfan-art-of-lady-stoneheart-by-zippo514I have to wonder just how Lady Stoneheart would have figured into this battle between the Lord of Light and the Night King. I can honestly see her actually being the one to slay him in the novels. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sir-davos-jaime-lannister-long-night.jpgSir Davos Jaime Lannister Long NightSir Davos and Jaime Lannister, two people who are not great at fighting, are also among a seeming dozen or so survivors, after lasting for an indeterminate amount of time in a courtyard of death. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/jz0vs6kdq5v21.pngDothrakiLongNighthttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1556510547158-game-of-thrones-season-8-episode-3-the-long-night-recap-cover.jpg1556510547158-game-of-thrones-season-8-episode-3-the-long-night-recap-cover2019-04-29T15:21:55+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2019/04/26/endgame-the-mcus-immature-messy-but-satisfying-conclusion/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cap-and-iron-man-endgame-featured-1200x676.jpgCap-and-Iron-Man-Endgame-Featured-1200x676Cap's "I do" line doesn't land the impact it could have, as Tony and Steve's personal conflict is largely thrown to the side and unexplored. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/timetravel.jpgTimeTravelTime travel always opens up a huge can of worms when it comes to any form of writing. It has the potential to destroy every story that uses it. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/avengers-endgame-trailer-screencap-21__scaled_800.jpgAvengers-Endgame-Trailer-Screencap-21__scaled_800The conclusion of the Peggy Carter arc is one of dozens of narrative threads populating Avengers: Endgame. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/marvel.jpegMarvelDespite being heavily teased and set up, Carol Danvers feels largely inconsequential in Avengers: Endgame. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/avengers-endgame-imax-poster-crop.pngavengers-endgame-imax-poster-crop2019-04-26T13:43:32+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2019/04/23/wasted-potential-in-defense-of-thor/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/warriorsthree.pngwarriorsthreeThere's potential here that is just so...so completely wasted. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/thor2011.jpgThor20112019-04-23T19:23:18+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2019/04/15/star-wars-the-rise-of-nostalgia/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/56385053_179164493065335_6985689650068320801_n.jpg56385053_179164493065335_6985689650068320801_nhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/deathstar-1555097288419_1280w.jpgdeathstar-1555097288419_1280whttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/23wbkcqto69z.jpg23wbkcqto69zhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/screenthemes2.jpgScreenThemes2https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/136da18e-95c0-4cf9-9da9-b1480c5fd270-ep9-ff-000005.jpg136da18e-95c0-4cf9-9da9-b1480c5fd270-EP9-FF-000005https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/star-wars-last-jedi-ending-resistance.jpgStar-Wars-Last-Jedi-Ending-ResistanceNotice how Rey and Leia were finally sitting down to chat about the future at the end of The Last Jedi. We may never know what Leia's original arc was going to be in the final episode. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/ecyxiynwm5n7tbuddqbo.gifecyxiynwm5n7tbuddqbohttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/ohqoragpy3211.jpgohqoragpy3211https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/swriseheader.jpgswriseheader2019-04-16T12:42:56+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2019/03/31/lowest-point-how-korra-taught-the-importance-of-personal-growth/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/gm3tvspp3yvgp9wnzvul.jpggm3tvspp3yvgp9wnzvulhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/4089229-2406.jpg4089229-2406Who could possibly foresee a guy who looks like this turning out to be evil? https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/therealreasonkorraiscryingweallhaveto_a37049_5268784.pngThe+real+reason+korra+is+crying+we+all+have+to_a37049_52687842019-03-30T02:05:33+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2019/03/25/us-dissecting-jordan-peeles-sophomore-effort/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mv5bmjuxmdqwnjcynl5bml5banbnxkftztgwnzcwmzc0mti40._v1_.jpgGet Out PosterGet Out was a film where every character, every bit of dialogue, every setting all supported one theme. Us is not this neat, nor is it trying to be. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/us-156128.jpgus-156128All the marketing materials for this film hinted at a small-scale, intimate encounter with the supernatural. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/us-2019-poster.jpgUs 2019 Poster2019-03-25T15:47:40+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2019/03/10/writing-captain-marvel-vs-wonder-woman/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/captain_marvel_jude_law_brie_larson_pals.jpgcaptain_marvel_jude_law_brie_larson_palsHe's empowering her to be a better servant. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/amazon-costume-changes.jpgWonder Woman Amazon-Costume-ChangesCase in point, when Zack Snyder directed Justice League, he opted to have the warrior Amazons wear a little...less into battle.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/wonder-woman-captain-marvel.jpgwonder-woman-captain-marvel2019-03-10T14:55:42+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2019/02/05/why-russia-shouldnt-matter-to-tulsi-gabbard/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/or-38654.jpgor-38654https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/51469855_252958655605303_3019078631440777216_n.jpg51469855_252958655605303_3019078631440777216_n2019-02-05T13:02:20+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2019/01/29/why-writers-should-watch-bad-movies/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/four-elements-of-storytelling.jpgfour-elements-of-storytellingHere are four basic elements of storytelling. Note how the diagram shows them leading into one another: storytelling elements should never be wholly separate, otherwise the narrative may feel disjointed. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/godzilla-joe-brody-cranston-and-ford-brody-taylor-johnson-in-janjira.jpggodzilla-joe-brody-cranston-and-ford-brody-taylor-johnson-in-janjiraA lot of people criticized Aaron Taylor Johnson's performance, but I think it was more a problem of the script. We never have a scene that emotionally grounds us in Ford Brody - not like we had with Joe. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/636276833576744664-crow-t.-robot-jonah-ray-and-tom-servo-mst3k-d10-06867.jpg636276833576744664-crow-t.-robot-jonah-ray-and-tom-servo-mst3k-d10-068672019-01-29T22:15:16+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2019/01/23/what-writers-can-learn-from-netflixs-godzilla-trilogy/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/images.jpgimagesOne of the alien races decides to turn itself into machines to defeat Godzilla. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/screen-shot-2018-10-10-at-9.17.56-am.pngscreen-shot-2018-10-10-at-9.17.56-amTo be clear, an actual video of this footage would not feature much more in the way of movement. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/pic15_mein.pngpic15_meinThere's a lot of chemistry here. Look at how their scowls match. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/godzilla-monster-planet-haruo.jpggodzilla-monster-planet-haruohttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_20180107_204907-1.jpgimg_20180107_204907-12019-01-23T21:13:19+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2019/01/20/why-political-correctness-was-weaponized-against-tulsi-gabbard/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/shutterstock_9969639b.jpgElection 2018 House Gabbard Hawaii, Honolulu, USA - 06 Nov 2018Mandatory Credit: Photo by Marco Garcia/AP/REX/Shutterstock (9969639b) Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, greets supporters, in Honolulu Election 2018 House Gabbard Hawaii, Honolulu, USA - 06 Nov 2018https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/maxresdefault.jpgmaxresdefaultTulsi Gabbard announcing she will run for the presidency on CNN. 2019-02-17T21:54:20+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2018/11/28/writing-challenges-storytelling-voice-vs-plot/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/525a7dead09e5799af8edead360a5222.jpg525a7dead09e5799af8edead360a5222Some helpful hints to make sure your conflict doesn't feel superfluous. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/lucy-writing-narrative-unit-51-638.jpglucy-writing-narrative-unit-51-638https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/true-story-of-the-three-little-pigs-1-638.jpgtrue-story-of-the-three-little-pigs-1-638https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/tmp626919868192522242.pngtmp6269198681925222422018-11-29T19:08:53+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2018/11/26/let-the-past-die-examining-she-ra/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/f79.jpgf79Wait, why is Scorpia evil again? https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/she-ra-catra.pngshe-ra-catraYeah the visuals are interesting but Catra is just too static to be a deep character. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hordak-in-the-she-ra-netflix-reboot.jpghordak-in-the-she-ra-netflix-rebootHordak filmed in his natural environment. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/744tcjo.jpg744tcjOhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/she-ra-and-the-princesses-of-power-queer-characters-netossa-spinerella.jpgshe-ra-and-the-princesses-of-power-queer-characters-netossa-spinerellaGlimmer's not a part of this - it's the other two. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/o5yerhz0omwjenv8tno3.pngo5yerhz0omwjenv8tno3This looks like a rainbow-infused crusade to me. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/she-ra-princesses-of-power.pngshe-ra-princesses-of-power2018-11-29T19:08:30+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2018/11/06/lessons-learned-from-trump-supporters/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/02iht-edchappatte02-image-articlelarge.jpg02iht-edchappatte02-image-articlelargeIt is fair to say the media has helped "dumb down" politics. But the real question is: How to fix it? https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/us-vs-them-political-tribalism.jpgus-vs-them-political-tribalismIf you're so concerned with what the other side is doing, you're likely not paying enough attention to your own's actions. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/judging-and-critical-thinking.pngjudging-and-critical-thinkinghttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/gty_trump_wedding_clintons_jef_150806_16x9_992.jpgGTY_trump_wedding_clintons_jef_150806_16x9_992President was never an outsider. The guy is a New York billionaire with a TV show. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/destination_vs_flyover_states_by_d_p_2-dayea0g.pngdestination_vs_flyover_states_by_d_p_2-dayea0gI think it's a real challenge to advance together...but I also think it's the only way we can advance.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/total-flyover-flights.pngTotal-Flyover-FlightsI think it's a real challenge to advance together...but I also think it's the only way we can advance. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/empire_state_building_history.jpgEmpire_state_building_historyAmerica used to be a land of builders, constantly pushing forward. We can be again - but we should probably rid ourselves of (or at least tone down) the nostalgia. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ct-trump-supporters-supreme-court-trade-obamacare-perspec-1110-md-20161109.jpgct-trump-supporters-supreme-court-trade-obamacare-perspec-1110-md-201611092018-11-07T21:19:40+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/my-work/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/dreamcatchersmagical.jpgdreamcatchersmagicalhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/book-774837_960_720.jpgbook-774837_960_720https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/51pwqj434nl.jpg51pwqJ434NL2018-11-07T21:18:43+00:00weekly0.6https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2018/10/23/halloween-2018-the-nostalgia-of-michael-myers/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/halloween-reboot-trailer-1.jpghalloween-reboot-trailer-1As in most slashers, Halloween 2018 pays way too much attention to its killer rather than the people affected by him. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/location-tracking-are-you-giving-personal-information-away-136398361812103901-150528155800.jpglocation-tracking-are-you-giving-personal-information-away-136398361812103901-150528155800Fun fact: Smartphones are for more than just communication. They are trackers, social media outlets, and powerful tools for law enforcement in times of crisis. In short: smartphones are a nightmare for lazy horror screenwriters. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/74a745c15a709ee1132b93-83422480_edit_img_facebook_post_image_file_44028602_1510144255.jpg74a745c15a709ee1132b93.83422480_edit_img_facebook_post_image_file_44028602_1510144255The new Laurie is almost the same in appearance as the old Laurie, just 30 years later. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/7f_recentmovieremakes00.jpg7f_recentmovieremakes00You don't have to look far to find the past in current movie offerings. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/halloween-2018-banner.jpgHalloween-2018-banner2024-10-24T23:16:10+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2018/10/18/why-theme-matters-in-writing/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/aid1748398-v4-728px-develop-a-theme-when-writing-step-6.jpgaid1748398-v4-728px-Develop-a-Theme-when-Writing-Step-6https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/pau8122.jpg_PAU8122The religious type according to Paul. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/beauty-and-the-beast.jpgbeauty-and-the-beastBeauty and the Beast has a very basic but true theme, which has allowed the story to be retold countless times - each with its own unique spin. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/theme-poster-elements-of-literature.jpgtheme-poster-elements-of-literature2018-10-18T20:37:04+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2018/10/01/the-importance-of-constructive-editing/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/blog-the-writing-process.jpgblog-the-writing-processhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/0_5u_etxaehkqa8yac.jpg0_5u_etXAEhkqA8yaCAnd please remember, art is subjective. This is why some people can love something while others hate it. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/rewriting-op-ed.jpgrewriting-op-ed2018-10-01T19:11:03+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2018/09/18/loki-vs-killmonger-sympathy-vs-empathy-in-villains/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/151f36718ae4570e982584042230.jpg151f36718ae4570e982584042230"Erik Stevens. Graduated Annapolis aged nineteen, MIT for grad school. Joined the SEALs and went straight to Afghanistan, where he wrapped up confirmed kills like it was a video game. Started calling him Killmonger."https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/tumblr_inline_mwxreqdwq31qkysrh.jpgtumblr_inline_mwxreqDwq31qkysrhhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/erik-killmonger-loki-1140x570.jpgErik-Killmonger-loki-1140x5702018-11-09T20:22:30+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2018/09/11/why-i-blog/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/yz7xs.jpgyz7XsOne of my favorite quotes: These are words I try to live by. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/mj3zmae-1.jpgmj3Zmae-1One of my favorite quotes: These are words I try to live by. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/maxresdefault-53.jpgmaxresdefault-53Most people probably don't think critically about the storytelling in Godzilla vs. Megalon. In this regard, I am not like most people. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/writersblock.jpgwritersblockBlog writing can be a good way to dodge my inevitable writer's block. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/blog-684748_960_720.jpgblog-684748_960_7202019-03-08T20:50:29+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2018/09/01/the-dreamcatchers-a-journey-in-cover-design/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/dreamcatchers5.pngdreamcatchers5https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/dreamcatchers4.jpgdreamcatchers4https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/dreamcatcher4o2.pngdreamcatcher4o2https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/dreamcatcher7.pngdreamcatcher7https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/22555174_1739251716146840_3554098884678948353_n.png22555174_1739251716146840_3554098884678948353_nThose who have read the book can hopefully recognize certain elements of the story. The base outline for Vakarian was actually lifted from a The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies poster. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cda77dfca51feb179d6847d14e14cfc4.jpgcda77dfca51feb179d6847d14e14cfc4https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/dreamcatcher2.pngdreamcatcher22019-05-22T04:16:08+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2018/09/07/what-writers-can-learn-from-star-wars-rebels/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/governor-pryce_4cf3bde4.jpeggovernor-pryce_4cf3bde4Whoever gave this woman control of anything more powerful than a teacup should be fired. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/d029d166310134ce34fbbc9ecb15c104.jpgd029d166310134ce34fbbc9ecb15c104https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/character-arc.jpgCharacter-Archttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a33.pnga33https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/anakin-s-new-look-star-wars-clone-wars-17883240-1280-720.jpgAnakin-s-New-look-star-wars-clone-wars-17883240-1280-720The parallels between Anakin and Ezra aren't hard to spot. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/star-wars-rebels-season-four-key-art-tall.jpgstar-wars-rebels-season-four-key-art-tall2018-09-07T19:14:10+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2018/08/29/top-10-ports-i-want-on-switch/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/71fstcwzg-l-_sl1500_.jpg71FStcwzG-L._SL1500_2018-08-29T17:53:46+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2018/08/27/the-witches-finding-narrative-in-history/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20081-40848.jpg20081.40848This monument sits in Danvers, Massachusetts - which used to be known as Salem Village. 2018-08-27T18:39:51+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2018/08/24/the-many-origins-and-inspirations-of-the-dreamcatchers/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/damselfly-macro.jpgdamselfly-macroThe damsel pods were based off of damselflies and have similar designs. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/hqdefault.jpghqdefaultIt's tough to get captures from old games but Gorefiend's picture is in the upper left. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/im_garrus_vakarian_and_this_is_now_my_favorite_spot_on_the_citadel.pngI'm_garrus_vakarian,_and_this_is_now_my_favorite_spot_on_the_citadel"I'm Garrus Vakarian and I was an inspiration for The Dreamcatchers!:" https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/dreamcatchersmagical.jpgdreamcatchersmagical2018-08-25T14:19:19+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2018/08/22/writing-tip-beat-up-your-heroes/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/grab09777.jpgGrab09777Adventure stories are often in "exotic" locations because these are seen as more dangerous. The stakes are higher than say, an American city, where most people live in relative comfort. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/megatron.jpgMegatronWhile Megatron still served his purpose (and his design plus Frank Welker's voice acting made him popular), he was never really that intimidating. Before the animated movie, Megatron didn't really have many victories. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/plot-outline-1.pngplot-outline-1https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/f457ccdc382e9e69-600x400.jpgf457ccdc382e9e69-600x4002018-08-22T19:27:47+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2018/08/14/writing-character-workshop-jar-jar-binks/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/unlikely-hero-tan-smaller.jpegUnlikely Hero Tan smallerDavid, in his fight with Goliath, became one of the first and most famous unlikely heroes. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/archetypes-sidekick.jpgarchetypes-sidekickMany fools tend to be sidekicks, giving them ample opportunity to travel and communicate with the main character. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/monomyth.jpgmonomythhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/jarjar.jpgJarJar2018-08-14T15:02:02+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2018/07/20/what-i-learned-from-hosting-a-panel-at-g-fest/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/john-ruffin-x-plus-cover.jpgJohn-Ruffin-X-Plus-CoverG-Fest is an extension of G-Fan, the nation's best Godzilla-related publication (in this author's opinion).https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/577991.jpg577991G-Fest is an extension of G-Fan, the nation's best Godzilla-related publication (in this author's opinion). https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/37500684_10112320559217485_1009066797707558912_n.jpg37500684_10112320559217485_1009066797707558912_nFrom left to right: Jessica, Kym, myself, and John all celebrating the successful conclusion of our panel.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/bracket.pngBrackethttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/maxresdefault.jpgmaxresdefault2018-07-20T20:44:38+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2018/06/04/thinking-deeper-analyzing-star-wars-the-last-jedi/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/hux_tells_snoke_starkiller_base_is_finished.pngHux_Tells_Snoke_Starkiller_Base_is_FinishedBest part of Snoke in Force Awakens? When I thought he was 20 feet tall. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/tumblr_p7nz16lwdy1ub0sqqo1_1280.jpgtumblr_p7nz16lwDy1ub0sqqo1_1280https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/star-wars-fans-2400x1200-724533603712.jpgstar-wars-fans-2400x1200-724533603712Part of me is starting to wonder why we feel the need to "own" things - especially universes that aren't real. Star Wars has impacted so many people, I'm honesty not sure if anybody can really say they own it more...except Disney. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sacred_jedi_texts.pngSacred_Jedi_textsPart of me wonders if the sacred texts are a stand-in for the expanded universe. If so, then Yoda's dig is even more of a burn...although not entirely undeserved in my opinion. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/1_vf0vzbn0c3-9gxwer4rq4g.jpeg1_Vf0vZbN0C3-9GxWeR4RQ4g2018-06-05T01:18:29+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2018/03/31/how-to-train-your-child-to-love-dragons/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_0191.jpgimg_0191I feel the cover gives an excellent indication of the overall tone of this story. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dragon_harry_potter_by_scarlet_snap.jpgdragon_harry_potter_by_scarlet_snapHarry Potter ages along with the series, but its never particularly terrifying or overtly mature. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/9780545013192_mres.jpg9780545013192_mresOne of the coolest aspects of dragon lore is how many different shapes and designs the creature can take. Try to look for literature that highlights each vision. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dragonheart_draco_3_by_giuseppedirosso-dba7zbp.jpgdragonheart_draco_3_by_giuseppedirosso-dba7zbp2018-03-30T17:49:42+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2018/03/08/how-i-would-improve-the-friday-the-13th-game/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/0-jason.jpg0-JasonSocial Jason Warrior (would also pay money for whatever that looked like)https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/friday_the_13th_kevin_bacon_6_9_13_.jpgFriday_The_13th_Kevin_Bacon_6_9_13_Obviously buying the likeness rights to Kevin Bacon will be expensive but I would be willing to help invest in that cost. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/friday_6_paintball.jpgFriday_6_paintballHow funny/frustrating could this make potential matches? https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/friday-13th-600x338.jpgfriday-13th-600x338As things stand currently, this almost never happens in the game. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/tommy-fridaythe13th.jpgtommy-fridaythe13thSure, our counselors are a little older but the effect could still work. Not like Jason is supposed to be the sharpest knife in the drawer. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/friday-13th-game.jpgfriday-13th-game2018-03-08T14:17:19+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/11/30/why-i-didnt-love-thor-ragnarok/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/waititiwilderpeople-0-0.jpgWaititiWilderpeople.0.0I love Waititi's work but honestly I hope he never does another Marvel movie. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/karl-urban-as-skurge-in-thor-ragnarok.pngkarl-urban-as-skurge-in-thor-ragnarokHela's undead army doesn't appear particularly strong. In fact, they can just be shot by earth bullets. I have a hard time believing these guys were going to conquer anything. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/30-thor-w750-h560-2x.jpg30-thor.w750.h560.2xIn case any Marvel execs were wondering, the serious tone of Dark World wasn't what made it bad. Comedy does not equal good, just ask Justice League.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ghostbusters-2016.jpgGhostbusters-2016https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/thor-ragnarok-korg-1040344-1280x0.jpgthor-ragnarok-korg-1040344-1280x0Not to mention the fact that we have to introduce new wacky side characters! https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/hela-versus-thor.jpgHela versus ThorA lot of people Thor cares about die during this movie. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/thor_ragnarok.jpgthor_ragnarok2017-11-30T21:04:29+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/10/18/ridley-scott-has-murdered-the-alien/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/10-insane-facts-you-probably-didn-t-know-about-heath-ledger-s-joker.jpg10-insane-facts-you-probably-didn-t-know-about-heath-ledger-s-jokerFor as often as it's used, insanity is rarely done well in film writing. When it is, the results are truly memorable characters. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/alien-covenant-picture08.jpgalien-covenant-picture08"See this face? This is my religious face." https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/1d29196b-a9ee-4a7a-9202-49bd4f42a08b.jpg1d29196b-a9ee-4a7a-9202-49bd4f42a08bThe bizarre inclusion of James Franco (who dies immediately in Alien: Covenant) is actually one of the better handled characters in the film. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/covenantshaw1-pagespeed-ce-euhki0usrg.jpgcovenantshaw1.jpg.pagespeed.ce.eUhki0USrgInstead, Elizabeth Shaw started trusting David (the android who murdered her husband) for... reasons, and then is betrayed and killed, used in David's experiments to creation the perfect phallic monster. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/xempire_ac_page_73_crop_1-pagespeed_-ic__-bqn51ps3b01_-pagespeed-ce-bqn51ps3b0.jpgxEMPIRE_AC_PAGE_73_CROP_1.jpg.pagespeed_.ic__.bQn51ps3b01_.jpg.pagespeed.ce.bQn51ps3b0The much more human-like engineers only make a cameo in Alien: Covenant. I have a question: why did they ditch their super advanced technology for monk robes and stone buildings? For such an advanced race that specialized in advanced bio warfare, they sure were open to attack. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/maxresdefault-1.jpgmaxresdefault (1)Is that Michael Fassbender a friend or a homicidal murder? Seems like an important and persistent paranoia-inducing question. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/xmov_28229-pagespeed-ic-vzopoeilmr.pngxmov_,282,29.png.pagespeed.ic.vzopoeiLmRNot as bombastic looking but certainly more effective. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/maxresdefault1.jpgmaxresdefault2017-10-18T19:28:06+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/10/16/colossal-mistake-failing-to-fully-explore-abuse/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/colossal-paral-geek012117.jpgColossal-Paral-Geek012117Nacho Vigalondo clearly understands that Gloria is a monster but appears unwilling to fully explore what that means. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/tumblr_ooiev2infd1rvfhtro1_500.giftumblr_ooiev2infd1rvfhtro1_500Tim and Gloria's relationship is a good example of abuse that has become habitual. It has been going on so long that neither person involved is healthy. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/colossal-movie4-740x376.jpgcolossal-movie4-740x376Gloria enjoying her typical nighttime activity. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/03-jason-sudeikis-w710-h473.jpg03-jason-sudeikis.w710.h473Sudeikis' Oscar is a compelling character - a perfect union of writing and acting that does an excellent job exploring one kind of abuser. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/colossal-1.pngColossal-12017-10-16T15:23:19+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/10/11/alice-a-visit-to-wanderland/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/aliceinzombieland.jpgaliceinzombielandThe idea of mixing zombies into Alice in Wonderland is not new. Wanderland Chronicles, however, does a better job of it than the fanart of the internet. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/twdclementine_feature.jpgtwdclementine_featureIf I were to compare Alice to another protagonist in the world of zombie fiction, it would be Clementine. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/a085a76f-d95a-42a3-94fc-97c2576dde62.jpga085a76f-d95a-42a3-94fc-97c2576dde62I actually liked Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, which I felt brought a more sensible plot to Carroll's world. That said, I think we can all agree that the film would have benefited from less Mad Hatter. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/3-1.png3-12017-10-11T13:23:39+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/10/05/prejudice-in-fantasy/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/redwall_detail_1_1.jpgRedwall_Detail_1_(1)One bad rat is not a problem. A race of bad rats without a single good rat is. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/maxresdefault.jpgmaxresdefaultWhen Blizzard first created Warcraft, its orcs were also stereotypically evil. As the series evolved, this shifted to favor actual characterization and a break from the Tolkien model. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/da2bloodinvoke.jpgDA2BloodInvokeDragon Age was a fantasy video game series with writing that was initially similar to N.K. Jemisin's work. Its portrayal of prejudice against mages was thought-provoking and compelling... until it was dropped for the most boring black-and-white conflict that Bioware could imagine. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/fifth-season-e1438859036806.jpgFifth-Season-e14388590368062017-10-05T13:29:14+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/10/03/the-purpose-of-genre/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/the_hobbit.jpgThe_HobbitYes The Hobbit is fantasy. It is also a romantic children's comedy novel. Isn't genre fun? https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/book-genres.jpgbook-genresThere are many many many genres in literature. The above does not even list all of them. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/889.jpg8892017-10-03T12:58:42+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/09/26/why-i-support-universal-healthcare/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/30f8dabc7c15cad87477d039d26de176-bernie-sanders-social-justice.jpg30f8dabc7c15cad87477d039d26de176--bernie-sanders-social-justicehttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/mkybstq.jpgMKybStQhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/drugpices.pngdrugpicesGreed has taken "making a living" and turned it into "the search for higher profits." We should not have to pay more for the exact same medicinal care. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/05-06-14-queuetop-x.gif05.06.14.Queuetop-XYes, Canadian emergency rooms still have long lines but - just like America - this is based on need. If you're dying, you'll be seen quickly. I say this as someone who has spent time in both. The biggest difference is the bill (or lack thereof) at the end. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/medicare-for-all-cov.pngmedicare-for-all-cov2017-09-26T15:08:03+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/09/11/rebels-thrawn-turning-genius-into-competency/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/star-wars-rebels-thrawn-1-09202016.jpgStar-Wars-Rebels-Thrawn-1-09202016Only fools keep around other fools whom they can pass the blame onto. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/star-wars-rebels-thrawn-featured-03202017.jpgStar-Wars-Rebels-Thrawn-Featured-03202017I also find it hard to believe that Thrawn, who meticulously studies art, would not immediately notice a removed planet in a map he had been researching. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dork-side-rebels-review-zero-hour-7.jpgDork-Side-Rebels-Review-Zero-Hour-7Given Commander Sato's death at the end of season three, it is very unlikely that Thrawn's information gathering will ever be worth it. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/wings_of_the_master_31.jpgWings_of_the_Master_31Given Admiral Sato's death at the end of season three, it is unlikely that Thrawn's information gathering will ever be worth it. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/5-30-2014-13806-pm.jpg5-30-2014 1;38;06 PMFrom a graphic novel adaptation of Heir to the Empire. Thrawn's research leads him to a way to disrupt the force. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/watsonsm.pngwatsonsmhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/star-wars-rebels-thrawn.jpgstar-wars-rebels-thrawn2017-09-11T14:30:49+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/09/08/discovering-godzillas-lost-films/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170908_103903.jpg20170908_103903Me (looking appropriately unkempt) giving the thumbs up to this wonderful read. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170715_113205.jpg20170715_113205I was fortunate enough to attend (and speak) at this year's G-Fest. John LeMay gave an excellent presentation that highlighted some of the more intriguing lost Godzilla projects. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/bagan.pngBaganI also finally got to find out the deal with Bagan - who I previously had only seen in the PC game Godzilla Movie Studio Tour. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/kingkong-vs-godzilla-35th-us-dvd.jpgkingkong-vs-godzilla-35th-us-dvdIn addition, there were purposely misleading covers like this one that made it seen like remakes existed where none actually did. 2017-09-08T15:04:42+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/09/06/4-thor-a-proposed-sequel/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/hayden-christensen1.jpghayden-christensen1Maybe they can cast Hayden Christensen as an evil sand-based alien threatening the universe. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/marvel-thor-jane-foster-premium-format-300523-03.jpgmarvel-thor-jane-foster-premium-format-300523-03Yeah they may have to use some CG effects to bulk Natalie Portman up in the armor but hey - already did the opposite with Chris Evans in Captain America. It can work. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/5269069-7003959479-woman.jpg5269069-7003959479-womanSo many female characters. So many love interests. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/natalie-portman-in-thor-2-wallpaper.jpgNatalie-Portman-in-Thor-2-WallpaperLet's give her more to do than inhale evil magic dust this time. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/thor-0-0-970x545.jpgThor.0.0-970x5452017-09-05T15:00:19+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/09/01/how-the-nightcrawlers-became-the-dreamcatchers/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/the-last-airbender-017.jpgthe-last-airbender-017Titles are also changed to avoid confusion. For instance, The Last Airbender removed the Avatar in response to James Cameron's recent film. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dreamcatcher-for-kids.jpgDreamcatcher-for-kidshttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/25424834-ethnic-american-indian-dream-catcher-stock-vector.jpg25424834-Ethnic-American-Indian-Dream-catcher-Stock-Vectorhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/nightcrawler-x-men-marvel-comics-wagner-h1.jpgNightcrawler-X-Men-Marvel-Comics-Wagner-h12017-08-28T17:20:40+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/05/12/the-nightcrawlers-bringing-the-dream-to-life-part-one/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/tumblr_ma5qdxqcvk1rne776o2_500.giftumblr_ma5qdxqcvk1rne776o2_500https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/vakarian.jpgVakarianhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/doctordoom.gifdoctordoomhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20150610_203927.jpg20150610_2039272017-06-19T14:38:39+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/05/09/problem-protagonists-tales-from-earthsea/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/tumblr_mhgxgydsyu1r6sn0no1_500.giftumblr_mhgxgydsyu1r6sn0no1_500https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2010_tales_from_the_earthsea_001.jpg2010_tales_from_the_earthsea_001Sparrowhawk is a much more traditional hero in the sense that he actually does things. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/protectedimage.jpgprotectedimageArren stealing his father's sword after he stabs him. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/arren.pngArrenPlease enjoy this face as it is one of three that he makes for the majority of the movie. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/maxresdefault1.jpgmaxresdefault12017-05-09T11:59:03+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/04/05/ready-social-commentary-one/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/d97faf19c71983dfb8afaf864333702d.jpgd97faf19c71983dfb8afaf864333702dSteven Spielberg is working on an adaptation that is set for 2018. Here's hoping they can get all the rights from the various franchises. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/florian.jpgflorianA typical Oasis user. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/spnlhqv.jpgspnLHQVClassic games are embedded into the simulation. Most of the main plot points involve either one of them or a cult movie. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/wiki-background.jpgWiki-backgroundMost people in this world live in trailer stacks. The actual cities can no longer sustain power. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/73984df83f8ed2f9842aaf0b669dfa8f2d7711cf.jpg73984df83f8ed2f9842aaf0b669dfa8f2d7711cf2017-04-05T21:24:21+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/04/03/mass-effect-the-screenplay/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/kaidan_and_the_normandy___mass_effect_3_by_loraine95-d4wdn9y.jpgkaidan_and_the_normandy___mass_effect_3_by_loraine95-d4wdn9yKaidan Alenko was also altered to put more focus on the fact that he and Shepherd had a history beyond the main mission. I felt this made Kaidan unique and that the first game didn't know as a good a job as it could have in highlighting their past. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/default_shepards.jpgDefault_Shepards2017-04-03T15:16:40+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/03/31/release-the-kraken/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/pirates04_pirates2-kb365-23.jpgPirates04_Pirates2-kb365-23A modren representation of the kraken in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. It was terrifying and indestructable... until it died (that third movie really had problems). https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ihots_mti_cover.jpgIHOTS_mti_coverCase in point: In the Heart of the Sea is the true (far more horrifying) story that Moby Dick is based off of. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/gowy-icaro-prado.jpgGowy-icaro-pradoThe story of Icarus warned against arrogance and blind ambition. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sprut_1.jpgsprut_1https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/0104-5970-hcsm-21-3-0971-gf01.jpg0104-5970-hcsm-21-3-0971-gf012017-03-30T20:16:35+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/03/28/dastardly-a-guide-to-writing-strong-villains/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sa_fs08h.jpgsa_fs08hHayao Miyazaki is a storyteller famous for downgrading the role of the antagonist in relation to the main conflict. Spirited Away has several "villains" - most of them simple, but the story does not focus on any one of them for too long. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/xmen-leader-magneto.jpgxmen-leader-magnetohttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/oldtimey_villain1.jpgoldtimey_villainhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/malekith_fi.jpegMalekith_FIThis fellow was actually the main villain of Thor: The Dark World. Anyone remember anything about him other than he wanted to destroy the universe? He's featured in the movie quite a bit. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/plotstructure.pngplotstructurehttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/oldtimey_villain.jpgoldtimey_villain2017-03-28T15:54:43+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/03/21/the-last-of-logan/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/5493735-16.jpg5493735-16More of this please! Here's all you needed to make Logan an incredible success. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20172f22f142f69677652-e2c4-422d-9e46-606b551ac7f2.jpg201721469677652-e2c4-422d-9e46-606b551ac7f2https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/children_of_men-423341707-large.jpgchildren_of_men-423341707-largehttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/the-last-of-us.pngthe-last-of-ushttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/logan-poster.jpglogan-poster2017-03-21T20:41:01+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/03/17/walden-misconceptions-and-relevance/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/henry-david-thoreau-tiny-cabin-1-600x399.jpghenry-david-thoreau-tiny-cabin-1-600x399“However mean your life is, meet and live it; do not shun it and call it hard names. It is not so bad as you are. It looks poorest when you are richest. The fault-finder will find faults even in paradise. Love your life, poor as it is. You may perhaps have some pleasant, thrilling, glorious hours, even in a poorhouse. The setting sun is reflected from the windows of the almshouse as brightly as from the rich man’s abode; the snow melts before its doors as early in the spring. Cultivate property like a garden herb, like sage. Do not trouble yourself much to get new things, whether clothes or friends. Turn the old; return to them. Things do not change; we change. Sell your clothes and keep your thoughts… Superfluous wealth can buy superfluities only. Money is not required to buy one necessary of the soul.”https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/jul-12-cove.jpgjul-12-cove“There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one who is striking at the root.” https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/059df26a49628cbf76443b73b7320863.jpg059df26a49628cbf76443b73b7320863“A man is rich in proportion to the number of things which he can afford to let alone.”https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/acfc60c4e64c7cfeb8cf7cc8e07572da.jpgacfc60c4e64c7cfeb8cf7cc8e07572dahttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thoreau.gifthoreauhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/29e35888cbd9609c31aaffe486ef0bd6.jpg29e35888cbd9609c31aaffe486ef0bd62017-03-18T16:59:23+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/03/15/82137/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/netwhpql1mkxwz_1_14.jpgNEtwhpql1MkXwz_1_14https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/king-kong-gif-king-kong-40028789-480-270.gifking-kong-gif-king-kong-40028789-480-270Get ready for a lot of this. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/skull-island-poster.jpgSkull-Island-PosterSkull Island has been protected from the rest of the world by a massive massive storm barrier that wrecks any vessel that draws too close.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1488534466_screen-shot-2016-11-17-at-9-04-23-am-e1479406026314-1.jpg1488534466_Screen-Shot-2016-11-17-at-9.04.23-AM-e1479406026314-1https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/goncuks.pngGONCUks2017-03-15T18:53:01+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/03/10/hopes-and-fears-on-the-nintendo-switch/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/a17kxyvhyl.jpgA17Kx+YVhYLPerhaps Mario Tennis could get a remake that... you know... makes it actually worth buying.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/zombi-u_us_esrb_wiiu.jpgZombi-U_US_ESRB_WiiUZombiU was a fun Wii U launch title from Ubisoft that barely sold, despite the company's commitment to utilizing the controller in an interesting way. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/nintendo-3ds-aquaopen.pngNintendo-3DS-AquaOpenThe 3DS was able to overcome a slow launch to be possibly the most successful application of 3D technology in a home environment. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/maxresdefault.jpgmaxresdefault2017-03-09T21:05:32+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/03/06/topless-feminists-in-defense-of-emma-watson/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/emmawatson.jpgemmawatsonhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/hpotterms0505_468x803.jpghpotterms0505_468x803Another controversy came from certain posters for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, which enhanced the size of (then 17 year old) Emma Watson's breasts. This was done without her consent. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/manus-x-machina-fashion-in-an-age-of-technology-costume-institute-gala-arrivals.jpg"Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology" Costume Institute Gala - ArrivalsEmma Watson also made headlines when she wore a dress made from recycled water bottles to promote environmental conservation. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/170306071435-emma-watson-vanity-fair-backlash-orig-00000000-exlarge-169.jpg170306071435-emma-watson-vanity-fair-backlash-orig-00000000-exlarge-1692017-03-07T00:30:38+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/03/08/writing-the-right-get-out/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/get-out-movie-header-image.jpgGet-Out-Movie-Header-Imagehttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/get-out-3.jpgget-out-3-Even ideas like how dress code could inform mentality are touched upon. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/19-great-dictator-w1200-h630.jpg19-great-dictator.w1200.h630Spotting the allegory in The Great Dictator, like in Get Out, is not difficult. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/street-speaker-1938.jpgstreet-speaker-1938The best storytellers find ways to entertain as well as teach. Speech writing is an animal with a different goal.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/la-et-hc-get-out-horror-peele-20161004-snap.jpgla-et-hc-get-out-horror-peele-20161004-snap2017-03-06T21:00:39+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/02/28/my-top-ten-films-of-2016/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/88-academy-awards-2016-oscars-list.jpg88-academy-awards-2016-oscars-list2017-02-28T15:23:31+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/02/23/hopes-and-fears-on-mass-effect-andromeda/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/maxresdefault.jpgmaxresdefaultSpace exploration means that it's time for an all new Mako vehicle. Can't wait to see how that controls! https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/screen-shot-2017-01-26-at-124353-pmpng.jpgscreen-shot-2017-01-26-at-124353-pmpngMonocle space lion looks cool - more like him please! https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dragon_age_inquisition___corypheus_by_thisgirlliketf-d8bbx1y.jpgdragon_age_inquisition___corypheus_by_thisgirlliketf-d8bbx1yCorypheus: the near-god who somehow couldn't find the protagonist's massive castle fortress... until he could. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/masseffect-andromeda-2.jpgmasseffect-andromeda-22017-02-24T21:32:59+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/02/15/on-writers-block/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/6359410448179378761898415559_writersblock.jpg6359410448179378761898415559_writersblockThis guy is making the first mistake, he's thinking rather than writing. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/fotolia_46688223_subscription_monthly_xxl.jpgSick Woman. Flu. Woman Caught Cold. Sneezing into TissueOften, having writer's block can feel like having a bad cold. Like an illness, one can treat the symptoms or look for a cause. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/16683911_144080142770857_4739717488294022677_n.jpg16683911_144080142770857_4739717488294022677_nhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/il_fullxfull-449779540_b92s.jpgil_fullxfull-449779540_b92s2017-02-15T20:44:53+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/01/30/how-to-strengthen-setting/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/meeting-someone-new-2.jpgTwo Businesswomen Shaking Hands In Modern OfficeWhen you meet someone, you don't grill them immediately about everything in their lives. You get to know them and, if you get to know them very well, you may start to see the lines connecting how they grew up/where they grew up with who they are. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/farmer_plowing_in_fahrenwalde_mecklenburg-vorpommern_germany.jpgfarmer_plowing_in_fahrenwalde_mecklenburg-vorpommern_germanyIn many cases, human beings tamed certain species and eliminated others: all in the name of progress. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ar-150618597.jpgar-150618597I'm from a small town that doesn't have much to it at first glance. Look closer, however, and one will find that part of Abington's history concerns the abolitionist movement and support of the Union in the Civil War. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/gis-layers.gifgis-layersEvery layer, every detail, adds to the story. This helps to ground the reader and explains why it is used so commonly in fantasy. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/hengrauggi.jpghengrauggihttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/a_map_of_middle-earth_and_the_undying_lands_color.jpga_map_of_middle-earth_and_the_undying_lands_color2017-01-30T20:57:57+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/01/25/initial-thoughts-on-godzilla-king-of-the-monsters/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/godzilla-ken-watanabe.jpg_KF19423.dngIf any member of the cast returns, I think it should be Ken Watanabe. He is the most natural fit, and the character is ripe for expansion/flushing out. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/53ab4319111733-562d523011de6.jpg53ab4319111733-562d523011de6While the idea of Monarch is cool, I'm hoping they'll drop the whole top-secret bit. That's been done too much. I want them to be the organization that heads up research on Skull - I mean Monster Island. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/water_tower.jpgwater_towerSay, that's a familiar silohuette. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/xbg-pagespeed-ic-veulaw9ylr.jpgxbg-jpg-pagespeed-ic-veulaw9ylr2017-01-26T18:19:15+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/01/23/the-importance-of-character-motivation/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/katniss1.jpgkatniss1Yeah, Peeta really cares for Katniss but... he also likes being a baker... so he'll just go do that. Imagine how that book goes. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/tmp741287840423346177.jpgtmp741287840423346177As an aside, the back cover of Mark of the Dragonfly does an excellent job showing off the main characters and the main setting.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/character_motivation_sheet_by_anikaandaj-d6cfru6.jpgcharacter_motivation_sheet_by_anikaandaj-d6cfru6https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/meethans.jpgmeethansHans from Frozen was a weak antagonist because he lacked the proper motivation. His actions felt tailored to serve the plot, rather than a full development of his character. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/the-mark-of-the-dragonfly-copy.pngthe-mark-of-the-dragonfly-copy2017-01-23T19:29:03+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/01/20/thoughts-on-incoming-president-trump/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/trumpandflag.pngtrumpandflaghttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/tulsi_gabbard_official_portrait_113th_congress.jpgtulsi_gabbard_official_portrait_113th_congressDemocratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard met with Donald Trump, despite not voting for him and having many disagreements. In a statement afterward, she said that she would never put party loyalty above trying to work to help the American people. There is, I believe, a very good lesson here. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/phl48744gk2qbwe.jpgphl48744gk2qbweTrump will not be the first President to face protests after winning an election. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/gettyimages-587763202-640x480.jpggettyimages-587763202-640x480The cronyism of Hillary Clinton and the DNC was serious cause for concern. That said, the same concerns can and should be raised against President Trump. 2017-01-20T23:23:01+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/01/18/lessons-learned-from-fanfiction/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/en-akademisk-kvart-fanfiction-english-language-learning-2-638.jpgen-akademisk-kvart-fanfiction-english-language-learning-2-638https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_0829.jpgimg_0829There's a reason why Star Wars is so perfect for expanded works. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/plot-elements.jpgplot-elementshttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/avatar-the-last-airbender-full-1812704.jpgavatar-the-last-airbender-full-18127042017-01-19T13:34:42+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/01/16/a-writers-obligation/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ahmadinejad-era-censorship_.jpgahmadinejad-era-censorship_Don't censor yourself to things that are perceived as evil until you have first informed yourself about them. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/district_9_1.pngdistrict_9_1District 9 would not have been nearly as effective of a film if its protagonist, Vikas, had not been a reflection of a xenophobic system in the beginning. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/to_kill_mockingbird_1962_11_-_h_2016.jpgto_kill_mockingbird_1962_11_-_h_2016Yes, To Kill a Mockingbird contains racist language. It also contains one of the truest examples of how racial inequality worked in America. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/7-styles-of-learning-730x877.jpg7-styles-of-learning-730x877https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/5037294636_f154b4e20a_b.jpg5037294636_f154b4e20a_b2017-05-11T04:10:50+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/01/13/love-triangles-and-the-females-role-in-ya/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/katniss.jpgkatnissKatniss Everdeen is a strong example of a character defined by action rather than by which boy she ends up with at the end.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/101211twilighttriangle.jpg101211twilighttriangleYeah but why though?https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/new-moon-edward-jacob-bella.jpgnew-moon-edward-jacob-bellaYeah but why though?2017-01-18T23:39:42+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/01/11/a-monster-calls-when-the-wild-things-grow-up/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/siobhan_dowd.jpgsiobhan_dowdSiobhan Dowd wrote four award-winning young adult novels in her lifetime. Sadly, her cancer claimed her before she could finish her fifth. When asked about her contribution to A Monster Calls, Patrick Ness said: "She had the characters, a premise, and a beginning. What she didn't have, unfortunately, was time."https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/9781406311525-3.jpg9781406311525-3Unlike Death in The Book Thief, the monster is made limited. This helps to fully realize it as a character. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/8027778590_a6a4a47a1d_o.jpgA Monster Calls. Patrick Ness.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/a_monster_calls.jpga_monster_calls2017-01-12T14:45:34+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/01/09/writing-villains-the-moriarty-problem/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/hz2tihl7ftapnrem8fva.jpghz2tihl7ftapnrem8fvahttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/afd562c597df16854a8d8380041d25cc.jpegafd562c597df16854a8d8380041d25ccSorry Emperor, you're just not a compelling character. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sherlock-s3-characters-slide-moriarty-01-crop-648x327.jpgsherlock-s3-characters-slide-moriarty-01-crop-648x3272017-01-09T20:33:51+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/01/05/from-ripoffs-inspiration-street-sharks/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/blake-lively-and-the-shark-the-shallows-39717776-1000-544.jpgblake-lively-and-the-shark-the-shallows-39717776-1000-544As recent as 2016, the shark was depicted as a cold-blooded killer in a major motion picture, rather than as an actual animal. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1571251-672f440e7c.jpg1571251-672f440e7cIf I were to reinvent a look, I'd go with Piranoid. He's just not nearly as intimidating as an antagonist should be. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/slobster.pngslobsterSlobster has a cool look for a villain. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/c7ddc39026418930b199e883dba5450f.jpgc7ddc39026418930b199e883dba5450fhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/street-sharks-group-shot-625x350.jpgstreet-sharks-group-shot-625x3502017-01-05T20:41:00+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2017/01/03/the-righteous-mind-is-essential-reading/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/surveyresults_graph_libcon.pngsurveyresults_graph_libconhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/elephant_with_rider.pngelephant_with_riderhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/critique-in-pictures-picture-21.jpgcritique-in-pictures-picture-21https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/righteousmind-liberal.jpgrighteousmind-liberalhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/agw7-square-1536.jpgagw7-square-15362017-01-03T15:47:31+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2016/12/16/the-force-is-strong-with-rogue-one/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2268515_orig.png2268515_orighttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/saw_gerrera.jpgsaw_gerreraSaw Gerrera's extended screen time is likely due to his Clone Wars background.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-imperial-walker.jpgRogue One: A Star Wars StoryPh: Film Frame©Lucasfilm LFLRogue One: A Star Wars Story Ph: Film Frame ©Lucasfilm LFLhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/rogue-one-cast-photo-d23-1536x864-521514304075-1.jpgrogue-one-cast-photo-d23-1536x864-521514304075-1While Felicity Jones is the protagonist, Rogue One is very much an ensemble film. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/rogue-one-international2jpg-f9a2d0_1280w.jpgrogue-one-international2jpg-f9a2d0_1280wWhile Felicity Jones is the protagonist, Rogue One is very much an ensemble film. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/rogueone_logo-0-0.jpgrogueone_logo-0-02016-12-16T17:48:12+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2016/12/12/westworld-sci-fi-sleight-of-hand/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/3f12541.jpg3f12541Westworld's first season actually shares much in common with Rise of the Planet of the Apes - both are tales of dawning consciousness and choosing liberation. Those wondering what season two will bring should give Dawn of the Planet of the Apes a watch for one possible storyline. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/mib2-a34e56f6-f5c9-4c85-97f2-ffd62075efba.jpgmib2-a34e56f6-f5c9-4c85-97f2-ffd62075efbaNote the visual storytelling in the wardrobe choice: young William is good and wears light colors. Man in Black is evil and wears dark colors. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/fb2103c088521f3a47ebf88670341e49.jpgfb2103c088521f3a47ebf88670341e49Westworld plays around with the hidden identity concept in much the same way as Battlestar Galactica did. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/teddy-a-robot_zpsavuuoqcg.jpgteddy-a-robot_zpsavuuoqcgTeddy's reveal is also timed to fully display the horrific sense of helplessness that the hosts feel whenever they understand their true role in life. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/jonathan_nolan_interstellar.jpgjonathan_nolan_interstellarWestworld showrunner Jonathan Nolan has a background in writing - primarily on projects directed by his brother. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/465_1024x411.jpg465_1024x4112016-12-12T21:10:15+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2016/11/18/dead-boy-and-escalation-a-review/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1022lettersparent-superjumbo.jpg1022lettersparent-superjumboI thought there was enough drama in this plot without adding a transforming monster. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/harry-potter-creature-quiz-orig.jpgHarry PotterImagine a world with hippogriffs in it and that's it. Only the hippogriffs could also grant wishes... but apart from that the world is completely the same.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/maxresdefault1.jpgmaxresdefaultI could easily see Dead Boy existing as this style of film.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/6a00d8345169e469e20168eaeddaf2970c.jpg6a00d8345169e469e20168eaeddaf2970cIf you were a fan of Neil Gaiman's Graveyard Book, I would definitely recommend this title. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dead_boy_cover.jpgdead_boy_cover2016-12-02T14:02:25+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2016/12/01/curious-adaptations-and-where-to-find-them/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/set_fantastic_beasts_and_where_to_find_them_book_covers.jpgset_fantastic_beasts_and_where_to_find_them_book_coversThe film is a very loose adaptation of Rowling's previously written book. Fun fact: if you own the red copy, congratulations - you own a collector's item! https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/fantastic-beasts-and-where-to-find-them-trailer.jpgfantastic-beasts-and-where-to-find-them-trailerHe also makes a lot of these faces. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/qqmvnbpqkawbqp2fasua.jpgqqmvnbpqkawbqp2fasuaThis is the first scene of Fantastic Beasts and where to Find Them... it does not really succeed in doing much of anything. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/fantasticbig.jpgfantasticbig2016-12-01T20:04:03+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2016/11/21/an-inconvenient-truth-the-soul-of-an-octopus-a-review/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/octopus_infographic.jpgoctopus_infographichttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/aquarist.jpgaquaristInteracting with a giant. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/giant-pacific-octopus.jpggiant-pacific-octopusWhile not the size of the mythical kraken, the giant pacific octopus is still quite the large animal (largest ever on record was 30 feet across). https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/the-soul-of-an-octopus-9781451697728_hr.jpgthe-soul-of-an-octopus-9781451697728_hr2016-11-22T12:19:15+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/about/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/colin-2-of-3.jpgcolin-2-of-3https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/colin-3-of-3.jpgcolin-3-of-3https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/grid1.jpgPlaceholder Image2016-11-15T21:11:55+00:00weekly0.6https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2016/11/02/how-not-to-be-partisan/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/true-pr-quotes-from-us-presidents-and-one-thats-fake-by-prdotco-4-638.jpgtrue-pr-quotes-from-us-presidents-and-one-thats-fake-by-prdotco-4-638https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/business-communication-5-message-structuring-4-728.jpgbusiness-communication-5-message-structuring-4-728https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/there-is-nothing-as-boring-as-the-truth-quote-1.jpgthere-is-nothing-as-boring-as-the-truth-quote-1https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/the-king-of-kong-a-fistful-of-quarters-movie-poster-01.jpgthe-king-of-kong-a-fistful-of-quarters-movie-poster-01A less extreme example is King of Kong. While a very entertaining documentary, the editors twisted the narrative to promote a sense of drama - rather than lay out the facts as they occurred. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/lsplsbmbw4ny93mwqzks.jpglsplsbmbw4ny93mwqzksThis picture is the most famous one of the Loch Ness Monster - it was also long ago proved completely fake. Yet millions are still spent in pursuit of this creature. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/glasshouse6atnight.jpgglasshouse6atnightImagine how perception might change if we could see the private emails of every candidate's campaign in this election. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/bushquote.pngbushquotehttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/11003_0.jpg11003_0Yeah, sure - may sound like a good idea... but what experience does he have? What made someone make this? "I like his show so he should run the country" - is that the thought process here? https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/wuc141013-605_605.jpgwuc141013-605_605https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/pc-vs-mac-obama-mccain-pc-mac-politics-demotivational-poster-1224972197.jpgpc-vs-mac-obama-mccain-pc-mac-politics-demotivational-poster-12249721972016-11-03T12:37:14+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2016/11/01/ranking-the-exorcist-movie-series/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/the-exorcist-movie-spoiler-summary-title-placard.pngthe-exorcist-movie-spoiler-summary-title-placardhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/87e8c552c002cd2bf225054483d58ded.jpg87e8c552c002cd2bf225054483d58dedThis movie also features James Earl Jones in a locust costume... https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/exorcist2.pngexorcist2Regan is now... a patent at a psychiatric center, living at a psychiatric center, volunteering at a psychiatric center... it is no exaggeration to say this information is not provided. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/exorcist-the-beginning-750.jpgexorcist-the-beginning-750The ending is actually kind of fun to watch, but getting there is a struggle. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/maxresdefault.jpgmaxresdefaultLot of upside-down cross imagery in this film. Odd as this is not a symbol of satanism. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/the-exorcist-iii.jpgthe-exorcist-iiiBrad Dourif acting creepy. One of the chief highlights of this film. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/fin2grorii6urs_1_a.jpgfin2grorii6urs_1_aThe visual effects in this movie are incredibly sub-par, which also hurts the believability of crucial scenes. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ellen-burstyn-and-william-friedkin-on-set-of-the-exorcist-1973.jpgellen-burstyn-and-william-friedkin-on-set-of-the-exorcist-1973The cast of this movie is superb, with every actor putting in an incredible performance. 2016-11-01T15:54:40+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2016/10/27/adaptation-done-right-jaws/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/1975-jaws-05.jpg1975-jaws-05He's either a short-sighted politician that cares more about town dollars than people's lives... or he's a short-sighted politician who cares more about the mafia's money than people's lives. The latter takes longer to explain.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/outsider.jpgoutsiderhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/richard-dreyfuss-matt-hooper-murray-hamilton.jpgrichard-dreyfuss-matt-hooper-murray-hamiltonBrody and Hooper argue with the mayor to see reason regarding the shark.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/jaws_036pyxurz.jpgjaws_036pyxurzhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/bv29mgl1.jpgbv29mglhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/maxresdefault.jpgmaxresdefault2016-10-27T12:35:58+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2016/10/20/shin-godzilla-review-bureaucracy-and-the-king-of-the-monsters/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/bg.jpgbgWhile no live-action sequel has been announced, Godzilla will return in 2017, making his feature animation debut. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/n2oxu2j.jpgn2oxu2jhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/bv29mgl.jpgbv29mglhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/godzillahospital.jpggodzillahospitalThere are no scenes of the survivors suffering from radiation poisoning in this new movie. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/shin_godzilla_conference.jpgshin_godzilla_conferenceGet ready for a lot of people sitting around tables and talking. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/shin_godzilla_wallpaper__textless__by_grandkeizerghidorah-d9xl0kb.jpgshin_godzilla_wallpaper__textless__by_grandkeizerghidorah-d9xl0kb2016-10-20T20:04:31+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2016/10/18/the-count-of-monte-cristo-review-1884-vs-2002/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dumas-montecristo03-schultz.jpgdumas-montecristo03-schultzDefinitely worth a read! https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/mercedes.jpgmercedesWhen she heard his reaction, I imagine that Mercédès had a similar expression on her face.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/vlcsnap_2012_09_21_03h34m44s185_large.pngvlcsnap_2012_09_21_03h34m44s185_largeThroughout the film, Guy Pierce (who plays Mondego) routinely makes the face of someone who has just stepped in dog poop. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/count-of-monte-cristo-james-caviezel-guy-pearce-the-count-of-monte-cristo-13255568-1200-876.jpgcount-of-monte-cristo-james-caviezel-guy-pearce-the-count-of-monte-cristo-13255568-1200-876Mercédès (played by Dagmara Dominczyk in the 2002 film) is described in the novel as a dark-haired beauty... and that's about it. Evidently, she didn't really have hobbies.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/countmovieposter.jpgcountmovieposterhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/count-of-monte-cristo-cover-by-corbet-and-curfman.jpgcount-of-monte-cristo-cover-by-corbet-and-curfman2016-10-18T20:47:45+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/the-south-shore-writing-initiative/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/writer-1129708_960_720.jpgwriter-1129708_960_7202016-09-01T15:54:12+00:00weekly0.6https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2016/05/19/silly-things-on-the-internet-calling-out-cinemassacre/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/maxresdefault-1.jpgmaxresdefault (1)I have a real issue when any brand takes a moral stance. James could have just not reviewed Ghostbusters - or issued a simple tweet being like "I don't want to." That's it man, you don't have to turn it into a crusade and make yourself a martyr to the new Ghostbusters. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/poster-frankenstein-19751769-1035-1596.jpgPoster-frankenstein-19751769-1035-1596Yeah, this movie is great and all - but couldn't they have called it something different?! I'm always confusing it with the 1910 original. It's just too confusing, man. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ghostbusterstwo3431.jpgghostbusterstwo3431As much as I would have loved to see the old team, it wouldn't have been the same without this man. Hopefully the cameos strike a good balance - please let Bill Murray play a bad guy. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/maxresdefault.jpgmaxresdefault2016-09-01T15:39:36+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/01/27/a-different-product-for-a-different-time-donald-duck-comics/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1ddd7-head2bbanging.jpg1ddd7-head2bbanginghttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/funny-donald-duck-eating-cannibal.jpgfunny-donald-duck-eating-cannibalSeriously, stuff like this has always disturbed me.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/maxresdefault.jpgmaxresdefaultWasn't even the worst thing Donald did back then.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/worship-625x232.jpgworship-625x232Yep.2016-08-19T17:01:34+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/contact/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/full-width1.jpgPlaceholder Image2016-08-15T13:39:26+00:00weekly0.6https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/blog/2016-07-26T18:23:47+00:00weekly0.6https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2016/07/08/the-nintendo-wii-u-virtual-reality-gameplay-prototype/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/star-fox-zero-new4-1200x674.pngstar-fox-zero-new4-1200x674Star Fox Zero's cockpit view on the gamepad seems like it would make much more sense in a VR headset. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/wii-u-gamepad-tv-1.jpgwii-u-gamepad-tv-1The use of the gamepad for Off TV mode largely limited its other capabilities. After all, if a player used Off TV mode - how could they use the gamepad screen for anything else? https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/wii-u-blackjpg-e31d15_1280w.jpgwii-u-blackjpg-e31d15_1280w2016-07-08T22:00:17+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2016/06/27/the-game-of-thrones-is-over/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/game-thrones-season-6-finale-bran-stark.jpggame-thrones-season-6-finale-bran-starkAlso... seriously, wtf is Bran even doing besides filling in the audience? https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/9022b7c0-b56d-0132-46b7-0e9062a7590a.jpg9022b7c0-b56d-0132-46b7-0e9062a7590aJaime Lannister: not your typical fantasy character. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/game-of-thrones-4x03-guide-little-finger.pnggame-of-thrones-4x03-guide-little-fingerAt this point, only Littlegfinger is rooting for Littlefinger. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/whitewalker_hardhome.jpgWhiteWalker_(Hardhome)He doesn't look interested in debate. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/got1.jpggot1Even when imprisoned (as both were) they were never fully out of there element until they were out of politics. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/got-e9-snow-vs-army-1200x675.jpgGoT-E9-Snow-vs-Army-1200x675"Battle of the Bastards" marked a real turning point. The first time in the series where it was good guys vs. bad. The good guys survived (mostly), the bad guys all died. Very like a Lord of the Rings battle. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/got6_poster_one_digital-copy.jpggot6_poster_one_digital-copy2016-06-27T22:00:06+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2016/06/14/save-our-people-how-durotan-doomed-the-warcraft-movie/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/warcraft-movie-dwarf.jpgwarcraft-movie-dwarfOne last thing: thank god they incorporated multiple scenes with dwarves in this movie. I was terrified for a moment that Warcraft somehow did not connect to World of Warcraft. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/the-warcraft-trailer-has-been-officially-released-wow-fans-can-rejoice-700379.jpgthe-warcraft-trailer-has-been-officially-released-wow-fans-can-rejoice-700379The Bible imagery is subtle here, so I'll understand if it takes people a while to get it. (Please read with sarcasm)https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/warcraft-movie-durotan-and-orgrim.jpgWarcraft-Movie-Durotan-and-Orgrim"You're better seen and not heard, Ogrim. Never forget that."https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/warcraft2.jpgwarcraft2Seeing kid Anakin in Episode I might have been more important than seeing Thrall in this movie. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/header_blizzcon_movie_durotan_doomhammer.jpgheader_blizzcon_movie_durotan_doomhammerOgrim is usually seen standing next to Durotan in all his scenes, making him one horrible sidekick. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/guldan_warcraft_movie-wide.jpgguldan_warcraft_movie-wideWho wouldn't trust this face? https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/durotan.jpgDurotanhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/warcraft_2_beyond_the_dark_portal_1996.jpgWarcraft_2_beyond_the_dark_portal_1996I could play this all day. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/maxresdefault.jpgmaxresdefault2016-06-14T22:00:04+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2016/05/17/playing-the-future-first-weekend-with-the-samsung-gear-vr/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/f7himmmv08fxengh0esp.jpgf7himmmv08fxengh0espThe Gear only works with newer Samsung products (Galaxy 6 and up) so you may need to upgrade your phone to play. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cyclops-x-men-apocalypse.jpgCyclops-X-Men-ApocalypseIt makes all the sense. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/what-netflix-and-hulu-look-like-in-virtual-reality.jpgwhat-netflix-and-hulu-look-like-in-virtual-realityIn the Netflix VR app - you're on that couch. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/nomads-virtual-reality-stills-2-0.pngnomads-virtual-reality-stills-2.0This was one of the perspectives experienced in Nomads. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/gear-vr-interface-screenshot1.jpggear-vr-interface-screenshothttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/gear-vr-interface-screenshot.jpggear-vr-interface-screenshotPart of the future house is visible in the background. No 2D picture, however, is able to do this justice. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/image_samsung-gear-vr_r-perspective.jpgImage_Samsung-Gear-VR_R-Perspective2016-05-17T22:00:30+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2016/05/06/captain-america-the-most-enjoyable-civil-war-in-history/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/captain-america-civil-war-1.jpgnullThe introduction of Spider-Man is great and sure to be an audience fan-favorite. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/caution_spoilers.gifcaution_spoilershttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/promo_-_8_copy.jpgPromo_-_8_copyThe Vision and Scarlet Witch feel like they need a little bit more time in this film. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/5-reasons-black-panther-will-be-your-favorite-character-in-captain-america-civil-war-915210.jpg5-reasons-black-panther-will-be-your-favorite-character-in-captain-america-civil-war-915210The film also deserves a lot of credit for effectively establishing Black Panther. His is arguably the best subplot in the movie. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/avengers_age_of_ultron_82.pngAvengers_Age_of_Ultron_82Look at Hawkeye jumping. It's kind of cool but at the same time really unnatural looking and kinda awkard when you think about it... that's Age of Ultron in an image.2016-05-06T16:30:17+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2016/04/20/the-troubling-decline-of-first-party-nintendo-titles/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/hero-sd.jpghero-sdWill Metroid Prime: Federation Force be the next first-party misstep for Nintendo? https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2557861-zelda_001.jpg2557861-zelda_001The new Legend of Zelda is a game that Nintendo cannot afford to misstep on. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/fox-3.jpgfox-3Of course, there are those out there who would argue that the series has been in decline for quite a while. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/36190303starfoxzerojapanesegameplayclip2ign-1447691315897.jpg36190303starfoxzerojapanesegameplayclip2ign-1447691315897The dual screen gameplay appears to be receiving very different reactions. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/zelda_triforce_heroes.jpgzelda_triforce_heroesMore players felt that the focus on three-player gameplay hurt rather than helped the franchise. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/animalcrossing_wallpaper_1920x1200-d.jpgAnimalCrossing_wallpaper_1920x1200-DMost gamers would agree that the strengths of Animal Crossing lie in the ability to do a wide range of tasks and challenges. These two newest titles have gone strongly away from that - without adding any real depth. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/animal-crossing-amiibo-release-date.pnganimal-crossing-amiibo-release-dateI would be curious to see how well these actually sold, given that Amiibo in general is doing quite well for Nintendo. Gamers are still very polarized on the figures. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/635837159692395649-mario-tennis-ultra-smash-bowsers.jpg635837159692395649-Mario-Tennis-Ultra-Smash-BowsersThis was a gorgeous, vibrant looking game. It's a real shame. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/wiiu2014chart_zpsfe0e2961.pngWiiU2014Chart_zpsfe0e2961A sales chart in 2014 for the Wii U shows a predictable pattern: a top selling list dominated by Nintendo titles. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/36190303mariotennis1117151280-1447808096635.jpg36190303mariotennis1117151280-14478080966352016-04-20T22:00:29+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2016/04/14/godzilla-what-kind-of-resurgence-will-toho-bring/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/neon_genesis_evangelion.jpgNeon_Genesis_EvangelionGodzilla Resurgence is directed by Hideaki Anno, creator of Neon Genesis Evangelion. While that series started off entertaining, consistent would not be the word I would use to describe it.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/film_godzilla_1600x900_gallery_4.jpgfilm_godzilla_1600x900_gallery_4For all his power, this Godzilla definitely has the feeling of a superhero. Fighting King Ghidorah will only cement that. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/godzilla_vs_smog.jpggodzilla_vs_smogGodzilla vs. Hedorah features an LSD sequence, animated segments, and a flying Godzilla. This film was part of the Showa series but is unlike any other Godzilla movie... and probably any other movie, period. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/a_mid-heisei_godzilla_suit_that_is_fatter_than_godzilla_2014.jpgA_mid-Heisei_Godzilla_suit_that_is_fatter_than_Godzilla_2014The bulky design rendered a lot of fighting movement impossible, but the "cheap" look of the Showa was quickly forgotten. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/tumblr_mhmvniyjgi1qdodo2o3_1280.jpgtumblr_mhmvniyjGi1qdodo2o3_1280The Return of Godzilla marked the first time that Toho tried to return Godzilla to his somber roots. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/csaezubfb07lapfekllm3yyjupi1.jpgcSaEZubFB07lApFeKlLM3yyJUpIhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/csaezubfb07lapfekllm3yyjupi.jpgcSaEZubFB07lApFeKlLM3yyJUpIEven the unmade American Godzilla adaptation featured an origin very similar to the 2014 film, where Godzilla is an ancient creature from before the dinosaurs.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/0ha4xaj.jpg0ha4xajFun fact: Godzilla's skin has always been designed to show radioactive burning, but this is the first iteration to go further. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/godzilla-resurgence-trailer-poster.jpggodzilla-resurgence-trailer-poster2016-04-14T22:00:54+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2016/04/12/skull-island-more-son-of-godzilla-than-king-kong/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/maxresdefault.jpgmaxresdefaultThey could also use Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster as a blueprint, which would be oddly fitting.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/king-kong-vs-godzilla.jpgking-kong-vs-godzillaThe original ultimate crossover. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sog_-_kumonga.jpgSOG_-_KumongaKumonga, the main enemy in Son of Godzilla, would actually make for a decent villain in a King Kong movie. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/emxoxkp.jpgEmXoXkPComical but not blockbuster material. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/kong-skull-island-preview-clip-mtv.jpgkong-skull-island-preview-clip-mtvKong will be a lot larger this time out. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/kong_entry1.jpgkong_entry12016-04-12T22:00:37+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2016/03/31/dear-bbc-it-is-time-to-bring-dr-who-to-america/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/arrested-developement1__130621160438.jpgarrested-developement1__130621160438I would caution using too much dependence on binge watching. Netflix's season of Arrested Development relied on the concept too much to convey its humor. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/pawn-stars-2.pngPAWN-STARS-2Americans are interested in history as many popular shows have shown (some while skirting or dumbing down the concept). Room exists to tackle historical settings with a bit more intelligence. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/10rossbetsy.jpg10RossBetsyPicture the Doctor critiquing the flag or attending the Constitutional Convention: so much opportunity. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/gallery_uktv-doctor-who-tradis-crash-landing-london-2.jpggallery_uktv-doctor-who-tradis-crash-landing-london-2Yes, London is great and all but there are many other areas with rich histories to explore. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/startrek.jpgstartrekHistory has shown that cult shows full of people in cheap costumes can do quite well in the States too. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/doctor-who-7.jpgdoctor-who-72016-03-31T07:31:57+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2016/03/07/the-slow-regard-of-silent-things-is-a-perfect-book-for-broken-people/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/the_slow_regard_of_silent_things_uk_cover.jpgThe_Slow_Regard_of_Silent_Things_(UK)_coverPersonally I'm not sure which is the better cover. It's cool how different they are.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/tsrost.jpgtsrostUnique to this book too are fantastic illustrations (done by Nate Taylor) that fit the mood perfectly. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/fulcrum.jpgfulcrumThe giant gear, Fulcrum, who is one of Auri's main companions in the story. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/rothfuss-slow-cover.jpgRothfuss-Slow-Cover2016-03-07T23:00:20+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2016/03/04/marketing-method-ghostbusters-2016/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/maxresdefault.jpgmaxresdefault“I thought about it for a very long time. Like, many, many months. No, that’s not right. I was seriously thinking about this for years, really … It kept eating at me, and I really respect those girls. And then I started to feel like if I didn’t do this movie, maybe somebody would write a bad review or something, thinking there was some sort of disapproval [on my part].” - Bill Murray on why he ultimately decided to be in the new Ghostbusters. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/dawn-of-the-justice-league-shows-us-our-first-look-at-jason-momoa-as-aquaman-jason-momoa-800037.jpgdawn-of-the-justice-league-shows-us-our-first-look-at-jason-momoa-as-aquaman-jason-momoa-800037"WE ALSO HAVE AQUAMAN! PLEASE BE EXCITED!!"https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ghosbusters-3-reboot-cast.jpgghosbusters-3-reboot-castIf it's a reboot, then it makes sense to have a "coming together" opening. Here's hoping the film moves a little more quickly than the original. 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this... but a lot more so.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/mk_armageddon_cast.pngMK_Armageddon_castJust look at all the favorite characters added from recent entries... all two of them.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/freddy-krueger-in-mortal-kombat.jpgfreddy-krueger-in-mortal-kombat2016-07-07T20:51:21+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/10/22/horror-cliches-the-monster-one-up/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-evil-dead-1981-the-hills-have-eyes.jpgthe-evil-dead-1981-the-hills-have-eyeshttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/hillshaveeyes.jpghillshaveeyeshttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/jaws-2-3.jpgJaws 2 3https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/orca9.jpgorca9Apologies for the small pictures. Apparently no HD snapshots of Orca exist. What a shame, internet, what a shame.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/halloween-h20-steve-miner-jamie-lee-curtis-13.jpgHalloween H20 Steve Miner Jamie Lee Curtis (13)Joseph Gordon-Levitt wears a familiar looking hockey mask in his Halloween H2O cameo. I know what you're thinking: JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT was in that movie - why??????2015-06-21T00:21:12+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/10/20/hallo-what-how-michael-myers-became-a-jason-voorhees-knock-off/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/maxresdefault.jpgmaxresdefaultFor the love of god people, stop going here!https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/jason-voorhees-friday-the-13th.jpgjason-voorhees-friday-the-13thWhy hello there!https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/halloween-6-the-curse-of-michael-myers-20130626142226.jpghalloween-6-the-curse-of-michael-myers.20130626142226Incidentally, he fights a very young Paul Rudd in this movie. Don't get your hopes though, that is not nearly as fun as it sounds. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/halloween.jpgHalloweenhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/tumblr_l1vn7cijza1qzcglu.jpgtumblr_l1vn7cIJZA1qzcgluKevin Bacon getting killed by arrowhead through the bed in Friday the 13th Part One. Gory and creative.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/halloween_2_collectors_edition_35.pnghalloween_2_collectors_edition_35Michael Myer's mask was not the only thing to get bloodier in subsequent films. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/e8f52cb9fc99ca7a1bbbfa62071116fc.jpge8f52cb9fc99ca7a1bbbfa62071116fcLet the lines be drawn. Which silent psychopath is the best?https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/myers-voorhees.jpgMyers-Voorhees2014-10-25T02:50:40+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/10/17/how-merchandising-killed-the-alien/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/080-alien-theredlist.jpg080-alien-theredlistClose ups and shadow shots allowed the alien to remain largely unseen throughout most of the first movie. A great way to enhance the terror.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/hpim4433.jpgHPIM4433That child looks soooo afraid... that he won't get another toy.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/alien_isolation_6-100371845-orig.pngalien_isolation_6-100371845-orighttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/27yzrtd.jpg27yzrtdI don't think this is every toy... but you get the idea.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/aliens-cardback.jpgaliens-cardbackThis is series 1 of Kenner's launch of Alien toys.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/alienbox_lg.jpgalien+box_lghttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/alien_.jpgALIEN_2014-10-17T15:04:37+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/10/15/through-the-eyes-of-a-child-the-triumph-of-telltales-walking-dead-season-two/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/clementineicon.jpgClementineIconRegardless of player choices, Clementine grows into a powerfully strong protagonist. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/amtr_sarah_evening.pngAmTR_Sarah_EveningSarah is a character used to contrast Clementine. At 15, she is considerably older, yet far less adult. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/twd_ruins_jane.pngTWD_Ruins_JaneJane serves as one of Clementine's mentors in Season Two. She is also a reflection of who Clementine might grow to be. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/clem.jpgClemThe face of an adult's greatest threat in a zombie apocalypse. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/wdg_s2_vertical_cover.pngWDG_S2_Vertical_CoverMarketing quickly established that this would be Clementine's story. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2_sides_clementine___the_walking_dead_season_2_by_super_eistee_74-d6sb0to.png2_sides_clementine___the_walking_dead_season_2_by_super_eistee_74-d6sb0to2014-10-15T10:00:04+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/10/08/truth-is-scarier-than-fiction-the-town-that-dreaded-sundown-1976/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/9c233-jasonvoorhees_sack.jpg9c233-jasonvoorhees_sackhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/thetownthatdreadedsundownoldbanner.jpgthetownthatdreadedsundownoldbannerhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-town-that-dreaded-sundown.jpgthe-town-that-dreaded-sundownThe movie also exaggerates in the brutality of the murders. Most victims were simply shot. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-town-that-dreaded-sundown-13.pngThe Town That Dreaded Sundown (13)The film ends with the police shooting the phantom killer in the leg. In real life, no such confrontation ever took place. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-town-that-dreaded-sundown-4.pngThe Town That Dreaded Sundown (4)While he may look like the stuff of fiction, the phantom killer's depiction is true to witness accounts. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-town-that-dreaded-sundown-poster.jpgThe-Town-That-Dreaded-Sundown-PosterStill lurking? Really? 2014-10-08T20:38:15+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/10/06/is-the-conjuring-misogynistic/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/what-the-author-meant.jpgwhat-the-author-meantHow James Wan probably reacted to the criticism. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10dba0dc41.jpg10dba0dc41There are people out there who feel King Kong was made as a commentary on racism. Sure, if one discounts the people who made it - that is an acceptable thesis. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/0331784-r1-e001f.jpg0331784-R1-E001fThe real Warrens were probably wackos... but they are not in the movie. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/conjure_2633115b.jpgconjure_2633115bWhat do you see? A man protecting a helpless woman or a husband trying to guard his wife? Perspective makes a difference. 2014-10-07T00:46:13+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/10/03/cinemassacres-monster-madness-is-a-horror-fans-what-to-watch/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/t_avgn_atarisports_1280x720_3500_h32.jpgt_avgn_atarisports_1280x720_3500_h32Rolfe shows versatility in being able to switch off his 'persona,' in order to give a cooler approach. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/avgnaddamsfam.jpgavgnaddamsfamUnfortunately it's this guy. Yes, this is the least flattering photo I could find. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/968full-cinemassacres-monster-madness.jpg968full-cinemassacre's-monster-madness-2017-10-18T19:01:37+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/10/01/the-simpsons-guy-had-everything-except-laughs/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/futu.jpgfutuBrace yourselves, even ending the series cannot save Futurama from being dragged back to life for another crossover. Coming this November. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/peterhomermoes.jpgPeterHomerMoesThe moment where the episode begins to do something clever... occurs more than halfway into the episode. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/bart-stewie-simpsons-fox-upfront.jpgbart-stewie-simpsons-fox-upfrontA lot of the episode plays off nostalgia, rather than trying to do anything interesting. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/no-freakin-way-family-guy-simpsons-extended-trailer-lands-and-it-s-awesome.pngno-freakin-way-family-guy-simpsons-extended-trailer-lands-and-it-s-awesomePeter and Homer make a smug joke about needing to carry Bob, or else he'll wind up like Cleveland. Maybe Cleveland crashed because his show was more of the same? Ever consider that one, network execs? https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/family-guy-and-the-simpsons-crossover.jpgFamily-Guy-and-The-SImpsons-Crossover2014-10-01T22:20:49+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/09/26/ubisofts-plan-to-fail-on-wii-u/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/zombiu66.jpgzombiu66Too bad it doesn't look like there will be a Zombiu 2. That game was actually pretty good - still could have used some dlc support though.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/watch-dogs-wii-u-defintitely-not-cancelled.pngWatch-Dogs-Wii-U-Defintitely-Not-CancelledThe real question is: if you're going to do such a poor job, why bother?https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/splinter_cell_blacklist_wii_u.jpgsplinter_cell_blacklist_wii_uIf only there were two screens! https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/watch-dogs-wii-u.pngwatch-dogs-wii-uhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-ps4-bundle.jpgAssassins-Creed-IV-Black-Flag-PS4-BundleThere's the special PS4 edition, did the Wii U get a special edition?https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/assassinscreed3_wiiu.jpgAssassinsCreed3_WiiUhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/assassins-creed-3-game-billboard.jpgassassins creed 3 game billboardHmmm, there is one console missing there. I wonder how come no one would buy it for Wii U, looking at this billboard?2014-09-26T19:12:31+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/09/24/please-lev-grossman-dont-give-the-magicians-to-syfy/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/grossman2.jpggrossman2One of the main lessons that Quentin needs to learn throughout his journey.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/the-magicians-trilogy.pngThe-Magicians-trilogyA fantastic little trilogy of books for anyone looking for well-written fantasy. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/small-the-magicians-book-cover-e1317909429117.jpgsmall-the-magicians-book-cover-e13179094291172014-09-24T15:08:04+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/09/21/the-minecraft-expectation/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/6568c6efe3461737c357fb24f3a0b7e0.jpg6568c6efe3461737c357fb24f3a0b7e0Paying for content that feels like it should have been part of the original game is never a way to build a good relationship with the gaming community. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/newwowboxart.jpgnewwowboxartWorld of Warcraft is supported and expanded regularly, yet the game has also seen a wealth of retail expansions. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/c6e78ac674956f28d736cdcf31a9cd90.jpgc6e78ac674956f28d736cdcf31a9cd90New creatures, areas, and even worlds have been added since the initial release. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/notch_cropped.jpgnotch_cropped"I’ve become a symbol. I don’t want to be a symbol, responsible for something huge that I don’t understand, that I don’t want to work on, that keeps coming back to me. I’m not an entrepreneur. I’m not a CEO. I’m a nerdy computer programmer who likes to have opinions on Twitter."https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/minecraft-wallpaper-hd.jpgMinecraft-Wallpaper-HD2014-09-21T21:50:06+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/09/15/the-nfl-clusterfck-ray-rice-adrian-peterson-and-abuse/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/adrian-peterson-mug-shot.jpgAdrian-Peterson-Mug-Shot"I am not a perfect son. I am not a perfect husband. I am not a perfect parent, but I am, without a doubt, not a child abuser. I am someone that disciplined his child and did not intend to cause him any injury." That's his mugshot, by the way.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/abuse.jpgabusehttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/rice-instagram.jpgrice-instagramhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/1519xp-hila-138.jpg1519XP.HiLa.1382014-09-16T01:02:45+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/09/08/silly-things-written-on-the-internet-1-super-cute-lesbian-wedding-idea/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/texas_roller_derby_lonestar_rollergirls.jpgTXRDWhy would lesbians want roller-derby flower girls more than anyone else?https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/tumblr_my265rb5bh1qc1736o4_r1_500.jpgtumblr_my265rB5bH1qc1736o4_r1_500https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/enhanced-4811-1410187791-1.jpgenhanced-4811-1410187791-1Why would lesbians would roller-derby flower girls more than anyone else? https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/plastic-surgery-mexico.jpgSurgeon at work in operating room.Look at how precious their matching outfits are!2014-09-09T02:18:50+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/09/08/in-defense-of-kate-capshaws-willie/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/sacrifice_willie_scott_mola_ram_thuggee_religion.jpgsacrifice_willie_scott_mola_ram_thuggee_religionHa, listen to her scream as she's lowered to her death. What a whiner!https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/indiana-jones-and-the-temple-of-doom-willie-scott-kate-capshaw-monkey-brains-dinner-scene.pngIndiana-Jones-and-the-Temple-of-Doom-Willie-Scott-Kate-Capshaw-monkey-brains-dinner-sceneBro, is that even food?https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/92041_full.jpgM8DINJO EC011https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/indiana_jones_and_the_temple_of_doom_0.jpgIndiana_Jones_and_the_Temple_of_Doom_0https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/indy-and-short-round-poker.jpgindy and short round poker"Feels like I step on fortune cookie!" That is an actual line from the film. 2014-09-09T01:14:56+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/09/03/the-topless-question-and-oh-about-those-celebrity-leaks/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/funny-boyfriend-posted-naked-online-what-sites-pics.jpgfunny-boyfriend-posted-naked-online-what-sites-picsThe moral dilemma facing most people right now. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/3fc9cb5645b894d2be23bf4259186c75cf6940355a7fef26dd301a2d4fde12ac.jpg3fc9cb5645b894d2be23bf4259186c75cf6940355a7fef26dd301a2d4fde12achttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/originals.jpgORIGINALSThere is a huge difference between sharing this public photo and stealing nudes from people who never wanted to share them. Remember that. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/h6ad6a382.jpgh6AD6A382https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/human_centipede_xlg.jpghuman_centipede_xlgFun fact: the concept for the film Human Centipede was imagined as a fitting sentence for sex offenders and child rapists. I will let the debate on this punishment land where it will. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/no-shirt-speed-label.jpgno-shirt-speed-labelThis sign highlights one of the common views on the physical differences between men and women pretty aptly. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/go-topless-day-290.jpggo-topless-day-290Go Topless is a movement to empower women to be able to go topless without fear of criminal reprocussions. The movement has gone to several major cities, including Montreal. 2014-09-03T04:15:27+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/08/27/yeah-korras-great-but-what-happened-to-katara/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/10462313_709895015732229_6592937737017596055_n.jpg10462313_709895015732229_6592937737017596055_nWhile I'm not for this level of involvement, it would be nice to see a happy medium. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/tumblr_m6b7igpdry1rulmmfo2_1280.pngtumblr_m6b7igPDRy1rulmmfo2_1280Katara is pictured as very frail in the new show. It is a bizarre development that does not seem to come from anywhere, outside the fact that she lost her husband. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/531246-k8.png531246-k8Katara hands off the primary responsibility to a new generation... before vowing to do nothing. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/katara-notmine_b3f991_4190460.jpgKatara.+Not+mine_b3f991_4190460https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/aang-katara-avatar-the-last-airbender-28222963-720-480.pngAang-Katara-avatar-the-last-airbender-28222963-720-480In my opinion, this is one of the most powerful scenes in the series.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/20080812230141katara_fighting_mai.png20080812230141!Katara_fighting_MaiKatara's fighting abilities grew as the show progressed. By series' end, she was the strongest waterbender present. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/4019159-whitelotus.png4019159-whitelotusExcept of course for the entire society of cool older people who are actively involved in shaping world events.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/tumblr_mapbzk5bna1ra8acuo1_500.jpgtumblr_mapbzk5BNA1ra8acuo1_500https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/20120403055744elderly_katara.png20120403055744!Elderly_Katara2016-01-08T11:56:29+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/08/25/in-defense-of-after-earth/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/after_earth_ursa.pngAfter_Earth_UrsaThe cgi rendering in this film: not super great. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2013_after_earth_001.jpg2013_after_earth_001The best moments of this movie are when it's not trying so hard to entertain. Maybe the expectations of a smaller, independent release would have suited this film better. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/df-04275.jpgDF-04275Do not let this man become a motivational speaker.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/maxresdefault1.jpgmaxresdefaultHow exactly is this baboon any more or less dangerous to humans than a baboon of today?https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/will_smith_stars_as_cypher_raige.jpgwill_smith_stars_as_cypher_raigeIn the beginning, Raige shows some flickerings of emotion with his wife. After that, there was A LOT of deadpan with this face.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/m-night.jpgM-Night-Seriously, where did the talent go?https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/after-earth-movie-2013.jpgafter-earth-movie-20132014-08-25T18:57:10+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/08/20/godzillas-revenge-a-k-a-all-monsters-attack-a-k-a-what-the-fck-am-i-watching/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/all_monsters_attack_-_gabara_used_nuzzle_its_super_effective_minilla_is_paralyzed.pngAll_Monsters_Attack_-_Gabara_used_NUZZLE!_Its_super_effective!_Minilla_is_paralyzed!Minilla seen here solving his own bullying problem. Looks like it is going great!https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/godzillas-revenge-ichiro-minilla-1024x408.jpggodzillas-revenge-ichiro-minilla-1024x408Well, maybe you should be more useful, child! On a serious note, I feel like scenes like this one are poignant and the film misses the mark of being a truly interesting movie. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/godzillas-revenge-ichiro-minilla-conversation-1024x408.jpggodzillas-revenge-ichiro-minilla-conversation-1024x408Sounds to me like Godzilla is being really judgmental.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/godzilla-destroy-all-monsters.jpggodzilla-destroy-all-monstersIt probably didn't help that this film came right after Destroy All Monsters, a movie which featured an awesome battle royale and more monsters than any prior Godzilla film. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/grcover.jpggrcoverSeen here are the two of them on a play date.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/godzillas-revenge-poster.jpgGodzillas-Revenge-PosterBut he's right there on the poster! https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/godzillas_revenge_poster_01.jpggodzillas_revenge_poster_012014-08-20T11:23:53+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/08/18/rifftrax-bringing-new-life-to-bad-movies-since-mst3k/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/mst.jpgmsthttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/maxresdefault.jpgmaxresdefaultOne guy and a bunch of robots watching bad movies in space on a ship shaped like a dog bone... I can't make that up. 2014-08-18T21:37:14+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/08/13/youre-not-alone-a-message-of-support-for-victims-of-emotional-abuse/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/agathachristie.jpgagathachristiehttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/inspirational-quotes-recovery.jpgInspirational-Quotes-Recoveryhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/94e29108363dc779f52dec41abb1e21b.jpg94e29108363dc779f52dec41abb1e21bhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/a0badec9418c378d16d3c34bfa425df7.jpga0badec9418c378d16d3c34bfa425df7https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/emotionally-strong.jpgemotionally-stronghttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/946487.jpg946487The fears of getting hurt again can become a double-edged sword. It is okay to feel pain, as long as it is not forced on to someone else. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/relationship-quotes-life-sayings-pics-pictures.jpgrelationship-quotes-life-sayings-pics-pictureshttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/31525_20130329_135024_abuse_02.jpg31525_20130329_135024_abuse_02Sadly, the abused tend to take an idea that they are to blame. Often, it works to remove yourself from the situation and pretend if things were reversed - or think of an imaginary couple. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/376435_603724069645037_1587696284_n.jpg376435_603724069645037_1587696284_nhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/emotionally-i-am-done-mentally-i-am-drained-saying-quotes.jpgEmotionally-i-am-done-mentally-i-am-drained-saying-quotesThis can become a far too common state of those who suffer from this kind of abuse. It eats you from the inside out. 2016-04-01T19:27:14+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/08/12/remembering-robin-williams-lessons-learned-from-hook/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/20140812034433a0dv17y1uswulr8d.jpg20140812034433a0dv17y1uswulr8dNot everyone changes a culture the way that Robin Williams did. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/hookfamily.jpghookfamily"To live... to live will be an awfully big adventure."https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/tumblr_inline_mj6uf5ib0l1qz4rgp.pngtumblr_inline_mj6uf5Ib0L1qz4rgpThe movie teaches that finding the smile is finding the true self. Cool lesson. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/02_hook_movie_phone.jpg02_hook_movie_phoneEven on vacation, Peter is never separated from the unsatisfied desire to do more. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/936full-hook-poster-578x200.jpg936full-hook-poster-578x2002014-08-12T15:20:55+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/08/11/the-emerging-genre-science-fiction-films-then-vs-now/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/top-5-sci-fi-movies.jpgTop-5-Sci-fi-Movieshttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/robot-frank-szn.jpgrobot-frank-sznThis film plays a lot with the concept of memory being tied to identity. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/i-robot.jpgI-RobotThere is more to this movie than just the mystery - but the thriller is always center stage. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/photo_01.jpgphoto_01The Europa Report is constantly walking the line between horror and wonder. In that regard, it perfectly nails the feeling of exploring a great unknown for the first time. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/007ss_mark_strong_003.jpg007SS_Mark_Strong_003The problem with the villain in Sunshine is that he isn't needed. Interjecting a religious fanatic proved to be a fantastic way to make the story less interesting. That said, it made this movie feel like Doom, just better than the actual Doom movie. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/rise-of-the-planet-of-the-apes_andy-serkis-as-caesar-shirt_image-credit-20th-century-fox-2.jpgRise-of-the-Planet-of-the-Apes_Andy-Serkis-as-Caesar-shirt_Image-credit-20th-Century-Fox-2Rise of the Planet of the Apes could also be summarized as a movie telling the effects of a fictional new drug.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/planet-of-the-apes-2001-wahlberg.jpgPlanet-of-the-Apes-2001-WahlbergWhile the idea of equality and slavery is tossed around, the movie never really focuses any scenes on exploring it. There's a lot more time spent on running and shooting things. 2014-09-24T23:15:23+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/08/04/harry-realities-voldemort-is-a-dweeb/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/daniel-1-july-23.jpgdaniel-1-july-23Does this look like the face of mercy to you?https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/bellamort-3-bellatrix-lestrange-29908270-499-408.jpgBellamort-3-bellatrix-lestrange-29908270-499-408https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/offdhpartonetrailer63.pngoffdhpartonetrailer63Voldemort playing with his pet snake... still no innuendo. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/lord-voldemort-lord-voldemort-24011490-1904-814.jpgLord-Voldemort-lord-voldemort-24011490-1904-814We get it man, you like snakes. No one cares. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/deatheater.jpgDeathEaterSomeone's ready for the Slayer concert. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/swastika.jpgSwastikahttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/skull-dragon-snakes-temporary-tattoo-stickers.jpgskull-dragon-snakes-temporary-tattoo-stickersI'm going to guess that Voldemort was either at a dollar store or a pharmacy when he came up with the design.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2216490-voldemort01.jpg2216490-voldemort012014-08-04T17:38:29+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/07/30/profiles-in-video-games-nintendos-leading-ladies/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/rosalina_mario_kart_8.pngRosalina_(Mario_Kart_8)At least she is wearing something less ridiculous when she's driving. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/ssb4_rosalina_artwork_alt.pngSSB4_Rosalina_Artwork_(alt)https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/zamus1.jpgZamus1Samus' new look is just a tad more focused on the feminine. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/super-smash-bros-wii-u-and-3ds-samus-aran-artwork.jpgsuper-smash-bros-wii-u-and-3ds-samus-aran-artworkhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/mt-n64_daisy_800.jpgmt-n64_daisy_800At least Daisy is making the most of her leisure time.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/princessdaisy.pngprincessdaisyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toon_zelda_and_tetra.jpgToon_Zelda_and_TetraZelda was much more active as Tetra, a pirate incarnation in the Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/mario-world.jpgMario-WorldIt had been a long time since Peach had been playable in a Mario game. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/princess_zelda_super_smash_bros-_brawl.pngPrincess_Zelda_(Super_Smash_Bros._Brawl)https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/princess_peach_nsmbw.pngPrincess_Peach_NSMBW2014-07-30T19:19:33+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/07/28/legendary-universal-and-the-inevitable-king-kong-vs-godzilla-remake/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/king_kong_vs_godzilla_ii_by_ldn_rdnt-d7b8xen.jpgking_kong_vs_godzilla_ii_by_ldn_rdnt-d7b8xenI would still see it.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/godzilla_vs_king_ghidorah_by_nobackstreetboys-d5wwcbi.jpgGodzilla_vs_king_ghidorah_by_nobackstreetboys-d5wwcbiKing Ghidorah has appeared as the main villain in seven Godzilla movies. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/3699303-king_kong_2005.jpg3699303-king_kong_2005Kong will have to be beefed up a bit. He is currently only 25 feet tall after all.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/king-kong-vs-godzilla-us-poster.jpgKing-Kong-vs-Godzilla-US-poster2014-07-28T14:04:58+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/07/25/do-you-need-feminism/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/tumblr_msv7ggz4tu1qf7o51o2_1280.jpgtumblr_msv7ggz4TU1qf7o51o2_1280https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/8190-to-err-is-human-to-forgive-divine.png8190-to-err-is-human-to-forgive-divineEveryone knows that pretty quotes are the most true.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/tumblr_msv7ggz4tu1qf7o51o7_500.jpgtumblr_msv7ggz4TU1qf7o51o7_500Well this just... wait, what's that in the corner?https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/tumblr_mocg9lwhbk1qf7o51o9_500.jpgtumblr_mocg9lwHBk1qf7o51o9_500Again, nowhere in the definition does it say women are at a disadvantage. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/i-dont-need-feminism-because.jpgi-dont-need-feminism-becauseOkay, but based on the definition of feminism - this doesn't make sense. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/860654_164696047012963_1190102920_o.jpg860654_164696047012963_1190102920_ohttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/unnamed.jpgI Don't Need Feminism StupidWhen you don't know what a word means, you risk looking like an idiot (by the way, this photo was taken for solely ironic purposes). 2014-08-14T05:28:05+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/07/25/what-happened-with-the-legend-of-korra-season-three/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/legend-korra.pnglegend-korrahttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/firefly-cast.jpgfirefly-castSurely nothing bad has ever happened to a great show when the network has screwed up airing it... right?https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/lin_and_suyin_reunite.pngLin_and_Suyin_reuniteLegend of Korra is one of the first in the "animated drama" genre, and book three took the series to new heights of maturity, exploring adult themes including the relationship between Lin Bei Fong and her half-sister. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/full-house.jpgMARY-KATE/ASHLEY OLSEN;DAVE COULIER;JODIE SWEETIN;BOB SAGET;JOHN STAMOS;CANDACE CAMERONGotta get my Full House fix! Party like it's 1995!https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/tumblr_n96w0vwryx1rptk5lo1_1280-720x1308.jpgtumblr_n96w0vWrYX1rptk5lo1_1280-720x1308The bizarre pulling caused a lot of panic amongst the fans of the show. Co-creator Bryan Konietzko posted this image to console the panic. 2014-07-25T19:37:45+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/07/23/what-does-stardust-have-to-say-on-abusive-relationships/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/7dd5b3fe890444d12c9c8efefe826a95.jpg7dd5b3fe890444d12c9c8efefe826a95Yes, Victoria and Tristan are fictional characters but the movie is showing a real abusive relationship - and, more importantly, how to overcome it. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2508733.jpg2508733Apparently there are actually seven. No clue about spiritual abuse but all right. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/tristan-and-victoria-stardust-13528804-2560-1606.jpgTristan-and-Victoria-stardust-13528804-2560-1606Tristan Thorn and his "true love," Victoria.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/936full-stardust-poster.jpg936full-stardust-poster2014-07-24T00:27:20+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/07/18/five-films-to-restore-faith-in-humanity/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/ikiru2.jpgikiru22014-07-18T11:15:02+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/07/16/forgotten-classics-a-nightmare-on-elm-street-2010/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/nightmareelmstreet12126.jpgnightmareelmstreet12126https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/freddy-krueger-a-nightmare-on-elm-street-1984.jpgfreddy-krueger-a-nightmare-on-elm-street-1984-Hmmm, actually that doesn't hold up too badly.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/a-nightmare-on-elm-street-2010-trailer-a-nightmare-on-elm-street-10674845-1366-768.jpgA-Nightmare-on-elm-street-2010-trailer-a-nightmare-on-elm-street-10674845-1366-768https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2010_a_nightmare_on_elm_street_022_med.jpgA Nightmare On Elm StreetHe perfectly captures the look of someone who just realized he left the water running at home. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2010_a_nightmare_on_elm_street_movie-normal.jpg2010_a_nightmare_on_elm_street_movie-normal2014-07-16T10:00:09+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/07/14/double-dipping-why-no-backwards-compatibility-is-bad-for-console-gamers/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/valve-steambox.jpgValve-SteamBoxPC gaming giant, Valve, is poised to enter the console race. This could be the largest newcomer since Sony unveiled the PlayStation. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/start-screen.pngStart-Screen... than this.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/xbox-one-dashboard.jpgxbox-one-dashboardThis doesn't look much more simple...https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/gta-v-vs-gta-iv-pc-version-visual-comparison.pngGTA-V-Vs-GTA-IV-PC-Version-Visual-Comparisonhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/gta-v-ps4-vs-ps3-comparison-screen-1.jpggta-v-ps4-vs-ps3-comparison-screen-1Upgraded for all your Deer Hunter needs. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/jagovssabrewulf4.pngJagoVsSabrewulf4And Killer Instinct for the Xbox One... a game that will ever be part of gaming's infamous misogyny. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/knack-ps4-widescreen-wallpaper.jpgKnack-PS4-Widescreen-WallpaperWe have the critically panned Knack for the PS4.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/htmcc_boxart.pngHTMCC_BoxArtTo be fair to the Master Chief Collection: four graphically remastered games is a pretty good deal. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/91jwo5pcrel-_sl1500_.jpg91jwO5PCReL._SL1500_https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/last1.pngLAST12014-07-15T00:22:06+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/07/07/the-fck-am-i-watching-were-back-a-dinosaurs-story/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/animated_dinosaurs_10.jpgAnimated_Dinosaurs_10Fun fact: during the parade scene, there is numerous advertising for Jurassic Park. Parents objected to the material and were promptly ignored. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/01.jpgProfessor Screweyes' deathSee what I did there?https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/wereback2.jpgwereback2This man could stop Hitler if he wanted to. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/0.jpgNo means no, regardless of species involved. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/we-re-back-a-dinosaur-s-story-were-back-a-dinosaurs-story-9135597-1280-1024.jpgWe-re-Back-A-Dinosaur-s-Story-were-back-a-dinosaurs-story-9135597-1280-1024He's one white dinosaur. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/jnkenz8ssvvjfzyga4iigdgbojb.jpgjnKenz8ssVvJfzyGa4IiGDgBoJbThe movie also features this. I believe it speaks for itself.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/street_sharks_006_by_maxime_jeanne-d53bfxv.jpgstreet_sharks_006_by_maxime_jeanne-d53bfxvStay dead, Street Sharks! You're the poor man's Ninja Turtles... and that is saying something right now. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/jamier__werebackadinosaursstory2.jpgOriginal Cinema Quad Poster - Movie Film Posters2014-07-07T20:51:37+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/06/25/sequels-we-didnt-need-cloudy-with-a-chance-of-meatballs-2/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/cloudy-with-a-chance-of-meatballs-movie-quote.pngCloudy-With-a-Chance-of-Meatballs-Movie-QuoteAlso Sam is a non-character in the sequel. I mean, to be fair she's already been a love interest so what more is there... right? Sigh...https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/cloudy-with-a-chance-of-meatballs-2-chester-v.jpgcloudy-with-a-chance-of-meatballs-2-chester-vAnd it happened again.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/cloudy-with-a-chance-of-meatballs-movie-clip-screenshot-your-choice_large.jpgcloudy-with-a-chance-of-meatballs-movie-clip-screenshot-your-choice_largeCertainly this will never happen again.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/brent.jpgBrentThis guy.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/cloudy_contact-0-1080-0-0.jpgcloudy_contact-0-1080-0-0Things literally ended with sunshine and rainbows.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/cloudy_with_a_chance_of_meatballs_wallpaper-normal.jpgcloudy_with_a_chance_of_meatballs_wallpaper-normal3 could be about the evolution of food people and 4 could be about them leaving Earth to find their own planet! And then you have a trilogy of fighting food aliens! Brilliant. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/cloudy-chance-meatballs.jpgcloudy-chance-meatballs2014-06-25T15:21:08+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/06/24/dear-bill-watterson-thank-you-but-youre-out-of-touch-with-comics/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/pb140605.gifpb140605Sigh, you do Mr. Watterson. You literally have unlimited space if you know how to take advantage of it. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/6a00d83451bb2969e200e54f5f33388834-640wi.gif6a00d83451bb2969e200e54f5f33388834-640wiCalvin's father may very well echo Watterson's own distrust of technology, specifically interaction with media. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/penny_arcade_by_cwgabriel.jpgPenny_Arcade_by_cwgabrielRegardless of how you feel about it, there is no denying that the art in Penny Arcade has benefited greatly from a lack of physical space restriction. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/laststrip.pnglaststripThis may also be one of the best endings out there. It is perfect and poetic. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/syndicate4.jpgsyndicate4Watterson also did not think much of merchandising, which explains why you've never seen any official Calvin and Hobbes merchandise anywhere. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/pb140606.gifpb140606Evidently, Watterson still doesn't think much of the future of comics. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sundaycut-outs.jpgsunday+cut-outsA lot of love clearly went into Dr. Mr. Watterson, unfortunately it obscures the storytelling aspects at times and prevents the documentary from offering up anything truly insightful. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/wattersonprocess.jpgwattersonprocess2016-06-04T05:44:11+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/06/20/five-ideas-for-potentially-fantastic-new-hbo-series/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/hbo-1024x731.jpgHBO-1024x731https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/metroid_ending_fin.jpgmetroid_ending_finStill one of the biggest moments in gaming when Samus first removed her helmet and players realized that the badass they had been controlling was a woman. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fables_1.jpgfables_1Bigby is a very likeable protagonist, and his relationship with Snow White is one of the biggest "awwwws" in the series. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/15112.jpg15112I could make sense of this image but I stand by my "just read it" philosophy. 2014-06-20T13:08:15+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/06/18/subverting-the-fantastic-why-we-love-a-song-of-ice-and-fire-game-of-thrones/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fire-frost-182x5y1.jpgfire-frost-182x5y1https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/daenerys-targaryen-and-her-dragon-45797_w1000.jpgdaenerys-targaryen-and-her-dragon-45797_w1000Given her introduction, few people probably assumed that Daenerys was destined for the power that she has taken.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/comics-spoiler-game-of-thrones-wedding-734669.jpegcomics-spoiler-Game-of-Thrones-wedding-734669https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/red-wedding-game-of-thrones-murders-wedding-ecards-someecards.pngred-wedding-game-of-thrones-murders-wedding-ecards-someecardshttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/season-2-joffrey-baratheon-character-profile-game-of-thrones-29694194-1029-587.jpgSeason-2-Joffrey-Baratheon-Character-Profile-game-of-thrones-29694194-1029-587Man, look at this little kid. I bet he is innocent and naive. I hope he finds a knight to mentor him up into a just lord... https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/1x09-baelor-game-of-5.jpg1x09-baelor-game-of-5The moment that changed the series. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/song_of_ice_and_fire___tyrion_by_urugeth.jpgSong_of_Ice_and_Fire___Tyrion_by_UrugethBlack and white cannot show his two eye colors but you get the idea.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/robert-rhaegar.jpgRobert Rhaegar2014-10-01T12:56:27+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/06/16/how-to-tell-a-story-why-how-to-train-your-dragon-works-so-well/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/astrid_hofferson.pngAstrid_HoffersonAstrid spends most of the movie with axe in hand. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/how_to_train_your_dragon_screencap___toothless_by_sdk2k9-d5dguph.jpghow_to_train_your_dragon_screencap___toothless_by_sdk2k9-d5dguphThe animators realized a creature who could fully communicate without speech. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/kung-fu-panda-poster.jpgKung-fu-panda-posterAn outcast learns to be true to himself and becomes the dragon warrior/hero (with the non-human assistance of a turtle and a red panda).https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/hercules_ver2_xlg.jpghercules_ver2_xlgAn outcast learns to accept the true strength of his character in order to become a hero (with the non-human assistance of a satyr).https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/aladdin-poster-disney-18638592-1048-1608.jpgAladdin-Poster-disney-18638592-1048-1608An outcast street-rat learns the value in being true to himself and becomes sultan of a fictional land (with some non-human assistance in the form of a genie.)https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/how-to-train-your-dragon-image_1.jpghow-to-train-your-dragon-image_12014-06-17T01:04:05+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/06/11/nintendos-e3-2014-strategy-oh-btw-pac-man-is-in-smash-bros/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/the-legend-of-zelda-wii-u.jpgthe-legend-of-zelda-wii-uhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/zelda_wii_u_open_world_1600x900.jpgzelda_wii_u_open_world_1600x900It does help when this is how the new Zelda game will look. No, really, this is confirmed to be in-engine graphics.2014-06-11T15:10:26+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/06/09/south-park-the-stick-of-truth-vs-saints-row-iv/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/saintsrowiv-2013-08-13-23-54-54-35.jpgSaintsRowIV-2013-08-13-23-54-54-35Most of the map for Saints Row IV. There is a much greater variety in mission type. There is also a mode just to see collectables. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/map.jpgmapThe South Park map is exactly what you would expect. There are never more than half a dozen quest markers on screen at a time. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2494030-keithdavidmodel.png2494030-keith+david+modelhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/0.jpgCartman-Kyle choiceThere is a point in the game where the player is asked to choose between Kyle and Cartman. This choice is also meaningless as both characters remain in your party. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/saintsrow4-4.jpgsaintsrow4-4Spoiler alert: I pick this one.2014-06-09T10:00:53+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/05/31/special-address-yesallwomen/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2ypntpi.jpg2ypntpIhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/140527134957-yesallwomen1-horizontal-gallery.jpg140527134957-yesallwomen1-horizontal-galleryhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/staff-ed-pic.jpgStaff-Ed-picSeriously, it's not a hard lesson to learn.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/5716026.jpg5716026Is she being very assertive, yes. To the point of maybe being annoying: sure. Does any of that prevent her from being right and making a point: not the last time I checked.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/416a9c020a8b8b51cbaac1735de2ee350c0fa85707f3acd999404c3298dc32dd.jpg416a9c020a8b8b51cbaac1735de2ee350c0fa85707f3acd999404c3298dc32ddThere is an incredible insecurity that men address feminists with. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/friendzonebs.jpgfriendzonebsGot bad news for all the "nice guys" complaining about being put in the fabled friendzone: if you were expecting sex, you're not being a nice guy.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/201202011.png201202011https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/eagle.jpgeagle2014-06-01T01:30:48+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/05/31/three-pronged-protagonists-garion-from-pawn-of-prophecy/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/garion.jpgGarionI don't know who this character is but something tells me that I'm going to like her!https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/cbece2c62e19d03611fc7687fe6faeb6.jpgcbece2c62e19d03611fc7687fe6faeb6Aunt Pol does love Garion, no question. That said, she can easily be described as "over protective."https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/storyteller_by_haccan.gifStoryteller_by_haccanGarion may not know much at the beginning of the Belgariad, but he is not simply a farmboy either. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/sahanya-copy.jpgsahanya copyThe idea of prophecy is nothing new in fantasy series. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/3119428_orig.jpeg3119428_origThe five books in the main series. Apparently, Eddings was like Tolkien and wrote other material set within the universe that he had created.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/pop1.jpgPoP12014-05-31T21:45:54+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/05/28/mutants-are-powers-not-people-a-critical-look-at-the-x-men-film-franchise/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/1868632-x_men_first_class_2011_wallpaper_movie_hd_widescreen_1920_1200.jpg1868632-x_men_first_class_2011_wallpaper_movie_hd_widescreen_1920_1200While Days of Future Past isn't boring, First Class should have been the reboot film (it was initially intended to be). That would have made more sense and made it so we didn't have to sit through a movie populated by boring no-names who we know make no significant contribution. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/11.jpg11Man, there's a lot of tension here with the mutants facing extinction. I really care about... wait, who are these guys? I'm saying this after seeing the movie... seriously, who were these people?https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/scott-summers.jpgscott summersScott Summers has existed since 1963 with no real changes made. His power isn't the coolest... so that's not what keeps him around. There is more here than just "that dork with glasses who dates Jean Grey."https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2955135-astonishingx-men.jpg2955135-astonishing+x-menEven in the comics (or TV series), there is almost always a core group that remains unchanged. This allows whoever is writing to focus strongly on these characters.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/x-men-3-poster.jpgX-men-3-posterOh damn, a movie that focuses too much on Wolverine AND has only mediocre action scenes! Cruse you, Brett Ratner! https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/x_men_two_ver2_xlg.jpgX2 ONE SHEET A ¥ Art Machine Job#5263 ¥ Version A ¥ 02/28/03Oh awesome! A movie with cool action that focuses too much on Wolverine. You're amazing, Bryan Singer!https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/star_trek_mirror_images.jpgstar_trek_mirror_imagesAbrams did not want to undo the original movies so I created a cool idea to reboot them. Apparently Bryan Singer loves the first two X-Men movies more than anyone else on the planet.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/x_men_days_of_future_past_banner-wide.jpgx_men_days_of_future_past_banner-wide2014-05-28T14:05:06+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/05/23/bringbackourgirls-does-internet-activism-work-or-are-you-justified-in-being-a-cynical-cold-hearted-asshole-spoilers-youre-not-justified/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/74673709_chrisbrown.jpg74673709_chrisbrownhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/07marriage600.jpg07marriage600Man, remember when people were wasting time talking about gay marriage? Nothing got accomplished there, right...https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/8446b05f75e85dde2f116582ea182f48.jpg8446b05f75e85dde2f116582ea182f48Ann Coutler proves once again that she can bring less to the value of humanity than anyone else alive.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/michelleobamabringbackourgirls.jpgMichelleObamaBringBackOurGirlsFirst Lady Michelle Obama endorsing the #BringBackOurGirls campaign.2014-05-23T22:38:19+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/05/23/how-women-ruined-young-justice-for-the-rest-of-us/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/100283.jpg100283https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/xfmers-ass.jpgxfmers-assFun fact: this shot is not the start of a porn but rather the introduction of the main female character in Transformers: Dark of the Moon. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/megan-fox-transformers2.jpgmegan-fox-transformers2https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/megan-fox-from-transformers-917-copy.jpgMegan-Fox-from-Transformers-917-copyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-legend-of-korra-season-2-episode-13-darkness-falls.jpgThe-Legend-of-Korra-Season-2-Episode-13-Darkness-FallsKorra is actually a princess... a princess who beats the snot out of people. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/young_justice_tv_series.pngYoung_Justice_TV_serieshttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/5umicuy.jpg5umICuy...as long as girls buy toys. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/young-justice-the-team-young-justice-32430981-3328-2056.jpgYoung-Justice-The-Team-young-justice-32430981-3328-20562016-07-10T20:24:45+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/05/19/s-is-the-book-for-anti-e-readers-everywhere/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/jj-abrams-s.jpgJJ-Abrams-Shttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/out-now.jpgout-nowEven the outside of the book is specially designed to resemble a library book. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/s5.jpgS5It is unclear which story is more intriguing, both succeed in keeping the reader entertained. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/look-inside-001.jpgLook InsideAll of that is hidden inside the novel. 2014-05-19T22:35:01+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/05/16/godzilla-raids-again-a-review-of-godzilla-2014/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/godzilla2014_poster2.jpggodzilla2014_poster2https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/godzilla-raids-again-movie-poster-1955-1020556847.jpggodzilla-raids-again-movie-poster-1955-1020556847Fun fact: the United States changed the title of Godzilla Raids Again to Gigantis: the Fire Monster. They didn't think anyone would want to see a 2nd Godzilla movie. Thirty films later...https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/godzilla-2014-full-monster-image-700x425.jpggodzilla-2014-full-monster-image-700x425The king has returned. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/towercard-488543aa-bf2d-412b-a28c-2d81e0b05118.jpgtowercard-488543aa-bf2d-412b-a28c-2d81e0b05118The things they are able to do with CGI. This really is a gorgeous film. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/muto_godzilla2014_leaked.pngMUTO_Godzilla2014_LeakedMeet Muto, Godzilla's newest bug bad guy.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/kaiju-muto.jpgkaiju-mutoThis image was from the initial teaser. Evidently there was a monster design that went unused. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/godzilla-2014-movie-screenshot-missile-egg-tentacle.jpggodzilla-2014-movie-screenshot-missile-egg-tentacleThe plot revolves around trying to stop the spread of Muto eggs. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/godzilla-tsunami.pnggodzilla.tsunami2014-05-21T03:39:00+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/05/15/ghidorah-the-three-headed-monster-or-how-godzilla-became-the-good-guy/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/kaiju-special-kaiju-line-up-1.jpgkaiju-special-kaiju-line-up-1Ghidorah would return many times, including to fight in Destroy All Monsters. Don't ask me for allegory on that one.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/x8i5.pngx8i5Does any of it make sense: no. Does it work: sure. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2980350-showa_king_ghidorah.jpg2980350-showa_king_ghidorahWith three, lightning-shooting heads and the ability to fly, Ghidorah was a powerful enemy.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/king-kong-vs-godzilla-blackandwhite-still.jpgking-kong-vs-godzilla-blackandwhite-stillKing Kong was seen as the underdog of the fight while Godzilla was depicted as a stupid bully.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/050914godzilla01.jpgSTILL FILMSZENEThe Montreal Canadien version of Godzilla: smaller, quicker, can't take a shot... but probably could still wreck Boston if none of the city's military was working.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ghidrah_poster_05.jpgghidrah_poster_052014-05-15T15:24:10+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/05/14/child-of-light-is-a-less-terrifying-limbo/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dore-kong-log.jpgDore Kong Loghttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/child_of_light2.jpgChild_of_Light2Both games drop the protagonist into larger than life forests, where the player must survive against the creatures who live there. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/limbo3.jpglimbo3The harsh world of Limbo is a cruel and unforgiving place. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/child-of-light-0003.jpgchild-of-light-0003LOOK AT THAT MOUSE! He is an archer accountant with spectacles... and his name is Robert. I dare someone not to be charmed. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ee521b4ac9283b0f21f6e882410bee2a-d734vu9.pngee521b4ac9283b0f21f6e882410bee2a-d734vu92014-05-14T10:00:38+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/05/12/the-five-essential-godzilla-films-original-not-included/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/final_wars_godzilla.jpgFinal_Wars_Godzillahttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/godzillavsmechagodzilla.jpggodzillavsmechagodzillaOne of Mechagodzilla's many abilities. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/godzilla_vs_mechagodzilla_1974.jpgGodzilla_vs_Mechagodzilla_1974Amazing poster art, check.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/vlcsnap-2013-04-20-23h22m06s143.pngvlcsnap-2013-04-20-23h22m06s143This Godzilla suit is regarded as one of the best in the series. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/godzillafinalwarscast.jpgGodzillaFinalWarsCastThis isn't even every monster in the movie. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/godzilla-gmk-mushroom-cloud2.jpgGodzilla-GMK-Mushroom-Cloud2Godzilla's atomic breath leaves striking imagery in this film. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/gmk_ghost_godzilla_2001_by_mrjlm18-d65xctw.jpggmk_ghost_godzilla_2001_by_mrjlm18-d65xctwhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_lng67cptns1qgckmbo1_500.jpgtumblr_lng67cPTnS1qgckmbo1_500Destroyah is actually created as a result of the oxygen destroyer. This ties into the first film and reinforces the theme that devastating weapons create devastating monsters.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/g95ys.jpgg95ysGodzilla can barely contain all of his power in this movie.2014-05-12T15:59:29+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/05/12/star-wars-episode-vii-vs-the-nfl-draft/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/232980-jar_jar_binks_large.jpg232980-jar_jar_binks_largeSon of a bitch.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/may4th_02.jpgMay4th_022014-05-12T11:19:21+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/05/08/godzillas-worst-villain-ebirah-also-known-as-the-sea-monster/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/godzilla_goes_to_red_lobster_by_nickshev.jpgGodzilla_goes_to_Red_Lobster_by_NickShevhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/godzilla_final_wars_-_3-2_ebirah.pngGodzilla_Final_Wars_-_3-2_EbirahEbirah received a shiny new look for Final Wars. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/godzilla-versus-the-sea-m-001.jpgGodzilla-Versus-the-Sea-M-001While not an actual shot from the movie... I feel this fits the tone. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/king_kong_ebirah_mothra_01-12fa12b.jpgking_kong_ebirah_mothra_01-12fa12bCause this would have been so less silly. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/644311-ebirah.jpg644311-ebirahLadies and gentlemen: Ebirah. It looks goofy because it is. 2014-05-08T14:08:10+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/05/07/silly-things-written-on-the-internet-or-frozen-is-not-about-gay-marriage-sorry/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/annakristoffkiss.pngAnnakristoffkissTo start: this. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/frozen_castposter.jpgFrozen_castposterhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/capture4.pngCapture4All joking aside, I may be crazy to say that Frozen is a movie about the power of family love and acceptance and the relationship of two sisters. I could be crazy for thinking this.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/frozen-olaf.jpgFrozen-OlafLook at how confused he is! This is what happens when a snowman has two mommies!https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/scarsimba2.jpgscarsimba2Man, the Lion King has some real bad things to say about "traditional" uncle-nephew relationships. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/elsa-ii.jpgelsa-iiYou don't have to be gay to suffer through repression and anxiety about who you are. 2014-05-07T12:57:05+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/05/05/the-amazing-spider-man-2-is-part-movie-part-sinister-marketing-campaign/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/amazing-spider-man-2-andrew-garfield-emma-stone_612x380.jpgamazing-spider-man-2-andrew-garfield-emma-stone_612x380The screen chemistry between Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone was one of the highlights of the new movie. She will not be easy to replace. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dane-dehaan-amazing-spider-man-2.jpgdane-dehaan-amazing-spider-man-2Love him or hate him, Dane Dehaan is currently not an A-list actor. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/neyvv16beoxnca_1_11.jpgNEyVv16bEOXNCA_1_11The death of Gwen Stacy is one of the most emotional moments in superhero comics. Note: the comic's dialogue is better than the film's.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/amazing-spider-man-2-norman-osborn-screenshot-e1386963195736.jpgAmazing-Spider-Man-2-Norman-Osborn-Screenshot-e1386963195736While Norman's scene introduces the danger of the disease, it does nothing to create a sense or urgency. He's not super old, but he's not young either. Really they just wanted a scene with Chris Cooper. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/amazing-spider-man-2-will-set-up-sinister-six.jpgamazing-spider-man-2-will-set-up-sinister-sixBecause SCIENCE!https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/amazing-spider-man-2-poster-6.jpgamazing-spider-man-2-poster-6Look to be fair, never says that it's going to end.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/spider-man2.jpgSpider-Man22014-05-05T22:17:13+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/05/02/marketing-method-godzilla-2014/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/godzilla_2014_poster_51784.jpggodzilla_2014_poster_51784https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/godzilla-attacks-golden-gate.jpggodzilla-attacks-golden-gateThe destruction is still highlighted, but this time it is also an effects shot. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/godzilla_2014_official_main_trailer_-_36_muto_hand.pngGodzilla_2014_Official_Main_Trailer_-_36_Muto_HandWhile it is hard to say exactly what MUTO is (other than a bug), this monster is definitely not Godzilla.2014-05-02T11:00:50+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/04/28/everday-im-moustache-twirling-the-red-skull-in-captain-america-the-first-avenger/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/68433962.jpgCaptain America: The First AvengerOne of the few scenes where the character isn't drawing huge amounts of attention to the fact that his face looks like a jack-o-lantern. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/6np45.png6Np45Hugo Weaving is a good actor and puts in a solid effort. The problems come from the script. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/asking-for-it-1.jpgAsking For It 1On the same level as the majority of the Red Skull's dialogue. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/captain_america_1.jpgcaptain_america_1Fun fact: the Red Skull kills more Nazis than Captain America in this movie. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/red-skull-the-avengers.jpgRed-Skull-The-Avengers2014-04-28T21:45:09+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/04/27/a-twine-original-the-damsel-in-distress/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/the-damsel-in-distress.pngThe Damsel in Distress2014-04-29T21:31:42+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/04/25/writers-workshop-star-wars-the-clone-wars/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/cybernetictrench.pngCyberneticTrenchNo, no he does not.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/jediwho5.pngjediwho5Equivalent: clone troopers are great soldiers. They are so skilled because they are the best soldiers in the galaxy. How did that explanation work for ya?https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/23jo0hd.jpg23jo0hdThe Separatist Army: where even spiders can become generals.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/star_wars_the_clone_wars.pngStar_Wars_The_Clone_Wars2014-04-25T11:00:15+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/04/16/support-patriotism-not-profiteering-with-this-years-boston-marathon/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/boston-strong.jpgBoston-Stronghttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/tiofc_shirttemplate-480x480.jpgtiofc_shirttemplate-480x480https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/boston-strong-tshirtsjpg-b9959458e6d93761.jpgboston-strong-tshirtsjpg-b9959458e6d93761https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/b3b591_35801cb927de4a49addc18bf35ae279e_srz_1150_1298_85_22_0-50_1-20_0-00_png_srz.pngb3b591_35801cb927de4a49addc18bf35ae279e.png_srz_1150_1298_85_22_0.50_1.20_0.00_png_srz2014-04-16T11:44:30+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/04/14/a-sunday-spent-at-pax-east-2014/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_1472.jpgPax East Gordon FreemanAs evidenced by this geek. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/ec1239ad98958f63d4495365e077fc57_large.jpegec1239ad98958f63d4495365e077fc57_largeI am already looking forward to many evenings with this game.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/e3-2013-ea-dragon-age-inquisition-035.jpgE3-2013-EA-Dragon-Age-Inquisition-035Dragon Age: Inquisition sounds like a best of both worlds combination of the first two titles. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_1450.jpgProject Spark CastleIt really is amazing to watch how quickly the creation takes place. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_15061.jpgOculus Rift VirtusphereThe Oculus Rift on the left and the Virtusphere on the right. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_1402.jpgPAX East Banner2014-04-14T10:21:25+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/04/11/the-red-rings-of-redemption-play-love-letter/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/love-letter-box.jpglove-letter-box2014-04-11T12:00:42+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/04/09/wheres-the-hype-for-super-smash-bros-and-mario-kart-8/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/rosalina.jpgRosalinaBoy, too bad Nintendo doesn't pretty much own Platinum Games. Imagine Bayonetta in Super Smash Bros.! Wait... https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/mario-kart-8-13-1280x984.jpgMario-Kart-8-13-1280x984Oh man, I wasn't going to pay sixty bucks before but now: gotta have my koopalings.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/greninja_super_smash_bros_ryu_ninja_gaiden.jpggreninja_super_smash_bros_Ryu_Ninja_GaidenAll I could think of.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/mario-kart-smash-bros-wii-u.jpgmario-kart-smash-bros-wii-u2014-04-09T16:49:27+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/04/07/a-sincere-letter-to-weather-com/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/screenshot-4.png10 day forecastCan someone please explain to me why I need to see a giraffe being tragically cute while I'm looking for an extended forecast.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/screenshot-3.pngWeather.comThank god - THANK GOD - I know about Walmart's new truck.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/screenshot-2.pngWeather.com homepageThank god I know about that spider, seriously. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/6904751696_a8d1065ea1_b.jpg6904751696_a8d1065ea1_b2014-04-07T12:00:16+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/04/04/the-road-to-hell-is-paved-with-good-intentions-an-apology-to-brendan-eich-former-ceo-of-mozilla/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/big-gay-al.jpgBig Gay Al“Look, I appreciate what you kids did. I really do. But this isn’t what I wanted. I’m proud to be gay. And I’m proud to be in a country where I’m free to express myself. But freedom is a two-way street. If I’m free to express myself, then the scouts have to be free to express themselves too. I know these [scout leaders]. They are good men. They are kind men. They do what they think is best for the kids. No matter how wrong we think they might be, it isn’t right for us to force them to think our way. It’s up to us to persuade and help them see the light, not extort them to? I will continue to persuade them to change their minds, but this is the wrong way to do it. So, I am hereby dropping my case and allowing the scouts their right to not allow gays into their private club.”https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/s8dmu1pe2809d.pngs8dMU1P.png”OKCupid's message to people operating on the Firefox browser. The message did not prohibit Firefox users from using the site but informed them of Mr. Eich's past actions. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/brendan-eich.jpgbrendan-eich2014-04-04T08:00:43+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/04/03/the-red-rings-of-redemption-reject-jurassic-park-the-game/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/jp-01.jpgjp-012014-04-03T21:33:28+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/04/02/nintendo-announces-the-year-of-pikachu-solves-all-financial-troubles/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/googlepokemon_main.jpggooglepokemon_mainA brilliant part of the Year of Pikachu marketing campaign.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/gaming-satoru-iwata-1.jpggaming-satoru-iwata-1Satoru Iwata, who totally deserves to remain in charge of Nintendo, doing an awesome job of announcing the Year of Pikachu.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/fashion-pokemon-580x386.jpgfashion-pokemon-580x386And example of a selfie that will highlight the app. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/o5dlo.jpgO5dLOThe Wii U gamepad will function as a camera for a believable gameplay experience. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/80d8bjo.jpg80D8BJOThe online battle system at work.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/tsunekazu_ishihara-656x368.jpgtsunekazu_ishihara-656x368Tsunekazu Ishihara looks excited as the Year of Pikachu gets underway. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/original.jpgoriginalScreenshot from the totally real game, Pokemon U.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/pokemon-universe-dual-release.pngpokemon-universe-dual-release2023-08-10T20:02:01+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/03/31/i-love-the-woman-an-analysis-of-love-power-and-the-character-of-irene-adler-sherlock/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/sherlock7.jpgsherlock and ireneProbably says more about me than I would like that this is one of my favorite written romances. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/sherlockx201x20120101_224739-748.jpgSHERLOCKx201x20120101_224739.748In one of the many scenes to showcase their similarities, Adler and Holmes prepare for battle. Both understand that appearance is important... but they look at it as part of the power struggle rather than simply looking pretty for one another. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/lara-pulver-as-irene-adler-in-sherlock-holmes-2.jpgLara-Pulver-as-Irene-Adler-in-Sherlock-Holmes-2Pulver's Adler always looks composed. More importantly, she is doing something in nearly every scene. She does not exist to simply stand there and look pretty.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/sherlock-holmes-movie-sherlock-holmes-and-irene-adler-12072848-1920-1080.jpgSherlock-Holmes-Movie-sherlock-holmes-and-irene-adler-12072848-1920-1080Proof that beauty does not equal presence. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/sherlock-08.pngsherlock Irene Adler2015-08-13T22:05:35+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/03/29/no-cowabunga-why-the-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-teaser-falls-flat/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-trailer-unveiled-michelangelo-face-unmasked.jpgTeenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-trailer-unveiled-Michelangelo-face-unmaskedCreepy. That is all.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/megan-fox-april-oneill.jpgmegan-fox-april-oneillTo be fair, at least they gave her the yellow jacket.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/3755-inception.jpg3755.inceptionNeed more turtles. Scratch that, needs more ninja turtles. NO, it needs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-2014-leonardo.jpgTeenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-2014-Leonardo2014-03-29T21:39:37+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/03/28/the-wisdom-to-be-learned-from-uncle-iroh-avatar-the-last-airbender/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/tumblr_mw61daondq1qdpt0bo1_500.jpgtumblr_mw61daOnDq1qdpt0bo1_500Quote from the show. Corny words can still be true words. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/iroh3_zps2f0f7293.jpgIroh3_zps2f0f72932016-08-04T16:53:22+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/03/26/10-video-game-universes-that-telltale-should-be-exploring-that-would-be-more-interesting-than-borderlands/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/oregon-trail-deluxe_7.pngoregon-trail-deluxe_7Shoot all the buffalo. How fun (and sadly historically accurate).https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2013-06-27_00023.jpg2013-06-27_00023I feel that this could be the title for the game.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/7288317_orig.jpg7288317_origSo many possibilities. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/big-boss-of-the-day-wolfenstein-3-ds-mecha-hitler-20100108090106653-000.jpgbig-boss-of-the-day-wolfenstein-3-ds-mecha-hitler-20100108090106653-000Mecha Hitler cannot be in enough video games.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/warcraft-adventures-screenshot2.jpgWarcraft-adventures-screenshot2Man, the art design for Warcraft Adventures looked amazing.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/star_wars_jedi_knight_ii_-_jedi_outcast_jk2_jo.jpgStar_Wars_Jedi_Knight_II_-_Jedi_Outcast_JK2_JOIt has been too long since the last Jedi Knight game.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gwp_jempire_1_3.jpggwp_jempire_1_3Two philosophies: in one, you help an old lady cross the street, in the other you murder her and her family. Sounds like legit life perspectives.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/earthbound.pngearthboundImagine how rich this universe would look in 3D.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/borderlands-2.jpgBorderlands-22014-03-26T12:00:16+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/03/24/the-year-of-luigi-began-with-a-whimper-and-ended-with-even-less/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/pokemon-wiiu.jpgpokemon-wiiUNintendo could announce it was the year of Pokemon and Pokemon U was becoming a reality... but I think that is giving them way too much faith at this point.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gaming-dr-luigi-pills.jpggaming-dr-luigi-pillsI don't believe that man has ever been to medical school.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/mario_luigi.pngmario_luigiYes, it certainly looks like Luigi is front and center here. Oh look, I didn't know this was a Princess Peach game too!https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/3688541.jpgNintendo Year of Luigi Announcement"Look, I put the hat on. What more do you really expect from us?"https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/luigi.jpgluigiI feel this photo represents both Luigi and Nintendo at the start of 2013. Ready to just fall.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/year_of_luigi_logo_vector_by_shadicstudios-d67hmc0.pngyear_of_luigi_logo_vector_by_shadicstudios-d67hmc02014-03-24T12:00:11+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/03/17/scene-dissections/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/anakin-and-padme-3-anakin-and-padme-5305505-717-460.jpgAnakin-and-Padme-3-anakin-and-padme-5305505-717-4602014-03-18T01:03:31+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/03/15/weekly-wrap-up-mar-9-15-dark-souls-ii-captain-america-3-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-toys-and-more/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1941-captainamericacomics1.gif1941-captainamericacomics1I'm still waiting for a movie where this legitimately happens.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/titanfall.jpgtitanfallAt least this man was marginally excited for Titanfall's release.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/397325.jpgDark Souls II Wallpaperhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/godzilla-muto-revealed.jpggodzilla-muto-revealedAgain: words fail me with how excited I am for this movie.2015-09-14T14:44:52+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/03/14/writing-kim-kelly-or-one-of-many-reasons-why-freaks-and-geeks-is-a-show-to-watch/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/tumblr_mel7y83f4w1qcnhano1_500.pngtumblr_mel7y83f4w1qcnhano1_500One of Kim's many great lines from the show.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/kim-kelly2.jpgKim-Kelly2She just comes off as sunshine and rainbows.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/freaks-and-geeks-covered-in-colors-daniel-desario-and-kim-kelly-17275328-1024-831.jpgFreaks-and-Geeks-Covered-in-Colors-daniel-desario-and-kim-kelly-17275328-1024-8312014-03-18T15:12:19+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/03/10/the-red-rings-of-redemption-play-star-wars-the-force-unleashed/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1228346745-00.jpgForce-Unleashed-Wii-Cover2014-03-11T02:56:35+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/03/08/weekly-wrap-up-march-2-to-8-oscars-trailer-park-boys-watch-dogs-sanctions-and-more/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/the-oscars.jpgThe 85th Academy Awards® will air live on Oscar® Sunday, February 24, 2013.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/12-years-a-slave-at-2014-golden-globes.jpg12-Years-a-Slave-at-2014-Golden-GlobesHaven't seen the movie yet but I'm sure it's deserved. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/raise_minimum_wage.jpgRaise_Minimum_WageSeriously people, freaking Canada is beating us on this one. Are we going to let Canada beat us... outside of Olympic hockey?https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/idris-elba-shere-khan.jpgIdris-Elba-Shere-KhanGet ready for more cg tigers (Life of Pi needed company)https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/home-page-carousel-aiden_gun_down_99826.jpg[Home Page Carousel] Aiden_Gun_Down_99826Remember when everyone was hyped up to play Watch Dogs? Remember 2012?https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/kentucky_center_trailer_park_boys_s1.jpgKentucky_Center_Trailer_Park_Boys_S1Fun fact: this show started in 2001. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/s1-reutersmedia-net.jpgDemonstrators call on the U.S. to take measures against Russia's recent actions in Ukraine, in front of the White House in WashingtonAgain: still don't approve the use of children, even if it's an opinion I agree with.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/simu_globale_mk8_ukv-610x430.jpgSIMU_GLOBALE_MK8_UKV-610x430Perfect to throw at your friends while you're racing!2014-03-08T23:54:38+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/03/07/whats-with-the-huvr-board/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/christopher-lloyd-back-to-the-future.jpgchristopher-lloyd-back-to-the-futureThe sequel ship has sailed. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/maxresdefault.jpgmaxresdefaultTwo things Back to the Future Part II is remembered for: hoverboards and all the stupid Facebook posts claiming that this is the date that Marty Mcfly went to the future (above is the actual date).https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/rtemagicc_hoverboard_mcfly.jpgRTEmagicC_hoverboard_mcfly.jpg2014-03-07T12:00:44+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/03/05/politically-correct-the-issue-of-the-washington-redskins/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20121207-225414.jpg20121207-225414https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2000px-cleveland_indians_logo_svg_.png2000px-Cleveland_Indians_logo_svg_There are worse logos.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/800px-census-2000-data-top-us-ancestries-by-county-svg.png800px-Census-2000-Data-Top-US-Ancestries-by-County.svghttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/chief-zee2.jpgchief-zee2https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/redskins.jpgRedskinshttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/redskins-logo.jpgredskins-logo2014-03-07T22:47:44+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/03/03/the-red-rings-of-redemption-play-enter-the-matrix/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/enter_the_matrix.jpgEnter_the_Matrix2014-03-04T01:05:58+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/03/01/weekly-wrap-up-feb-23-mar-1-godzilla-nintendo-twitch-minecraft-and-more/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/6505232fbe35be3a9fd26aa8f8c430f6-minecraft-the-action-movie.jpg6505232fbe35be3a9fd26aa8f8c430f6-minecraft-the-action-movieI can only imagine it will look something like this.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/twitch-plays-pokemon.jpgtwitch-plays-pokemonTwitch Plays Pokemon spawned a mythology richer than most recent religions. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/wi-fi.jpgwi-fiPlay it while you can... or until Mario Kart 8 comes out.2014-03-01T13:43:00+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/02/28/utopia-no-one-should-care-about-michael-sam-or-ellen-page-being-gay/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/anti-gay-protest.jpganti-gay-protestTo me there are few sadder pictures than children being taught to hate. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/quotation-steve-maraboli-life-success-motivational-inspirational-humanity-happiness-inspiration-meetville-quotes-196285.jpgQuotation-Steve-Maraboli-life-success-motivational-inspirational-humanity-happiness-inspiration-Meetville-Quotes-196285To quote the LEGO Movie (which is so awesome btw): "it may sound like a cat poster but it's true".https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/gay-rights-1.jpggay-rights-1We're getting there, just slowly. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/think-about-stupid-people.jpgthink-about-stupid-peoplehttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1364148329-antigay-marriage-rally-and-counter-protest-for-equal-marriage_1903046.jpg1364148329-antigay-marriage-rally-and-counter-protest-for-equal-marriage_1903046These people apparently. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/fukushima_3.pngFukushima_3This is a chart showing radiation leaking into the Pacific Ocean from Japan. Not to be an alarmist but doesn't this impact exponentially more people than Michael Sam's orientation?https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sochi-opening-ceremony-dancers-sl-features.jpgsochi-opening-ceremony-dancers-sl-featuresJust saying: for a country that hates gays, they put on one colorful opening ceremony. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sampage.jpgsampage2014-02-28T14:09:57+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/02/26/marvels-gamble-guardians-of-the-galaxy/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dave-rapozas-ninja-turtles.jpgDave-Rapozas-Ninja-TurtlesOne week after release and the Guardians will face their biggest challenge: a team of much better known superheroes. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/groot-concept-art-comic-con-2013-guardians-of-the-galaxy.jpgGroot-Concept-Art-Comic-Con-2013-Guardians-of-the-Galaxyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/guardians-of-the-galaxy-rocket-raccoon-03.pngguardians-of-the-galaxy-rocket-raccoon-03Yep.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/3019931-guardians_of_the_galaxy.jpg3019931-guardians_of_the_galaxy2014-02-27T00:07:11+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/02/24/irrational-games-is-closing-what-it-means-for-gaming-bioshock-and-ken-levine/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/a_man_chooses__a_slave_obeys__by_nathand251-d47kef9.pnga_man_chooses__a_slave_obeys__by_nathand251-d47kef9The plot of BioShock might be the most intelligent of any modern game.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/80274.jpgBioShock2WallPaperWhile I can't criticize this game as horrible, the compelling story of the series was definitely absent. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/la_noire_volt.jpgLA_Noire_VoltGround-breaking facial animation wasn't enough to keep Team Bondi afloat. In fact its cost probably was a leading factor in bankrupting the company. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/468px-bioshock-infinite-coins.jpg468px-Bioshock-infinite-coinsPersonally I thought BioShock Infinite could have done with one more rewrite to give the ending real emotional impact. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/tribes-vengeance-1.jpgtribes-vengeance-1Irrational Games was also responsible for Tribes: Vengeance. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ken_levine_bioshock_irrational_games.jpgken_levine_bioshock_irrational_games2014-02-25T00:18:39+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/02/20/unveiling-the-pilot-part-two-the-red-rings-of-redemption-play-the-conduit/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/big_thumb_4ecf755a4d7f533070ced5e0e9299437.jpgbig_thumb_4ecf755a4d7f533070ced5e0e92994372014-02-20T15:59:49+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/02/19/history-vs-storytelling-the-monuments-men/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/monuments-men.pngMonuments-MenNever have so many great actors had so little to do. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/the-monuments-men04.jpgthe-monuments-men04Neither Matt Damon or Cate Blanchett feel needed for this film. They spend the majority of the movie on their own, making no significant addition to the story.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/the-monuments-men-gc-hb-636-370.jpgthe-monuments-men-gc-hb-636-370George Clooney has directed many quality films including Good Night and Good Luck.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/25f693873ca223b3060c1f8c775bf70f.jpg25f693873ca223b3060c1f8c775bf70fI have never read the book but, from what I've heard, it has similar narrative problems.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/the-monuments-men-uk-quad-poster-585x438.jpgThe-Monuments-Men-UK-Quad-Poster-585x4382014-02-19T21:27:59+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/02/17/what-went-wrong-with-the-world-war-z-movie/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1wwz.jpg1WWZMore accessible meant more merchandising. Because everyone likes toys. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/world-war-z.jpgWORLD-WAR-ZThe "camouflage" ending was an invention of cinema. As Brooks wrote many times in his novel: there was no easy way out. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/brad-pitt-world-war-z-467.jpgbrad-pitt-world-war-z-467Certain actors increase profits. Brad Pitt increases profits. Brad Pitt with beautiful hair: millions.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/world-war-z-zombies.jpgworld-war-z-zombiesI had yet to read the book when I saw the trailer but even then I knew that changes had been made. The zombies weren't supposed to be running.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/world_war_z_book_cover.jpgWorld_War_Z_book_coverIf you haven't read it yet: check it out.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/movies-world-war-z-wallpaper-free-download.jpgmovies-world-war-z-wallpaper-free-download2014-02-17T22:50:56+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/02/15/unveiling-the-pilot-part-one-the-red-rings-of-redemption-play-lost-via-domus/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/lost_via_domus-xbox.jpgLost_Via_Domus-Xbox2014-02-15T21:17:55+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/02/14/no-love-lost-for-valentines-day/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/vday.jpgvdayhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/consumerist3vv.gifconsumerist3vvHey, it's the best a stranger can do.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/christmas-tree.jpgchristmas-treeChristmas: the Christian holiday for everyone. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/red-lilies-pictures.jpgred-lilies-picturesRoses aren't even the only red flower in existence. At least be a little creative. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/roman_de_la_poire_heart_metaphor.jpgRoman_de_la_poire_heart_metaphorThis is a 13th century painting of the Valentine's Day hipster: giving hearts before it was cool. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/valentines-day_february.jpgValentines-Day_FebruaryNothing says long-lasting love like an endangered species doomed to extinction. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/628x471.jpgGay Wedding CelebrationMaybe all those people out there calling Valentine's Day "gay" are just being historically insightful. 2014-02-14T18:33:02+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/02/12/the-beginning-of-the-end-for-assassins-creed/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/assassin-s-creed-4-black-flag-assassins-creed-33818306-1440-1047.jpgAssassin-s-Creed-4-Black-Flag-assassins-creed-33818306-1440-1047https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/assassin_s_creed_movie_poster_by_francus321-d4hrksd.jpgassassin_s_creed_movie_poster_by_francus321-d4hrksdAssassin's Creed will expand to the cinema next year. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dfgameshome.pngAssassin's Creed GamesEvery series can only survive for so long.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/xbox-one-vs-ps4-vs-wiiu-results.jpgXbox-One-vs-Ps4-vs-WiiU-ResultsNew consoles: bad for business in the short term, but essential for innovation. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/screenshot-2_23_0.jpgAssassin's-Creed-IV-WhalingAssassin's Creed IV: Black Flag continues to mess with the formula. However, gameplay remains largely unchanged.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/assassins-creed-3-17.jpgAssassins-Creed-3-17Assassin's Creed III marked a notable departure in both time period and setting. Ambition was not lacking in this game.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/princeofpersia_wallpaperps3-princeelika_hd.jpgPrinceofPersia_wallpaperPS3-PrinceElika_HDUbisoft's original wall-climbing, death-defying protagonist.2014-02-12T20:49:54+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/02/10/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-in-brother-bear/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/brother-bear-poster-web.jpgBrother-Bear-Poster-webhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/brother_bear_xlg.jpgbrother_bear_xlghttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/brother_bear_2.jpgBrother_Bear_2Don't worry, it got a completely unneeded sequel. As I said: these were the times for Disney.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sitka-kenai-denahi-brother-bear-disney-1.pngsitka-kenai-denahi-brother-bear-disney-1Could have been so much more satisfying.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/55nowayoutcdde.jpg55nowayoutcddehttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/brotherbearkenai.jpgBrotherBearKenaiKenai's transformation as a man is what drives the film. The visual change is a nice touch.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/brothers.jpgbrothersThe relationship between the three brothers is believable and part of the film's strong emotional core. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/10.jpg10Rutt and Tuke. No I can't tell you which is which. No, it doesn't matter.2022-01-12T07:19:59+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/02/08/marketing-method-the-lego-movie/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/the_lego_movie_2014-wide.jpgthe_lego_movie_2014-widehttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/url.jpgurlOn a side note: who was the Lego Super Star Destroyer made for? No one who could actually assemble it could likely be publicly proud that they did so. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/6086_black_knights_castle.jpg6086_Black_Knight's_CastleSeriously, where are these guys?2014-02-08T15:31:35+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/02/05/leave-harry-potter-alone-j-k-rowling/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cr_10057_03.jpgcr_10057_03Your move, J.K. Rowling.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/the-people-vs-george-lucas.jpgTHE-PEOPLE-VS-GEORGE-LUCASThis documentary explores the notion of ownership. Really a sequel could be made that focuses on Rowling. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/nocoversilmarillion.jpgnocoverSilmarillionTolkien's long-winded announcement of "Frodo and Sam are gay."https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/jk-rowling-sum_2348620b.jpgJK-Rowling-SUM_2348620bJ.K. Rowling: boldly answering questions that no one asked. 2014-02-05T17:00:55+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/02/03/the-super-bowl-remembering-philip-seymour-hoffman/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/movies-the-hunger-games-catching-fire-philip-seymour-hoffman-plutarch-heavensbee.jpgmovies-the-hunger-games-catching-fire-philip-seymour-hoffman-plutarch-heavensbeeIt is unknown if Philip Seymour Hoffman filmed his scenes in the upcoming film, Mocking Jay.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/phillip-seymour-hoffman.jpgPhillip-Seymour-Hoffmanhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/transformers-4-grimlock-optimus-prime-570x294.jpgTransformers-4-Grimlock-Optimus-Prime-570x294As much as I know the film will be horrible, I can't deny that part of me wants to see more of this.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/philip_seymour_hoffm-10.jpgPhilip_Seymour_Hoffm-102014-02-03T22:01:04+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/01/31/blurring-the-line-between-dumb-and-fun-star-trek-into-darkness/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_8017-w950h591.jpgimg_8017.jpg w=950&h=591"I cannot alter your destiny. That being said, if William Shatner ever offers to direct, just say no."https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/star-trek-2.jpgstar-trek-2The fun fact is that Benedict Cumberbatch is already rumored for a role in Episode VII. Of course, nothing is confirmed. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/death-610x343.jpgKirk-Spock-Death-610x343Both deaths even occur in similar fashion with similar camera work. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/star-trek-ii-the-wrath-of-khan-poster-star-trek-movies-8475612-1707-2560.jpgStar-Trek-II-The-Wrath-of-Khan-poster-star-trek-movies-8475612-1707-2560https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/star-trek-the-motion-picture.jpgstar-trek-the-motion-pictureOr especially this one. Seriously if you ever need to fall asleep: put this film on.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/startrekvfront1.jpgstartrekvfront1Or this one.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/poster_thesearchforspock.jpgposter_thesearchforspockLike this one.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/start-tek-1024x640.jpgstar-trek-1024x6402014-01-31T17:05:33+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/01/29/how-mass-effect-2-failed-the-trilogy/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/arrivalmassrelay.jpgarrivalmassrelayThe final Mass Effect 2 DLC "Arrival" had more to do with the main plot than anything in the central game: think about that.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/17tr31hm1ntfajpg.jpg17tr31hm1ntfajpgBoldly left with nothing to do.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/humanreaper.jpgHumanreaperCool final boss fight: check. Adding significance to the plot: ...https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1506061-harbinger_transform.png1506061-harbinger_transformThe Collectors, even with the influence of Harbinger, are simply not vital to the main story in any way. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/miranda.jpegMirandaMiranda Lawson is one of many characters introduced as a major new presence, only to simply lose significance in Mass Effect 3. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/masseffect2squad.jpgmasseffect2squadhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/mass-effect-2.jpgmass-effect-22022-12-23T22:05:04+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/01/23/where-are-catching-fires-academy-nominations/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/catching-fire-poster.jpgCatching-Fire-poster2014-01-23T15:11:41+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/01/22/its-actually-better-the-second-time-around-korra-and-mako/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/iroh_and_korra.pngIroh_and_KorraAlso they brought back Uncle Iroh, that's just awesome.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/argument.jpgArgumentThe final argument that breaks up Korra and Mako. Told you it was a common pose.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/av0okzm_700b.jpgav0OKZM_700bPoor relationships are actually a common theme in the season as it is revealed that Aang did not have the best relationship with his children.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1384565292169_zpsd924900d.jpg1384565292169_zpsd924900dAsami looking both hurt and angry at Mako's inability to be mature and decide his relationships.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/korra_and_mako_argue.pngKorra_and_Mako_argueThis is the common pose of the season for Korra and Mako.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/korra-mako.jpgkorra-makoPart of what makes this season an improvement is that they begin to define the character of Mako and give him some much needed personality.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/mako_holding_korra.pngMako_holding_KorraAnd then there's these two.2014-01-22T16:41:14+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/01/20/remember-that-animated-return-of-the-king-movie/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/frodosamwise.jpgfrodosamwiseRest assured, the hobbit bromance is in tact.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/hqdefault.jpghqdefaultFor the record, I always like how they made the Witch King look in this. Too bad the rest of the Nazgul look laughable. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/return-of-the-king.jpgRETURN OF THE KINGThis is a photo of everyone who has a major role in the film. Sorry for the small size but please note: half of them are hobbits. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2329585b09fb47695e684e34693c189b.jpg2329585b09fb47695e684e34693c189bFun fact: there is actually a hobbit on this poster!https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/thereturnoftheking.pngTheReturnoftheKing2014-01-20T17:06:00+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/01/15/disneys-worst-villain-prince-hans-from-frozen/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/hansbetrayel.jpgHansBetrayelIn a movie where one of the main characters can create snow from nothing, this should not be the most unrealistic scene.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/princehans2.jpgprinceHans2This is the face of evil. Pure, unexplained, evil.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/a3hhnba.jpga3HhNbaThis should have happened before 2013.2015-03-10T18:30:34+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/01/13/why-thor-the-dark-world-was-the-most-disappointing-film-of-2013/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/thor_the_dark_world-wide.jpgthor_the_dark_world-wide2014-01-15T18:38:22+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2014/01/02/sherlock-returns-with-a-new-years-celebration/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/sherlock_series_3_fan_poster_2_by_crqsf-d52873p.jpgsherlock_series_3_fan_poster_2_by_crqsf-d52873pSherlock returns to North America on January 14th... for anyone who is interested in waiting. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/sherlock-series-2-irene-adler-pulver.jpgsherlock-series-2-irene-adler-pulverSeason two contained many of the series' most famous characters. It will be interesting to see what season three comes up with. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/sherlockmary.pngsherlockmaryAmanda Abbington plays Mary Morstan, a new addition to the cast.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/396134-sherlock-season-3-premiere-spoilers-trailer-thrills-fans.jpg396134-sherlock-season-3-premiere-spoilers-trailer-thrills-fansTwo years have passed in the series timeline as well so a good portion of the episode is spent playing catchup. Kind of like season 4 of Arrested Development except actually funny.2014-01-02T07:29:06+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/12/20/santa-claus-just-isnt-white/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/cute-cat-in-santa-hat.jpgcute-cat-in-santa-hatSanta Claus just is a kitten in an over-sized hat. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/timthumb-php.jpgtimthumb.phpWhile not part of the official curriculum yet, public schools hope to teach this by 2025.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/megyn-kelly-white-santa.jpgMegyn-Kelly-white-Santa2013-12-20T15:07:17+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/12/18/top-five-third-party-developers-nintendo-should-court-in-2014/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/gta-v-para-wii-u-433x226.jpggta-v-para-wii-u-433x226So many problems would be solved so quickly.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/zprya.jpgzpryaSeriously, do it. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/13429-timesplitters-4.jpg13429-timesplitters-4This game would be an excellent addition to the Wii U's shooter library.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wii-u-gamepad-bayonetta-2.jpgWii-U-GamePad-Bayonetta-2Don't lose this to Sony or Microsoft.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2398090-telltalegameofthrones.jpg2398090-telltale+game+of+thronesTelltale is expanding with new franchises and it would be wise for Nintendo to be there. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/watch-dogs-wii-u.jpgwatch-dogs-wii-uUbisoft: one of the few third-party developers who continues to support the Wii U.2013-12-18T16:39:54+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/12/13/i-am-king-under-the-mountain-the-hobbit-the-desolation-of-smaug-review/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/mv5bmzu0ndy0ndeznv5bml5banbnxkftztgwotixndu1mde-_v1-_sx640_sy947_.jpgMV5BMzU0NDY0NDEzNV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwOTIxNDU1MDE@._V1._SX640_SY947_Verdict: Worth seeing at full price. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/original-2.jpegoriginal-2Pretty accurate. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/hobbit-desolation-of-smaug-28.jpghobbit-desolation-of-smaug-28It's Evangeline Lilly as an elf. Damn. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/the-hobbit-smaug-01.jpgthe-hobbit-smaug-01Bilbo Baggins is as much a part of the scenery in this movie as those blue butterflies.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pony.jpgponyGet ready, there is a lot of Lord of the Rings in this movie.2013-12-13T23:00:44+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/08/15/then-and-now-beast-wars/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/idw-beastwars-1gatefold.jpgidw-beastwars-1gatefoldDue to the show's success, Beast Wars has inspired a wealth of graphic novels and specials that have continued the story. Sadly there has still been no true successor in terms of a television show. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/silverbolt___blackarachnia__by_seishinkibou.jpg_Silverbolt___Blackarachnia__by_SeishinKibouYeah they're both robots. Yeah one is the knight in shining armor while the other is a villainous back-stabbing widow. Yeah they're on opposite sides. It's still a better love story than Twilight.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/beast-wars-season-1-characters.jpgbeast-wars-season-1-charactersEvery form of every Maximal who was in the series. It's not a huge cast but it is a strong one. 2013-08-15T14:22:20+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/07/17/why-arent-we-getting-david-finchers-20000-leagues-under-the-sea/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/chris-hemsworth-chris-hemsworth-19135826-877-1222.jpgSpike TV's "2010 Video Game Awards" - ArrivalsPersonally I don't see much difference in acting ability between the two actors but Fincher evidently does.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/20000-leagues-under-the-sea-3.jpg20000-Leagues-Under-The-Sea-3Kirk Douglas as Ned Land. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/6a00d8341c630a53ef0147e1f58775970b-500wi.jpg6a00d8341c630a53ef0147e1f58775970b-500wiFincher is a filmmaker known for creating dark, moving atmosphere with smart scripts and talented actors... pretty good fit for 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/taylor-20000-leagues-under-the-sea.jpgsquidsub-1-2-2The original is a classic in its own right but time has taken it out of the public perception. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/image046.jpgimage046I used to fast forward my VHS copy to just watch this scene. I think I saw the giant squid sequence at least 50 times before I ever watched the full movie. 2013-07-18T01:15:47+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/07/16/celebrating-giant-bomb-in-memorium-to-ryan-davis/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1-9.jpg1-9Greatness comes from humble beginnings that seized opportunity. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/412203796.jpg412203796The game that created Giant Bomb.2013-07-16T00:01:40+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/07/02/nobody-calls-me-chicken/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/tumblr_mb8czmsikn1qhluo2o1_500.jpgtumblr_mb8czmsIKN1qhluo2o1_500On the plus side, we did get to see Michael J. Fox in drag.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/timetrain.jpgTimetrainhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/jennifer-parker.jpgjennifer-parkerhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/george_savesday.jpggeorge_savesdayhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/bttf2tangent.jpgBTTF2tangentDoc forgot to add variable "X" for plot holes.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/biff.jpgBiffhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/are_you_chicken.pngAre_you_chickenThe sequels needed to artificially create a flaw in Marty that could be solved at the end.2013-07-02T12:27:11+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/06/29/forgotten-classics-mighty-morphin-power-rangers-the-movie/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/mighty-morphin-power-rangers-the-movie-movie-poster-1020200991.jpgmighty-morphin-power-rangers-the-movie-movie-poster-1020200991https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/mighty-morphin-power-rangers-the-movie-1995.jpgMighty Morphin Power Rangers The Movie (1995)Who's that monster in the corner? I don't remember him being in the movie. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/pdvd078m-199.jpgpdvd078m.199Always wanted to see a robot frog fight a robot scorpion. This movie came out two years after Jurassic Park btw.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/02.png02Nah, just chillaxing. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/5418293_std.jpg5418293_stdHoly shit there's a scantily clad woman swinging sticks! Just run!https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rangertengu.jpgrangertenguHere come the tengu! (yeah that's their official name)https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/commandcenter.jpgcommandcenterI'm going to go ahead and give this an official location. The Power Rangers HQ is located in Alpena, South Dakota. Yep, that's now canon. You just learned that.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ivan-ooza2.jpgIvan-Ooza2https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/putties2.jpgPutties22013-06-29T01:40:44+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/06/26/pixar-is-history-repeating-itself/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/monsters_university_2013-wide.jpgmonsters_university_2013-wideCash grabs also don't tend to introduce so many new characters. Also Nathan Fillion is a voice in this movie: go see it.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/disney-finding-dory-finding-nemo-sequel.jpgDisney-Finding-Dory-Finding-Nemo-SequelAh shit. This is real by the way, coming in 2015.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/end-of-toy-story-2-disney-10944286-410-207.jpgEnd-of-Toy-Story-2-disney-10944286-410-207A spectacular scene to end a series... until it was outdone in 2010.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ratatouille-2007-poster.jpgratatouille-2007-posterThe Pixar story (as of 2007).https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/toy-story-3-wallpaper.jpegToy-Story-3-WallpaperToy Story 3 was the last Golden Age Pixar film. Released in 2010, the entry dramatically concluded the trilogy by showing that Pixar, like Andy, had grown up and was ready to tackle new things.... then we got Cars 2.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/47487-imgcache.jpg47487.imgcacheIf Pixar really just wanted more money, don't you think we'd get a sequel to this?2013-06-26T23:14:20+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/06/24/an-unexpected-journey-unexpectedly-a-lot-like-the-fellowship-of-the-ring/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/eyeofsmaug_landofshadow12.jpgEyeofSmaug_LandofShadow12An ending forecasting darker challenges to come.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/lotr_fell087_frodosam.jpgLOTR_Fell087_FrodoSamEnding with a scene celebrating friendship.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/thorin.jpgthorinEnding in a face-off between the pursuer and the disgraced noble character.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/mv5bmtcxmjyxmdkxnf5bml5banbnxkftztcwodaxmjk2mw-_v1-_sx640_sy434_.jpgMV5BMTcxMjYxMDkxNF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwODAxMjk2Mw@@._V1._SX640_SY434_Once that's done we got pursuit again.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/gollum-stalks-bilbo.pngGollum-stalks-BilboYep.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/goblintown.jpgGoblinTownTo a gave teaming with orcs/goblins.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/moria021.jpegmoria021Before going underground.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/hbt-vfxprog-006.jpgTHE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEYWell back on the road again. Both parties first take mountain roads where they suffer from extreme weather which turns out not to be related to normal weather patterns.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1267621674_bratstvo-kolca-fellowship-of-the-ring-20.png1267621674_bratstvo.kolca.fellowship.of.the.ring.20And there is a council wherein new information is revealed. Most of this information isn't relevant until later films.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/tumblr_ma2g6p4prr1qmxaa8o1_500.jpgtumblr_ma2g6p4prr1qmxaa8o1_500Where the party briefly rests...2013-06-24T12:15:21+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/06/21/the-problem-with-the-ideal-image/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/self-esteem-and-perception.jpgSelf-Esteem-and-PerceptionCheesy but ultimately true.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/skinny_8.jpgskinny_8An advertisement from the 1940s telling women to gain weight.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/femshep_pearyzi20.jpgfemshep_pearyzi20Same game but with the female version. I included the criticism because I agree with it. Get that woman a sandwich.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/masseffect3demo1.jpgmasseffect3demo1The male version of Commander Shepard in the Mass Effect Trilogy.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/man-ideal-ironing.jpgman-ideal-ironingLadies, he irons his clothes.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ny-post-perfect-woman.jpgny-post-perfect-womanhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/3154-3-mass-effect-2-samara-trailer.jpg3154-3-mass-effect-2-samara-trailerSamara from the Mass Effect Trilogy, a series that prides itself on its characters. My brothers and I had a nickname for her: Officer Side-Boob.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ivy-valentine-soul-calibur-iv-picture_0.jpgivy-valentine-soul-calibur-iv-picture_0 One of Ivy's costumes in Soul Calibur IV. 2013-06-21T23:20:46+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/06/19/when-good-guys-go-bad-poor-scriptwriting/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/christopher-nolan-collage.jpgChristopher-Nolan-CollageChristopher Nolan: putting cool scenes in great movies since 2000.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/superman-vs-the-elite.jpgSuperman-Vs-The-EliteIf you want to see a film that encompasses Superman's morality and character in a much more competent way, check out this movie instead.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/supermanmetropolis.jpgsupermanmetropolisDisregard buildings and acquire cape.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/general_grievous_qymaen_jai_sheelal.jpgGeneral_Grievous_(Qymaen_jai_Sheelal)https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dotm-soundwave-film-death.jpgDotm-soundwave-film-deathNope.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/800px-dotm_dylan_suggests_killing_prisoners.jpg800px-DOTM_Dylan_suggests_killing_prisonersThe decepticons take autobot prisoners in Transformers: Dark of the Moon. Patrick Dempsey's character is the one who suggests killing them. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/shia_labeouf300.jpgshia_labeouf300Besides this guy.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/bay.jpgbayI will never understand how his name isn't as poisonous to the box office as M. Night Shyamalan's is. 2013-06-19T13:17:48+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/06/17/animal-crossing-a-unique-game-that-cant-be-played-all-at-once/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/tom_nook_bane_by_kennuhisaki-d5ddxsk.jpgtom_nook_bane_by_kennuhisaki-d5ddxskHow it feels being several hundred thousand dollars in debt... to a raccoon. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/conveniencestore.jpgconveniencestoreThe stores in Animal Crossing are not open 24/7. This also slows progress as you can collect so much at a certain time but sell nothing. Being mayor allows you to extend the store's hours, should you so choose.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/animal_crossing_new_leaf_mayor.jpgAnimal_Crossing_New_Leaf_MayorAs mayor you fund public works and can enact ordinances to shape your town and all of its inhabitants. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/acnl-seasons.jpgACNL-SeasonsJust like in real life, there are different seasons in Animal Crossing. I will have to wait till December to experience December in the game. No other game does this. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/tomnook.jpgTomNookTom Nook is the creature you will owe so much money to in these games. He may not be a villain in the traditional sense but rest assured: he has grown fat off your blood, sweat and tears. 2013-06-17T12:37:42+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/06/12/who-won-e3-2013/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/e3-2013-new-star-wars-battlefront-announced-jpg.pnge3-2013-new-star-wars-battlefront-announced.jpgFurther side note: there is a new Battlefront game coming. Awesome.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/xbox-one-project-spark.jpgxbox-one-project-sparkSidenote: Project Spark seems to be the most intriguing game that no one is talking about. I recommend everyone go on youtube and check out the videos, it looks really cool!https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ps4_no_restrictions.jpgPS4_no_restrictionsSony's K.O. punch of E3 2013.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/e3-2013-killer-instinct-demo_620x350.jpge3-2013-killer-instinct-demo_620x350The presentation in question where the incident occurred. Note: this had absolutely nothing to do with Killer Instinct. Not a video game's fault that that guy is a jackass.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/mega-man-super-smash-brothers.jpgmega-man-super-smash-brothersMega Man highlighted the first three newcomers to Super Smash Bros. If that doesn't make you want to own this game than I don't know what will.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ea-titanfall.pngea-titanfallTitanfall comes from the creators of Call of Duty, arguably the most influential game developers of the past ten years. The fact that it is skipping the PS4 is huge and not to be overlooked. 2013-06-12T18:50:30+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/06/07/comedy-resurrection-family-guy/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/family_guy_the_cleveland_show_american_dad.jpgfamily_guy_the_cleveland_show_american_dadImagine a show that combined all these characters and all these stories into one setting. That would be a dynamite comedy on the level of the original Family Guy. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/american-dad-american-dad-20011605-1920-1200.jpgAmerican-Dad-american-dad-20011605-1920-1200Matt Weitzman and Mike Barker were two of Family Guy's more prominant creative staff who left to work on American Dad!. Their absence was quickly felt. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/the_cleveland_show_wallpaper_1600x1200_1.jpgthe_cleveland_show_wallpaper_1600x1200_1The Cleveland Show (2009-2013) was a poor decision on the part of Fox to further divide MacFarlane's jokes and comical talent. These characters should migrate back into Family Guy. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/177-the-simpsons-spin-off-showcase.jpg177. The Simpsons Spin-Off ShowcaseThis episode from The Simpsons made fun of the idea of spin-offs while at the same time devoting an entire episode to some of their stronger side characters.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/timthumb-php.pngtimthumb.phpThis persona inspired nearly all the quotes that made Stewie Griffin a famous persona among teenagers. Still it was quickly changed when Family Guy returned.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/13315884782690.png13315884782690In general, this sums up a good portion of my criticism. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/mdv5w9mhgfjcpw83tjgbbfw.jpgmDv5W9MhgfjCPw83tJGbBfwThe holy grail of television comedy between 1999-2004. 2013-06-07T14:10:04+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/06/05/repetition-vs-atmosphere-luigis-mansion-dark-moon/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/luigis_mansion_dark_moon_011.jpgLuigis_Mansion_Dark_Moon_011Pictures like this really make me want to see a fully HD Luigi's Mansion 2 for the Nintendo Wii U. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/luigi1stmission.jpgluigi1stmissionThe levels are smartly designed but expect to revisit them multiple times in search of elusive collectables.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/218219_440x350.jpg218219_440x350Expect to see Professor E. Gadd every twenty minutes or so. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/luigi-s-mansion1600x120035662.jpgluigi-s-mansion,1600x1200,35662There is no one mansion in Dark Moon that holds a candle to the original.2013-06-05T22:44:46+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/06/03/wasted-source-material-abraham-lincoln-vampire-hunter/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/abraham-lincoln-vampire-hunter6.jpgAbraham-Lincoln-Vampire-Hunter6Kudos to marketing for developing a cool, moody poster. Too bad the final product doesn't have near the same effect.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1351223045_3.jpg1351223045_3Mary Todd Lincoln was nowhere near this physically attractive. Another change "necessary" for a successful summer action flick.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/lincoln-poster_743x1100.jpglincoln-poster_743x1100Just add vampires and you have the book.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/tumblr_mbdnqtthr71qiwx14.pngtumblr_mbdnqtthR71qiwx14The character of Jack Barts is very minor in the book but enjoys much greater screen time in the film.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/abraham_lincoln_vampire_hunter_cover.jpgAbraham_Lincoln_Vampire_Hunter_CoverThe cover captures the book's tone nicely. 2013-06-07T19:19:26+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/05/31/special-address-mysoginy-and-rape-culture-in-the-media-world/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/veronese_persee-andromede_rennes.jpgVeronese_Persee-Andromede_RennesPainting depicting Perseus and Andromeda. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1364624193.jpg13646241932013-08-31T20:24:55+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/05/31/sonic-all-stars-racing-transformed-is-a-poor-mans-mario-kart-but-is-that-a-bad-thing/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/169755-diddy-kong-racing-nintendo-64-screenshot-the-title-screens.jpg169755-diddy-kong-racing-nintendo-64-screenshot-the-title-screensDiddy Kong Racing allowed for multiple vehicle-types on the same course. Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed regulates it to sections.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sonic_allstars_racing_transformed_08_thumb.jpgsonic_allstars_racing_transformed_08_thumbWhen the races do work they are original and gorgeous.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wreck-it-ralph-disney-movie-ralph-builds-racecar-for-vanellope-von-schweetz-sugar-rush.jpgwreck-it ralph disney movie ralph builds racecar for Vanellope von Schweetz sugar-rushhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wreck-it-ralph-in-sonic-all-stars-racing-transformed.jpgWreck-It-Ralph-in-Sonic-All-Stars-Racing-Transformedhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sonic_and_all_stars_racing_transformed_new_renders_by_faretis-d5khy4y-550x309.jpegsonic_and_all_stars_racing_transformed_new_renders_by_faretis-d5khy4y-550x309A title so long it is obscured by the game's roster.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/mario-kart-wallpaper-mario-kart-5611178-1600-1200.jpgMario-Kart-Wallpaper-mario-kart-5611178-1600-1200Now substitute with Sonic characters and lower expectations accordingly.2015-12-31T18:24:52+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/05/29/a-hugely-enjoyable-evening-with-the-tigercats-the-smittens-and-making-marks/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_0019.jpgDSC_0019Part of Making Marks charm comes from their everyday-apparel lookhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_0166.jpgDSC_0166The lack of shoes also make for a noticeable visual presence as well. One of many reasons to see the Tigercats live.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_0092.jpgDSC_0092The Smittens member, Colin Clary , had all the charm of a more musical Zach Galifianakis2013-05-29T14:33:34+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/05/27/comedy-resurrection-arrested-development/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/arrested-development-season-4-poster-2.jpgarrested-development-season-4-poster-2I cannot comment on whether or not the Bluths are still funny because I have yet to see the Bluths. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/arrested-development_6.pngarrested-development_6Simple misunderstandings do not make for good season long plot points (at least in comedies).https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/arrested-development-season-4-photos-6.jpgArrested DevelopmentSeason 4Henry Winkler2013https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/s4_tobias_02.jpgS4_Tobias_02Tobias' unawareness is great once or twice an episode but when it is the focus of twenty minutes, it runs a little thin. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/165397-252540371559142-1911594843-n.jpg165397-252540371559142-1911594843-nThis style of advertising makes sense for the fourth season as each episode is driven by an individual rather than the family. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/arrested-development.jpgarrested-developmentIt's been 8 years but the Bluth family is back. 2013-05-27T19:32:18+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/05/24/about-that-ending-mass-effect-3/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/me3citadel.jpgme3citadelOne of the main goals of the Citadel DLC is to throw a fun party for your crew. I'm not kidding.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/me3_leviathan_creature.pngME3_Leviathan_CreatureThey were recycled into the first Reapers... done against their will by their own creation.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/me3_catalyst.jpgme3_catalysthttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/me3_harbinger_conduit.pngME3_Harbinger_ConduitDespite a strong physical presence at the game's climax, Harbinger feels very absent from Mass Effect 3.2013-05-24T18:44:43+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/05/22/marketing-method-xbox-one/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/will-the-new-xbox-one-be-a-hit.jpgwill-the-new-xbox-one-be-a-hitPersonally, I don't think day one really showed off the Xbox One's "good side".https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/cod-ghosts-5-610x343.jpgcod-ghosts-5-610x343"Rello rand relcome ro Rall rof Ruty: Rhosts!"https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/xbox-one-skype-simultaneous.pngxbox-one-skype-simultaneousIn case you ever wanted to talk to someone while watching Star Trek... but not just invite them over your house.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/xbox-one-2013-halo-tv-show-wake-up-john-001.jpgXbox-One-2013-Halo-TV-Show-Wake-Up-John-001There was no mistake in dropping the name, Game of Thrones, directly before unveiling Halo. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/8773355708_26d687a737.jpg8773355708_26d687a737The new Kinect will allow for much more detailed and accurate body mapping. Again please keep in mind that this new and improved camera is always on.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/kinect-2-for-xbox-one-640x353.jpgKinect-2-for-Xbox-One-640x353https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/xbox_one_console_and_controller.pngXbox_One_Console_and_ControllerThe brand new system pictured above. The new Kinect on top, then the console itself and finally the new controller design.2013-05-22T14:30:10+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/05/20/nintendo-and-the-importance-of-friends-in-third-party-places/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/fifa_13_-_wii_u.jpgFIFA_13_-_Wii_USad to see EA stop supporting Wii U as it had the perfect controller for Sports games.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dualshock-4-580-75.jpgdualshock 4-580-75Sony: succeeding without original ideas since 2007.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wiiu_t.jpgwiiu_tIf this is the reason why EA won't make Nintendo games anymore, all I can say is good for Nintendo for not allowing the Wii U to be a puppet for Origin. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/650x.jpg650xYou guys were really on board on this when it was being developed. What really happened to get you to abandon it so quickly? Don't say graphics.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ea-logo-sponsorship.jpgEA-LOGO-SponsorshipRegardless of what Nintendo is doing, I think we can all agree that EA should be the last publisher to comment on "quality".2013-05-20T13:38:51+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/05/17/pixar-feminism-and-the-new-brave-problem/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/mulanarrow.jpgMulanArrowMerida could learn a thing or two about being strong. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/brave-merida-makeover1.jpgbrave-merida-makeover1Walt Disney's unveiled plans to "redesign" Merida.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/brave.jpgbrave"Merida, please listen. It's the Dar Ages, we will go to war if you don't do this. Haven't you seen Game of Thrones?https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/brave_mother_bear_bow.jpgBrave_mother_bear_bowThis could have been an image of profound empowerment where mother and daughter realized they both knew how to live in an unfair world. Instead it's another moment of Merida showing up her mother. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/brave-brave-31248128-1600-900.jpgBrave-brave-31248128-1600-900As a huge fan of Celtic folklore, I was originally estatic to hear that Pixar was creating a film called The Bear and the Bow (Brave's working title).2015-04-03T22:52:30+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/05/16/star-trek-into-darkness-boldly-going-in-a-direction-that-may-piss-off-the-fanbaseng-in-a-direction-that-may-piss-off-the/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/star_trek_into_darkness_poster_enterprise.jpgstar_trek_into_darkness_poster_enterpriseStar Trek Into Darkness opens everywhere today. Do yourself a favor and see it soon as the spoilers are soon to become the internet's new favorite occupation.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/movies_star-trek-into-darkness.jpgmovies_star-trek-into-darknessOf course she is still a sex symbol and yeah... underwear. I think there will be an article in the future addressing what is becoming a serious problem with the portrayal of women in "mainstream" action films.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/76251355166072-hh-27766r-2.jpg76251355166072-hh-27766r-2All right, I admit it, the real identity of Commander John Harrison is, in fact, revealed to be Space Sherlock.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/star-trek-crew.jpgstar-trek-crewThe entirety of the cast returns from the 2009 film and continues their great performances in Star Trek Into Darkness.2013-05-16T12:56:55+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/05/15/marketing-method-j-j-abrams/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/post-slusho.jpgpost-slushoRemember Slusho!? Did this have anything to do with anything? What was going through your head, J.J. Abrams?https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/movies-benedict-cumberbatch-empire-magazine-february-2013.jpgmovies-benedict-cumberbatch-empire-magazine-february-2013The identity of Benedict Cumberbatch's character in Star Trek Into Darkness has been at the center of it's marketing campaign.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/le-hanso-jobs.pngle-hanso-jobsDid this have anything to do with the series: no. Did that fact matter: absolutely not. I have never had more fun with a show outside of Lost.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/monster.jpgmonsterWhere else but the internet would people study and manipulate posters to try and find images? This photo above shows an attempt to see the monster's silhouette by flipping two posters against each other.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/go8f6579a1.jpgGO8F6579a1This image from San Francisco was echoed across every major city in the United States.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/j-j-_abrams_by_david_shankbone.jpgJ.J._Abrams_by_David_ShankboneOne of the top players in Hollywood and arguably its best showman.2013-05-15T22:40:17+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/05/13/simple-yet-brilliant-poker-night-2/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/poker_night_2_boxart.jpgPoker_Night_2_boxartAvailable now on Xbox Live, Steam (for Windows users) and PSN. Go buy it, you won't regret the decision. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/poker-night-inventory-1-470x260.jpgpoker-night-inventory-1-470x260Telltale's Poker Night at the Inventory, right to left: Max (Sam and Max: Freelance Police), Strong Bad (Homestar Runner), Heavy (Team Fortress 2) and Tycho (Penny Arcade). https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/poker-night-21.jpgPoker-Night-21Every character is brought to life with their exact personality from the original source.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/8656782371_39d9ca34f7.jpg8656782371_39d9ca34f7Wonderful gameplay mechanics include unlockables that can change the cards, chips and even whole backgrounds.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/295295__unopt__safe_rainbow-dash_spongebob-squarepants_luigi_left-4-dead-2_ellis_poker-night-at-the-inventory.png295295__UNOPT__safe_rainbow-dash_spongebob-squarepants_luigi_left-4-dead-2_ellis_poker-night-at-the-inventoryPeople are already making such crazy dreams a reality - thanks to the wonder of modding.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/players.jpgplayersThe cast of Telltale's Poker Night 22014-08-23T00:26:55+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/05/10/childrens-movies-the-incredibles/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/incredibles-disneyscreencaps-com-10588.jpgincredibles-disneyscreencaps.com-10588Seriously watch this movie if you haven't seen it already. One of the best from the Golden Age of Pixar.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/incredibles-disneyscreencaps-com-10430.jpgincredibles-disneyscreencaps.com-10430It's all fun and games until you realize he is shooting at a teenage girl.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/incredibles-disneyscreencaps-com-8269.jpgincredibles-disneyscreencaps.com-8269I find this to be the scariest and most intense images in the movie. It also nicely symbolizes the dangers of being a superhero AND a parent.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/incredibles-disneyscreencaps-com-7286.jpgincredibles-disneyscreencaps.com-7286A lot of good people die in this film. It handles it in the least jarring method possible.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/incredibles-disneyscreencaps-com-9753.jpgincredibles-disneyscreencaps.com-9753He's not cheating. He's just choking her! https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/incredibles-disneyscreencaps-com-5464.jpgincredibles-disneyscreencaps.com-5464Finding another woman's hair on his clothes takes on a whole other level with age. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tale_left.jpgTale_leftBob Parr (Mr. Incredible) is our protagonist and definitely struggling with his sense of self-worth.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/lawsuit.jpglawsuitHow many movies aimed at kids open with legal action?2013-05-10T14:55:52+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/05/08/end-of-a-cultural-era-superhero-movies-part-two-iron-man-3-and-the-avengers-2/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/944508_381008175352470_1379437694_n.jpg944508_381008175352470_1379437694_nThere is still only one Batman and his movies are done now. Time to move on from Iron Man as well I think.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/reg_600-ironman-gwyneth-mh-030513.jpgreg_600.IronMan.Gwyneth.mh.030513I'm not even going to get into how stupid this sequence was. All I can say is thank god for people like Joss Whedon who can portray women's strength without it becoming a laughable plot device.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/heath-ledger-joker.jpgHeath-Ledger-JokerModern day terrorist: check. Clown Prince of Crime: check. No sacrifice. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/aldrich-killian-is-the-head-of-a-i-m-the-brain-trust-organization-behind-the-extremis-virus.jpgAldrich-Killian-is-the-head-of-A.I.M.-the-brain-trust-organization-behind-the-Extremis-virusThere he is.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/iron-man-3-interviews-the-mandarin-movie-comic-book-differences.jpgIron-Man-3-Interviews-The-Mandarin-Movie-Comic-Book-DifferencesNo, not this guy. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/captain-america-the-first-avenger-movie-image-4-491x600.jpgCaptain-America-The-First-Avenger-movie-image-4-491x600You have ONE JOB!https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/mark-ruffalo-bruce-banner-and-robert-downey.jpgmark-ruffalo-bruce-banner-and-robert-downey"Yeah I would love to help you but this ain't the Iron Man & Hulk movie." 2013-07-15T16:32:56+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/05/06/special-address-an-open-letter-to-facebook/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/0629-wardrobe-malfunction_full_600.jpg0629-wardrobe-malfunction_full_600https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/frs.jpgFRShttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/mro.jpgMROhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/4263924-topless-couple-walking-on-the-beach.jpg4263924-topless-couple-walking-on-the-beachPictured: two people walking topless on a beach. If you're thought was that one was not okay and the only reason for that was: cause she's a woman, congratulations you have just had a sexist thought today. You're welcome.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/janet_jackson_nipple_slip_b-178771.jpegJanet_Jackson_Nipple_Slip_b-178771Yes there is a boob in this picture. Did that affect you? Please consider why. 2013-05-07T16:29:26+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/05/06/about-that-ending-iron-man/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tony-stark-i-am-iron-man.jpgtony-stark-i-am-iron-manAdds a new spin to the very end. I wonder if his next words were "yes he deserved to die and I hope he burns in hell!" https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tumblr_lgqrrjl8w71qc5uzd.jpgtumblr_lgqrrjl8W71qc5uzdI feel like this image very cleverly sums up their relationship. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1280px-fap-now-kiss-l.png1280px-Fap-now-kiss-lBusiness man? Meet homicidal rage robot. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ironmonger.jpgIRON MANSup, I'm in a suit now.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/008irn_jeff_bridges_007.jpg008IRN_Jeff_Bridges_007"Hmmm, how cool would I look if I wore this?"https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/jeff-bridges-iron-man.jpgjeff-bridges-iron-manBridges does an excellent job playing a two-faced business man.2013-05-06T13:23:35+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/05/03/if-grand-theft-auto-iv-was-a-ten-saints-row-the-third-is-at-least-an-eleven/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/v40031_roman-bellic-hey-cousin-lets-go-bowling.jpgv40031_Roman-Bellic-Hey-cousin-Lets-go-bowlingNo Roman, let's not.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/saints-row-3-review-1.jpgSaints-Row-3-review-1You can also jump kick a guy in a hot dog suit. Yep.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/hoverbikeheaderimg530px12512sr3.jpghoverbikeheaderimg530px12512sr3You can ride a hoverbike and be chased by a laser-shooting jet cause why not? https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/288155490_fprzy-l-2.jpg288155490_FPRZY-L-2Scenes like this were common and prevented any serious tone.2013-05-03T13:43:02+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/05/01/end-of-a-cultural-era-superhero-movies/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/im3-tonyandarmor-610x386.jpgIM3-tonyandarmor-610x386Would you really be so excited if it was someone else in the suit?https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/the-dark-knight-rises-that-trilogy-fanmade-in-hd-resolutions-you-know-1528590.jpgthe-dark-knight-rises-that-trilogy-fanmade-in-hd-resolutions-you-know-1528590Without a doubt the pinnacle of the cinematic superhero era.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/jamie-foxx-electro-close-up.jpgjamie-foxx-electro-close-upWorth 20 more dollars to you?https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tobey-maguire-stupid-face.jpgTobey Maguire Stupid FaceThe funniest face 258 million dollars can buy.2013-05-01T17:33:50+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/04/29/were-supposed-to-like-him-but-why-grandpa-joe-willy-wonka-and-the-chocolate-factory/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/tumblr_ln81bcadt61qfs2deo1_400.jpgtumblr_ln81bcADt61qfs2deo1_400NOPE.2014-06-04T23:29:23+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/04/26/marketing-method-bethesda-softworks/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/119815-horse.jpg119815-horseNot all dlc is worth purchasing. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/doom-3-title.jpgDoom-3-TitleBethesda was behind the Doom 3 BFG Edition, which included Doom 3, both of its expansions as well as the original Doom and Doom II. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dnf-balls-of-steel-na-530w.jpgdnf-balls-of-steel-na-530wCollector's Edition: check. Good Edition... still waiting.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/skyrim-ce-3dimage-gfw_sm.jpgskyrim-ce-3dimage-gfw_smPretty swanky. 2013-04-26T14:22:08+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/04/24/clever-girl-why-the-stupidity-of-jurassic-park-doesnt-stop-it-being-a-classic/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/robertmuldoon.jpgRobertMuldoonAlso Bob Peck as Robert Muldoon. Never have I seen a man be so serious while looking so ridiculous. Just... his shorts, they deserve their own film.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/35f201bef8d910f64e0e29ee754a04f6.jpg35f201bef8d910f64e0e29ee754a04f6Yep.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/treefall.pngtreefallLook at all the branches you're NOT using.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/tumblr_l37uikskau1qa3v0co1_500.jpgtumblr_l37uikSKau1qa3v0co1_500The falling car sequence.2014-08-04T19:15:51+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/04/22/in-defense-of-russell-crowes-javert/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/z190.jpgZ190The only time Javert expresses happiness in the film is in the subversion of the law.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/tumblr_mi3s3emvso1ru1sa9o1_1280.jpgtumblr_mi3s3emVsO1ru1sa9o1_1280And that's the way they all became the Javert Bunch! https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/les-miserables-poster-russell-crowe.jpgles-miserables-poster-russell-crowehttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/l46.jpgL46One of the few times in the film that Javert shows life is in his pursuit of the law.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/javert-seine.pngJavert-SeineLike a hanged man dangling without the rope. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/gavrochelegiondhonneur.pnggavrochelegiondhonneurYep.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/crowe_gallery_primary.jpgcrowe_gallery_primaryJavert is comfortable when secluded with the law. In his palace of police, there is no outside world presence.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/162.jpgLes MiserablesOne of the most powerful character moments for Javert: among the dead revolutionaries.2015-04-30T02:26:14+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/04/19/injustice-on-the-wii-u-nah-theres-a-better-word-for-it/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/injustice.jpginjusticeAlso where is this? Is this coming for the Wii U? Note: the Wii U d-pad is actually pretty good and should do fine on its own.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/1363900031.jpg_1363900031So is Nintendo getting them or what? https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/71wpo441qdl-_sl1083_.jpg71Wpo441QdL._SL1083_MIA: reviews for this game.2013-04-19T13:27:07+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/04/17/marketing-method-man-of-steel/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/bg.jpgbgOooh so dark and edgy. Superman should never be defined by darkness. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/tumblr_lue6rqxttl1r08sma.jpgtumblr_lue6rqxTTL1r08smaIf you think representing Jesus on film is easy - please name all the successful Jesus films.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/man_of_steel_and_the_dark_knight.jpgMan_of_steel_and_the_dark_knightI know this is a fan mockup but it does shed light on similar design used for promotional photos. 2013-04-17T14:50:34+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/04/15/the-fck-am-i-watching-girls-bravo/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/kirie-fukuyama-49384959e.jpgkirie-fukuyama-49384959eYep.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/7742043786a10264379019l.jpg7742043786a10264379019lOkay, going to go left to right with the names. Koyomi, Tomoka, Miharu, Lisa, and Kirie. There, now you know that "Lisa" is Japanese for "Lisa".2024-06-09T18:59:42+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/04/12/evil-dead-2013-sequel-or-remake/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/evil-dead1.jpgEVIL DEAD1Weaker or not, I would not want to be locked in the cellar with this.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/evil-dead-2013-book-of-the-dead-cover.jpgEvil Dead 2013. Book of the Dead. cover.Ew. Imagine touching this and not washing your hands immediately afterward. Just ew. https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/evil-dead-the-cabin.jpgevil-dead-the-cabinThe "new" Happy Cabin.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/300_1_screenshot.png300_1_screenshotThe Happy Cabin. 2013-06-11T14:45:33+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/04/10/oversaturation-first-reactions-to-batman-arkham-origins/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/batman-credit-card.jpgbatman-credit-cardYou'll need this.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/mark_hamill_07.jpgMark_Hamill_07Heath Ledger may be the face but Mark Hamill is the iconic voice of the Joker.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hush-character.pngHush-characterThis guy was in the game? Really? Where?2013-04-10T15:15:21+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/04/05/good-bye-is-sad-because-its-sweet-lucasarts/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/359037-lucasarts-rip.jpg359037-lucasarts-ripRest in Peace.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/640px-taloraan_knights_of_the_old_republic_3.jpg640px-Taloraan_Knights_of_the_Old_Republic_3Simple enough looking concept art, wonder what it's from?https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/swbf3-leak.jpgswbf3-leakWhat would have been one of the best-selling video games of last generation... if they had made it.https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/star-wars-republic-commando-20050131063834036-000.jpgstar-wars-republic-commando-20050131063834036-000In my opinion, the last quality LucasArts-developed video game. Where is the sequel to this?2013-04-05T13:30:10+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/04/03/about-that-ending-the-legend-of-korra-season-one/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/mako_zaps_amon.pngMako_zaps_AmonWhy did no one do this before?https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/amon_defeated_by_korra.pngAmon_defeated_by_KorraDownfall of a man but not a cause.2013-08-14T13:44:17+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/04/01/forgotten-classics-the-last-airbender/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/header-hilarious-honest-trailer-for-the-last-airbender.jpgheader-hilarious-honest-trailer-for-the-last-airbender2013-04-01T13:39:18+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/03/29/overstaying-its-welcome-amazing-spider-man-the-video-game/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/the_amazing_spider-man_game_cover.jpgThe_Amazing_Spider-Man_Game_Cover2013-04-14T05:07:21+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/03/27/a-rose-by-any-other-name-can-be-confusing-the-wii-u/2013-03-27T15:09:05+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2013/03/25/repetition-vs-atmosphere-doom-3/https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/doom3bfg2012-10-1622-36-38-416.jpgDoom3BFG2012-10-1622-36-38-4162013-06-25T18:42:06+00:00monthlyhttps://colinmcmahonauthor.comdaily1.02024-11-20T18:03:52+00:00