This is one of my favorite childhood movies. Ladyhawke was always a classic at my house. Though some of the knights’ costumes are too clean and the 80s synth thrown into a fantasy setting is cringy, I love the characters, the Italian countryside, Goliath the Horse, and even the visual effects are not …
The internet often falls short of the best research you can get. You have to really check for reliable sources and you don’t get a lot of the details that your own experience can glean. That’s why if it’s possible, go on a writing research trip! I count Iceland as my first official writing …
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Erased: A Town Without Me is in my top five favorite animes. It has a dynamic plot, a fun subtle bit of fantasy, precious themes about friendship, sacrifice, and loyalty, and lovable unforgettable characters. It’s a fun mix of genres, merging mystery with a hint of fantasy. It’s only twelve episodes and it’s …
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I’ve been wanting to get into the Final Fantasy games since I watched the gameplay for Kingdom Hearts several years ago. I started Final Fantasy X, but I’ve yet to finish it (STUPID GUARDIAN BOSS), so Final Fantasy XV became my first Final Fantasy game to ever finish and man, it was absolutely …
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With Glass coming out last month, I finally decided to watch M. Night Shyamalan’s superhero flicks Unbreakable and Split (I resisted watching them earlier because I’m still mad at him about ruining The Last Airbender). They’re both excellent films with great twists, characters, and writing. I was particularly impressed with Split and not just because of James McAvoy’s fantastic acting, but the excellent writing. …
