Month: July 2018

A Home for Aspiring Writers

The Krystal Test & Avengers

Hey, writers. Last time, we talked about something I call the Krystal Test.  Essentially, how do we differentiate characters in such a way that the average person wouldn’t be confused by everything on the page? Before we discussed characters that already existed, but what if we applied the Krystal test to an “upcoming” movie? Hit…
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Mission Impossible – Fallout! YESSSSS

Hey, writers. Today I wanted to talk about a movie I can’t wait to see. Since before January I wanted to see this movie.  More than any other slated for the year. Yes, including Avengers Infinity War and Deadpool Two. Oh wait. You can already see the banner and the title … hmm … awkward…
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The Krystal Test & the Lineup

Hey, writers. Today I wanted to talk about character design. Ultimately, I think an ambitious and lofty goal would be to create the next Yoda or Batman.  A character so iconic that even your grandma could recognize him or her. Today, let’s talk purely about the aesthetics.  Hit the jump, writers, and let’s discuss. A…
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Ant Man and the Wasp Review (no spoilers)

Hey, writers.  I went into this movie worried about multiple things.  I can say that those doubts were unfounded. Hit the jump, writers, and let’s discuss. If you’ve seen the Ant Man and the Wasp trailers, then we’re good.  I’m going to reference the trailer in this post. One of the things that I straight-up…
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Dead Before Living

Hey, writers. I watched something die last night.   Hit the jump. Let’s do this. In (certain versions of) Street Fighter, before the match starts and before the two combatants actually fight, they’ll talk to each other. Oro and Akuma have one such conversation.  Akuma, one of the best fighters on the planet tells Oro…
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