I really love the work of Larry Correia, New York Times Bestselling Author, endlessly amusing and interesting blogger, International Lord of Hate, and man mountain. I first became familiar with him after stumbling across his opinion on gun control (summary: he has certain reservations about it). His Grimnoir Chronicles are some of my favorite recent … Continue reading A Plug for Tom Stranger
Why What Happens to Captain America Matters
In the latest of several “controversial” moves, Marvel Comics has apparently decided to ‘reveal’ that Captain America is actually a Hydra (Nazi) agent. Yes, that Captain America: Steve Rogers, the most morally upright hero in the Marvel universe, the leader of the Avengers, the symbol of everything great about America, beloved by millions of fans. … Continue reading Why What Happens to Captain America Matters
The Machete: Not Just For Murdering Teenagers!
You probably should know that I’m something of knife-nut. I love knives! If I had the money, I would fill my apartment with knives. Hunting knives, survival knives, pocket knives, bayonets, fishing knives, cooking knives, machetes, you can never have too many knives. To me, knives are special in a similar way that fire is … Continue reading The Machete: Not Just For Murdering Teenagers!
A World Without Jokes
In The Lord of the Rings, it is said that the victory of Sauron would mean a world where "there would be no more songs." As Mark Steyn describes below, the victory of the Left and its ilk means a world where there will be no more jokes, because there will be no more free speech. … Continue reading A World Without Jokes
A Self Portrait
Reviews: The Jungle Book
I’ll admit, I’m not a big fan of Disney’s animated version of The Jungle Book. It’s a classic, to be sure, and it’s not in the least a bad movie, but it’s very light fare: just a simple coming-of-age story, and one in which the protagonist is little more than a prop being carted … Continue reading Reviews: The Jungle Book
The Wonders of the Saknussemm Ocean
I've always loved the 1959 film version of Journey to the Center of the Earth, starring James Mason, Pat Boone, Arlene Dahl, and Thayer David (and Gertrude the Duck). Among its many virtues are some truly gorgeous cinematography (most of the underground sequences were filmed at Carlsbad Caverns), excellently designed sets, a witty script, and a marvelous … Continue reading The Wonders of the Saknussemm Ocean
Reviews: Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice
Whose brilliant idea was it to let the director of Watchmen handle Superman? I thought Zack Snyder was the wrong choice back when I saw Man of Steel, even though I was cautiously favorable of the film. Having seen Batman V. Superman, I not only think he’s the wrong director for this material, but … Continue reading Reviews: Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice
Reviews: Deadpool
So many movies, even good ones, feel like they were designed in a committee. Even when there is real talent and imagination involved, you can usually feel the frowning producer or studio exec looking over the filmmakers’ shoulders, making sure they stick to the formula and don’t do anything risky. The effect is less … Continue reading Reviews: Deadpool
Reviews: Zootopia
I’ll admit, I have more mixed feelings about Zootopia than I’ve had for any other of the recent Disney animated features. The plot is that in a world populated by anthropomorphized mammals, young bunny Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) dreams of being a police officer, but faces an uphill battle due to the fact that, well, … Continue reading Reviews: Zootopia
Serpent's Den 