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There are the harried umbrella characters, narrowly missing an eyeball here and a head there, walking without care towards a direction unknown. Struggling against the wind, they fight as their brollies are pulled back and they are showered with water.…
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I am the patron saint of mediocrity: Amadeus and Art
Thanks to the wonderful podcast Filmspotting I recently revisited the 1984 Oscar winner, Amadeus. I was inspired by their list of Top 5 movies about Art, referencing films not just about artists, but the process of creating art.
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Why Hardcore mode is soft: Fallout New Vegas
Having played Fallout: New Vegas on hardcore mode, I was a little disappointed that it wasn’t harder. Here’s how to make it better.
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New Year’s Revolutions
I’m excited about 2011; there’s a lot of great things on the horizon. Late last year I finished writing my first novel The Memory of Blood, and now I start the scary process of approaching publishers and agents.
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A Wizard of Earthsea: Review
I look at the classic fantasy series Earthsea by Ursula K Le Guin
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Saw meets Se7en: a review of Heavy Rain
Heavy Rain is a magnificent example of interactive drama, and where storytelling can go in video games.