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Legendary: Fantastic Four Expansion
It’s been a while since we looked at the wonderful world of Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game, far longer than I intended, but the time has come to return to this universe of heroes and villains! When last we left … Continue reading
Posted in Board Games, Gaming, Reviews, Superhero
Tagged Attack, Ben Grimm, Board Game, Burrow, City, Cosmic, fantastic four, Focus, Galactus, Gaming, Herald, Hero, Human Torch, Invisible Girl, Legendary, Marvel, Master Strike, Mastermind, Mole Man, Mr. Fantastic, Recruit, Scheme, Silver Surfer, Storm, Street, Subterranea, Thing, Threat, Upper Deck, Villain
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A Year Without Leonard, a Lifetime with Spock
A year ago today, one of the most iconic actors in science fiction died. It’s a strange thing to look back on. On the one hand, I’m stunned to think it’s only been a year; on the other, I feel … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Commentary, Science Fiction
Tagged Leonard Nimoy, Spock, Star Trek
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New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (part 8)
Well, what do you know. We’ve come to the end of the line. I know, it’s been fun. I can’t believe how fast the time has gone. But all good things must come to an end. Let’s dive in, shall we? … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Commentary, Fantasy, Fiction, Reviews
Tagged Blood Rites, Jim Butcher, Read-Through Reactions, The Dresden Files, Urban Fantasy
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New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (part 7)
Happy Hump-Day everyone! So we’re back in the saddle. Harry and his crew are ready to hunt some terrible beasties and taking us along for the ride. Will this plan go well, or will it all fall to pieces? Will … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Commentary, Fantasy, Fiction, Reviews
Tagged Blood Rites, Jim Butcher, Read-Through Reactions, The Dresden Files, Urban Fantasy
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New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (part 6)
Show of hands: How many think that Harry can go five chapters without almost getting killed? Anyone?
Posted in Fantasy, Fiction, Reviews
Tagged Blood Rites, Read-Through Reactions, The Dresden Files
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New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (part 5)
My goodness, I can’t believe we’re already halfway through the book. Time flies when you’re having fun. We’ve seen a lot of crazy things already. From near death experiences to family squabbles, there has been no end to the excitement. … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Commentary, Fantasy, Fiction, Reviews
Tagged Blood Rites, Jim Butcher, Read-Through Reactions, The Dresden Files, Urban Fantasy
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What Andy’s Playing: Undertale
Undertale is a game that’s tricky to talk about, but the prospect of sharing this review with you fills me with determination. I could put a spoiler warning up, but ultimately there’s so many things about the game that I wouldn’t … Continue reading
Did Romeo Love Juliet?
It seems a silly question. The Shakespeare play Romeo & Juliet is third only to Hamlet and Macbeth in fame, and widely considered the most famous romance in the English language (though I would argue Pride and Prejudice to be more influential on literature). Yet … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Commentary, Fiction, Romance
Tagged Romeo & Juliet, Shakespeare, Tragedy
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New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (part 4)
Thankfully there were no monsters that needed squishing last night, and I’m all recovered from the vampire hunt. Finally, we can get back on schedule!
Posted in Analysis, Commentary, Fantasy, Fiction, Reviews
Tagged Jim Butcher, Read-Through Reactions, The Dresden Files, Urban Fantasy
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Reading from the Perspective of an Aspiring Author
This is a guest post from Hannah, one of the students who attends my creative writing lectures at Christendom College, and who now heads the club that hosts that workshop. — Matthew Bowman I can honestly say that I would … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction, Writing
Tagged Fan Fiction, Frankenstine, Originality, Storytelling, Twilight
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New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (part 3)
Sorry I was a day late on getting you the next five chapters. I didn’t want you to go too long without continuing on from last time, but things come up. As it turns out, I had to hunt vampires all … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Commentary, Fantasy, Fiction, Reviews
Tagged Jim Butcher, Read-Through Reactions, The Dresden Files, Urban Fantasy
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The Catholic Geek Review of Deadpool
I did not plan on seeing Deadpool this weekend. I did not plan on seeing Deadpool next weekend, or the weekend after that, or basically any time. I’ve rarely enjoyed a moment of one of his appearances in print or cartoon. I … Continue reading
Posted in Comedy, Fiction, Reviews, Superhero, The Church
Tagged Deadpool, Fox Entertainment, Marvel Comics, Morality, Nudity, Violence, x-men
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New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (part 2)
*queue gameshow fanfare* Welcome back to another Read-Along with the new kid! I’m your host, Aislinn Gibson. Last time we met, we were talking about the first 5 chapters of Jim Butcher’s amazing book Blood Rites, book 6 of “The Dresden … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Commentary, Fantasy, Fiction, Reviews, Writing
Tagged Blood Rites, Jim Butcher, Read-Through Reactions, The Dresden Files, Urban Fantasy
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The New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (Chapter 1-5)
Blessed Ash Wednesday, everyone! My name is Aislinn Gibson, but you can call me Ashe. As Matthew mentioned, I’m the new kid on the block. I’m so happy to be a part of this crazy family and to share amazing … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Commentary, Fantasy, Reviews, Writing
Tagged Blood Rites, Jim Butcher, Read-Through Reactions, The Dresden Files, Urban Fantasy
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Quick Anime Review: Charlotte
I can’t believe it’s not Code Geass! So, I guess I can’t get away from those shows with a slice-of-life component! But, spoiler alert, I wound up liking this one a lot better than Plastic Memories. I’ll get into why a … Continue reading
The Dresden Files: Epic Noir in the Windy City
Sad as it is to know, there are fans of fantasy out there who have not yet read The Dresden Files. This is like being a fan of sci-fi and never having seen Star Wars. Well, young padawans, consider this your crash … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Fiction
Tagged Dresden Files Fan Filming, Harry Dresden, Jim Butcher, St. Thomas Aquinas, The Dresden Files
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Quick Anime Review: One Punch Man
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s just Saitama, and he’s bored. One Punch Man is an anime from the Fall 2015 cour based on a webcomic that turned into a manga. It’s a comedy superhero show that comes … Continue reading
The Force of Star Wars’ Legacy
Star Wars is a cultural icon, a film with a history spanning decades across the world. Not only did it inspire countless people to explore the world of science fiction, but it also turned into a bedrock for Hollywood screenwriting. … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Reviews, Science Fiction
Tagged Science Fiction, Star Wars, Storytelling
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Agent Carter Review
If you’re unfamiliar with the show Agent Carter, it’s a Marvel-based TV show that’s a sequel to the movie Captain America: The First Avenger and a prequel for the show Agents of SHIELD. It follows the eponymous Peggy Carter as she navigates the … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction, Historical, Reviews, Science Fiction, Superhero, Thriller
Tagged Agent Carter, Agents of SHIELD, Captain America, Daredevil, Marvel Cinematic Universe
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Dead Beat’s Breakdown (Part 1)
Jim Butcher is at it again. Throughout “The Dresden Files” series, we’ve seen monsters, vampires, demons, dastardly villains, and impossible escapes. We’ve felt joy, fear, heartbreak, and anger right along with our favorite wizard. And we’re about to jump on … Continue reading →