THE BLUE BLAZES by Chuck Wendig

by | Jul 7, 2013 | Books, Features, Reviews

Angry Robot Pub date: May 23rd, 2013 Chuck Wendig never does anything half way. Whether it’s his nonfiction library of books on writing, or the cult of personality that he’s built on Twitter, Wendig and his creations are literary forces that can’t be ignored. It’s no...

New picture from Joseph Finder's PARANOIA.

by | Jul 6, 2013 | Films

Beefcake! Considering the other two male leads for Paranoia are Gary Oldman and Harrison Ford, I guess I should be happy it is Liam Hemsworth offering up a little flesh in this picture.   The film, which is based on the novel by Joseph Finder, is slated to be...

The Last Word: A Spellman Novel by Lisa Lutz

by | Jul 6, 2013 | Books

Simon & Schuster Pub date: July 9, 2013 Meet Isabel Spellman: chief shareholder and newly minted president of Spellman Investigations, a/k/a the boss. Unfortunately for Izzy, though, being in charge isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Her parents (who make up 50% of...

Film Review: THE EAST

by | Jul 5, 2013 | Films

Directed by Zal Batmanglij Written by Batmanglij and Brit Marling Starring: Brit Marling, Alexander Skarsgard, Ellen Page, Patricia Clarkson, Julia Ormond Brit Marling plays Sarah, a former C.I.A operative who now works for an elite group that infiltrates terrorist...

Uncanny #1 with Kate (and Dan)

by | Jul 4, 2013 | Comics

::Kate and Dan are setting up for a nice summer picnic in the park. The Dog happily chewing on a toy:: D: Wow, Red. This sure is one hell of a spread. And all my favorites, too! Fried chicken, apple pie, potato salad. All my favorites! It’s like you’re… setting me… up...

Third full trailer for del Toro's PACIFIC RIM.

by | Jul 3, 2013 | Films

In case I have not mentioned it, I am excited for PACIFIC RIM, the forthcoming robots vs. monsters flick from Guillermo del Toro (Pans Labyrinth, Hellboy). The film stars Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day, Ron Perlman, Robert Kazinsky, Max...

Nominees for 2013 Macavity Awards.

by | Jul 3, 2013 | Awards, Books

Mystery Readers International has announced the nominees for the 2013 Macavity Awards. Best Mystery Novel: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn (Crown) The Black House by Peter May (Silver Oak) The Beautiful Mystery by Louise Penny (Minotaur) The Other Woman by Hank Philippi...

Books of My Life

by | Jul 3, 2013 | Books

Someone recently asked me, “What novels have most influenced your writing?” Easy question, I thought, so I said, “Give me a moment, and I’ll get back to you.” Then the fun began. No matter how hard I thought and how many books came to...