My overall thoughts: I went in with purposely lowered expectations, because I was in the mood to see a blockbuster film, something I haven't done in a while, and I probably would have enjoyed anythin… (View Post)
I guess when I hear "Ivory Tower storytelling", what comes to my mind is writing that tends to focus more on ideas than story, populated by characters occupying a rarefied position in socie… (View Post)
My wife and I were happy to see Man in the High Castle get picked up for series. I wasn't surprised, it seemed unlikely they'd go to that level of effort for the pilot without assuming it would lead … (View Post)
Back in those days, when we didn't have instant news via the internet, I remember Byrne's exit being so abrupt that I was a few pages into the first issue after his departure before I realized someth… (View Post)
I loved the Wild Card books as a teenager. I keep meaning to re-read them. Similar to what you're experiencing now, though, I lost interest as the characters I began with started to drop off. I think… (View Post)