Texas Chainsaw 3D Review Up at F.O.G.

Not what you think. The filmmakers went for something different. Cutting? In a way. But not any way you might expect or want. Unravel these riddles over at Forces of Geek as Reviews of Films I Have Never Seen greets 2013 with a peek at the remake of a 70's drive-in classic. Image: Screen Crush

Lose your clothes and lose your life. But will this old slasher film staple be continued?

Happy January 2!

Happy birthday to Issac and his wolf man sideburns.

 Everyone celebrates January 1st. I choose to counter punch. On this day in 1920 sci-fi great Issac Asimov was born. In addition, 1904 saw the birth of Truus Klapwijk, Dutch diver, freestyle swimmer, and champion tulip eater. There's more on this day. So much more. I'm overcome. Image: All That I Love

Merry Christmas!

Maybe not such a blockhead after all, Charlie Brown celebrates the Yuletide.

Les Miserables Film Review Up at F.O.G.

A red flag symbolizes road construction or a train wreck in Les Miserables.

Actually, it's been up since last Thursday. But the rush of Christmas and a busy writing schedule have delayed my insightful thoughts on the film based on the musical based on the Victor Hugo novel based on a tale making the rounds at a French bowling alley. Go to Forces of Geek. Look, see, ponder, eat a fruit cake. Image: Chicago Mag

The Darkness Within is Here

"Bummed Out" lives here.

Over at Lulu with an Amazon listing soon to come. This collection of gritty tales examines darkness in its various forms. Among them is my very own "Bummed Out," a story of viciousness disguised as art and the high cost of hipness. Go, order, read, reflect, remark. Such is the way of our age.

Tea Cozy Mysteries Mull Matters Criminal

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Joy McCann (some relation) begins a new site exploring crime and mysteries with an emphasis on unraveling the elements of the case. If you fancy puzzle solving enroute to nabbing the bad guy, this should be your go-to site.

The Darkness Within is Near

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Inside this book you will find a collection of short stories examining the murky side of the human condition. Among them is my very own "Bummed Out," a tale about the hidden price of being cool. The publisher sent me this cover sample and that means the book will probably be available within the week. I'll announce the publication date quite loudly and have info on where a dark copy may be obtained.

Hobbit Review Up at F.O.G.

Forces of Geek presents this non-informative peek at an upcoming Christmas hit.

Hitchcock Film Review Up at F.O.G.

Alfred Hitchcock and Anthony Hopkins droll it up for the camera.

Happy Thanksgiving! At Forces of Geek this festive day a curious person might find a review. That review could be of the film Hitchcock. That film review could examine compelling parallels between Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho and Walt Disney's The Aristocats. There are more links than the inside of a Jimmy Dean sausage factory. Read and watch in thanks. Image: Reel Movie Nation

Animaniacs Back

On the small screen in December according to this article of information. Relive something. Experience something. Tell everyone you know something. In honor of this event, I present "The Ballad of Magellan." Remember: you can't help it if you're cute.

h/t: Kevin Singh

Skyfall Film Review Up at F.O.G.

Shaken and stirred all at once, Bond battles to save his old spy boss M, who has succumbed to madness and now calls herself Crazy X. How to handle this unusual situation is examined in "Reviews of Films I Have Never Seen" now up at Forces of Geek.

Javier Bardem sneers at James Bond because he's really EVIL!!