Distractions of Grandeur

... because there's just too much good stuff to think about. Interested in a specific subject? Check out the complete tag list.

science fiction movies reviews	Edge of Tomorrow Mirrors War Dec. 02, 2014 \| Comments The plot is fairly common but the way the story is told challenges: snatches and bursts, mirroring the paradoxical chaos and stillness of a soldier's life. Despite these leaps, the movie has a core emotional story that resonates, an anchor point to hold fast to amidst the fray of war.
superhero movies video	Avengers fan trailer Nov. 27, 2014 \| Comments While the Age of Ultron official trailer was suitably creeptastic, I decided it would be fun to see Earth's Mightiest Heroes duke it out the way they did in their animated TV show.
superhero books reviews	Kynetic: on Target review Nov. 25, 2014 \| Comments This latest novella in the Failstate series largely succeeds as a fun romp in between the larger stories of the main novels.
theatre	Female-Driven Plays Nov. 22, 2014 \| Comments Unfortunately, finding good scripts with strong roles for actresses can be difficult.
science fiction movies reviews	Reading Interstellar Nov. 18, 2014 \| Comments The protagonist and promos may wish to inspire us to leave this world behind, but the creators know that it is our very connection to this world, and most especially those on it, that make any story worthwhile.
history	Women Vets In Disguise Nov. 15, 2014 \| Comments Next week I will appear in a play about Malinda Blalock, who disguised herself as a man to fight in the Civil War. Not only is it appropriate to remember her this week, but also the other women took up arms (and pants) for their country.
fantasy books	Fire Wolf Cover Reveal Nov. 12, 2014 \| Comments Once not so long ago I was part of the Young Blades online fandom. This community was great, not just for what it taught me about fan works, but also for the number of wonderful online friendships it spawned.
poetry scrimshaw	Ode to Ennui Oct. 30, 2014 \| Comments An Italian or Petrarchan sonnet about the truly horrifying state of our souls.
fantasy books reviews	A Draw of Kings: Third Time's the Charm Oct. 28, 2014 \| Comments A Draw of Kings is everything I'd hoped the previous books would be, bringing the story to a dramatic and satisfying conclusion. There are still rough patches, but this time around they're well worth the journey.
fantasy poetry scrimshaw	A Visceral Flight Oct. 23, 2014 \| Comments The eagle and the raven spent many long years flying side by side (though it must be admitted, the eagle took the headwind first).