Writing prompt: In a world with superpowers, people with stereotypically "evil" abilities are treated terribly by the public. You run a help group for these people. Super Humans The church basement had cheap linoleum tiles and was lit by harsh fluorescent lights, but at least it was warm during the winter. Reverend Jacobs was more … Continue reading Writing Prompt: Super Humans
Cortana and the Chief
Unpopular opinion: The Halo franchise made the right move in narrowing the focus of the story down to the relationship between Master Chief and Cortana. The Halo storyline is epic, sprawling and can't ever be accused of playing it simple, but that's exactly the thing that weighed down the franchise up till the point that Bungie handed things off … Continue reading Cortana and the Chief
Breaking Up
Breaking Up Diana glanced at the clock in her dorm room; it was five minutes to nine. The fight she had been putting off with her boyfriend Lucas had been bubbling just under the surface the whole week. For better or worse they would clear the air. She finished towelling off her long dark hair … Continue reading Breaking Up
Some thoughts on Superman
Some thoughts on Superman, and why I think this is how things should be in order for Superman to make narrative sense. Superman is my favourite hero. That might sound surprising to those who know me, but Superman is and always will my favourite. He broke the mold when he was written, he is the … Continue reading Some thoughts on Superman
For the First Time
[WP] In a world with superpowers, people with stereotypically "evil" abilities are treated terribly by the public. You run a help group for these people. The church basement had cheap linoleum tiles and was lit by harsh fluorescent lights, but at least it was warm during the winter. Reverend Jacobs was more understanding than most … Continue reading For the First Time
Marriage is Hard Work
I have watched two movies this year, both historical and based on a true story, that deal with the themes of interracial marriage. The first is 'Loving', an American film starring Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga. It's set in Virginia in the 1950s, where Richard and Mildred Loving's marriage eventually led to restrictions against interracial … Continue reading Marriage is Hard Work
Some Thoughts on Batman
Some thoughts on Batman, and why I think this is how things should be in order to make narrative sense. Thomas Wayne came from a prominent, old money family in Gotham City. He became a gifted surgeon, and was a socialite because of the family name. He married Martha Kane, a beautiful but lonely young … Continue reading Some Thoughts on Batman
