“Where do you get your ideas?” Anyone who is a writer has been asked that question. And usually, we answer with some kind of vague hand-waving. Because, really, it can feel like magic. Often when I least expect it, I find myself getting bursts of inspiration, where an entire story plays out in my mind’s … More Inspiration
It’s easy for those of us who don’t play video games to look at the medium and see nothing more than guns, violence, soldiers, killcounts, and candy-swaps. However, like any other creative medium, that description only scratches the surface of what video games have to offer. Join me as I share my experiences with video … More Experience Points #2: Pokémon
The Brave Little Toaster comes from an odd time in Disney animation. Before the so-called Golden Era started with The Little Mermaid, this film was released telling the story of a toaster and a few other household appliances on a quest to find their lost master. Despite the child-friendly premise, somehow, the movie manages to include some … More It’s a B-Movie show!
I’m an introverted person. That means, on an extremely simple level, that I need some alone time. At the end of a long day of work, I find myself wanting nothing more than to hide in my basement, turn on the PlayStation 3, and lose myself in the worlds of video games. I use this … More Alone time
Let me tell you a story. It begins with a young boy who, upon moving to a new school, wanted to reinvent who he was in order to better fit in with the “cool kids.” This boy changed schools when he was in eighth grade, and while the idea of having to make all new … More Learning how not to care what others think
Let’s face it; Gary Oldman brings a touch of class to whatever he does.
A friend of mine was looking for movie recommendations, and, since I keep an eye on Rotten Tomatoes, I recommended the highest rated movie at the time, The Lego Movie. She scoffed at this, turning her head away and mumbling “I don’t want to see that. It’s for two-year-olds.” While I saw The Lego Movie this … More Animation equals imagination
It’s easy for those of us who don’t play video games to look at the medium and see nothing more than d guns, violence, soldiers, killcounts, and candy-swaps. However, like any other creative medium, that description only scratches the surface of what video games have to offer. Join me as I share my experiences with … More Experience Points #1: Miles “Tails” Prower
I don’t even like Dubstep, but this video was just incredible. I’m always impressed by those who are far more rhythmically gifted than myself (though I can play DDR somewhat decently). These guys, however, not only sync perfectly with the music, but are able to contort their bodies in such ways that you’ll swear they’re … More The Robot Dance Evolved
I think we all remember the first time we realized the true power of words. It’s when you find a passage that just smacks you right in the heartstrings. You realize that you are not reading mere symbols on a page, but something truly magical. Suddenly, you are all-too-aware of the power these symbols have … More Understanding the power of words
Derek Pietras 