Written by Jim Beard STAR WARS (1977) I have to start here because of the impact this little indie film has had on my life, which is, really, immeasurable. I know what you’re saying, and I get it, I do. Everybody says Star Wars. Done to death. But the only way to look at it and see a glimmer of …
Glen Hallstrom’s 7 of the Best
Written by Glen Hallstrom Hi folks. Okay, let me say first off, I consider all genres when creating things, especially game scenarios. My games work best as a cinematic adventure. Film has always been my first love before RPGs and my works always have a cinematic feel anyway (and let me tell you, it was hard to nail it down …
Jim Kramer’s 7 of the Best
Written by Jim Kramer Growing up an introverted child, I had a very small group of friends; less than half dozen regulars who I hung with in school and after school, and only a couple of these I hung out with on weekends as well. Then, there were the satellite friends of friends and a few acquaintances of those who …
John Enfield’s 7 of the Best
Written by John Enfield When Multiverse asked me for seven science-fiction and fantasy books and/or shows that influence me the most, it boggled my mind. The only things I actively avoid are romance novels and shows based on musicals. To narrow it down, I thought of ones that have been so influential on me that they have survived multiple ‘clean …
Q&A Today: Rich Handley
It’s not every day that we get to enjoy seeing author Rich Handley chime in on Planet of the Apes: Tales from the Forbidden Zone, Star Trek, Star Wars and more, so let’s do this, with relish. Q: Which characters from the first two PotA films (1968 and 1970) fascinate you the most, and why do you suppose that is? …
Q&A Today: Doug Knoth
It’s not every day that Long Island’s own Doug Knoth gets to chime in on VINTAGE TOYS and all things geek, so let’s do this, with relish. Q: How did your journey as a vintage toy collector begin? DK: It began early, and I mean EARLY. When I was a kid, I always had a keen eye for exciting toys, …
Doug Knoth’s 7 of the Best
Battle Royale This was an amazing book which led to an amazing manga which led to an amazing movie. In the Dystopian future of Japan, riddled with all sorts of political problems, a class of High schoolers are selected yearly to battle to the death. Sounds familiar right? Btw this was around long before The Hunger Games decided to steal …
Joe Manganiello From Magic Mike to Magic Missile
Actor Joe Manganiello may have gotten his big movie break by playing bully Flash Thompson in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man, but the truth is, he’s one of us geeks. Joe’s been tweeting for awhile about how he’s in talks with Wizards of the Coast and people in Hollywood to get a good Dungeons & Dragons movie made. The script that’s being …
Marbles Mahoney’s 7 of the Best
Planet Of The Apes – The Original A masterpiece. I saw it in the theatre during its first run. It was not taken seriously at first. People laughing at the Ape Suits and more. By the end of the film however, the theatre was silent and everyone was riveted to the screen. I remember the gasps as The Statue of …
Cory Lunde’s 7 of the Best
Star Wars. I know… EVERYONE loves Star Wars, but let me explain. I have Aspergers. There was no diagnosis when I was a kid. I’m 51 this year, I was only diagnosed a couple years ago. As a kid, I was a loner because I didn’t know how to fit in with other kids. My brother was 11 years older …