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How Much is “Enough” of a Story?

Everyone involved in any part of writing, viewing or reading needs to consider this question. Just how much of a story is “enough?” This topic came up because of various books I’ve read and movies I’ve seen. The definition of “enough” seems to shrink in size faster than candy bars.…

Roland HughesMarch 26, 2017October 24, 2017

Experience Reviews

Set Up

I actually enjoyed this movie. Of course it is hard for a guy not to like a movie featuring a classic Pontiac GTO which looked rather stunning. Even though they had big name actors it appears they didn’t have the capacity to fix an annoying problem with vehicles of that…

Roland HughesMarch 22, 2017October 23, 2017

Reviews

The Waiting Time

I must say, this movie turned out to be surprisingly good. No, it’s not James Bond with beautiful women and lots of stuff blowing up, this is more along the lines of “Smiley’s People” with just a touch more action. It is more about the trade craft along with multiple…

Roland HughesMarch 20, 2017October 23, 2017

Experience Fiction Stories Technology

How Does the Human Race Wipe Itself Out? (Part 7)

In times of old we had leper colonies, plague ships and the marked house. In truth quarantine is a valid medical tactic. Sadly it is also a great way to ensure only those selected for elimination actually die. If you think such things as these cannot exist today, read up…

Roland HughesMarch 19, 2017October 20, 2017

Fiction Reviews Society

The River of Souls

As you get older and, in theory, better it is a good exercise to re-read and re-watch things you thought were great in your youth. You really are watching them with “different eyes.” What once was great will may seem stupid now. Occasionally, you will be shocked by just how…

Roland HughesMarch 18, 2017October 20, 2017

Fiction Reviews

Really Good B Grade Horror

From time to time I lament that today’s kids, with all of their devices, don’t get to enjoy the era of really good B Grade horror flicks. I’m not talking about modern day special effects slasher gore but the black and white classics starring the master himself, Vincent Price. It…

Roland HughesMarch 15, 2017October 20, 2017

Experience Fiction Society Stories

How Does the Human Race Wipe Itself Out? (Part 6)

Last time we discussed a great many things, but 2 in particular we need to circle around on, processed foods and eating bugs. Culturally it is a taboo to eat bugs. Realistically eating bugs found near human settlements in “civilized” countries would be stupid. Such bugs most assuredly have absorbed…

Roland HughesMarch 12, 2017October 18, 2017