Author: Scott William Foley
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Childhood Fallout
I spent most of my childhood living in fear of the Cold War, as did most people over forty years old. Our movies, our comics, our songs, even our cartoons dealt with nuclear fallout on a regular basis. It was a part of our existence, and it terrified me. I felt certain that the world…
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My Reaction To the First Episode Of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
My wife and I have been meaning to watch this Amazon original for several weeks now, and last night we finally got around to the first episode. In a word, we would describe it as “charming.” If you’re unfamiliar with the plot, an upper-class Jewish housewife becomes a stand-up comic after her would-be comedian husband…
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East of West: Volume 7 by Hickman and Dragotta
East of West continues to be one of the most satisfying series that I’m following. Even with the seventh volume, Jonathan Hickman engages the reader with innovative plot development and surprising character development. I never know what’s coming next with this series, and that’s about the highest compliment that I can pay. If you’re unfamiliar…
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Tomorrow Begins a New Chapter In My Teaching Career
I’m so excited because tomorrow begins a new chapter in my teaching career. Tomorrow marks the first day I will teach a creative writing class. It’s hard to believe that I’ve taught for sixteen years without ever once instructing a creative writing course, but it’s true. I’m particularly excited because I can share with the…
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi – A Movie Review
The first half of this review will reveal no specific spoilers. I will offer a warning and then a page break before I get into specifics situations. However, I will generally address the tone and plot devices in the beginning of this review. If you do not want any sort of preconceived notion before seeing…
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Doomsday Clock #1 – A (Comic) Book Review
This series by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank came out of nowhere for me. I literally heard about it maybe a month or two before its release. If you’re unfamiliar with the concept, Doomsday Clock reportedly merges the world of Watchmen with the DC Universe proper. Brief history lesson: Alan Moore, author of Watchmen, originally…
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Justice League – A Movie Review (Spoiler-Free)
I attended Justice League on Thursday night at 10:00 p.m. As you may remember, I felt very excited and had very high hopes. With great relief, I report to you that Justice League exceeded my expectations. First of all, I will freely admit that I am incredibly bias. I love these characters. I’ve been reading…
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All In With Justice League
Tomorrow night the moment finally arrives. The Justice League debuts. I have literally loved these characters since the age of three. I loved Super Friends, I loved the subsequent Super Powers, I loved all of the Batman, Superman, and Aquaman cartoons in-between. I’ve followed their comic book stories from the Detroit era to the Bwa-ha-ha…
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Thor: Ragnarok – A Movie Review
I love the first Thor, but the sequel—The Dark World—left me unimpressed. In fact, if it hadn’t been for the loveable cast of The Dark World, I’d like it even less. There’s a lot to be said for having Natalie Portman, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Kat Dennings, Idris Elba, Anthony Hopkins, Rene Russo, and Stellan…
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