Author: Scott William Foley
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Injustice by Tom Taylor – A Book Review
I’m not a gamer, but I heard the DC series titled Injustice, which serves as an introduction to the video game, regularly impressed readers. When I happened across it at my local library, I knew I had to give it a read. Wow. I’m glad I did. If you’re unfamiliar with the premise, the Joker…
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Concerning Star Wars: Rebels
Before I begin, it should be noted I’m thirty-eight years old – born in 1977. I grew up watching the original Star Wars movies. I clearly remember seeing Return Of the Jedi in the movie theater. My older brother, best friend, and I loved the action figures, vehicles, and sets. I had lunch boxes, masks,…
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Son by Lois Lowry – A Book Review
I read The Giver in high school and adored it. I loved its abstract nature while still rooting itself mostly in reality. I recently watched the film adaptation, and doing so inspired me to revisit the book. Because three companion pieces came out between the time I read the original work and the movie, I…
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Brother Lono by Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso – A Book Review
It’s not necessary to read Azzarello and Risso’s Eisner award-winning series 100 Bullets to understand Brother Lono, but it would certainly help. Lono proved a breakout character from that hard-boiled serial, so it’s no surprise that years after 100 Bullets fired its final shot, Lono should make a reappearance. Azzarello and Risso tell a classic…
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Seconds by Bryan Lee O’Malley – A Book Review
If you come looking for seconds on Scott Pilgrim, you won’t find them. With that being said, though, Seconds is anything but disappointing. Bryan Lee O’Malley’s new graphic novel features Katie, a woman nearing thirty years of age who leaves her partnership at a restaurant called “Seconds” in order to open a new one. However,…
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Neighbors – A Movie Review
There’s no way to avoid the obvious – this movie is hilarious. Truthfully, I don’t ask much from my comedies, and Neighbors delivered. The thing just spouted off one joke after another, one visual gag after another, and it kept me laughing throughout. If you’re not familiar with the plot, a couple sink every penny…
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Trillium by Jeff Lemire – A Book Review
All the accolades celebrating this book are accurate – it is a very special work. To briefly summarize, Trillium is a story that takes place in both 1921 and 3797. William Pike is a soldier trying to find himself again after the Great War, and Nika Tensmith is a scientist trying to use the plant…
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Manifest Destiny: Amphibia and Insecta by Dingess, Roberts and Gieni – A Book Review
This first volume of Image Comics’ Manifest Destiny absolutely blew me away and rocketed to the top of my favorite titles. If you’re unfamiliar with the work, it follows Lewis and Clark’s expedition into the unknown. They have been officially charged by President Jefferson to explore and map the region. Unofficially, however, they are to…
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Regarding NBC’s Constantine
I should say from the start that I am not a John Constantine die hard fan. In fact, until Justice League Dark, I really wasn’t terribly familiar with the character. I knew of him, but that was really about it. When I heard NBC planned to air a show using the character, I got excited.…
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It’s Kind Of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini – A Book Review
I’ve seen It’s Kind Of a Funny Story on several must-read lists, especially those aimed at young adults. I must admit that when I learned of the book’s plot, as well as the author’s unfortunate passing, well, it was with morbid fascination that I finally sat down to read it. The premise is sadly common. A…
