Umbrella Academy is the best thing I’ve seen on television in a long time. From the dark humor to the electric visuals and rockout action scenes, it was solidly awesome from episode one on. Mostly, I found myself invested in the characters. I particularly love Klaus. Vanya is a standout, …
Continue Reading~~Contains spoilers for Avengers: Infinity War~~ They’re weird. They know it. And we can’t get enough. These fictional characters know that when the going gets strange, the the strange survive. Liv Moore, iZombie She’s got major Tasty App skills, and she’s not afraid to use them to assemble some major …
Continue Reading#RIPRoy out! What’d you jerks write on my tombstone, anyway? #connectedHey, what’s up, there’s WiFi down here! Underworld’s hooked UP #YODOI should live tweet this, right? Right?? #PearlyGates?Want to take votes on who I’m about to meet? St. Peter? #dontatme…with your devil jokes. I’m talking to you, Chad. For real …
Continue ReadingGuardians of the Galaxy might be my favorite film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The first one falls among a handful of movies I never tire of–and I have to love how Vol. 2 doubles down on the found-family dynamics. I’ll never forget the surprised delight of watching Chris Pratt …
Continue ReadingAre you a supervillain who dreams of world domination? Do you have a patent pending on a superpower-suppressing serum? Do you possess 5/6 infinity stones? If you replied “yes” to any of the above, you’re going to need a secret lair ASAP. Here are some tips to get you started. …
Continue ReadingAh, love. It’s bound to strike when you least expect it. Like while you’re battling to the death in a televised game. Or when you’ve almost just been sacrificed for the sake of breaking a pirate curse. Or…well, you get the idea. Love may not be the main focus of …
Continue ReadingWhen I went to see the first Iron Man film in the theaters, I was far from sold on the concept. But I was living in New York City, it was a sweltering summer, and movie theaters have air conditioning. Besides, everyone kept saying it was cool. So I figured …
Continue ReadingHow would Frodo get to Mount Doom without Sam? (He wouldn’t.) Where would Dr. Frankenstein be without Igor to cackle at his side? (If we’re being honest, probably the same place–Igor’s not in the book, after all.) Who would we hate in Batman without Robin to shout “Holy” everything? (We …
Continue ReadingChances are you’re here because you read one of my short stories online and thought it was swell enough to merit a click. If you like my stories, you’re probably just my kind of strange. I’m glad you’re here, weirdo. Let’s be friends. So go ahead. Sign up. You’ll get …
Continue ReadingHappy Friday! I’ve got a humorous story up at Electric Spec today called “Ugly Earthling.” Check it out here!
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