If you’ve seen my Twitter feed lately, you’ve probably noticed my utter shock at the casting in the latest Ridley Scott film: Exodus: Gods and Kings. The trailer was released last week.
Pigeons! The First WWAC Sunday Art Gala
It’s Sunday! Lazy, restful, busy or boring; it doesn’t matter, because either way you’re here with us now. In art class! Sundays are art club days, from now on. Wanna join in? We’ve taken a few minutes here and there to each draw a doodle on a single theme. Take a look through, admire our…
The Thursday Book Beat: J. K. Rowling Pens A Harry Potter Short Story
Gillian Flynn’s ‘Sharp Objects’ Being Developed for TV Sharp Objects, author Gillian Flynn’s debut novel, will be adapted into a television show. Marti Noxon will come on board as showrunner and writer of the one hour drama with Jason Blum and Charles Layton to executive produce.
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy IMAX 3D Sneak Peek
Last night, I got to see seventeen minutes of the newest Marvel film, Guardians of the Galaxy, set to come out on August 1st. Before the sneak peek, I have to admit that I was hesitant of the film. My only motivating factor for planning on seeing it in August is the Marvel brand. They haven’t disappointed…
No Place To Hide Is A Necessary Reading Experience
No Place To Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA and the U.S. Surveillance State by Glenn Greenwald Random House Canada I received a copy of this book from the publisher for an honest review. I don’t usually tell people they need to read a book. I do so in the hyperbolic sense when you connect to…
Tyrant: The Arab/Muslim Experience and Whitewashing
Tyrant, a new FX series, premiered on Tuesday, June 24. It centers on Bassam (Barry) Al Fayeed, son of a dictator of a make believe Arab nation, who finally returns home with his American family after decades away. If it was any other show, you could say that the first episode was solid and definitely…
Arrow Season 3 Adds A Martial Artist and A Count Vertigo Take 2?
According to Deadline.com, Karl Yune will play Maseo Yamashiro “a skilled martial artist who is married to Katana” who is reported to be played by Devon Aoki. The character will be introduced in flashback as Oliver’s (Stephen Amell) handler — a teacher and a friend who advises and helps the Arrow become a superhero. TVGuide.com reports that Peter Stormare will…
Superman Character Poster Debuts for Dawn of Justice
USA Today debuted a new character poster of Superman for his upcoming movie, Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, and it looks as dark, gritty (and depressing?) as the first Man of Steel movie. They also talked to director, Zack Snyder, about the character and the film. Man of Steel was all about Superman finding his place…
The Thursday Book Beat: Melissa de la Cruz Writes Descendants Prequel
Melissa de la Cruz to Pen Descendants Prequel Melissa de la Cruz, author of Witches of East End and Blue Bloods, will be writing a novel based on the characters of Disney’s new movie, Descendants. It’ll be a prequel to the film that’s set to come out in 2015 and will be titled Isle of the Lost.
A Goodbye Letter to Walter Dean Myers
Fade In: Interior: A Classroom Ardo (Voice-Over) Walter Dean Myers died on Tuesday July 2, 2014 at the age of 76. I’ve read one book by Mr. Myers. His 1999 book: MONSTER. It was in Grade 8 which is a year that I like to think of as life changing. I had just discovered my passion…
Out with the Old and in with the New: Political Cartooning in Today’s Egypt
Journalism has always been a vehicle for keeping governments transparent and the public aware of those who rule over them. It’s also the first place to attack or stifle if the government wishes to maintain as much control over its people as possible. The political cartoons you see in news outlets (online and in print) play a…
Arrow Casts Katana For Season 3
Devon Aoki (2 Fast 2 Furious, Sin City) will be playing the sword wielding badass, Katana, in a recurring guest role on Arrow as reported by Deadline. She is a Japanese martial arts expert who wields a deadly sword, a blade from which her codename Katana is derived. In Arrow, Tatsu will be one of Oliver’s mentors…