IMAGINATION STATION
Thoughts from a Fantasy Nerd
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 1: Thoughts and Feelings
Season 1 of the highly anticipated Disney+ series was released earlier this year, based on the iconic Rick Riordan books of the same name. Did season 1 meet your expectations?
Can a 'Hollywood' Competitor Ever Exist?
Can Hollywood ever be dethroned? Doubtful, but how can we challenge them to be better?
Films that Shaped Me: "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen"
This commercially successful but critically slammed movie was one of the more memorable ones from my childhood… can it stand the test of time?
Can Fantasy Ever be Accessible to Indie Filmmakers?
Fantasy and Adventure films have dominated the box office in the 21st Century, but how can indie filmmakers with way less money achieve the same success? Spoiler alert, they can’t.
Dune Part 2: An Epic Visual Journey
This highly anticipated sequel soared with it’s visual storytelling. Here are my thoughts on Dune: Part 2.
Author Spotlight: Shannon Chakraborty
Shannon Chakraborty, who also goes by S.A Chakraborty, is an American Author who penned the Daevabad Trilogy and “The Adventures of Amina-al Sirafi.” Here are some of the reasons I think she’s awesome.
Fantasy Sub-Genres and How Specificity Helped Improve My Work
Being more specific has helped with my writing. Here is one simple trick to keep you focused.
NETFLIX's 'Avatar the Last Airbender:' Season 1 Thoughts and Feelings.
I finally finished Netflix’s ATLA Season 1. Here are some thoughts…
I'm Not a Troll, Just a Dude Who Wants to Escape
When social media becomes a pile-on of hate, choose to be open minded.
The Film Series That's Better Than the Books?
What do you think is better: “The Hunger Games” book series or film franchise?
Think Piece #1: Why Film Directors Should Take Acting Classes.
Directors have a responsibility to their actors… they must understand their craft and process, especially in film and television.
The People Who Have Shaped My Voice #1: Guillermo del Toro
Guillermo del Toro has had a profound impact on my own personal voice and the stories I like to tell.
Green and Pink Look Good Together
The movie adaptation of the Broadway mega-hit “Wicked” is expected in theaters later this November. Are you feeling excited for the OG fantasy world that is Oz?
Critiquing Old Scripts #1 : "Worst Night Ever"
Critiquing and improving old scripts that I abandoned somewhere along the way. Let's see if they're salvageable!
What do Elves, Mermaids, Demi-Gods, and Sith lords all have in common?
Casting choices in recent years have ruffled some feathers of relentlessly angry birds… i mean fans.
"Pegging Isn't New to Me, Friendo, But It Is for Disney" - Disney
Disney is getting feisty. The new trailer for 'Deadpool & Wolverine' dropped during the Super Bowl, is it enough to reignite the MCU?
YIP YIP and Away... The Adaptation Everyone Anxiously Awaits
This highly anticipated adaptation comes to Netflix on February 22nd, 2024… and fans are nervous.
The Imagination of an Only Child
People who grow up without siblings are often accused of being selfish and not good at sharing… But what about our overactive imagination?