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Stuff (via squid314)

As has oft been said: the difference between good fiction and real life is that good fiction has to make sense. squid314: …

Does CGI Ruin Movies? – via @io9

This has been my feeling since I left Jurassic Park 3. Directors more in love with the tech than the story. Serenity …

It’s Called READING a Book For a Reason

Some things just smack my gob. In a recent blog, Literary Agent Nathan Bransford poses the question: Does listening to an audiobook count as reading? Here’s what I think.

Movie Redos – Remake, Reimagine, or Regret

Hollywood has been doing remakes almost since movies were being made. I think the big complaint is really about how more likely than not a redo will be of dubious value. Must it so often be so?

Building Terminator – A Plan For Future Life

I’ve noticed (and been a participant in) some discussions on various fan boards concerning the stories of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. I’d like to discuss some of what’s gone wrong, what’s gone right, and what can be done to ensure a successful run.