Believe in something
Within you, start to finish,
And remain on course.
Let your words become
Notes and orchestrate a grand
Symphony for all.
When you are free, you
Will be your best and truest
Version of yourself.
Might Have Been Queen
Words
Right to Live
You can’t imprison
The ideas of dissent
And revolution.
We are not made to
Be slaughtered and oppressed by
Old laws written by
Wealthy, greedy men
Who thought people were objects.
Question your leaders.
All the Luck
You make your own luck
Every second of your life.
Every chance you take,
You twist your own fate.
You form your own happenstance.
Stash your own fortune.
Stuff always happens
But you can always be kind.
Give others your luck.
Hyperlink
Nowadays, we can
Make friends from across the world.
We are not alone,
Aliens from the
Void of cyberspace reaching
For a connection.
Love and friendship are
Boundless, now more than ever.
Just find the right link.
“Certain Flaws in This Film”
Last known photograph.
Why don’t you leave us alone?
Silence is golden.
Thank you, El Paso
and Harold P. Warren for
Torgo’s haunting dirge.
Ordered crazy bread.
Baked right in a vacant lot.
They always do that.
Annual Resolution
Last week of the year
To resolve personal goals.
No need to worry.
Resolutions change
Because life is about change.
It’s all natural.
Last day of the year
Means fresh starts. No need for stress.
There’s always next year.
“My girl, this peace is what all true warriors strive for”: Game of Hyrule (2006)
The first season of House of the Dragon, the highly popular prequel to HBO’s acclaimed fantasy drama Game of Thrones, has concluded and earned a great deal of praise for its fully realized performances and in-depth storytelling. As a relative neophyte to the world established by George R. R. Martin in his landmark book series, A Song of Ice and Fire, I was very impressed with the series once I was able to sort out the various factions and character relationships so I can follow the labyrinthine plot. Of course, the sweet dragon action and intense swordfights are just icing on the dark and violent cake.
Of course, as I’ve often observed and discussed on the blog, the popularity of a given franchise paves the way for a series of fan-made tributes. During the 8-year run of the series, numerous homages and parodies taking place in the world of Westeros were created. Today, let’s take a look at 2016’s Game of Hyrule, a short film written and directed by Kial Natale that presents the setting of the highly influential Legend of Zelda video game series through the edgy lens of Game of Thrones. Highlights include a chilling interpretation of the Happy Mask Salesman from Majora’s Mask, a rousing appearance by King Harkinian from the infamous Zelda games on the Philips CD-i and some skilled cinematography and costume work.
Hope you enjoy this unconventional Halloween post!
“A ghost that drinks blood”: The Hunt for Gollum (2009)
At the time of this writing, the sixth episode of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, the latest installment of Amazon Studios’ prequel series based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s iconic fantasy novels, has been uploaded to Prime Video (I’ll reserve my judgment of the first season once it finishes). Even with the bad faith arguments from certain observers regarding the more diverse casting and emphasis on female characters, the show has revived mainstream interest in the Middle-earth saga and introduced newcomers to the more obscure parts of Tolkien’s Legendarium in the same way that Peter Jackson’s film adaptations did, which brings me to today’s post. Today’s subject is The Hunt for Gollum, a 2009 LOTR fan-film by British director Chris Bouchard that was influenced by Jackson’s take on Middle-earth and made on a budget of only £3,000. Despite their limited resources, Bouchard and his crew crafted a short that felt like a natural extension of the Jackson films, with immersive visual effects, creative cinematography and intense action scenes. This might be one of the most outstanding examples of fan-created media I have ever seen.
Hope you enjoy it and happy belated Hobbit Day!
“I was very blessed in always knowing what I wanted to do, and by the grace of God, I’ve been able to succeed in my chosen career.”
“The show created for you”
This Saturday, I’ll be in attendance at the 2022 edition of the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, best known as C2E2! I’ve been going to this convention since it started in 2010 and every trip to C2E2 has deepened my understanding of different fandoms and given me a chance of interact with both talented enthusiasts from around the world and the luminaries of the comic book industry, including Chris Claremont (Uncanny X-Men), Jill Thompson (Scary Godmother), Mark Waid (Kingdom Come) and the late, great Neal Adams (Batman). On top of all that, I’ve always had a lot of fun at the con.
If you’re in the Chicagoland area and you have an interest in attending C2E2, take some of my advice if you want to have a good time:
- Have a plan for what you want to check out. There’s a lot to do at C2E2, which can be incredibly overwhelming for a newcomer…or even a veteran congoer like me. Make sure there are panels, exhibits and vendors that you know you want to see so you’re not wandering around the show floor waiting for something to happen.
- Budget your money wisely. You don’t have to break the bank in order to have a good time at this convention.
- Most importantly, stay safe and healthy! Make sure to pack a lunch and water to stay energized and hydrated and keep the C2E2 health and safety policy in mind.
I hope to see you there!
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