The announcement is a simple one: Three posts a week. Saturday night is for what I’m calling Midnight recs. Basically, genre fun. Books and movies that may otherwise go ignored that are good for a fun, campy Saturday night. Back…
Film
Warning: Horror Alert: The Strangers
by Robert Gannon • 5 June 2008 • 0 Comments
There are people who will see this blog and think I’m out of my damn mind for even mentioning this film on a site about writing. To that I say: horror needs loving, too. Box Office Rec: The Strangers This…
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Last Double Rec for a While: The Cheese Monkeys and The Learners
by Robert Gannon • 3 June 2008 • 0 Comments
I’d prefer to spread out the recs more, but these two have to be viewed as a couple. DEAR rec: The Cheese Monkeys by Chip Kidd This novel, in 2004 (late on the uptake, I know), snapped me back into…
Film
How to Handle Film
by Robert Gannon • 29 May 2008 • 0 Comments
I do want to discuss film on the blog. And here’s the simplest way to stay on topic: 1. Discussion of screenplay of a new film. Meaning, how’s the writing? Does the plot hold up? Do I learn enough about…
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Reset Button + Recs
by Robert Gannon • 28 May 2008 • 0 Comments
Blank slate and welcome back. I go by Trent Sketch online. Separating the online world from professional aspirations is my game. This blog is dedicated to the wonderful world of writing. From great books and reviews to my own original…