Marvel’s villain problem (and why it may not be a problem at all)

Marvel’s villain problem (and why it may not be a problem at all)

Posted inFilms, Geek Stuff
It's hard to complain about Marvel's cinematic efforts. Since coming out of the gate with 2008’s Iron Man, Marvel has been firing on all cylinders in a way few studios ever do. Their best films are fantastic (cough Winter Soldier cough), and even their worst still manage to be decent popcorn entertainment. (Seriously, if The Dark World is the worst a studio has to offer, they are doing something right.) After a shaky start even their network TV offering, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., has finally come into its own, and their Netflix shows are uniformly superb to the point of making…
“Fixing my toilet will be great exposure for your plumbing business” and other bullshit writers deal with

“Fixing my toilet will be great exposure for your plumbing business” and other bullshit writers deal with

Posted inRants, Writing
Emails like the following are not uncommon, so today I figured I'd spotlight one of them - and anyone who writes, draws, or designs for a living gets this sort of pitch all the time: Dear Eric, Hope all is well. In the coming month a new and unique website will be launching called REMOVED.  While virtually all other sites directed towards the male audience focus on sex, sports or men’s fashion, REMOVED will provide men with the resources to connect and exchange ideas on everyday issues, including relationships, life, marriage, parenting, etc. Based on your expertise and published work, we…
I just watched six of the original Godzilla movies, and they were (mostly) awesome

I just watched six of the original Godzilla movies, and they were (mostly) awesome

Posted inFilms, Geek Stuff
As a kid, if I wasn't watching Harryhausen movies or Behind The Green Door, I was watching giant monster movies from Japan. I did this because they had giant monsters smashing stuff. Duh. I liked Gamera more than Godzilla because Gamera was a turtle and turtles are awesome, especially when they can fly and shoot fire and save children, but Godzilla was pretty rad, too. So why not revisit some of the originals? Aside from the very first, which I like to revisit every few years because it's way more amazing than people realize, I haven't seen most of these…
New post-apocalyptic fiction by yours truly at 365 Tomorrows. Check it out

New post-apocalyptic fiction by yours truly at 365 Tomorrows. Check it out

Posted inWorks by Eric, Writing
Post-apocalyptic flash fiction by me. Here's a tease: By the time the sandstorm passed, the sun had fallen and the orange skies had faded to a bruised brown and purple. The towers still seemed unreachable, perched on a dream horizon. Faint whispers of yesterday clutching at sky that no longer wanted it. Read the rest here at 365 Tomorrows. It will only take you a minute or so and it will make your day the greatest day you've ever had, ever, because that's what demon-infested cities will do.