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Few fiction writers make a lot of money from their writing. Talented or not, only the lucky few ever make it big with a book on the bestseller lists and a hefty pay check in their pocketbook. Writing is largely pursued without pay, hence the old stereotype of the starving artist. Mind you, for those … Continue reading
A&E NEWS: August 14 – 20, 2011 CHANGES: If you read Tuesday’s post, then you know that I’ve been considering making a few changes here at http://www.zsroe.com. There’s still time to vote in the polls and give your opinion, as these changes will not take effect until after I return on September 5th from a … Continue reading
I need your help. No, seriously. This blog has been going strong for almost eight months, what with over 60 posts (each running 500 words or more). I started it as a kind of personal experiment, with me hoping to engage both my interests and your interests. Because my day-to-day life is somewhat repetitive and … Continue reading
A&E NEWS: August 7 – August 13, 2011 DEAD DARABONT: Though it’s first season sported a meagre six episodes, I really did love the hell out of The Walking Dead. A TV show about zombies can go wrong in any number of ways, but The Walking Dead managed to hit almost all the right notes … Continue reading
I finally did it. Believe it or not, folks, I’ve actually finished recording an album. I’m an official recording artist. And I’m going straight to the top of the charts. Yeah, baby. Shazzam! Well, not exactly—let me explain. (Or skip the chatter and head straight to the music) Looking back, the irony is hard to … Continue reading
A&E NEWS: July 31 – August 6, 2011 DOUGHNUT BURGER: Sometimes “Bad For You” is just our super secret way of saying, “Tastes Like Winning.” Or so we like to tell ourselves. And yet I’m not sure I’ll be able to convince myself of success and rugged manliness if I were to (try to) eat … Continue reading
Generally, I try to avoid bad movies. If you read this blog regularly, then you might have caught my post on things to look out for, namely mockbusters, breast implants, Rob Schneider, and several bad directors. At the bottom of the list, I mentioned a 2003 film called The Room—a film so bad that it … Continue reading
A&E NEWS: July 24 – July 30, 2011 CGI NIPPLES: In the past twenty years, CGI (Computer Generated Imagery) has been a dominant presence in the movie business. From Terminator 2 and Jurassic Park to Transformers: Dark of the Moon and Green Lantern, there’s been no escaping the rampant use of computer trickery. But aliens, … Continue reading
Rejection is the pits. Whether you’re rejected by a significant other, a friend, a family member, or even a pet, there’s no escaping how completely lousy the experience is. Your self-confidence? Gone. Your sense of self worth? Right out the window. But what about professional rejection? What about when your choice of career is a … Continue reading
A&E NEWS: July 17 – July 23, 2011 FUNNY FACES: In an age when nearly everyone carries a camera with them (via cell phone), it’s inevitable that somebody will snap a picture of you unaware, capturing you making an awkward or silly face. And since there’s no avoiding it in this day and age, you … Continue reading
Fans of Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins and The Dark Knight can rejoice—the teaser trailer for The Dark Knight Rises, Nolan’s final Batman film, is finally here. No, not the film itself, nor even the proper theatrical trailer; instead, what we have here is less than two minutes of cryptic footage: Commissioner Gordon in a hospital … Continue reading
A&E NEWS: July 10 – July 16, 2011 DR. HARRY POTTER: It’s been a big week for Harry Potter, what with the release of the final film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows—Part 2. But the young wizard has made news this week for more than just his cinematic efforts. According to an article in … Continue reading
Music is serious business. The music you listen to says a lot about the kind of person you are: your values, beliefs, hopes, desires, and fears. For some of us, music plays a fundamental part in our lives—not simply reflecting who we are, but shaping who we will become. Unsurprisingly, many people take it very … Continue reading
A&E NEWS: July 3 – July 9, 2011 CAPTAIN CENSORED: The United States is its own biggest fan. Ask any American which country is the best country, and they’ll likely respond, “why, America, of course.” Ask anyone else, and America is likely low on the list. Which might explain why Russia, Ukraine, and South Korea … Continue reading
Part 3 (of 3) This week marks the end of a three-part series on the best arts and entertainment that has been consistently overlooked time and time again. We’ve gone from children’s television to adult-themed film, and are now finding our final resting-place with my favourite medium, the novel. In the first week, I recommended … Continue reading
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