After the minor disappointment of Deadpool 2 and the major disappointment of the Last Jedi, I had low expectations for the next over-hyped sequel. I saw Incredibles 2 anyway because its predecessor is one of my favorite Pixar movies. It’s got a great story with engaging characters, first-rate animation, and top-tier stars as voice talent. […]
When you’ve got lemons, the saying goes, make lemonade. Or if you’ve got a two-hour daily commute, make it enjoyable with audiobooks. Recently I’ve been doing audiobooks at a rate of one every week or so. Once again I found myself on Audible searching for another steampunk novel. Kathleen McClure’s Soldier of Fortune: A […]
When I heard Netflix was doing a cyberpunk television series, I was excited to try it. I was not aware of the 2002 book by Richard K. Morgan on which it was based. The show followed some familiar themes: a technologically advanced future in which medicine has made it possible to live forever. However, only […]
One of my favorite things about writing for Steampunk Desperado is that it motivates me to discover new authors and gives me the opportunity to promote them to the world. Peter Clines’ 2017 novel Paradox Bound is about time travel, and normally I’d see that as a red flag. Even more concerning, it’s strictly about […]
Neil Gaiman is one of those people who has earned my profound jealousy. His creative talents have given him success in a multiplicity of areas: fantasy, children’s books, and comics among them. I’ve recently gone on an audiobook kick to occupy my time on my long commute to and from my day job. Gaiman’s Neverwhere […]
I may have been the last self-described nerd on the planet to see Stars Wars Episode VIII, The Last Jedi. Though I considered going to see it in the theater, after the disappointment of The Force Awakens, I wasn’t hopeful. I also made the mistake of reading too many reviews, most of which were negative. […]
People my age often complain that the favorite comedies of our youth – Mel Brooks’ Blazing Saddles for instance – could never be made today. Brooks is a comic genius but his bawdy creations bothered the bluenoses even back then. It’s gotten to the point, however, that beloved shows with sophisticated messages would likely suffer […]
