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Tue, Feb 21 2012 09:00:00 MDT
BRIEF SYNOPSIS: Katniss volunteers herself in place of her sister, as tribute to the Hunger Games where she will be expected to fight with others her age until only one is left alive.
PROS: Great style of writing, believable society and characters, Engaging.
CONS: Can be a bit dark, not for everyone.
BOTTOM LINE: Whether you like it or not it will leave an impression that will last.
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Mon, Feb 20 2012 09:00:00 MDT
The Duel is really fun. As is typical with anime and Asian film the protagonist does not reach a pleasant end but the film has an intense amount of action that is satisfying and fun to watch although a bit unrealistic. It also gives some depth to the Covenant race of Elites making it clearer why they descented in Halo 2. The artwork is a bit confusing but a nice mix of anime and computer technology. Much of the design is very Asian in style which does not exactly clash with franchise but it does seem a bit out of place. Overall, a fun film to watch.
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Mon, Feb 20 2012 09:00:00 MDT
BRIEF SYNOPSIS: The human Chakas is stranded on a rogue Halo ring.
PROS: More personal, great surprises for Halo fans, interesting ending.
CONS: The plot goes nowhere, little to appreciate for those unfamiliar with the franchise.
BOTTOM LINE: Better than the first book but still not something I'd recommend to anyone unfamiliar with the Halo universe.
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Fri, Feb 18 2012 09:00:00 MDT
So when I first heard that George Lucas was re-releasing all of the Star Wars movies in 3D, starting with Episode 1 in 2012 and releasing one per year, I wasn't sure what to think. On one side I can sympathize with all of the Lucas haters out there who think that Lucas is doing too much to make more and more money. However, on the other hand being the Star Wars fan that I am, I knew I was going to see it anyway no matter what because...it's Star Wars...in 3D!
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Thur, Feb 17 2012 09:00:00 MDT
BRIEF SYNOPSIS: 100,000 years before the events of Halo: combat Evolved the Halos are being built by the Forerunners to stop the greatest threat they have ever faced.
PROS: Very good world building, great writing, good incorporation of familiar Halo elements.
CONS: A bit impersonal
BOTTOM LINE: An excellent addition to the Halo franchise providing a rich background to the universe.
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Thur, Feb 17 2012 09:00:00 MDT
PUBLISHED BY: HighBridge Company
BRIEF SYNOPSIS: An audio dramatization of Dark Lords of the Sith.
PROS: Like the graphic novel an improvement on the predecessor, better voice acting.
CONS: Still not really as good as other audio dramas, still pretty melodramatic.
BOTTOM LINE: It's better but only a little.
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Thur, Feb 17 2012 09:00:00 MDT
PUBLISHED BY: Dark Horse Comics
BRIEF SYNOPSIS: Two Jedi being taking paths that will lead the universe towards war.
PROS: General improvements in writing, artwork, and story, a deeper and darker plot.
CONS: Positive elements skin deep only, still doesn't compare to better graphic novels.
BOTTOM LINE: Though improved, there is still a lot of room to get better.
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Thur, Feb 17 2012 09:00:00 MDT
So those who know me well know that I am a very big Star Wars fan. I think I actually do a decent job of keeping this on the down low for those who don't know me well, but it always comes out eventually. I admit, I love Star Wars. I'm not exactly sure why, but that's the way it's been since I was young and first saw the original Star Wars movies for the first time. I've never stopped loving them. I even went so far as to make a number of fan films as a teenager. You can also find my Star Wars/Star Trek crossover film here.
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Thur, Feb 17 2012 09:00:00 MDT
PUBLISHED BY: HighBridge Company
BRIEF SYNOPSIS: An audio drama of the graphic novels Knights of the Old Republic, and The Freedon Nadd Uprising.
PROS: Always nice to here a fully dramatized Star Wars adaptation, some forshadowing that doesn't occur in the comics, better editing
CONS: Extremely melodramatic, overenthusiastic voice actors.
BOTTOM LINE: Probably the worst installment of the Tales of the Jedi series, though it introduces characters and situations that would live on.
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Wed, Feb 16 2012 09:00:00 MDT
PUBLISHED BY: Dark Horse Comics
BRIEF SYNOPSIS: The war of the Knight of the Old Republic continues.
PROS: Writing has improved, feels less rushed, general improvement in artwork as well.
CONS: Still the occasional cheesy line, still doesn't compare to newer comics.
BOTTOM LINE: A big improvement on Tales of the Jedi: Knights of the Old Republic.
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Wed, 4 Jan 2012 09:00:00 MDT
PUBLISHED BY: Dark Horse Comics
BRIEF SYNOPSIS: Young Jedi Knights fight the power of the Dark Side of the Force 4,000 years before Luke Skywalker.
PROS: A decent story, elements that have lasted in the Star Wars universe.
CONS: Artwork too complex, weak story, cheesy dialogue.
BOTTOM LINE: Probably the worst installment of the Tales of the Jedi series, though it introduces characters and situations that would live on.
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Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:00:00 EST
BRIEF SYNOPSIS: Rand faces his greatest threat yet, hundreds of Aes Sedai who want to subdue him and take him to their tower.
PROS: Great buildup and one of the best endings in the series, pivotal character development, Perrin is back.
CONS: Little action before the ending, not much of interest going on outside of Rand's storyline.
BOTTOM LINE: This one can get a bit boring at times, but it is still one of the best books in the series, due primarily to the amazing ending and the build up to it.
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Sat, 26 Nov 2011 09:00:00 EST
BRIEF SYNOPSIS: Rand al'Thor finally begins to fulfill his role as the Dragon Reborn, attempting to unify the lands he is responsible for.
PROS: Progressions of the story, thrilling ending (though not as good as past endings), general drive, buildup, and motivation.
CONS: Little action until the end, lots of conversations.
BOTTOM LINE: While certainly not a book I would skip, Fires of Heaven is not the strongest in the series, even coupled with some of Robert Jordan's strengths in writing cultures, characters, and strong endings.
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Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:00:00 MDT
DEVELOPED BY: Bethesda Game Studios
PUBLISHED BY: Bethesda Softworks
BRIEF SYNOPSIS: You play as the last Dovakiin (Dragonborn), a dragon hunter anointed by the gods to help fend off the threat Alduin (the Nordic Dragon-god of destruction) poses to Skyrim and Tamriel.
PROS: Immersion, realism, aesthetic variety, gameplay, character development, and UI work better than they did in the previous Elder Scrolls release. It's possibly the most immersive game I've ever played. The world is huge and yet the attention to tiny little details is astounding.
CONS: There are occasional glitches with the laws of physics, but not enough to be terribly distracting. Despite the welcome addition of dual-wielding, the melee combat system is basically just as mediocre as it was in Oblivion. Also, while the menu UI is better than Oblivion's, it still seems like it was built for consoles, and doesn't work with PCs very well.
BOTTOM LINE: Skyrim is escapism to perfection. Just be prepared to spend a lot of time in it if you're going to try it at all. Because you will.
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wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:00:00 MDT
DIRECTED BY: Terrence Malick
STARRING: Brad Pitt, Sean Penn
BRIEF SYNOPSIS: An adolescent grows up in the 50's
PROS: The cinematography is absolutely stunning, and the themes are powerful and important.
CONS: Its nonlinear structure and unconventional approach to narrative may be off-putting, boring, or even pretentious to unprepared audiences.
BOTTOM LINE: It's incredibly beautiful and emotionally fulfilling, but not for everyone.
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