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Sincerely, John Hughes

Thursday, August 6th, 2009
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A former teenage pen pal of John Hughes shares about their correspondence and the reason why John left Hollywood. Shows the greatness and heart of the man. Sincerely, John Hughes [Via Kristen Havens]
 

20 Technothriller Tropes We Hope Never to See Again

Friday, July 31st, 2009
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"Everyone in a thriller goes by his or her last name except while having sex or using a pseudonym/codename. That's an unbreakable rule." This is a hilarious and honest list that every beginning screenwriter can benefit ...
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Reimagining ‘Fahrenheit 451′ As A Graphic Novel : NPR

Thursday, July 30th, 2009
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Those of us who have been waiting a long time for a new movie adaptation can enjoy the graphic novel while we wait. Said to be illustrated in a "classic" style, I'm looking forward to ...
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Mr. Rogers and The Inner Drama of Childhood

Friday, June 5th, 2009
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Mr. Rogers changed the world in six minutes. I am simply floored by this.
 

Newsweek’s Oprah take-down!

Sunday, May 31st, 2009
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Gee, I wonder of Oprah "attracted" this negative (but true and very necessary) article to herself. After all, according to Oprah's belief in "the secret" everything that happens to you happens because you brought it ...
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The Skeptic’s Toolbox

Friday, May 29th, 2009
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A long weekend away to sharpen the brain. I can't make it this year. I might consider going next year.
 

jordanmechner.com

Sunday, May 17th, 2009
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Jordan's Prince of Persia was a landmark game -- twice. First on the Apple II, and then on again on current generation gaming consoles. Author, screenwriter and videogame designer Jordan Mechner is best known as ...
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