Cruella 2021 Directed by Craig Gillespie Quick synopsis... In this live-action origin story based on the Disney classic "101 Dalmatians," young Cruella de Vil is working as a fashion designer in 1970s London -- until an obsession with dog skins leads her astray. Let's hear it for cinemas reopening! In my area, the AMC theaters … Continue reading Some Thoughts About Cruella
Villain
A to Z Challenge – Vandal Savage
Welcome to the 2021 A to Z Challenge! My theme this year is DC Comics. And that’s mostly because of my undying affection for the comic book characters and stories that I grew up reading in the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. So stay tuned all month to (maybe) learn a little something about 26 corners … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Vandal Savage
A to Z Challenge – Lex Luthor
Welcome to the 2021 A to Z Challenge! My theme this year is DC Comics. And that’s mostly because of my undying affection for the comic book characters and stories that I grew up reading in the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. So stay tuned all month to (maybe) learn a little something about 26 corners … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Lex Luthor
Fortress
My back was against the wall as I clutched my sword tight to my chest. My eyes were closed as I carefully considered my next move. I could hear the wretched beast snarling outside the entrance to the fortress. The heavy breathing indicated that it was desperately trying to smell me inside. I dared to … Continue reading Fortress
The Confusing Middle 