TO DELETE OR NOT TO DELETE,? KILLJOYS THE NEXT FIREFLY,? THOUGHTS ON THE ALL-FEMALE GHOSTBUSTERS,? TOO MUCH JURASSIC CRAP + MORE

I was recently inspired to clean up my blog and delete old posts after reading articles over at Nose Graze and Elembee. I was always one of those people in the camp of "NEVER" deleting old posts. I wanted other bloggers to see my blogging evolution over the years, no matter how embarrassing. However, their articles made me curious. My blog was originally a place I posted random rants, and my love of film. When I started reviewing all of my old work I quickly realized that my early work was not very good. In fact I sucked. Some of my earliest posts were painful to read because not only were some posts poorly written, but they were short, with ill-fitting graphics.

"Meh" to AMC, Yay for Apes, Dr. Who World Tour, Geek News, + Cool Stuff

Over the last few years AMC has gotten a lot of press for their creative television shows--mostly good. I've been actively watching 'The Walking Dead' since its inception and I've also read all of the comics. So I'm typically excited when AMC develops a new show. As a geek and a history buff, I'm drawn to shows like 'Halt and Catch Fire' and 'Turn.' I'm also drawn to watch anything with Lee Pace or Jamie Bell. So in that regard, AMC has effectively fooled me, not once but twice this year. First with 'Turn' and now with 'Halt and Catch Fire.'

Art By Martin Ansin and Kevin Tong

These posters are so deliciously delectable that they need their own blog posts. These prints are just beautiful. I saw this in my email from Mondo (otherwise known as Mondo Tees). Mondo creates limited edition screen printed posters for classic and contemporary films. They seem to collaborate often with the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Austin, Texas.

"Alien" by Martin Ansin

'Doctor Who' Set Photos, GoTs Posters, + New 'Maleficent' Trailer

Jenna Coleman on the set of 'Doctor Who'

'Doctor Who' season 8 set photos. Catch a glimpse of what they're up to. 

Modern Style Retro Posters

Wanna see something cool? Retro-futuristic movie posters. Yeah...that's cool. Artist Laurent Durieux has done some rather unique pieces of some of my favorite older movies and one relatively new film ('The Master'). The first one makes me miss Philip Seymour Hoffman even more. What a wonderful Oscar tribute last night. You can see all of Durieux's work here. I'm sure these have been in circulation for a while, but if they have then I missed it. I'm always a little late to the party. Tip from my dear friend Katrina, graphic designer extraordinaire.

The Red Wedding - Lego Style

Via Lego Literature

After the release of the very successful 'Lego Movie,' Legos are suddenly all the rage...again. (I remember playing with these in 1985, but everything eventually comes 'round again). Now some enterprising Lego fan has come up with the novel concept of reenacting famous film and television scenes with Legos of course. My favorite reenactment has to be the Red Wedding from the 'Game of Thrones.' If you haven't seen Season 3 of 'Game of Thrones' or read the third book in the series, 'A Storm of Swords,' then DON'T SCROLL DOWN. See Lego Literature's blog for the rest of the movies scenes. It's worth the click!

Via Huffington Post.

Happy Valentine's Day SciFi Fans

Via Sparkly Pretty Bright

I am not a squishy mushy Valentine's Day person, but I love any reason to see my favorite characters in silly Valentine's Day poses. Enjoy. Have a nice weekend folks.

Sci-Fi Art by Mike Wrobel

Today I came across a rather cool 'X-Files' collage by Artist Mike Wrobel of Deviant Art. Wrobel has done some rather unique pieces of some of my favorite shows (excluding 'True Blood,' which I now hate watch). 'Game of Thrones,' 'Alien,' 'True Blood,' 'Breaking Bad,' and 'The Walking Dead,' just to name a few. You can see all of his collages here. I've listed my favorites below. Wrobel has reminded me that I need to rewatch 'The X-Files.' Now with companies like Netflix and Amazon, streaming is easier than ever. I recently rewatched all of 'Battlestar Galactica' and 'Supernatural.' It's nice to go back and rewatch your favorite shows from the beginning. Every time I rewatch a series, it's almost like the first time. Now that I'm a parent, my memory AIN'T WHAT IT USED TO BE!

Renaissance Art with Superheroes

Artist: Flash Daz

Source: Design.org

Superheroes are really "in" this year. Especially "in" art, modern or otherwise. Worth1000 held a Superhero ModRen photo-editing contest in which participants inserted modern superheroes into classical art pieces from the Renaissance. The mix of old with new is a beautiful contrast. Some of the entries are better than others. Meaning some are really good and some are?? The portrait above by Flash Daz won first place. The others are worth a look too. Clearly 'Wonder Woman' was a popular choice! All the more reason we need a Wonder Woman movie-- RIGHT NOW. Design.org has posted a sampling of finalists below:

http://design.org/blog/modern-renaissance-superhero-designs-altered-art#g

Happy Halloween Scifi Fans!

Two-year old Katie as all 11 Dr. Whos! See her dad Todd's blog for more.

Source via Blastr

I love cosplay. I love Dr. Who even more. So the combination of the two=awesome! Little Katie is too cute with her Dr. Who cosplay. In honor of the soon to come 50th anniversary, her dad Todd dressed her up as all 11 of the Doctors! See the rest here. Note: Neither Katie or her father are in any way related to me, but they seem to be a really cool family! Enjoy and Happy Halloween!

I'm Obsessed With Disney Princess Art

Whether it's Dina Goldstein's provocative live action photographs of "Fallen Princesses," macabre versions of beloved Disney princesses, or Disney princesses reimagined as modern pop culture icons ('The Little Mermaid' as 'Black Widow,' 'Snow White' as 'Wonder Woman,' 'Mulan' as 'Xena: The Warrior Princess,' 'Sleeping Beauty' as 'Daenerys Targaryen', or 'Pocohantas' as 'Katniss Everdeen'), Disney princess art has suddenly become cool. Don't ask me why. And don't ask me why I like it. Perhaps it's years of subliminal Disney-conditioning? I've tried to keep my obsession with Disney princess art under control for the most part, but now there is a new subset: Disney Princesses with none other then...Dr. Who. So it's official, stick a fork in me. I'm done. I love cheesy Disney princess art.

"Sweet" 'Friday the 13th' Engagement Photos

So I guess themed engagement photos are a thing now? For those of us born pre-1990, it's so hard to keep up. But if you're a fan of the 'Friday the 13th' film franchise then you'll enjoy these photos. Back in September another creative couple debuted their movie poster engagement photos and this couple posted their zombie-themed engagement photos. Sadly, my husband and I missed the boat when we got married 12-1/2 years ago. Unfortunately, we're not nearly as creative, but then again, neither was the Internet. It's hard to believe but 12 years ago there was no Facebook, Blogger, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, etc., and "Google" was but a newborn pup. The internet is getting old and it's taking me with it.

Unhappily Ever After

This piece has been around for a few years, but somehow I never came across it. Provocateur Dina Goldstein has transformed Disney princesses into "real life" caricatures. The piece is an artistic response to the "happily ever after" moniker. After all, life is not a Disney movie. Prince Charming doesn't necessarily swoop in and save the day. Real women face real world challenges that Disney princesses don't face. The piece is cleverly shot through the opiate lens of make believe. The photographs are provocative and purposely so. Goldstein's intent is to illicit an emotion from the viewer: humor, sadness, disgust, anger, etc. Some folks may take offense and admittedly a few of these pictures are offensive. But occasionally art is offensive or it wouldn't be art. You can see Goldstein's inspiration and a full interview on Cargoh or see Goldstein's website for more.

Happy Valentine's Day Scifi Fans!

Prometheus Explained (Infographic)

Via www.facebook.com/carlos.poon

Incredible Plant of the Apes Posters

Martin Ansin, Edition: 415

These posters are just amazing. Check out Mondo's new poster collection created for all five classic films.