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I am a screenwriter, writer, and film/video editor living and working in Columbus, OH. I graduated from Ohio University and the University of Texas at Austin. I moved back to Ohio because I forgot what cold felt like. Now I remember and want to leave, but

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Entertainment > Movie Remakes & Adaptations Ten movies that should be remade and why: 1 of 17
Several movies or franchises exist in the world of movies that either deserve a second look or a fresh take. Also, there are a number of familiar dramatic arcs that make revisiting certain films several times throughout history inevitable. My list of the 10 movies that should be remade are based on these two assumptions, but... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Should MLB change the pro baseball league structure?: 1 of 5
I vote YES here because I would like to see something done to not only reinvigorate Major League Baseball, but increase the quality of the game on the field. I'm NOT for radical realignment that swaps traditionally AL and NL teams just to create better regional rivalries(they already tried that once and it failed miserably, ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Is Alex Rodriguez the best player in baseball?: 5 of 17
Okay Yankee haters... please line up on the "NO" side of this argument in a calm and orderly fashion. Respectfully remove your Red Sox hat before you step to the mic and explain in a loud and unbiased northeastern accent why A-Rod is NOT the best baseball player in a generation. Now for the rest of us who can look at the sit... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Superbad: 10 of 26
Are you Superbad? Superbad completely delivers on its title and promise to completely rock audiences with hardcore comedy. I've heard comparisons in the media to Porky's and American Pie and Revenge of the Nerds, but make no mistake, Superbad thoroughly trounces those movies. First, it's funnier. If I had a souped up radar g... More..
Entertainment > Movie Analysis Movie analysis: What we can learn from movies like "300": 7 of 18
I do not consider 300 to be an inherently political movie that shines a spotlight on American xenophobia and gung-ho war mongering sensibilities. Maybe Frank Miller's original manuscript was a little more steeped in metaphor, but I can't hold Zack Snyder up as any kind of modern day social commentator. 300 is a super-charged... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Once: 4 of 8
This movie, more than any other in the genre, best represents the struggle, pain, love, hope, and desperation that truly goes into songwriting and the creative process overall. Once, written and directed by John Carney and starring Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova as the two unnamed leads, is a simple story about recording a... More..
Entertainment > Directors & Film Makers Plot holes in George Lucas' Star Wars series: 4 of 8
Regarding the supposed plot holes involving Obi-wan's statement about his training, I think this is a complete non-starter that really has nothing to do with the overall mythology of Star Wars. Okay, so Obi-wan did say that Yoda taught him. It's an interesting aside that highlights the backstory (or front story) that George ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives US Election 2008: Iowa Caucus - First step on the path to the White House: 5 of 9
The Speech Obama took up the presidential mantle during his victory speech in Iowa following the 2008 caucuses. The particulars surrounding his success, the strategies of his supporters, the follies of his opponents, his prospects in New Hampshire and in November, are all topics for more dedicated politicos and loud-mouthed ... More..
Entertainment > Characters & Performances Least favorite Star Wars characters: 16 of 18
Can an entire planet of people be considered the worst "character" in the Star Wars universe? That may be stepping out of the boundaries of this topic slightly, but since I can't lay the blame for the cinematic abortion that took place from 1999 to 2005 at the feet of the inhabitants of Naboo, I'll have to heap all of it ont... More..
Jobs & Careers > Employers Should employers monitor employees' Internet use?: 62 of 63
I'm not a fan of Big Brother looking over my shoulder in any way, so philosophically I do come down on the "NO" side of this debate, but practically employer's should 100% monitor their employees' internet use at work, on business owned machines, and on company time. Hell, I'm writing this article at work right now. If I own... More..