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By Dirk Hooper Editing a novel is a huge process, and it’s hard for someone who wrote the work to evaluate it honestly. That’s why…
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By Dirk Hooper Editing a novel is a huge process, and it’s hard for someone who wrote the work to evaluate it honestly. That’s why…
If you’re like me, there is a select group of movie directors that you follow religiously. Every film they release is a special experience. For…
“Cosmic Convergence” by Dirk Hooper The universe, and us, are arranged in a mirrored union of veracity and obfuscation, both macro and micro. We are…
Artwork by Dirk Hooper Your voice betrays you it’s locked by your lust Fold your clothes, I say structure leads to trust Your voice betrays…
The Vast of Night is something we rarely see today. It’s a small, experimental, science fiction film, that’s well-paced, highly-focused on dialog and acting, and simply…
Hey Star Wars fans! Did someone say “world-building?” The Mandalorian has that. Would you like to see new characters and situations that are not connected to…
A top-notch cast (including appearances from some of the franchise originals), a hot director, and the return of James Cameron to this Terminator movie gives…
If you bring back actor Linda Hamilton, insert the super hot director of Deadpool, Tim Miller, and even entice original-creator and mega-producer James Cameron to create…
Credit: Matt Wagner/Brennan Wagner (Dark Horse Comics) One of my all-time favorite comic creators, Matt Wagner, has returned to the universe that he’s known for…
Director M. Night Shyamalan expressed his desire to make more low budget movies. “The movies I like are much more simple and I feel really…
“Mad Max: Fury Road” has some of the densest and impressive production design of any film. The breakneck pace of the film means that all…
Imagine a world where augmented reality has become a requirement in society. Where you walk along a street and see everyone’s name and a readout…
When I was a teenager I had terrible nightmares. I had dreams about a dog that would bark at me while I was walking to…
What if I told you there was an upcoming science fiction film that stars Keanu Reeves, Robert Downey Jr., Winona Ryder, and Woody Harrelson? What…
The Black Hole is the Disney kids science fiction movie that takes you to Hell. In 1979, The Black Hole was Disney’s response to Star Wars. Being a young…
Godzilla: King of the Monsters is made by someone who enjoys the original material and did everything he could to present that in this film. The…
It’s possible that we will never see a movie like Avengers: Endgame again. This review, like all of my reviews, will be spoiler-free, but I may dance…
I’ve read advice from many great writers, editors, and readers. But one piece of advice really lit a fire under my ass. That piece of…
Imagine if you will, the director of Fight Club and the director of Deadpool get together to do an animated adult anthology series. That’s what the Netflix series Love, Death…
I enjoyed the first season of the Netflix Lost in Space series. It held my attention for 10 episodes and got better as it went along. I…
I write every day, both professionally and for leisure, and I use the free version of Grammarly. With articles and creative work, Grammarly is great as…
Venom is standard superhero fare, but better than I expected. It’s your typical boy loses girl, boy meets symbiote, boy gains superpowers, boy impresses girl, boy…
You can tell that Warner Bros. is swinging for the fences with Aquaman. They get a home run, but that doesn’t mean this is a…
Aquaman’s top box office spot, over the other DC Extended Universe movies, was earned for several reasons, but the big reason… is China. According to Box…
The first few episodes of Firefly were aired out of order because Fox Television executives are idiots. I say “are” instead of “were” because they are still…
Halloween is a fresh satisfying revisit of a horror franchise that kicked off much of the slasher film genre. Every facet of this movie is upgraded…
The life event that made me want to change careers was being laid off from an energy company that I worked at for over ten…
Whoa! Batman Ninja firmly debunks my frequent complaint that the DC direct-to-video animated films are visually bereft. This is a beautifully animated feature, and that’s not the…
If the Warner Brothers executives would like to fix their live-action DC Extended Universe, they don’t have to look far to find the people who…
If you choose to accept this mission, then you’re in for the best roller-coaster ride in the history of the Mission Impossible franchise. Mission: Impossible…
Last night I walked outside like I do often late at night, and I was awestruck by the beauty of the universe. I was…
Denzel Washington, his stopwatch, and his clever use of common items to clear a room are all back in The Equalizer 2. Robert McCall has become…
When Transcendence was released in 2014 I saw Johnny Depp, and what looked like a cheap silly sci-fi horror plot. I immediately dismissed the film. That’s a…
If you’re going to make a movie about being trapped in a skyscraper with armed people coming after you then you’re going to get compared…
If you’re looking for the key to how the Avengers gang is going to win the day against Thanos then you’re going to be disappointed…
The book Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury was never more relevant than right now. Most people view that book as a warning against a totalitarian state, but…
Galaxina simply fails on every level. It’s a comedy that’s not funny. It’s a science fiction parody made by people who don’t understand or even appreciate…
The Disaster Artist is a character-study, a story about friendship and pursuing your dreams, and an effective comedy. It follows the real-life experiences of Greg Sestero and Tommy Wiseau as they…
Many movies claim to be bigger, bolder, and funnier than the first. Deadpool 2 actually delivers on that claim. What they did this time was lean into…
In a career that brought us such films as “A Clockwork Orange,” “Dr. Strangelove,” “The Shining” and “Full Metal Jacket,” it is important to note…
May 31st, 2013, I found myself in the middle of a tornado. Ever since I was a child the weather experts always warned about…
Solo: A Star Wars Story is a light pleasing dip into the Star Wars universe. But it lacks the stakes of its predecessors, and…
Last night I had a dream that monsters were attacking the city and I felt like someone had to do something. I summoned up…
Psychedelic Burn is a six page story that I created for a trip to San Diego for ComicCon in 1993. I showed this story to…
Thor: Ragnarok is a Flash Gordon flavored blast from beginning to end. It’s not the best Marvel movie, but it’s the most “Marvel”…
Even if you don’t start writing when you’re young, it’s never too late to start.In fact, good writing skills are crucial to success, whether…
We’ve all faced our share of failures. Failing sucks, but it’s how you respond that matters. Steven Spielberg applied to the USC film…
This is something I’ve wanted to talk about for a long time. I probably won’t nail it this time, so I’ll keep trying. It’s…
I just won Best Fetish Photographer at the 2017 Fetish Awards in St. Petersburg, Florida. Unfortunately, I wasn’t there to receive the award, so…
Cynicism is running rampant right now. Whether it’s the constant refrain that “everything is cancer,” to movie reviews that prattle on about…
Recently, USA Today ran an article about how people are feeling lonelier. According to John Cacioppo, director of the Center for Cognitive and Social…
I promise you that this post is not an attempt to get you naked… okay, maybe it is, but you can’t blame…
Do you share a lot of great content on your social networks and wonder why no one ever likes your stuff, or…
Originally published March 20, 2017. I’ve been mostly absent from my usual social media habits lately, including this blog. Maybe you’ve noticed? I…
My message to you today is simply, do it now. Whether you always wanted to write a book, or get in shape, or remodel…
Recently, I watched a UFC fight with Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. I always look forward to his matches because no matter what the…
It’s time for me to issue a Red Alert! Your friends and family are Dream Killers. They will absolutely shoot down your dreams…
I woke up early this morning because I wanted some coffee so bad. I’m a coffee snob. I only like the gourmet stuff. I…
Originally published January 3rd, 2017 The last few posts I’ve talked a lot about goals. If you’ve missed those, please go back and check…
The last couple of posts I’ve been talking about why New Year’s resolutions suck and why goals are awesome. Today I’m going to tell…
Originally published December 28, 2016. In my last post, I implored you to set goals instead of make New Year’s resolutions. If you still…
Originally published December 26, 2016 It’s that time of year again… when you eat the last of your turkey leftovers, clean up after your…
I want to assure you that the story I’m about to tell you is not made up. An Illinois woman has filed a class…
I’m going to warn you ahead of time that this subject made me mad, so if you’re offended by language you should check out…
CBS News published an article referencing a study by the University of Warwick in the U.K. The study concluded that half of the individuals…
Originally published December 12, 2016. John Glenn died this week at 95 years old. Even other astronauts look up to John Glenn. At a…
One of the things that has led to this post, and many other great things, is a daily method that I learned from James…
A few days ago I reached out to a handful of friends who were spinning their wheels creatively. I asked them if they were…
It was the summer of 1977 when I sat in a small dark theater in Moore Oklahoma and saw “Star Wars” for…
When I was younger I always looked forward to having an embarrassing helping of turkey and dressing on Thanksgiving. And pumpkin pie –…
Originally published September 14, 2015. Last week Director M. Night Shyamalan expressed his desire to make more low budget movies. “The movies I like…
Originally Published August 15, 2015 Much ink will be spilled over how and why “Fantastic Four” got clobbered at the…
One thing that I’ve learned while I’ve been trying to write more is that it’s very easy to put off writing for another day.…
The design of “The Art of Mad Max: Fury Road” is luxurious. The book is a thick hardcover, with a landscape format, beautiful printing on…
Originally Published May 16, 2015 What you see in “Mad Max: Fury Road” is the labor of a filmmaker who had 30 years to…
I take photos of naked women and men for a living. Some of my subjects are clients, others collaborate with me and others are paid…
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Originally published April 8, 2015 The British Film Institute re-released Ridley Scott’s “Blade Runner: The Final Cut” on April 3rd. There’s never been a…
I usually don’t explain my art. Terry Gilliam said that it’s an artist’s job to ask questions and the viewer’s job to provide answers.…
The universe, and us, are arranged in a mirrored union of veracity and obfuscation, both macro and micro. We are starstuff and antimatter, flowing, fragile…