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Wednesday, February 22, 2012 8:40:09 PM
Ben Avery wrote a blog post titled FILM REVIEW: The Secret World of Arrietty:
Ben said, "This was original posted over at my podcast's website, Strangers and Aliens . . .My kids and I are huge fans of Studio Ghibli. I love almost everything that I have seen from them, and my kids adore My Neighbor Totoro and Ponyo. Studio..." more
Friday, December 9, 2011 11:30:25 PM
Ben Avery wrote a blog post titled Amazing Spider-Man's New Poster:
Ben said, "From SuperheroHype:I have to say, I love this poster. As far as posters go, this actually gets me excited. It's very, very simple. The spider symbol is something that is recognizable. I remember when the first Batman movie came out and the..." more
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 10:05:07 PM
Ben Avery wrote a blog post titled 11/22/63 ... a book review, but not THAT book!:
Ben said, "So today is the anniversary of three deaths. JFK was shot on this day in 1963. Also, Aldous Huxley (author of Brave New World, among other books) died of an intentionally lethal overdose of LSD. In 1963. Finally, C.S. Lewis (author of the Narnia..." more
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 11:40:02 PM
Ben Avery wrote a blog post titled U2 and the JLA (thoughts on digital media):
Ben said, "I'm looking through the iTunes store, and something catches my eye. It's a featured album, it's only $7.99, and seems to be some sort of benefit for a charity.The title? "AHK-toong BAY-bi Covered".The contents? Every song from U2's "Achtung Baby",..." more
Thursday, November 10, 2011 3:35:19 PM
Ben Avery wrote a blog post titled Green Lantern is a movie about Hollywood . . .:
Ben said, "I finally saw Green Lantern. For those who don't know, it's a superhero sci-fi fantasy action movie about Hal Jordan, who is given a ring (and a lantern, which charges the ring) that can create anything Hal can imagine using the power of green (also..." more
Sunday, October 23, 2011 4:00:13 AM
Ben Avery wrote a blog post titled Round Up:
Ben said, "I haven't posted in a while, and thought I'd do a little round up sharing what I've been u to lately.First, I've been writing a couple different books for Kingstone Comics. I just finished a graphic novel documentary about the history of the Bible..." more
Sunday, June 12, 2011 7:47:09 AM
Ben Avery wrote a blog post titled REVIEW: X-Men First Class:
Ben said, "THE REVIEW:X-Men First Class is a prequel to the OTHER X-Men movies that manages to surpass them. It's a strong film, and it feels like a movie . . . instead of feeling like a comic book movie. Packing a lot of characters and a lot of action..." more
Thursday, May 5, 2011 5:54:59 PM
Ben Avery wrote a blog post titled Superman . . . Because I Just Had to Say SOMETHING . . .:
Ben said, "Back in the late '70's and the early years of my life, this was Superman. It wasn't until I grew up that I understood how cynical things were in that time and that part of what made Superman and Star Wars, as movies, successful was the earnestness..." more
Monday, April 25, 2011 8:27:34 PM
Ben Avery wrote a blog post titled What Stargate's "Demise" Can Teach Us About Life (and Storytelling):
Ben said, "If you know me, you know I am a big fan of Stargate Universe. This is obvious if you follow my tweets (I'm @whisperingloon on Twitter) or if you listen to my podcast (The Fanboy Tollbooth), especially the most recent episode and it's "The Adventures..." more
Friday, April 22, 2011 12:45:51 PM
Ben Avery wrote a blog post titled THE WAY OF THE WRITER: Some Under 140 Character Thoughts on Writing:
Ben said, "Here's a collection of some of my Tweets on writing. I'm @whisperingloon on Twitter, and I usually tweet about writing, comics, and movies. You know, geek stuff.As a creator, don't ignore negative criticism. Ignore negative critics. There's a BIG..." more
Thursday, April 21, 2011 9:29:57 AM
Ben Avery wrote a blog post titled Dinosaurs and Fraggles (more thoughts abut comics and kids):
Ben said, "I have kids.I read comics. I write comics.I like comics.I love my kids.My kids like comics.Now, for the record, my kids like my comics. But obviously, that's not enough. My kids like to read -- a LOT. And my son and daughter can only read ArmorQuest..." more
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 2:23:57 PM
Ben Avery wrote a blog post titled THE WAY OF THE WRITER: Best Tool for Great Writing:
Ben said, "I'm in my minvan, waiting for a red light, my eyes are wandering as I listen to an old time radio drama and I see the tailgate of a small pick-up truck. It belongs to some sort of service company, plumbing or something. I don't know. I don't..." more
Monday, April 18, 2011 7:07:55 PM
Ben Avery wrote a blog post titled Artistic Progression:
Ben said, "As a comic book writer, I'm at the mercy of artists, in more ways than one. Let's face facts: the reason people like something like ArmorQuest or The Hedge Knight is because those artists are A-MAZE-ING. Was the writer any good? Maybe, but if the..." more
Monday, February 21, 2011 11:12:12 AM
Ben Avery wrote a blog post titled THE WAY OF THE WRITER: Twitter as Dialogue Coach:
Ben said, " While this post relates mostly to writing for comics, it does have it's application to film and prose as well . . . I have long held that the old maxim about comic books which says they are "part movie, part novel" is completely and utterly..." more
Wednesday, February 16, 2011 8:10:14 AM
Ben Avery wrote a blog post titled THE WAY OF THE WRITER: Comic Writers Should Be Comic Artists:
Ben said, "How's THAT for a title? I couldn't POSSIBLY really mean THAT, could I?Well, I could. And do. I'll admit, there's a twinge of jealousy whenever I read Will Eisner's Comics and Sequential Art (a book anyone who wants to make comics should read) and I..." more
Monday, February 7, 2011 10:11:45 AM
Ben Avery wrote a blog post titled THE WAY OF THE WRITER: What can VW's l'il Darth Vader teach us about storytelling?:
Ben said, "I love this ad. I'm not the only one. Not by a long shot. There's a reason they "leaked" this ad before the Super Bowl . . . they knew it was gold, and didn't want it to be lost in the shuffle:So, aside from being cute and making my nine-year-old..." more
Thursday, February 3, 2011 2:59:00 PM
Ben Avery wrote a blog post titled Tree Octopus:
Ben said, "So this article -- "'Tree Octopus' Is Latest Evidence the Internet Is Making Kids Dumb, Says Group" -- did two things to me.First, I was outlining the new ArmorQuest graphic novel when I saw that article and needed an idea for a creature that's not..." more
Thursday, January 27, 2011 4:12:49 PM
Ben Avery wrote a blog post titled Why I Love the Fraggle Rock Comic Book (some thoughts about comics and kids):
Ben said, "Why do I love the Fraggle Rock comic books?Because my kids do.Now, my kids love to read. Everything. Books. Magazines. And they love other comics as well. (For example, they're loving the Smurfs reprints from Papercutz.) (They even, sometimes, love..." more
Wednesday, January 26, 2011 9:18:48 PM
Ben Avery wrote a blog post titled The Fanboy Tollbooth -- "new" podcast:
Ben said, "Here's something for you to listen to on your commute into work.I'm co-hosting a podcast called The Fanboy Tollbooth, an all things geeky type of podcast, with my friends Jeremy Zehr and Stephen MacDonald. It covers films, comics, books, music, and..." more
Monday, January 24, 2011 5:34:04 PM
Ben Avery wrote a blog post titled Cover to TimeFlyz Book 7!:
Ben said, "The cover to TimeFlyz Volume 7: Battle Between was just approved by the publisher!Drawn by the incredibly talented Eric Merced (he's the artist for books 7 and 8), this book is a little bit of a departure from the rest of the series, which is why no..." more
Monday, January 17, 2011 7:11:32 AM
Ben Avery wrote a blog post titled Comic Creators for a Cause: The Comic Creators Alliance:
Ben said, "This is a topic that I believe many people do not even realize is an issue: human trafficking and child sex slavery. But it is real. And it's just as horrible as it sounds.Lora Innes, a comic book writer/artist (she created the incredible web series..." more
Wednesday, January 5, 2011 3:23:05 PM
Ben Avery wrote a blog post titled CHANGES . . .:
Ben said, "I think I'm going to be changing the focus of my reviews. I mean, movie and comic book and book reviews are all out there . . . and easily a dime a dozen. Perhaps even a nickel a baker's dozen.Originally, with my Nano-reviews, the intent was to just..." more
Wednesday, January 5, 2011 2:29:02 PM
Ben Avery wrote a blog post titled PEANUTS Christmas: Linus Explains the True Meaning of Christmas:
Ben said, "This is from my absolute favorite Christmas special (although, ironically, one I don't have in my collection of Christmas special DVDs).Merry Christmas!The Peanuts Deluxe Holiday Collection. The True Meaning of Christmas. @ Yahoo! Video~..." more
Wednesday, January 5, 2011 2:13:04 PM
Ben Avery wrote a blog post titled Nano Film Review #30 - Tron: Legacy, the film and soundtrack:
Ben said, "Tron: Legacy is a movie that shouldn't exist. But I'm glad it does.It's a sequel to a groundbreaking (in terms of technology) film . . . that's 30 years old. A film that doesn't hold up well if watched today (unlike the original Star Wars which,..." more
Thursday, February 23, 2012 7:56:49 AM
Ben Avery wrote a blog post titled EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEAK: The Cover from My Latest Book!:
Ben said, "The artwork has been finalized. The final edits made. The file ready to send to the printer.To celebrate, here is a sneak peak at the front cover of the The Book of God graphic novel:I'll let you know when it can be purchased and where from, but for..." more