Post by Talon Karrde on Jan 28, 2007 2:10:19 GMT -5
Once upon a time there were three nutty writers who attempted to enter the land of normalcy. One worked for a law firm, one for a local paper, and the other...well, she never really quite made it to the land of normalcy. They were each assigned very hazardous duties...some could actually cause papercuts! But I took them away from all that...and recruited some other nut jobs in the process. My name is G-POP.net. (cue music)
Here's what's new for this week:
Storm Front (The Dresden Files: Book 1) - Ismael Manzano reviews the first in a series of science fiction novels by Jim Butcher.
Excerpt: "A couple of weeks ago, I heard through the grapevine of a new science fiction series called the 'Dresden Files,' coming to the Sci-Fi channel. It seemed interesting enough, but what caught my attention was when I found out that the series was based on a series of books by Jim Butcher, the first of which is called Storm Front. Being the curious and avid lover of fantasy books that I am, I decided to read the book first before watching the show for the now famous and highly revered 'First Impressions' segment..."
The Double Standard: Movies vs. Video Games - Jon Minners discusses the recent controversies caused by the latest entries into the Sundance and Slamdance Festivals.
Excerpt: "There is a great buzz going on over the recent Sundance Film Festival and the incredible, if not dark, films featuring A-list celebrities that are proliferating the annual movie-lover's wet dream. At the same time, the 13th Annual Slamdance Festival is receiving a buzz for very different reasons..."
Bones: Season One - Justine Manzano reviews the Season One DVD set of the hit television series Bones.
Excerpt: "Its funny how you end up finding your favorite shows when you least expect it. A couple of years ago when my then favorite series Angel came to an end, I never thought I would find another favorite show to call my own. Between Buffy and Angel I'd had eight years invested in the characters. I went a whole season afterward before discovering that Angel, himself, David Boreanaz had found himself a new series. When I first heard the story, I couldn't help but think that he had found himself in the curse that so many alumni of famous shows find themselves in—most popularly known as "The Seinfeld Curse." But that wasn't the case—I fell completely in love with this series after episode 1. If it isn't proof enough that I have a strange fear of skeletons (I need therapy…and I can't believe I just admitted my fear in a public forum) and still watch this show, then a brief description should do..."
Charlotte's Web - Melissa Minners reviews the soundtrack of the new live action film based on E.B. White's classic children's book.
Excerpt: "Just before Christmas, I started seeing advertisements for a live action Charlotte's Web movie. I remember thinking fondly of the book by E.B. White that I had read as a child about a pig named Wilbur...Thinking back to the animated movie based on the book and wondered just how a live action version of the adorable tale could be pulled off. But, through the use of Hollywood magic…and some pretty cool effects, the story of Charlotte's Web is fast becoming a favorite for a new generation of children....Having signed such a talented cast for the film, one would expect the film producers to choose an equally talented composer to create the soundtrack for Charlotte's Web. That composer is Danny Elfman..."
RhapsodE - Spoke Inward - Jon Minners reviews the poet/musician's potent style of expression.
Excerpt: "Watching American Idol on television, one is treated to various styles of music, but with one intention in mind…to find mainstream's version of an American Idol – basically an artificial pop star who will act like a robot and spit out the same tired types of songs people have become bored with despite industry standards suggesting otherwise. RhapsodE is the kind of musician whose music gets played on the radio leading to those who have grown tired of Paris Hilton's manufactured voice to say, "Whoa…what a breath of fresh air." Of course, the problem is, talent like RhapsodE doesn't get played on the radio – they become gems music lovers must uncover. Thank God for Myspace..."
Oliver Twist - Melissa Minners reviews the oft copied Dickens classic about an orphan who suffers many a trial before finding peace and happiness.
Excerpt: "We all have heard the tale of the young orphan, Oliver Twist, who makes the egregious error of asking a cook in a workhouse in Victorian-era England for a second helping of gruel...Despite never having read Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, one would be hard-pressed to state that he has never heard of some variation of the tale. I, myself had heard bits and pieces and seen cartoon adaptations, but had never read the actual book. Soon after having read A Christmas Carol, The Chimes and The Cricket on the Hearth by Charles Dickens, I found that I wanted to read more of that amazingly talented man's work. Thus, I picked up the Complete and Unabridged Collector's Library edition of Oliver Twist at the local Barnes & Noble..."
Minners Commentary Corner and Badseed's Bottomline are all new:
Minners Commentary Corner: Things You Never Forget: Don't Trust Anyone - "I can be a dick. I know this, but there is one code most friends live by and that's never go out with someone's ex…at least not without their permission and especially when the guy still loves the girl. The following story leads up to the ultimate betrayal and sets the stage for the most immature revenge ever..."
Badseed's Bottomline #408: Remembering Bam Bam Bigelow - "Hey yo! Last week, having already written my column, I never thought I would have to write about another death in wrestling, but now, the second member of the Triple Threat has died..."
Original Writing:
New poetry by Joy Garcia: Challenge Me!
New Top Ten Page:
Don't forget to check out the new Top Ten Page which offers not one, but two lists - the top ten requested articles and the top ten staff picks!
Writers Wanted:
Are you an aspiring author looking to get your work out there for the world to see? Have you recently published a novel and are looking for some publicity? Have a band with a demo tape / CD and a desire to spread the word? Are you involved with the entertainment industry and looking to spread the word about your client or project. If so, send your submissions to submissions@g-pop.net. We're always looking for new talent.
Shop 'Til You Drop!:
Christmas is over, but the shopping continues at the G-POP.net store. Just head on over to our shop page at Shop@G-POP! Shop at terrific online stores like Overstock.com, Amazon.com, GameStop, Barnes & Noble, and Things From Another World, Fossil, Illuminations, OfficeMax, MagazineMaster, iTunes, Netflix, David's Cookies and more! Stores are added on a regular basis, so be sure to check us out!
Here's what's new for this week:
Storm Front (The Dresden Files: Book 1) - Ismael Manzano reviews the first in a series of science fiction novels by Jim Butcher.
Excerpt: "A couple of weeks ago, I heard through the grapevine of a new science fiction series called the 'Dresden Files,' coming to the Sci-Fi channel. It seemed interesting enough, but what caught my attention was when I found out that the series was based on a series of books by Jim Butcher, the first of which is called Storm Front. Being the curious and avid lover of fantasy books that I am, I decided to read the book first before watching the show for the now famous and highly revered 'First Impressions' segment..."
The Double Standard: Movies vs. Video Games - Jon Minners discusses the recent controversies caused by the latest entries into the Sundance and Slamdance Festivals.
Excerpt: "There is a great buzz going on over the recent Sundance Film Festival and the incredible, if not dark, films featuring A-list celebrities that are proliferating the annual movie-lover's wet dream. At the same time, the 13th Annual Slamdance Festival is receiving a buzz for very different reasons..."
Bones: Season One - Justine Manzano reviews the Season One DVD set of the hit television series Bones.
Excerpt: "Its funny how you end up finding your favorite shows when you least expect it. A couple of years ago when my then favorite series Angel came to an end, I never thought I would find another favorite show to call my own. Between Buffy and Angel I'd had eight years invested in the characters. I went a whole season afterward before discovering that Angel, himself, David Boreanaz had found himself a new series. When I first heard the story, I couldn't help but think that he had found himself in the curse that so many alumni of famous shows find themselves in—most popularly known as "The Seinfeld Curse." But that wasn't the case—I fell completely in love with this series after episode 1. If it isn't proof enough that I have a strange fear of skeletons (I need therapy…and I can't believe I just admitted my fear in a public forum) and still watch this show, then a brief description should do..."
Charlotte's Web - Melissa Minners reviews the soundtrack of the new live action film based on E.B. White's classic children's book.
Excerpt: "Just before Christmas, I started seeing advertisements for a live action Charlotte's Web movie. I remember thinking fondly of the book by E.B. White that I had read as a child about a pig named Wilbur...Thinking back to the animated movie based on the book and wondered just how a live action version of the adorable tale could be pulled off. But, through the use of Hollywood magic…and some pretty cool effects, the story of Charlotte's Web is fast becoming a favorite for a new generation of children....Having signed such a talented cast for the film, one would expect the film producers to choose an equally talented composer to create the soundtrack for Charlotte's Web. That composer is Danny Elfman..."
RhapsodE - Spoke Inward - Jon Minners reviews the poet/musician's potent style of expression.
Excerpt: "Watching American Idol on television, one is treated to various styles of music, but with one intention in mind…to find mainstream's version of an American Idol – basically an artificial pop star who will act like a robot and spit out the same tired types of songs people have become bored with despite industry standards suggesting otherwise. RhapsodE is the kind of musician whose music gets played on the radio leading to those who have grown tired of Paris Hilton's manufactured voice to say, "Whoa…what a breath of fresh air." Of course, the problem is, talent like RhapsodE doesn't get played on the radio – they become gems music lovers must uncover. Thank God for Myspace..."
Oliver Twist - Melissa Minners reviews the oft copied Dickens classic about an orphan who suffers many a trial before finding peace and happiness.
Excerpt: "We all have heard the tale of the young orphan, Oliver Twist, who makes the egregious error of asking a cook in a workhouse in Victorian-era England for a second helping of gruel...Despite never having read Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, one would be hard-pressed to state that he has never heard of some variation of the tale. I, myself had heard bits and pieces and seen cartoon adaptations, but had never read the actual book. Soon after having read A Christmas Carol, The Chimes and The Cricket on the Hearth by Charles Dickens, I found that I wanted to read more of that amazingly talented man's work. Thus, I picked up the Complete and Unabridged Collector's Library edition of Oliver Twist at the local Barnes & Noble..."
Minners Commentary Corner and Badseed's Bottomline are all new:
Minners Commentary Corner: Things You Never Forget: Don't Trust Anyone - "I can be a dick. I know this, but there is one code most friends live by and that's never go out with someone's ex…at least not without their permission and especially when the guy still loves the girl. The following story leads up to the ultimate betrayal and sets the stage for the most immature revenge ever..."
Badseed's Bottomline #408: Remembering Bam Bam Bigelow - "Hey yo! Last week, having already written my column, I never thought I would have to write about another death in wrestling, but now, the second member of the Triple Threat has died..."
Original Writing:
New poetry by Joy Garcia: Challenge Me!
New Top Ten Page:
Don't forget to check out the new Top Ten Page which offers not one, but two lists - the top ten requested articles and the top ten staff picks!
Writers Wanted:
Are you an aspiring author looking to get your work out there for the world to see? Have you recently published a novel and are looking for some publicity? Have a band with a demo tape / CD and a desire to spread the word? Are you involved with the entertainment industry and looking to spread the word about your client or project. If so, send your submissions to submissions@g-pop.net. We're always looking for new talent.
Shop 'Til You Drop!:
Christmas is over, but the shopping continues at the G-POP.net store. Just head on over to our shop page at Shop@G-POP! Shop at terrific online stores like Overstock.com, Amazon.com, GameStop, Barnes & Noble, and Things From Another World, Fossil, Illuminations, OfficeMax, MagazineMaster, iTunes, Netflix, David's Cookies and more! Stores are added on a regular basis, so be sure to check us out!