Film Critic & Horror Writer. Heeding a macabre calling listening to “Mother Ghost Nursery Rhymes” in kindergarten, Kevin A. Ranson wrote in grade school and filled countless notebooks with story ideas while touring the Mediterranean in the US Navy. Author of The Spooky Chronicles, the thriller series The Matriarch Vampires, and critic for MovieCrypt.com as host Grim D. Reaper #grmdrpr. Sith master of Google-Fu, Bing-Jitsu, and buttered toast (you want some toast?)
According to an article on Wired.com, collecting the information that allows a filter to compare an image, a book, a song, or a video to existing material is itself an uncompensated use of the material it is meant to single out for violation. In other words, even “fair use” isn’t enough of a reason for … More Filtering Copyrighted Material Requires Infringement?
I just realized that I haven’t updated my so-called “personal” blog in a while. Lessee… I finagled from work a five-day vacation, four of which will be in Orlando, Florida with my girlfriend and as a convention guest. I lost another two pounds but seem to be holding steady; it may be time to step … More Very Little to Bitch and Moan About
I have a shocking secret: I’m overweight. And here’s another: I recently decided to fully commit to do something about it. Finally, a third: It’s working. Other than my age and family history risk factors, I miss having the energy I used to have instead of getting winded carrying my arse up and down a … More Physicality: My Three Secrets
There’s many ways a film can make money. Box office receipts, DVDs, rentals, and first broadcast rights. But the most immediate thing fans of a film can do to support it (in addition to telling their friends to go see it) is to buy up a little merchandise. T-shirts, action figures, the novel version, whatever. … More Blue is NOT the New Black Dragon
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