Bo Gorcesky
I am a Middle School Art teacher who promotes what his students create with technology across Twitter, Fan of comics, Star Wars, metal, horror, animation and rasslin'.
Middle School Art/Ed Tech teacher that likes sharing my students art online.
I also enjoy sharing my findings and writing on my Associated Content profile page.
You can also check out my Blogs, You Tube channel and other contact info on my About.me page for more detailed info on edtech reviews,tutorials,movie reviews,and
blogging . I have also recently discovered Squidoo, and I love creating lenses of creative writing on the Squidoo site along with all of my other lenses of tech tutorials and movie reviews
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Middle School Art/Ed Tech teacher that likes sharing my students art online.
I also enjoy sharing my findings and writing on my Associated Content profile page.
You can also check out my Blogs, You Tube channel and other contact info on my About.me page for more detailed info on edtech reviews,tutorials,movie reviews,and
blogging . I have also recently discovered Squidoo, and I love creating lenses of creative writing on the Squidoo site along with all of my other lenses of tech tutorials and movie reviews
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Displaying Results 1 - 125 (of 125) for Yahoo! Voices
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How to Use Edmodo for AssessmentTeachers can used Edmodo to create polls and quizzes on the excellent web 2.0 / social networking site as assessment tools
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How to Use Facebook and Social Networking as an Education and Technology ToolMy goal as a teacher is to reach as many lives as possible. I feel that using social networking sites, such as a Facebook fan page, can be used as an excellent education and technology tool to share information with your students and the community
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The Day I Escaped NYC During 9/11My memoir the day during 9/11 when I escaped the city and caught one of the last commuter trains back home to Poughkeepsie -
Nightmare on Elm Street 3: The Dream Warriors Movie ReviewMy absolute favorite Freddy/Nightmare film in the series, scroll down to find out why I think so as I also mention this film as one of my favorites to watch during Halloween
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (original) Movie ReviewAs part of my original horror movie countdown till halloween, this film landed at 7 in the top 10
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Halloween (1978) Movie ReviewAs part of my original top 10 horror films to watch around Halloween, no doubt why this film got #1
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Why You Don't Need to See Clerks 2My review of yet another final addition to Kevin Smith's Viewaskewniverse
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Movie Review: 300, Defends of the Earth, Blades of Glory, Primeval, Cheerleader Camp, the Hitcher, an American Werewolf in London & Turistas4 months of movie reviews that encompass classic 80's horror movies and some of the more current comic book influenced works of art and comedy of the time
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New Reviews: Simpsons Movie, Monster Squad DVD, Two Coreys & Flash Gordon Series and 52 ComicMy review of some of the Simpsons Movie, Monster Squad on DVD, the Two Coreys & Flash Gordon series and the 52 comic book series
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How to Teach with Posterous - an Excellent Social Networking Technology for Your ClassroomI discuss ways for you to use the excellent web site Posterous, which allows you to post pictures, videos, text and a lot more which will then automatically post to your other social networking platforms
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How to Decrypt DVDs with DVD43 and HandbrakeTired of buying DVDs? I will show you the option of how you can digitally convert your dvd video library and stream it to your home video game console
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Friday the 13th VI: Jason Lives Movie ReviewCriticized by Jason fans as the film the jumped the shark as Jason is Resurrected via a lightning bolt - but it also marks the start of Jason as a zombie in one of the most entertaining installments of the series -
Return of the Living Dead Film ReviewMy review of the classic mid 80's punk/horror film directed by Dan O'Bannon and coined the phrase of "braiinnnnssss" for zombies -
Dead Alive / Brain Dead Movie ReviewBefore Peter Jackson commanded the land of Middle Earth, he made some crazy horror films blended with comedy. Check out the uber gorey one called Dead Alive in my review -
Re-Animator Movie ReviewMy review of the under rated cult classic based off of HP Lovecraft's tales -
Demons (horror Film) Movie ReviewMy review of the insane Italian horror film about demonic possession while watching a horror film -
Evil Dead Film ReviewOne of my favorite horror films to watch during Halloween, also very exciting for me to meet its star Bruce Campbell when he signed my Evil Dead painting -
Night of the Living Dead Movie ReviewMy review of the classic zombie film created by George Romero. I also list such things as amount of gore, film facts and worthless tidbits of trivia -
My Top Ten Horror Films that Couldn't Make the CutI review classic horror films and list the amount of nudity, gore and body count such as Dawn of the Dead, Hellraiser, Evil Dead 2, Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, Frankenstein Bride of Frankenstein, Halloween 2, An American Werewolf, & Zombie (+ others) -
California HappinessTwo females chit chat about being harassed at work, but it turns out to be more than it seems
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The Idiotic Super HeroCaptain S'yahn is a super powered alien sent on a mission but is too full of hubris to realize that he gets exiled from one planet after the next -
Harry Potter 7, Part 2 - 8 Films and This is the Ending that I Get?!I am going to be one of the few objectors to the film, especially towards the ending. Read it and lemme know if you agree.
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Transformers 3 Review: Thanks for the Slow-Mo Mr. BayMy review for Transformers: Dark of the Moon, where I discuss some of the over the top action and excessive violent CGI and Michael Bay's slow motion -
Do Video Games Kill People?I talk about the impact of video games on our adolescent minds of the country. Do video games kill people, or do people? Who is to blame - the gaming industry or parents?
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A History and the Impact of the Horror Film GenreMy analysis for the impact of the Slasher genre of films, how they have changed over the years and the psychological impact of Horror. -
So You Want to Be a Super Hero's Sidekick?Ever want to be a sidekick to a hero? Well, this little guide gives you step by step tips on what it takes to become a sidekick in the superhero business. -
How Your Students Can Make Their Own Video Game with Gamestar MechanicMy review of the excellent web site Gamestarmechanic.com along with teacher resources so that your students can make games as well in your class
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You Are Always Going to Be a Wrestling FanMy memories for a love of wrestling that covers years of history and matches, dreams of becoming a professional wrestler and a fascination with the world of fantasy.
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Why Are Wrestlers Dying?I examined about fifteen years worth of wrestlers across WWF, WCW and ECW to see which promotion had the most dead wrestlers in their alumni and why would that be -
Confessions of a Fifth Year TeacherMy annual reflection on what it was like to be a middle school art teacher, including the challenges and success with lots of links to my Posterous site. Also, my 100th submission -
The Refrigerator from Ruin 5: Climbing the CrisperThe bag of coffee beans Mr. Grindhouse gains the assistance of a few vegetables within the fridge, but must continue to climb upwards before Gallon Maximus melts -
The Refrigerator from Ruin 4: Enter Mr. GrindhouseThe latest chapter in the Fridge from Ruin series. Now that Gallon Maximus has been duped to live in the fridge, he may melt in time before the bag of coffee beans bounty hunter Mr. Grindhouse comes to rescue him again -
The Refrigerator from Ruin 3: Movin' OutThe Dairy Battalion has infiltrated Lord Salisbury's dominion of the freezer. Now, he and his loyal subjects, The Organics must defend their home and hold onto their greatest hero of Gallon Maximus before it is too late. -
Crackle '" the Absolutely Free Alternative to Hulu and Netflix on Your PS3My review of the web site Crackle.com. The site is very similar to Netflix and Hulu, in the fact that you can create a queue of your favorite movies and television shows, but it is absolutely free. -
The Refrigerator from Ruin: Dairy BattalionThe next chapter of this absurd "Toy Story with food" comedy of what goes on in your fridge at night? A fight for dominance over a domesticated appliance.
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The Refrigerator from RuinThere is a battle between the Organics (healthy foods that have been banished to the freezer by their oppressive brothers,) the Leftovers. The Leftovers are a barbaric race of dried out animal flesh and toxic by-products. -
Which of These Programs is a Great Digital Film Editing Tool?My review of some digital video editing programs such as Quicktime Pro, Animoto, Flip Share but primarily the great use of the site Jay Cut -
The Best Tools to Digitally Edit Movies with Your Students: Windows Movie MakerMy review of the video editing program Windows Movie Maker. I discuss some comparisons with this program to other video editing programs, and the pros and cons of using Windows Movie Maker for your digital storytelling project. -
The Movies that Made Me Want to Get into Education: Lean on MeMy review of the classic education film, Lean on Me and my own views of thinking about going into the administration field some day -
Using Yodio in Your Classroom to Record Cell Phone Narrations and Create Embeddable MoviesMy review of the web site, www.yodio.com, which allows students to call in narrations on their cell phone, attach the narration to an image, and then combine tracks of audio/image into a movie that can be published or embedded into another site. -
How to Stream Digital Copies of Films to Your Xbox 360My how to guide on ripping digital copies of films and streaming them to your Xbox 360 as an extender with Windows Media Center.
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The Films that Made Me Want to Get into Education: Billy MadisonMy review of the classic comedy Billy Madison, and how much it inspired me to want to get into the education business.
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How to Create Digital Storytelling Videos Using the Ipod's Storyrobe and StoryPages AppsMy review of the Storypages and Storyrobe apps on the Ipod, and how they can be utilized in the classroom so that the students can create movies out of altered images and record their own narrations. -
Films that Make You Wanna Be a Teacher - Kindergarten CopMy review of the classical comedy and how much it inspired me to want to get into education. New teachers and substitute teachers may see parallels with their own lives with this film -
Creating Propaganda Videos Using the Ipod's Animoto AppMy review for the Animoto app on the Ipod, which my students used to create movies out of digitally edited photos that were also done on the Ipod
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Digitally Edit Photos on an IpodMy review of two great Ipod apps for education Comic Touch and Fluid FX and how they can be utilized to edit photos and manipulate them to create products in the visual arts classroom instead of traditional computers
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Pee Wee's Playhouse on BroadwayMy review of Pee Wee's broadway play, history of Pee Wee and the Playhouse crew and my own recollections of being a Pee Wee fan as a kid. -
Which Console Should I Use to Stream Media / Netflix To?An update from one of my earlier articles. I have Netflix through three consoles, and I discuss which ones would be best to utilize Netflix and/or stream media from your computer to the television -
Call of Duty Black Ops - Needs Co-Op Campaigns PleaseMy review of the Call of Duty Black Ops game for the PS3 and how unfortunate it is that it lacks a co-op campaign mode.
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Using Picasa in Your Classroom to Publish Student WorkMy review of Picasa, with some ideas on how teachers can use it in the classroom. Picasa is a Google Tool, so it has some great interactions with You Tube, Google Earth and Blogger.
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Creating Animation on an Ipod or Open Source ProgramsI compare/contrast several ways for students to create animations, whether through open source programs such as Scratch, GIMP or Pencil but also for some of Apple's apps for Education with Flipboom Lite and Animation Creator.
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Teaching Sculpture with IpodsMy review of the SculptMaster 3D app, where I taught a lesson on the basics of sculpture, and creating a collage utilizing GIMP with my sixth graders. Not to mention ideas for other apps including, Bump, Storypages and Animation Creator. -
Time Toast: Quick, Easy and Interactive Timeline MakerI discuss how to make an interactive timeline using this web 2.0 tool
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Using Smart Phones and QR Codes in Your Classroom -I discuss how to create QR codes, which is a two dimensional graph full of strange characters, which, when taken a photo of with a Smart Phone, will instantly transport you to a web site, send a text or call someone.
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How to Use Glogster so Students Can Create Interactive WebsitesMy review of the web 2.0 tool Glogster EDU, the differences between the Basic and Premium version and how students can utilize it and the internet to be creative. -
How Tony Danza is Destroying America's Educational SystemA review of A&E's latest series: Teach: Tonya Danza along with the struggles that befall a first year teacher. -
Sym-Bionic Titan: Making Giant Robots Cool AgainA synopsis of the work of Genndy Tartakovsky, his history with Hanna-Barbera and Cartoon Network. Also, his work on Dexter's Laboratory, Samurai Jack and Star Wars and how they all came together to make this new fighting robot show of Sym-Bionic Titan. -
How to Grade Assignments on EdmodoI cover how to create and grade assignments through the tools on Edmodo.
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How to Share Information with Your Students on EdmodoA more in-depth look at Edmodo, the free web 2.0 tool and social networking site for students and teachers. I cover more specific features on the web site, but more importantly, how teachers can post information for their students. -
Edmodo: The Facebook Tool for TeachersI review one of the many aspects with the web 2.0 tool of Edmodo, the social networking site for teachers. On this review, I give tips and instructions on how to send information to your students.
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Cell Phone Applications that May Work in SchoolI review some of the more popular applications for the Iphone and the Droid, along with ideas on how they can be used in your classroom. -
The Pros and Cons of Cell Phones in SchoolsI am a teacher that is frustrated with having cell phones in the classroom due to their constant disruptions. Now I wonder instead of fighting it, if we should embrace the technology and capabilities of cell phones in the classroom.
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How to Teach with a Social Networking SiteMy review of the web 2.0 tool: Edmodo which allows teachers to create an online community with their students and collaborate with other teachers.
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The Best Hookups for Your TelevisionMy review of a variety of wiring possibilities that you can use after you have mounted your television -
The Addictive Fun of LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 Video Game (Xbox 360)My review of the Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4 video game for the Xbox 360 -
How to Be a Teacher of the YearThis is an essay I wrote when I received Teacher of the Year. It covers my philosophy, personal challenges and advice for other teachers.
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Confessions of a Fourth Year TeacherMy diary of accomplishments, trials and issues that I have faced during my fourth year as an educator. -
Will Marvel Survive in the Hands of Disney?A complaint on how corrupt the Dinsey empire is and how much it will crush and reorganize a fanboy operation like Marvel after all of these years of a thriving power house of little boys.
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A Brief History on the Toys, Cartoons and Comic Books for G.I. Joe: A Real American HeroI give an insider's view on the behind the scenes making and inter twinings when toy companies controll most of children's entertainment of the 80's. -
Tversity on Your Xbox 360 - How to Stream Videos from Your Computer to a Tv, but is it Worth It?My review of the Tversity program and basic instructions and complaints on streaming content from the Tversity server on my desktop to my Xbox/television. -
Ramayana, Mahabarata, and Their Importance in Hindu Culture and MythsThis term paper compares, contrasts and summarizes the literary works of the Ramayana and the Mahabarata. They are both EXCELLENT stories of Epic proportions and have set the staple for the lifestyle of the Hindu cultures.
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Max Fleischer and Otto Messmer - Their Work in the Golden Age of AnimationThis paper covers the impact of two legendary animators and what exactly they contributed to the business. Both men were highly respected artists and helped out immensely in the early days of Animation.
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Walt Disney's Impact on the World of AnimationAs much as I hate to admit it, Walt Disney did a lot for the animation business. This paper covers the history of Animation, and his pull on the business.
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Animation: Love, Hate and Wara history of animation and it's impact on World War II. Provides insider's tips in the world of animation and how it was used for the American public of the '40's.
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How to Make a Greener Classroom Without Spending a DimeI am an art teacher who uses technology that engages my students and doesn't waste my supplies nor deplete my art budget. By using some of these ideas, you can challenge students and have them use technology in their own lives.
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Why I Love My Xbox 360: Watching Movies on NetflixI review the awesome abilities of the Xbox 360 with it's Netflix streaming feature.
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Do Video Games Kill?I look back at some of the cases of video games and their influence on the young minds of our society. There is a blame game between the gaming industry and parents - so who is really at fault?
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Why We like Horror FilmsMy analysis of the genre through the years and certain film's influences on the next generation. Also our connection of a fascination for fear and some of the box office gore busters that helped feed it.
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Long Live the King - a Tribute to Michael JacksonA final farewell that we all need to think about, did this man deserve our accusations, or were there just a bunch of parents hoping to cash in on him? And what do we do now without him? How many of us should feel bad?
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How to Be a Sidekick: A Fictitious Pamphlet on Helping the World of Super HeroesThis is a funny little "how to" guide on the world of being a side kick for a super hero. There are a lot of inside jokes on the world of super heroes.
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Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen (movie Review)My movie review of the lackluster blockbuster by Michael Bay. Chop full of explosions, gun fire, running, chases and an over abundance of CGI. -
The Dream WarriorsThis was a short treatment that I wrote up for an original story. I thought it would be great for a comic book, something about a fantasy dream land that bordered our reality.
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The Toxic Avenger IV: Citizen Toxie (movie Review)My review for the hilarious sequel of the Toxie franchise. I actually wrote this as a personal favor to the director so that I could show a Toxie poster in my own indy film. -
Alex's Diner SUX: An Evening with Metalcore Band "A Dying Vision"A Dying Vision was a independent metalcore band that was trying to make their way into the main stream scene. Check out this article I wrote for an independent mag a few year's back: -
I Know the Kid that Beat GalagaMy exposure to the classic 1981 arcade game and how my brother Joey was able to become so addicted to it - he beat it. -
The Last Time I was Beaten as a PunishmentA journal entry of a dark time in my teenage years when my punishment was getting my butt whooped. BUT what about nowadays? Should more children get punishments like this? How did my self esteem cause my thieving?
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Superman Returns (movie Review)A non-spoiler filled review for Superman Returns. More specifically, how this film fits into the rest of the Superman film series. -
The Descent (movie Review)The Descent is a bunch of girls that go diving into cave. There are moments of true terror from monsters and scenes of claustrophobia. -
The Day I Met Bruce CampbellMy adventure in Florida where I traveled several hours to go to a mall, meet Bruce Campbell and get my Evil Dead painting signed.
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Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (movie Review)A horror prequel that doesn't get enough respect and acknowledgment for it's impact on the modern Horror industry. -
A Robot Revolution - How Technology Will Cause the End of HumanityYeah, I know it sounds a little insane, but I have a fear that robots will take over some day. That we will become so dependent on technology that it will turn on us. -
Spider Man 3 (movie Review)A review of the rather disappointing sequel to the Spidey franchise. Damn you Emo Parker! -
Pirates of the Caribbean 3 (movie Review)My review of the third "Pirates" movie - quite a silly swashbuckling romp if I must say. -
Confessions of a First Year TeacherI look back at my first year experiences during my first year as a middle school art teacher. -
A Zombie NightmareThis is almost like a dream journal and a review of George A. Romero's "Land of the Dead." -
Escape from New York (movie Review)My review of the cult classic, Escape from New York by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell, Ernest Borgnine and Donald Pleasance just to name a few. -
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (movie Review)A review of the fourth Harry Potter film - quite dark and emotional. -
Rest Stop (horror Film Movie Review)An interesting film, it will leave you wondering: "was that what they were trying to say?" -
The Transformers (live Action) Film ReviewA review of the action, CGI and little plot packed Michael Bay film. A must see for all Transformers geeks.
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Beowulf Movie ReviewThe 3-D Scandinavian goes on some swashbuckling adventures while he kills and makes love to beasts.
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I Watched the Entire Star Wars Saga in 15 HoursI am a HUGE Star Wars dork so I had to take a day when all I did was watch the six films back to back. There are a lot of nerdy little tid bits of worthless info on this one folks :D -
Judge Dredd: The Most Under Rated Super Hero Film of All Time!I review the cult classic of Judge Dredd. Apparently, film makers blamed the high needs of Stallone for this film's failures. -
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (movie Review)A movie review of the fourth Indiana Jones film and a look at some of the earlier films in the Indy saga. -
Confessions of a 2nd Year TeacherI look back and reflect on my 2nd year of teaching in a middle school art room.
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Why so Serious?!My review of the 2nd Chris Nolan Batman film - awesome performance by Heath Ledger and Christian Bale talks like he was eating cigarettes. -
Captain Jack Will Get You High TonightMy review and analysis of the second "Pirates" film. -
Black Christmas (remake) Movie ReviewA review of the fairly gorey and eye gauging remake for Black Christmas
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Friday the 13th (remake) Movie ReviewMy review of the Friday the 13th remake / prequel that just came out. Def a lot of fun to watch, as a life long horror fan and die hard Friday the 13th fan I highly recommend you watch this film. -
Not Another Groundhog Day ParodyYeah, I rip off the concept from Groundhog Day, but what would you do if you got to relive the same day over and over. The main person in my story suffers the same dilemma.
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Welcome to the Slaughter HouseWhen I worked in retail for five years, I saw a lot of drama and backstabbing just to get more hours at work. This is my story, told through the animal's point of view, somewhat similar to the story of "Animal Farm" by George Orwell.
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"When There is No More Room in Hell, the Dead Will Walk the Earth"One of my original zombie journals that I wrote. This one is from the perspective of one of the special operatives agents that you would see in the beginning of the original Dawn of the Dead.
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When Loves CollideThis story is a parody of "Romeo and Juliet," but it involves two feuding mobs of vampires and werewolves. It's horror movies, the Godfather and West Side story all rolled into one! :D
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The Undead Who was ChosenA terrible man must pay his dues for all of his crimes during life. Now as an Undead, he wanders the streets to save the day in order to get out of purgatory.
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The Autobot Massacre of 2005I took some of the memorable scenes of the 1986 classic animated movie of Transformers the Movie. The poem is told from the human point of view of Daniel Witwicky.
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A Star Wars SestinaI pretty much cover the original Star Wars trilogy in the form of a sestina poem, which is basically using six line stanzas.
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And the Dead Rose from the Jersey ShoreA couple is taking a romantic stroll along the Jersey shore and something comes down from the sky. It causes a traumatic mutation on the occupants that want to destroy our heroes. Will they make it out of Jersey alive?
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The Quest to Be a Real Girl!A tribute and an original poem to some of the greatest fairy tales of all time. I just thought it was funny how no one can remember their stories correctly anymore. Can you spot the legendary mistakes?
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Humpty Dumpty's Iron CurtainHumpty Dumpty rules his kingdom but his dreams for a future will be under mined by his own subjects.
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A Golden Age of Comedy: Looking Back at the Three StoogesI have analyzed the work of the Stooges and their impact on the entertainment industry for the past seventy-five years.
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How to Deal with Death for the First TimeThese are my accounts and memoirs of a harsh time of dealing with Death for the first time. Somewhat of a How-to guide, and somewhat of a creative and emotional piece of writing.
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"Aint' Gonna Be No Rematch": a Review of the Entire Rocky SagaA massive undertaking full of tidbits of little known info, memorable quotes and down to the wire analysis of all six Rocky Balboa films. -
Marvel Ultimate Alliance: Look at All of the Costumes that I Can Unlock!A review of the very awesome Marvel Ultimate Alliance game for the XBox 360; a great deal and be prepared for it's sequel in a few months.
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Confessions of a Third Year Teacher: Life in the Art RoomA teacher's log, gripping about what goes on in the school, society and in the classroom. Politics in the district - what do you guys think of how things are run?
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The Skinny Person's Guide to Eating like a Fat Kid at a BuffetEver wondered what the correct etiquette for dining at a buffet restaurant is? Well, I took an almost satirical look at the world of buffets, including some tips that new comers wouldn't know of in the buffet world.
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How the World Would Be Better Without Super HeroesThis article primarily focuses within the fictitious DC universe of comic books. Is it bad to have super heroes live with us in society? Are they just as dangerous as the villains? This, is a nerdy expose.