50 Shades of Grey and the World’s Oldest Art Form

by: Christin in: Books & Comics on: May 31, 2012

There’s plenty of reasons to write fan fiction. Maybe you want to explore the motivations of an underused character, maybe you want to make the subtext text. Maybe you thought the original work didn’t have enough fucking. Why read Anais Nin’s eroticas about barely described specters when you can read about characters you already know and love doing it? When you’ve already invested that much of your time and your soul to Aragorn, Harry Potter, or Katniss Everdeen, it’s only natural to want them rewarded with love and make-outs.

The publication of 50 Shades of Grey by E.L. James sheds light on the thin line between original content and fan work and what people are clamoring to read. The book was originally published online as Twilight fanfic. That’s right, Twilight fanfic. Then James changed the names (and little else) and published the new, “original” work as an e-book. The book’s history is common knowledge amongst its readers, but  has has that hurt sales? Of course not. Read on…

This is Serious Business: Aliens and Adaptations Edition!

by: Jeff in: This is Serious Business on: May 31, 2012

Live from the Berkshires, a Jeff-less gang discusses Ridley Scott’s original Alien, book to movie adaptations, and other delicious nerdery.

Moderator: Jon

Panelists: Rob, Christin, Michelle

Table of Contents:

0:00 – 1:44 – Introductions
1:44 – 22:43 – Alien/Prometheus discussion
22:23 – 54:45 – The Great Gatsby and Book to Movie adaptation wishlist
54:45 – 01:01:23 – Fantasy Summer Box Office update!
01:01:23 + Open Discussion / Sign Off

 

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This is Serious Business: Battleship Edition!

by: Jeff in: This is Serious Business on: May 23, 2012

The gang records live following an ironic viewing of the great American classic, Battleship!

Moderator: Rob

Panelists: Jon, Christin, Michelle

Table of Contents:

0:00 – 4:45 – Introductions
4:45 – 40:25 – Battleship reactions
40:25 – 48:40 – Battleship wrap up / Ratings
48:40 – 59:40 – Other Toy / Movies possibilities
59:40 – 1:02:00 – Fantasy Summer Box Office Update
1:02:00 + Open Discussion / Sign Off

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This is Serious Business: Diablo Edition!

by: Jeff in: This is Serious Business on: May 15, 2012

A new group of panelists appears for a Diablo retrospective and beta impressions. All of it just in time for Diablo III!

Moderator: Jeff

Panelists: Marcus, Steve, Ben

Table of Contents:

0:00-5:55 – Introductions
5:55 – 38:18 – Diablo II Retrospective
38:18 – 1:06:54 – Diablo III Beta Impressions / Discussion
106:54 – 1:14:44 – Open Discussion and Wrap Up

Live from the Berkshires, a Jeff-less gang discusses Ridley Scott’s original Alien, book to movie adaptations, and other delicious nerdery

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GSL Season 2: Code A Round 3 Preview

by: Jonathan in: Gaming & Tech on: May 14, 2012

The Code A matches this season have arguably been as competitive and unpredictable as Code S. To the disappointment of many foreign players, HuK fell to Code B for the second time. This allowed NaniWa to take the lead in foreign GSL success. Stories behind players like GuineaPig have been just as compelling as the reigning GSL champion, Dong Rae Gu. Code A is ultimately the proving ground. The environment is relentless for players trying to break through to the elite Code S.

The matches begin on Tuesday with DRG (Z) against the Virus (T). Since falling into Code A, DRG has been nearly unstoppable. The only weakness he’s shown in past matches is against Terran, where his win-rate is only 62.38% (TLPD). Of course, this percentage would be impressive on any other player. Virus has proven to be a Code S level player when at his best. Unfortunately, his best isn’t what we always see, and his worst match-up is against Zerg. Read on…

This is Serious Business: Avengers Review Edition!

by: Jeff in: This is Serious Business on: May 11, 2012

The original panel returns with a group review of the Avengers! Also, trivia revenge and fantasy summer movie box office!

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