Eric Mrozek's Blog, page 11
October 17, 2018
FBI Is A Perfect Show For NPCs.
YOU WILL WATCH OUR SHOW!
If there’s one thing that CBS is known for in this day and age, it’s their affinity for the police procedural. Over the course of the past two decades, the creators over there have played with almost every gimmick in the book. However, they’ve never used AI to write, develop, and execute a show – until now.
That’s right. Dick Wolf’s FBI is a work of art. It’s the first show of its kind to be created by robots, for robots!
The Cast Is Decent At Playing Terminators.
I w...
September 13, 2018
Oi, Guvna! You Got A Loicence For That Post?!
The smugness intensifies… or does it?
I don’t know if you’ve heard the news lately, but the European Union has been thinking about passing multiple bills that would effectively destroy the Internet as we know it. If implemented, Articles 11 and 13 would force aggregators and other entities to pay a “link tax” and require companies to filter any copyrighted content that is uploaded to their sites. This legislation is supposedly going to create a chilling effect on free expression, as it would...
July 31, 2018
What The Guardians Of The Galaxy Cast Got Wrong About The James Gunn Debacle.
Freedom demands the defense of those who may irk you. (Gage Skidmore – CC BY-SA 2.0)
Social media has been in an uproar since some offensive jokes by James Gunn resurfaced in the far-right media and gained national press coverage. Ever since then, a furor has erupted over the state of freedom of speech, mob mentality, and our growing political divide. While I grabbed a bucket of popcorn and laughed at the mess, some part of me felt bad for James because the right turned SJW tactics against Ho...
July 7, 2018
Take Two Is A Ton Of Fun To Watch.
It works. It really works!
All that way back in 2009, Andrew W. Marlowe put a new spin on the police procedural with the premiere of Castle. That show’s eight seasons have their ups and downs, but it is not patently offensive because of the writing quality or subject matter. In fact, it currently stands one of the few “detective meets other person” shows that is reasonably entertaining.
So naturally, I was intrigued when I learned that Marlowe and his wife, Terri Miller, were returning to ABC...
June 18, 2018
The Maltese Falcon (1941) Is A Noir Masterpiece.
It’s the stuff that dreams are made of.
Average moviegoers tend to show little interest in old school movies, but it is important to understand where the medium came from in order to truly appreciate it. With that in mind, it’s time to take a look at our first oldie but goodie!
The Maltese Falcon is an important piece of art from pre-World War II America. While it is widely known as a staple of the film noir movement of the 1940s and 50s, I think that the discerning movie buff will get a kick...
June 9, 2018
Destruction – A Code Hunt Contest!
Update: This contest may take a little while, so it’s important to point out the all of the codes are in articles that were posted prior to the date of this one.
Hello Internet!
One reason why I started this company is because it allows me to do cool stuff like this. As Free Eagle Studios celebrates its third birthday, I am pleased to announce a special surprise for our fans and followers. Somewhere on this website, we’ve hidden five Amazon redemption codes that will entitle you to a Kindle...
June 6, 2018
Don’t Harass Content Creators Like Kelly Marie Tran.
Consider the following.
In the past few days, other outlets have reported that Kelly Marie Tran (aka Rose Tico of the Star Wars sequel trilogy) has left social media due to months of harassment. I think that it’s important to engage with creative types here, there, and everywhere, but I also want to condemn the sustained harassment that Kelly Marie Tran and others have received online. This is going to be a shorter one, so let me be as clear as possible.
Should You Be Rude To Someone Over A M...May 31, 2018
4 Mistakes That Killed Solo And The Star Wars Franchise.
He’s hanging by a rope? That seems rather on the nose, doesn’t it?
The sudden downfall of Solo: A Star Wars Story has left many wondering why a seemingly invincible franchise has suddenly lost its luster. Some people blame Kathleen Kennedy, others talk about the Memorial Day release schedule, and yet more speak about the influence of social justice warriors. All of these topics are critical points of discussion, but there are other crucial things that Youtubers, the media, and critics have co...
May 28, 2018
The One Writing Mistake That Killed Lucifer.
The issue is a simple one.
Under normal circumstances, I try to avoid posting two similar articles in a row. With that said, I think I’m going to have to diagnose another television show.
Much to the chagrin of its fans, Lucifer was recently canceled by Fox. The show grew on me over time, but I can honestly say that a single critical error doomed it as the years wore on.
Strap in, my friends. We’re going for another bombing run!
1. The Deckerstar Romance Is The Only Thing That Holds The Show...May 26, 2018
3 Writing Mistakes That Might Kill Timeless.
Make no mistake. It’s all in the script.
Timeless is a time travel show that is currently on the bubble. Since it could go either way, I think that it’s a good time to examine the show and see what ails it. If the show gets a Season 3, this article could help to correct some mistakes and make it better than ever. If it gets cancelled, it’ll serve as an interesting lesson for writers, readers, and everyone else who might come across this page.
Either way, I’m going to smack this show upside th...
