Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Albert Wesker – September’s Villain of The Month
Albert Wesker is a favorite villain of mine for several reasons. He possessed boundless cunning and ambition. His cold, confident, and calculating demeanor made him a scene stealer whenever he appeared. The neat accomplishment of the Resident Evil series was how they showed Wesker’s ascent to power over the course of several games. Few video…
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The Art of Markus Stadlober
Halloween is approaching and I couldn’t help noticing this piece. “The Pacifier” by Markus Stadlober is an utterly creepy and foreboding work of art. The lighting for this piece really sets the mood of impending terror. I love how moonlight spills into the darkened room, while a toppled lamp illuminates the predatory creature.
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The Book of Alchemy by Francis Melville
I was at the local Books-A-Million and came across a copy of “The Book of Alchemy” by Francis Melville. It’s a beautiful little book with a surprising amount of content and quality illustrations. Melville does a wonderful job of recounting the history of alchemy from a practitioners view point.
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An Introduction to Nocturnal Wanderings
Where did all this come from, all these words and stories? I look at the collection of poetry that is Nocturnal Wanderings and the answer definitely lies in the past. Many of these poems were inspired by my earlier experiences. The writing was raw and it would be years before it was ready to see…
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In The Shadow of Edgar Allan Poe By Jonathon Scott Fuqua
Jonathon Scott Fuqua’s In The Shadow of Edgar Allan Poe is stylized graphic novel. The artwork is an impressive blend of photography and digital illustration by Steven Parke and Stephen John Phillips. The lettering was done by Susan Mangan. Failing to mention the artists responsible for this visual stunning book would be a crime.
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Cthulhu – August’s Villain of The Month
Cthulhu is a name synonymous with fear and madness. He was introduced to the world by the famous writer, H.P. Lovecraft. His first appearance in literature was the short story entitled, “The Call of Cthulhu.” This Great Old One is described as being vaguely humanoid in appearance, but possessing the characteristics of an octopus and…
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Jim Moriarty – July’s Villain of The Month
BBC’s Sherlock has done a masterful job in bringing Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s characters to life in present day London. A big part of the show’s success is the rivalry between Sherlock and Moriarty. Benedict Cumberbatch is brilliant as Holmes. However, Andrew Scott’s performances as Jim Moriarty are true scene stealers.
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The Brief History of The Dead By Kevin Brockmeier
“The Brief History of The Dead” by Kevin Brockmeier is a haunting tale. It describes a world utterly decimated by a mysterious virus. Those who succumb to the virus appear in an afterworld similar to our own. But there is an eerie connection between the realm of the living and the dead…
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