Roland (Idris Elba) in Columbia Pictures' 'The Dark Tower.' If you're a constant reader of this blog, you'll know that I’m a huge fan of Stephen King. You'll also know that his epic series of fantasy novels The Dark Tower is right up there among my favourites. So I was tickled pink to find myself … Continue reading Cinefex Diaries – “The Dark Tower”
Cinefex Diaries – “Thor: Ragnarok”
Marvel Studios Thor: Ragnarok. L to R: Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Hulk (Mark Ruffalo). Photo: Film Frame. ©Marvel Studios 2017 Cinefex 155 hits the streets in just a few days, with headline coverage of Blade Runner 2049 (plus my own article on The Dark Tower). I’ll talk about that in a separate blog post very … Continue reading Cinefex Diaries – “Thor: Ragnarok”
Writing “Star Trek” for Cinefex with Scrivener
I write for Cinefex, a bimonthly magazine devoted to motion picture visual effects. In 2016, one of the many films I covered was Star Trek Beyond. Want to know how I tackled it? I’ll tell you. First up, a few facts and figures. My Star Trek Beyond article was 8,300 words long, about average for the … Continue reading Writing “Star Trek” for Cinefex with Scrivener
Cinefex 153 – High Octane Aliens
Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi horror flick Alien is probably my favourite film of all time. So imagine how thrilled I was to get the gig covering Alien: Covenant for the new issue of Cinefex. Since the average Cinefex article runs to about 26 pages (yes, we really do dig deep with our stories), that's a big gig. As … Continue reading Cinefex 153 – High Octane Aliens
There’s a Big Ape On My Desk
However, I do know that I watched King Kong again on VHS tape not long after I’d developed an unhealthy passion for animation and visual effects – specifically, after viewing a documentary on the making of The Empire Strikes Back. As I recall, this early version of the now-familiar “Special Features” section of your average … Continue reading There’s a Big Ape On My Desk
The Dreamsmiths Unleashed by Cinefex
My Cinefex assignments usually require me to peek behind the scenes on the latest feature films. This issue, my task was a little different. Inspired by the recent boom in virtual reality, the editorial team decided it was high time we took a look at the brave new world of immersive entertainment. As a VR … Continue reading The Dreamsmiths Unleashed by Cinefex
“The Lost Realm” Cover Choice
I'm spoiled for choice. Having just received the German and Czech editions of The Lost Realm, my fantasy novel for young readers, I just can't decide which cover I prefer. Do you have a favourite? The Lost Realm is the second volume in the ongoing Crown of Three series, written under the pseudonym J.D. Rinehart. The final volume … Continue reading “The Lost Realm” Cover Choice
Cinefex 150 – Arrival and Allied
Looking for an extra stocking filler this Christmas? Then try the latest issue of Cinefex. It’s packed with meaty behind-the-scenes articles on four of this season’s biggest movies – Doctor Strange, Arrival, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and Allied. As soon as Arrival landed on my assignment list for this issue, I went … Continue reading Cinefex 150 – Arrival and Allied
Cinefex 149 – Chariots and Spaceships
It’s in a mild state of dizziness that I’m announcing the publication of Cinefex 149, the latest edition of the world’s leading visual effects magazine. Why so dizzy? Because not only have I just submitted my two articles for the following issue 150, but I’m about to launch into wall-to-wall interviews for issue 151! Issue … Continue reading Cinefex 149 – Chariots and Spaceships
“The Lost Realm” – Review Roundup
The reviews are stacking up on Goodreads for The Lost Realm, the sequel to Crown of Three, my fantasy novel for middle grade readers. In fact, the book has a 4.4 out of 5 stars rating on the popular bibliophile's website. Here's what a couple of readers have to say: Somewhat darker than the first, but an excellent read. … Continue reading “The Lost Realm” – Review Roundup
Graham Edwards 