Tag Archives: supernatural

SIX OF THE BEST… Haven troubles

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Josh Roseman

The “troubles” are supernatural afflictions affecting the townspeople of Haven, Maine, on a show called Haven that originally aired on SyFy. The show is now on Netflix, and I figured I should finish watching it after only making it through two seasons … Continue reading →

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SIX OF THE WORST… things about the new Wonder Woman movie

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Josh Roseman

Buckle up, nerds, because I’m about to shatter your illusions about the “awesome” new Wonder Woman movie that hit theaters last week.

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SIX OF THE BEST… cliched narrative devices

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Josh Roseman

The actual title of the column is a bit longer. It’s about narrative devices that have become so cliche that you really can’t use them in your writing anymore. Which is frustrating.

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SIX OF THE BEST… musical episodes

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Josh Roseman

Do you like musical episodes? I like musical episodes. SIX OF THE BEST… musical episodes

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SIX OF THE BEST… reasons Pokemon = Supernatural

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Josh Roseman

Are these the same show? I think so. Let’s look at six of the best reasons Pokemon = Supernatural. SIX OF THE BEST… reasons Pokemon = Supernatural – The Nerdery Public

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My Problem with Graphic Novels

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Josh Roseman

I’ve written a two-part treatise on graphic novels and why I don’t really care too much for them, mostly as an excuse to talk about Buffy Season 8. (Hey, I’m a simple guy, I have simple needs.) Part One | … Continue reading →

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