Fiction Hack: Recent Episodes
Colin Munro and Ross Lawhead
Plot Vs Character - NaNoWriMo Special 4. Fiction Hack: Episode 22 by Colin Munro and Ross Lawhead
In another NoNoWriMo special episode this week we have some special guests. F. T. Kulpa and Wendell Mitchell Snow are NoNoWriMo enthusiasts who have been taking part for several years. They share some of their insights and experiences.
Using Theme - NaNoWriMo Special 2. Fiction Hack: Episode 20 by Colin Munro and Ross Lawhead
Act Structure - NaNoWriMo Special. Fiction Hack: Episode 19 by Colin Munro and Ross Lawhead
Powers of Darkness is the recently rediscovered early draft of Dracula. Somehow, this early manuscript found its way into the hands of an Icelandic translator and was translated into Icelandic in 1900. For over a hundred years the Icelanders have been reading this book as Dracula, despite there being major, significant differences between the English version and the translated version. With a translation back into English, and a scholarly edition of Powers of Darkness now on the shelves, it is open to speculation as to the origin of these changes. Join us as we try to unravel some of the issues around this event as we briefly touch on the history of vampires in literature, and speculate on what the differences between these two books mean.
What was the first shared universe? The answer may be surprising (unless you listened to our last episode). Join us as we discuss the little-seen 1943 classic Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man, as well as the following Universal Monster movies, and Ross compares Halloween as a kid in the US and the UK.
Why are the Universal Horror Movies important and why should we still talk about them today? Because believe it or not, the Hollywood movie industry is still making billions upon billions using the storytelling models that this specific series of movies developed that were kicked off over 85 years ago. Come inside and listen… if you dare!
Want to know the history of Spider-Man in film? You've come to the right place! We do a box office and critical analysis of all of the Spider-Man movies up to the present day. Find out why the stories are recycled so much, why they keep recasting the character, and why he's suddenly started showing up in the Avengers movies.
So who is Doctor Who, anyway? It’s a fair question, and one that we have to travel 50 years into the past in order to answer fully. This week we pick up with the very first Doctor, mention very briefly “Dr. Who”, and blow through the Second Doctor–essentially all the black and white (and missing)episodes. Join us on a journey through space and time as we ask… who is Doctor Who?
Are you ready player one? Ross has read the book, Colin has seen the movie–can one convince the other to do the other? It’s a roundabout discussion that drifts into deeper waters as we question the value of nostalgia in the pursuit of truth.
We all think we know what we mean when we talk about protagonists and antagonists, but do we actually? Let’s dive deeper into the words’ origins…
What is the problem with Die Hard? It’s just a fun movie right? I mean, Bruce Willis is fun, Alan Rickman gives a career-making performance, and there are a couple cool explosions. What’s not to like? Well…
This week we are remembering Steve Ditko, co-creator of Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, The Question, Rorshach, and much, much more. Just like the heroes he created and helped develop, Ditko was a mysterious, complex, and principled individual. Today we try to open a little of that up for you.
What’s this? Ross is the layman and Colin is the expert? Have we entered a mirrorverse? That would explain why both Colin and Ross are wearing dark goatees (Ross has a darker goatee on top of his beard–it’s weird). This week we talk Star Trek!
With the new Antman and the Wasp movie coming out soon, Ross shares some of his knowledge of the history of the character and the whole Marvel Universe.
Whats a 'spoiler' whats and 'awesome'? And why does Anton Chekhov have a gun? This week Ross and Colin talk about Checkov's gun. They also talk a lot about J. J. Abrams' mystery box.
This this episode Colin talks about why he does not have much time for Charles Dickens. Ross makes the case that while there is much to dislike about Dickens, there is also much to love.
In episode 3 of the Fiction Hack Podcast, Ross and Colin talk about what it means to 'jump the shark'.
Ross Lawhead is a big fan of Star Wars but he has become disenfranchised with the franchise. In this Episode he explains why he liked it so much and why the new movies have made him realise he is now just 'over it'.
In this episode Colin and Ross sit down and try to decide what this podcast will be called and what it will be about.