Brilliant Scenes- Inglorious Basterds (A writing analysis)

Full spoilers ahead Tarantino's 2009 offering is an interesting case for long-term fans of his work. The usual format is there; whip-fast witticisms by characteristic and distinctive characters who lean in and out of the plot in adventures that could be stand-alone films in the hand of lesser directors, and a penchant for violence and …

Two lightning strikes- Short Story

Below is a short-story written for the NYC at Midnight competition. My assigned tags were Historical Fiction/Barber/Syndrome, and I was given one week to write it. Although I unfortunately came down with the flu at the beginning, I managed to complete it with only an hour to spare.               …