Category Archives: Marvel Cinematic Universe

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier is The Show America Needs Right Now

Posted on April 16, 2021 by chrisryanwrites

By Christopher Ryan America is in turmoil right now. Well, it has been most of my life, and I’ve been around for a long time. There is an ongoing clash between the Idea of America and the Reality of America. … Continue reading →

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Spreading the Word on TTDS

Posted on March 29, 2021 by chrisryanwrites

When not blogging or writing fiction, my other creative outlet is a podcast called TELL THE DAMN STORY. Here’s a promotion for it that my co-host, the legendary Alex Simmons, created on his phone from his hospital bed. Worth a … Continue reading →

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We discuss the NYT’s “Black Artist, Black Panther”

Posted on March 11, 2018 by chrisryanwrites

https://anchor.fm/alex-simmons6/episodes/Tell-The-Damn-Story-UNPLUGGED-Billy-Graham-Art–the-Black-Panther–Pt-1-e1616o

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Black Panther Pregaming, Part II

Posted on February 13, 2018 by chrisryanwrites

With four days until The Black Panther leaps into theatres, here’s a look at T’Challa’s first appearance, in Fastastic Four numbers 52 and 53, published in July and August, 1966. I was four at that time, so I didn’t experience … Continue reading →

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Black Panther Pregaming!

Posted on February 12, 2018 by chrisryanwrites

Black Panther Pregaming Podcast TELL THE DAMN STORY Unplugged Alexander Simmons and Christopher Ryan discuss the roots of the Black Panther, creative contributions that are reflected in the new movie, and why we may need the Panther now more than … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve Epiphany

Posted on January 1, 2018 by chrisryanwrites

“It’s the final countdown…” The was the song playing when I got bagels this morning. Hard not to smirk. Harder to dismiss in this, the era of American divisiveness. But we haven’t lost all hope, not yet. At least that’s … Continue reading →

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BvS vs. Daredevil Season 2, et al: Spectacle Vs. Story

Posted on March 28, 2016 by chrisryanwrites

First things first; congratulations to Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice for crushing  it at the box office worldwide in its first weekend. Over $440 million is awesome. I wish it even more success. However, I must admit I came … Continue reading →

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Daredevil Season 2 is Masterful Mythmaking

Posted on March 23, 2016 by chrisryanwrites

There will be no spoilers here. Plain and simple, Daredevil Season 2 may be the best project Marvel has produced. Epic storytelling on both a gritty street level and global scale, these 13 episodes weave at least eight intriguing plot … Continue reading →

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“Blackjack: Ransom for a Dead King”                                                                               An Adventurous Gift for You

Posted on March 6, 2016 by chrisryanwrites

There are so many ways to tell a story. Print, e-books, audio, just to name a few, are growing in popularity as part of the Indy book movement (despite the doctored figures big publishers want people to believe). Podcasting and … Continue reading →

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And now, something for you….

Posted on October 21, 2015 by chrisryanwrites

I publish books under the imprint Seamus and Nunzio Productions, LLC. That name came from my older brother’s reaction to the maternity ward picture of my twin sons, who turn 20 this weekend. To celebrate, we are doing a free … Continue reading →

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