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Soul Screaming Pop Culture: Why Lanterns a great show despite its writers’ room

Posted on September 15, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

Lanterns, episode 5 is being hailed as the best of one yet, and it is great…BUT. I can’t help but wonder why this show is so addictive despite the best efforts of the writers room to derail it. Let’s explore, … Continue reading →

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What Everyone is Missing About Lanterns – We’ve been Columboed

Posted on September 10, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

For four episodes now, influencers and commentators and YouTube talking heads have been trashing Hal Jordan, saying he’s old, bitter, an asshole, a drunk. They are all wrong. Hal Jordan is not old, he’s experienced in a crucial way that … Continue reading →

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A Green Lantern Eulogy… for Tom King’s Credibility

Posted on August 21, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

Brothers and sisters, let us bow our heads for a once gifted comics writer’s honor… Over the past decade or so, Tom King has arguably been one of comics’ best storytellers. He wrote outstanding tales including The Vision, Supergirl: Woman … Continue reading →

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Soul Screaming, a weekly newsletter about finding inspiration as the world spirals

Posted on April 9, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

You that never done nothin’But build to destroyYou play with my worldLike it’s your little toy -Bob Dylan, “Masters of War” *** Hi, I’m Christopher Ryan, a hybrid author with forty years of experience in journalism, education, sketch comedy, indie … Continue reading →

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Keys to Traveling for Your Creativity, Part II

Posted on May 1, 2016 by chrisryanwrites

(Continuing advice and lessons learned for the benefit of those who travel to further their creativity at conventions and festivals.) 10) Toss Your Expectations Aside When you’re traveling for your creativity, you may get closer to your creator (as I … Continue reading →

Posted in America, film, Independent film, pop culture, Uncategorized, writing | Tagged #Clandestinefilm, #conventions, #FeenixFilms, #festivals, #film, #indy, #movies, #travel, #worldfesthouston | Leave a comment

Does Disney Playset Reveal Surprise Character in Avengers: Age of Ultron?

Posted on April 9, 2015 by chrisryanwrites

While browsing stores with the goddess recently, I came across the item featured in photos below. Although I do not want to spread unfounded gossip or create wild rumors, the contents of what I found were intriguing enough to share. … Continue reading →

Posted in America, comics, fiction, film, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, pop culture, super-heroes | Tagged #Avengers, #Avengers: Age of Ultron, #CaptainMarvel, #comics, #Disney, #film, #Marvel, #MCU, #movies, #popculture | Leave a comment

On Pop Culture: Who Warner Bros. Should Really Get to Direct Justice League

Posted on August 10, 2012 by chrisryanwrites

Warner Brothers came soooooooo close to solving their comic book movie credibility problem. And they still have a chance to get it right, with one phone call. This week Marvel announced Joss Whedon would be writing and directing Avengers II … Continue reading →

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