Renata Carmen Writes

Birds of Prey is a refreshing breath of fresh air that’s inspired me to fall in love with DC’s theater releases again. After years of heart-wrenching disappointments from DC Films, fans are finally in for a real treat. One that gets down to the nitty gritty, frivolity, and shenanigans of reading comics -- especially those featuring anti-heros, grey characters, and misfits. Like Into the Spider-Verse , Birds of Prey perfectly replicates the medium of reading comic books into an on-screen experience. It’s the exact opposite of the Joker movie - it’s fun, funny, and obviously made by hard comic book nerds who care deeply for the source materials. The casting is sublime, the acting is on point, and everyone kills it in their roles. Especially Ewan McGregor, who brings a fresh perspective to the Black Mask character. Avid readers of Birds of Prey comics, 2011 Suicide Squad comics, New 52 , and Rebirth will recognize multiple layers of comics derived Easter eggs and references in this g...

Hello there! It's been longer than I prefer since I've last posted on here :/ Between the Neil Young concert my man and I were lucky enough to attend a few weeks ago upstate, being a heat sensitive person in the peak of New England summer (woah, humidity!), and the sudden drop in temps we've had over the last week (WTF, signs of Fall already? Winter is coming!  Ah, Rural Vermont Life), along with a few other health issues I won't get into, I have been pretty laid low. "Low on spoons" as they say ;) But, I'm back on my feet, caught up on a major freelance project I've been trying to hammer out for some time ( Shameless self-plug: Go get a subscription to Auto Restorer magazine! ), and am very excited about everything that is happening right now, including posts for this blog that I've been wanting to get out for some time. Driving Upstate Vermont in Late Summer is a glorious experience! :) A preview of what's to come: - A write-up about the Nei...

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This last week has been pretty rough on me physically. I have had severe reactions to the 3 foods I re-introduced to my Elimination Diet during that time, and one of the reactions is still clinging to me very strong. Foods can effect us in all different ways, ways you wouldn't normally expect. Over the last week I've dealt with re-triggerings of some of my more troubling symptoms, including severe inflammation, cognitive dysfunction (memory problems, issues communicating), and sleep disorders. Something I ate yesterday caused a severe hyperactive state, and thus, I haven't yet slept. Its 8:22AM and I may be finally winding down and getting ready to crawl into bed. When I'm in the state I've been in for the last week, its almost impossible for me to write or be productive. My brain and body are so fried that just getting through the basics of the day are a great feat of will. Throw in the fact that I'm a perfectionist and a procrastinator and well, you have one h...