Shanon Angermeyer Norman
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Gold, Published Poet at allpoetry.com since 2010. USF Grad, Class 2001.
Currently focusing here in VIVA and Challenges having been ECLECTIC in various communities. Upcoming explorations: ART, BOOK CLUB, FILTHY, PHOTOGRAPHY, and HORROR.
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Vampire Stories appeal to gothic romantics
I just finished reading a Top Story written by Angel Hepworth, a negative review of the "Twilight" movie based on Stephanie Meyers books. I did not read any of those books, but I was a passionate fan of the movie series and watched the films more than once. After reading the points made by Hepworth in her review, I feel like I may be in the minority (although that does seem awkward considering how successful the books and movies were) when I say that I still love those movies. I read all of the negative feedback, but I just couldn't make myself agree. The only thing I could say in my defense as a fan of the Twilight saga, is that it's like creamed corn. I love creamed corn, especially in entertainment.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in Critique
How Do You Win a Pulitzer Prize?
Before you ask why I feel authoritative on the subject of journalism and The Pulitzer Prize, I will restate my credentials. I spent two years in high school as an Editor for our newspaper. I have been a published poet (in print and online) since 1989. I majored in English Education in college and taught English, Critical Thinking, and Language Arts to high school students before I retired. I also worked for The Tampa Tribune in 2002. Now that you know how my history provides an intellectual authoritative voice, I will continue with my review.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in 01
Comparing the Psychological Profiles of Two Villain's Mothers
My fans (readers of my online writing) know that I enjoy the comic book inspired movies and shows put out by DC and Marvel. I was making a joke today about how Superman can not be true to the comic book scripts about him anymore because the modern setting just doesn't allow him to be the Superman we all know and love from the comic books. No payphones? Yeah, Superman is done. However, Batman and The Xmen can still do lots of stuff in the modern world even if their comic books were written long ago. Though I haven't written a review yet on the great recent release of "Deadpool and Wolverine" I do want to discuss what I've been noticing about the Max show "Penguin" and the Todd Phillips film "Joker". Both depictions (of Arthur and of Oz) show us very profound characters (their mothers) who were a significant piece of the psychological mystery of villain development. I would like to share my analysis as I profile both Arthur's mother and Oz's mother in comparative form.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in Psyche
I have a favorite Christmas movie now. Top Story - November 2024.
I have been in love with Christmas movies for most of my life. My mother's favorite was always "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" and since I couldn't pick a favorite, I just agreed with her. There were too many beautiful Christmas movies like "Miracle on 34th Street" and "A Christmas Carol" and "It's a Wonderful Life" and more. How could anyone pick a favorite? I've been watching Christmas themed movies for over 50 years and I've seen so many that were miraculous, and I've also seen some that were disappointing.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in Geeks
Changes Taking Place
I waited with Mario and Anya in the car while Fig checked on Georgio who was still recovering in his hospital room. It was a quick visit, just so Fig could let Uncle Georgio know that she loved him and wasn't going to abandon him during this tough time. Though she was afraid, she knew that she'd rather sign up as his caretaker then have to think about what his life might be like at a nursing home. He still couldn't speak well enough for a conversation about how to repair the house, so she didn't bring it up yet.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in Fiction
Do you still think Astrology is Sci-Fi?
Not a lot of people know this, but my very first "side gig" was as a Fortune Teller named Zoe Mav. I would read palms, tarot cards, crystals, and analyze astrology charts for those mystics who were either entertained by the idea or were true wiccans. Many faithful scientists called my interest in such "occult" practices "hogwash" and said that astrology was not as truthful as astronomy. After acing Astronomy in college, I put Zoe Mav on the shelf as I pursued a teaching career. I kept my eye on both Astrology and Astronomy, and through the years I discovered that quacks are found in both practices. I guess the new millenium isn't so much a search for truth as having to hone skills in deciphering the difference between useful journalism and/or literature as opposed to "fake news" or "misleading ad campaigns". Science has proven to be as flaky as any other once revered and upheld subject. Sorry if that disappoints you.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in Futurism
Turn your Talent into a Career
My financial success is questionable, therefore some may wonder why I think I'm "qualified" to advise anyone on money matters or career decisions. All I can say is that the two students who were failing College Algebra with the expert Math Professor came to me for tutoring even though I was majoring in English. They said he went too fast, they couldn't understand him, and when I explained it to them, it was much easier to learn. I told them that the reason I was more helpful to them is because I understood their frustrations and questions, where the expert professor would not be able to understand why they weren't "getting" it.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in Trader
The Stress of Surviving
Fig and her two children stayed at my place for a few nights after Uncle Georgio was taken to the hospital. It was cramped and crowded, but we made it work while she figured out what to do next. Uncle Georgio awoke from his comotosed state after a day in the hospital, so by the time Fig found out where he was and went to see him, he was conscious. He had taken too many sleeping pills with alcohol and it had knocked him out in a severe way. When Fig was visiting him at his hospital room, he wasn't speaking very well. His words were slurring and stuttering making it difficult to understand him. He had written a note to Fig, even though his handwriting wasn't much better, explaining that he was not going to go to Virginia, and that he had decided to give her the house to raise the kids in. Fig was a mixture of relieved and overwhelmed at the same time. Happy that she didn't have to move, yet uncertain of how to deal with a damaged house and an unwell Uncle.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in Fiction
Aronofsky's "The Whale" touches me personally with parallel lines
In 2022, I went to the theater with my son to see a new movie from Darren Aronofsky: The Whale. Though I was familiar with other films from Aronofsky, and I was a fan of both Brendan Fraser and Sadie Sink, I hadn't seen any trailers so I had no idea what the movie was going to be about. I really don't care what Rotten Tomatoes score it has or how much money it made, but I am happy that it did get Fraser an Oscar award, and won some other award acknowledgements. The movie was adapted from the play (of the same name) written by Samuel D. Hunter. The movie is available to watch at home, so I rewatched it again today in November 2024.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in Geeks
