Maniacal Monday: Gilderoy Lockhart, from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

What can I say about the Harry Potter books besides the fact that I think they are some of the best things to ever happen to this world? Well, I guess that says it all, really. And like in any decent story, Harry Potter has his fair share of enemies. From the maniacal Lord Voldemort to the control freak Dolores Umbridge, the villains of the Wizarding World are diverse and colorful, each bringing their own brand of evil to the table. And before we return to the more sinister villains that I love, I thought it would be nice to end our little trip into the world of humor with the wonderful character known as Gilderoy Lockhart.

Maniacal Monday: Artemis Fowl II, from Artemis Fowl

The literary world is home to some of the greatest villains of all time. Aside from the fact that it is the oldest media, dating back since our origins in caves, the fact that books are not constrained by time limits allows a more in-depth look at everything that’s going on. This is especially true for villains, as the increased space allows for even more room with which to develop their character, backstory, and reason for becoming evil, which enhances their villain-ness exponentially. By getting to know the character, it’s possible to either love them or hate them depending on their reasons for doing evil things, again allowed by the fact that you have more time to get to know them. Sometimes you might even find “villains” in the role of protagonist, and one of my favorite books that demonstrates this duality is the villain Artemis Fowl II, from Artemis Fowl.

Friday Night Retro

Remember the careless days of your youth, when your biggest worry was deciding what flavor gum you were going to buy on your way out of the grocery store? We always tend to look back our childhood with fondness, and with my new weekly segment, Friday Night Retro, I am going to do my best to bring back the things that made our childhoods memorable. Every week, I’ll review something from the past: videogames, bands, toys, books, you name it. Anything from the 90’s and early 2000’s is fair game. If you have something you would like me to review, don’t hesitate to send me a message or leave a comment, and I’ll add it to the list. Enjoy!

This Friday: Star Fox 64.

Order of the Phoenix Review

Harry Potter is a series that has defined an entire generation, and it is a generation of which I am quite proud to be a part.