Adam's Den

Author Dylan Devine discusses worldbuilding for Fantasy and Sci Fi, as well as writing compelling stories, characters and conflict for movies, books and video games. Epic tales like The Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and The Witcher, lesser-known movies, and hit TV series such as The Expanse and Babylon 5, share common traits that put them among the greatest achievements in engaging storytelling. Join us as we peek behind the curtain of great writing. About Dylan Devine: 'A Spurious...

What makes a good remake? Do all movies require one? Thanks for listening! If this episode resonated with you, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞, 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝! 😎💪 You're always welcome at the Den! 👉 https://AdamsDen.webflow.io 👈 Visit the website to get all the content so far and subscribe to the 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘸𝘴𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 to become an official 𝑫𝒆𝒏 𝑫𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒓! ___________________ Visit the official Den and get the free Den Dweller...

This part of the conversation is not for the faint of heart... But you're more than welcome to chime in with your pick for the saddest moment in movie history. Thanks for listening! If this episode resonated with you, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞, 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝! 😎💪 You're always welcome at the Den! 👉 https://AdamsDen.webflow.io 👈 Visit the website to get all the content so far and subscribe to the 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘸𝘴𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 to become an...

What is your favorite movie portrayal of these fascinating mythological creatures? Thanks for listening! If this episod resonated with you, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞, 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝! 😎💪 You're always welcome at the Den! 👉 https://AdamsDen.webflow.io 👈 Visit the website to get all the content so far and subscribe to the 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘸𝘴𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 to become an official 𝑫𝒆𝒏 𝑫𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒓! ___________________ Visit the official Den and...

Babylon 5 surges like a blast from the past in a call to arms to save Science Fiction! May the 4th is a good opportunity to take some time and contemplate the current state of sci fi. The landscape may be bleak but there is a space port where space opera lovers will always be welcomed. Thanks for listening! If this episod resonated with you, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞, 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝! 😎💪 You're always welcome at the Den! 👉...

Should creativity be left unbridled or limited? Cecil Trachenburg of GoodBadFlicks discusses good and bad interference on creative processes. Thanks for listening! If this episod resonated with you, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞, 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝! 😎💪 You're always welcome at the Den! 👉 https://AdamsDen.webflow.io 👈 Visit the website to get all the content so far and subscribe to the 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘸𝘴𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 to become an official 𝑫𝒆𝒏...

What happened to original ideas? Why is it that studios and networks can't seem to come up with a new, engaging property? Thanks for listening! If this episod resonated with you, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞, 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝! 😎💪 You're always welcome at the Den! 👉 https://AdamsDen.webflow.io 👈 Visit the website to get all the content so far and subscribe to the 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘸𝘴𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 to become an official 𝑫𝒆𝒏...

Discussing Special Effects versus CGI and their impact on narrative, with Cecil Trachenburg, creator and host of GoodBadFlicks, and the very first guest of the Fantastic Earth podcast. Thanks for listening! If this episod resonated with you, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞, 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝! 😎💪 You're always welcome at the Den! 👉 https://AdamsDen.webflow.io 👈 Visit the website to get all the content so far and subscribe to the 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦...

Twenty-three sentences from the 19th century to contemplate Man's relationship with art. A moment by the shore with a good book can change the course of one's life. Stop by and have a read. Thanks for listening! If this episod resonated with you, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞, 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝! 😎💪 You're always welcome at the Den! 👉 https://AdamsDen.webflow.io 👈 Visit the website to get all the content so far and subscribe to the 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦...

A journey through the off-world universe; the frontier of human perception. Under the expert guidance of Philip K. Dick, we venture out to the depths of the universe, break the bounds of the familiar and glide far away to the edges of the galaxy and back - aboard spinners and on the wings of inter-galactic brews. Thanks for listening! If this episod resonated with you, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞, 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝! 😎💪 You're always welcome at the...

The problem with most movies and TV shows today is neatly illustrated in these examples. Given the current landscape of entertainment, pop culture, or art in general, it’s no wonder that me and many others have chosen to dust off our old DVDs and revisit the classic movies and TV shows that were a part of our lives in no small measure. Thanks for listening! If this episod resonated with you, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞, 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝! 😎💪 You're...

A quick overview of Mortal Kombat 2021 from a 90s survivor and fan of the 1995 original. Thanks for listening! If this episod resonated with you, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞, 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝! 😎💪 You're always welcome at the Den! 👉 https://AdamsDen.webflow.io 👈 Visit the website to get all the content so far and subscribe to the 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘸𝘴𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 to become an official 𝑫𝒆𝒏 𝑫𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒓! ___________________ Visit the official...

Cecil Trachenburg is the creator and host of GoodBadFlicks, an online series dedicated to exploring "A-Z list films, video games, and other assorted overlooked goodness". Cecil is also the Den's very first guest, kicking off the Fantastic Earth podcast with an almost 2hr conversation about movies, the state and future of the film industry, and creativity in the Covid era, and more. The Fantastic Earth podcast delves into the natural, supernatural, and human wonders of the world. For the...