Super 8

I had two main thoughts after watching Super-8: one, that this was so far the best movie of the summer (not that the competition has been stellar, I admit; the runner up is Thor, followed by X-Men), and two: Abrams. Cut down on the lens flares. Trust me, you do not want this to be your directorial signature.

( Other thoughts on the film. Very spoilery for the end. )

Encantada

My poem, Encantada, loosely based – very loosely based – on some of the legends of the pink dolphins of the Amazon River (Inia geoffrensis), is up at Stone Telling today, along with a powerful poem by Amal El-Mohtar, aka tithenai, Pieces. (I am trying not to be jealous that her poem is so much better than mine and, I must admit, failing badly.)

Also in the issue: Karen Joy Fowler, better known to most of you as the author of The Jane Austen Book Club, but known to write award-winning genre stuff now and again; the fabulous Nisi Shawl, who won the Tiptree for Filter House, and other amazing people.

While I'm talking poetry, if you haven't read ink scrawl, yet, do so. Especially recommended: Reb Yoel's Violin, by Rose Lemberg, and Unland, Unlife by Mike and Anita Allen, but everything in the issue is lovely, boding very well for the future of this journal.