Criticism - Forces of Geek

The Unpublished Introduction of ‘Lost Marvels #2’….Categorically Rejected.

The nineteen seventies—or, as many of us who lived then thought of it, the much much later nineteen sixties, with better drugs, better night...

Howard ChaykinAugust 29, 2025

I hurt someone’s feelings on FACEBOOK, a few days ago, through the reckless expression of an opinion, based on that time honored concept, contempt...

Howard ChaykinJanuary 2, 2025

…And over familiarity. I am often taken to task by enthusiasts for my dismissive, ruthless and callous dismissal of much, if not most, of...

Howard ChaykinJune 16, 2023

WITLESS PROTECTION, TOO There are two off story moments in BYE, BYE BRAVERMAN, Sidney Lumet’s 1968 comedy of grief, moments that made no ripple...

Howard ChaykinMarch 11, 2022

Not too long ago, I posted a screed covering my ongoing disdain and distaste for the culture of overpraise, where so many minds are...

Howard ChaykinMarch 7, 2022

I didn’t get into Game of Thrones right away, in fact, I tried watching the pilot several times and bailed about ten minutes in...

Ross DannenbergAugust 7, 2017

Do me a favor. It’s a big favor, so I understand that most of you won’t. But if you’ll indulge me: Go make something....

Joe PeacockAugust 24, 2016