Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Oct 12, 2010, 8:03 am
I met her on the mountain  There I took her life  Met her on the mountain  Stabbed her with my knife  ~from the Traditional folk song "Tom Dooley" TOM DULA You might be aware (and if you’re not, you should be) of the Legend of Tom Dooley. The tale is based on real events...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Oct 11, 2010, 7:41 am
REAL MONSTERS(Guest story by Abigail Cora) The Monster oozed out of its lair, stretching luxuriously. The Monster had waited a whole year for this night—Halloween—and now the Monster got to patrol the neighborhood looking for lives to ruin. The Monster lumbered out to the road, a Wisteria L...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Oct 10, 2010, 7:33 am
Scary movies I have reviewed:  Recommended(These movies are in descending order of Awesome but are still all great Halloween movies to check out. PAN'S LABYRINTH SE7EN BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA FREAKS DEATH PROOF THE RING PERFUME: THE STORY OF A MURDERER THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA WATERSHIP ...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Oct 9, 2010, 7:23 am
MUDDY WATER I'm not much of a camper, but Carny convinced me to go, and so I found myself on the last night of our trip around a fire telling ghost stories. I told my best one, about the Teeny Tiny Woman who lives in the Teeny Tiny House, which Carny thought was pretty good. Then he sa...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Oct 8, 2010, 7:10 am
FLIGHT(Guest story by Saralyn Marshall) She raced through the woods;Running for her life.The tree cover was heavy;She could not see daylight.Thick undergrowth tripped her and scraped at her asShe threw her body forward.Someone was after her;Someone who wanted to kill her.If only she could get away....
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Oct 7, 2010, 6:45 am
ReunionBy Hyperion They gathered there in that place, the same place they always did. The same day. The same time. Slaves to a tradition even they didn’t quite understand. There’d been talk about not doing it this year. Just skip over it. No one would tell. No...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Oct 6, 2010, 5:53 am
Every scary Johnny Depp Movie (and there's many!) Johnny Depp gets animated - Reviews of THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS AND CORPSE BRIDE Johnny Depp is the world's worst cross-dressing-monster-movie director (but with a heart of Gold) Tim Burton's Biopic ED WOOD. Johnny Depp...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Oct 5, 2010, 4:44 am
TOP TEN VAMPIRE MOVIES10. Lost Boys9. Dracula (1992)8. John Carpenter's Vampires7. Blade6. Once Bitten5. From Dusk Til Dawn4. Nosferatu (1922)3. Underworld2. Fright Night1. Near Dark Hyperion's note: there is one Vampire movie (which I will be reviewing next week) that I think would have top...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Oct 4, 2010, 4:14 am
Of all the new Network shows for Fall 2010, by far the best Pilot belonged to Lone Star, a slick yet very human tale about a Texas con-man trying to juggle a double-life and find something real. Of all the new Network shows for Fall 2010, the biggest ratings disappointment (when comparing lead-in...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Oct 3, 2010, 12:43 am
THE STAIRCASE The phone rings at 1:30 in the morning, 3:30 her time. I answer, Hello? She replies in a shaky voice I...I need to talk to you. What's wrong? She's silent for a minute then says, I had a dream. I'm known as the Dream Interpreter, so I tel...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Oct 2, 2010, 9:23 pm
"and silence makes it so" (By Hyperion) way down in the dying landthe darkness seems to knowi will take you by the handand silence makes it so travel light and mark your paththe darkness seems to knowotherwise you face its wrathand silence makes it so if you get there before ithe darkness seems t...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Oct 1, 2010, 4:44 pm
   October 1 - Coming Soon! October 2 - Coming Soon! October 3 - Coming Soon! About the Project - Coming Soon! About Rawry the Monster - Coming Soon! About the Artist who drew Rawry - Coming Soon! Return to theHyperion Institute Home Page (and possibly win a...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Oct 1, 2010, 3:53 am
   The Best Movie "Devils" Ever #10 Peter Stormare (CONSTANTINE) – A tiny part, but one played with chilling effectiveness.  #9 Viggo Mortensen (PROPHECY) – I have to take Ajax’s word for this, which is why he only goes here.  If I saw the mov...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Sep 21, 2010, 12:16 am
As is a TV Warrior Tradition, we are determined to bring you reviews to every single new show for the Fall Season.  Below is  the list of shows and links to all the reviews. (Most of the shows haven't premiered yet, but check back often to find out what's happening.) Better With Y...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Sep 16, 2010, 7:07 am
I've been thinking a lot about names lately, especially things that are mis-named.  What's up with that?  We want people new to America to learn English, the least we can do is call things what they are!  Below I have listed some of the worst examples.   THE MOST MISNAME...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Sep 15, 2010, 1:04 pm
   I'm not going to waste your time with fancy flowery words about Terriers, the new Private Eye Drama on FX.  I had planned an opus comparing main character Hank Dolworth to everyone from Sam Spade to David Addison, and all points in-between.  Instead, I'm gonna give yo...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Sep 15, 2010, 11:38 am
My Take on last night's Season Finale of USA's spy show Covert Affairs.  Guess who's team won their Week 1 match-up in Fantasy Football?  (Hint: he's handsome and regal) Return to theHyperion Institute Home Page (and possibly win a prize)
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Sep 13, 2010, 4:44 am
   A few years ago Gwyneth Paltrow named her child Apple, which set off a round of mockery for her choices.  I'm fairly sure I was a part of it.  But the longer I live, the more I come around.  In the future, names will get more and more distinctive and less of a stigm...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Sep 12, 2010, 10:36 am
If (for some reason) you want to see my 2010 Fantasy Football Team - perhaps to root with me today and tomorrow as my gridiron warriors battle.  Or (more likely) to root against me - well, here is my roster. Oh, and in case you were wondering, my team name is UltraViolent Catastrophe. Return...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Sep 10, 2010, 10:29 am
   Nikita Thursdays at 9:00 on CW(Encore of Pilot Saturday at 9) I went over to el Norte (our family is split into two dwellings due to an intense dispute over what Rose's dream meant at the end of TITANIC) to watch the Series Premiere of Nikita with my mother, brother, and olde...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Sep 9, 2010, 10:27 am
   One of my favorite shows on TV right now is Rubicon (Sundays on AMC). Rubicon is a show about top-secret data analysts looking to make sense of a sea of information, never quite sure where they stand.  The show mirrors this ethos in its presentation. I love the intricate...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Aug 24, 2010, 5:24 pm
On Monday night they held the Miss Universe Pageant, eventually picking Miss Mexico (Jimena Navarrete) as the winner out of 83 contestants.  That's all well and good, but with Miss Pluto not even considered I cannot accept the legitimacy of the Miss Universe Pageant. As such, I decided to ...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Aug 18, 2010, 6:33 pm
{You should read yesterday's story The Wall before reading this. I wrote this column four years ago, published it three years ago, and since that time I have softened my stance somewhat. Not my stance on the issue--there I will never back down one inch--but more in the fuller understanding of ...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Aug 17, 2010, 4:44 am
I have run today's and tomorrow's columns every year for seven years, and will continue to do so until the problem goes away (or I do). If you are new, I ask that you read with an open mind. If you have read it before, I ask that you read it again. And I ask humbly ask everyone to please sha...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Aug 16, 2010, 10:46 pm
I got inspired (or possibly hit in the head) and decided to to a 31 Days of Poetry for August.  I don't claim all the poems are good (a couple of them aren't even mine), but you should find something to enjoy.  31 Days of Poetry August 1 - A Woman of Long-Ago Me August 2 ...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Aug 12, 2010, 4:44 pm
I got inspired (or possibly hit in the head) and decided to to a 31 Days of Poetry for August. As today's holiday is International Read Poetry to Someone You Love Day, it seemed the perfect time to give you an update. I don't claim all the poems are good (a couple of them aren't even min...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Jul 30, 2010, 2:34 pm
Ithe Fate of the Families' Honor now Rests in his hands as He journeys to far-distant shores for Atonement and pardon and Grace of the gods to Repay their Blood-Debt to The First Covenant IIRage of angels, the tear-flecked sand, Far-away   ...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Jul 30, 2010, 12:39 pm
A few weeks ago I joined Amazon Associates, which allowed me (in theory) to make a small % if anyone bought an Amazon product based off my recommendation.  I was leery about this plan - I DON'T like the idea of pimping - but I reasoned that many of my columns discuss Movies and TV, and as l...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Jul 27, 2010, 5:18 pm
Two new After Dark stories you might want to dive into: "The Affair of the Pudding and the Shirt" - A man is hungry...and he has a secret plan..... "Shower" - there's more than one way to get wet in a shower...... The Pudding story is PG-13 or so but the Shower story is for Mature Audiences o...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Jul 23, 2010, 3:33 am
In honor of the movie INCEPTION, I wanted to Rank the best songs with the word DREAM in the title. I came up with 16 that stood above the rest. Below is my list (with a handy embedded video at the end to listen to them all in order if you want).  Enjoy! THE BEST SONGS EVER (FOREVER-EVER?) WITH...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Jul 8, 2010, 4:44 pm
New story on Hyperion After Dark I hope you will like - "After" (only rated PG-13, but intended for mature audiences) Return to theHyperion Institute Home Page (and possibly win a prize)
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Jun 21, 2010, 11:50 am
The Top 5 'Stache Professions #5 - Old West Sheriff #4 - European Dictator #3 - '70s Cop #2 - Porn Star #1 - Your Lover Return to the Hyperion Institute Home Page
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Jun 21, 2010, 9:36 am
Recent Monkey Barn Entries:  Monday Comics - Longest Day Edition (recent comics with Hyperion's funny comments) Really odd Pictures of the Day - O'Reilly Women; Sexy Gangster Shoes; Tasmanian Devil Twins! F-My-Life - Longest Day Edition (people complain about their lives and Hyperion...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Jun 17, 2010, 1:54 pm
"She stands there waiting by the gate--Ever watchful, never late.A silent sentry in the rain;Her face a mask of hidden painThe time will come, the Trumpets soundHer Love returned; HE WILL BE FOUND.For now she waits - her vigil clear;From day to week to month to year." Go to the Literary Hype Home P...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Jun 14, 2010, 2:14 am
  TV Warrior has the sexy low-down on the Season 3 Premiere of TrueBlood.  Bitchy Teresa gives it 2 Fangs up! Return to the Hyperion Institute
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Jun 11, 2010, 7:58 am
The World Cup starts today and maybe you're not a die-hard fan or any fan, but the world only does this every four years, and if you can get into the Olympics, you can get into this.  After all, unlike Gymnastics, Ice-skating, boxing and speed-walking, the World Cup isn't fixed! What I ...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Jun 11, 2010, 12:47 am
My youngest sister Jerrica went to the Renaissance Faire on Sunday and brought back gifts.  A previous Faire landed me Pythagoras, my 4-foot dwarf wizard and walking-sexual harassment lawsuit (he can't keep his felty mitts off the ladies). (Do NOT ask to see his "Magic Wand") This tim...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Jun 11, 2010, 12:14 am
[Holiday created by Jadriana] I always liked big hair bands - great songs, sexy guys. But on the flip side - as a female, there is NOTHING worse than a dude who has better hair than you do. (And make up!) But the whole look, whether it's the leather pants or slashed jeans, nothin...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Jun 9, 2010, 6:04 am
Reviews on TV WARRIOR: Season Premieres of Lie to Me & The Good Guys by FanGirl-Confessor Tuesday's America's Got Talent by FanGirl-Confessor Series Premiere of Neighbors From Hell by Bitchy Teresa Enjoy! Return to the Hyperion Institute
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Jun 8, 2010, 2:14 pm
The quiet stillness hangs heavy in the Dark.   They call it Solitude, but this is a dressed-up word.  It is Loneliness, and the Night alone knows its silent savage effect. One never feels so empty, so hollow, so hopeless and so truly  alone  As in that darkened sti...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Jun 8, 2010, 1:51 pm
Daughter of the Night, Child of Dragons; Born in a Garden of the Sea. The Blood of Fire Queens Flows through your veins, its Music piercing the stillness; Just like thee. for more poetry see Literary Hype
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Jun 7, 2010, 8:53 pm
Tell me why should it matter If he ever looks my way? But it does, but it does, but it does, but it does. Tell me why my heart's in tatters When I see him walk away? But it is, but it is, but it is, but it is. for more poetry see Literary Hype Home Page
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Jun 3, 2010, 9:30 am
TV Warrior has two new members - Alexis-Rueal (Fan Girl) and Bitchy Teresa, who are going to help write about television. They got started the last few nights, and even had someone from one of the TV shows find it and leave a comment! Alexis-Rueal wrote about America's Got Talent (Part 1 and Pa...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - Jun 1, 2010, 1:07 pm
A friend was talking about Turkey Bacon, and this got me to thinking about what animals would make good bacon. Of course, with my love of Portmanteauing words, I couldn't just say Monkey-Bacon or Poodle-Bacon or Beaver-Bacon; I had to meld the words together! I came up with my favorites, not b...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - May 17, 2010, 3:04 pm
The 2010 Preakness Stakes has come and gone, and while Lookin at Lucky is an okay Horse Name (would have felt more 2010-y if they'd used the @ sign, right?), it's certainly not the best. Thank the soft sweet my little pony we have me. Much as I did for the Kentucky Derby, I have gone thr...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - May 16, 2010, 4:44 am
[Hyperion's Note #1 - My friend Carnivus sends me stories from time to time, and this is his latest. He was good enough to allow me to share it with you. Hyperion's Note #2 - As the story will soon make clear, there is no way to accurately show you the dragon. But I view dragon picture...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - May 10, 2010, 5:19 am
Check out this story (set during the 5 Kingdoms War) over on Hyperion After Dark:  "Redress"  (For Mature Audiences & Superfreaks)
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - May 7, 2010, 12:01 pm
The plan was ambitious, bold, and given my history, more than a little foolish. Carlos was to come down and go to dinner with my brother Achmed, my father and me, THEN we come back to my house and watch a movie, THEN go to the Midnight premiere of IRON MAN 2, THEN go to Steak & Shake to talk about t...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - May 6, 2010, 1:08 pm
I'm hoping to go to the Midnight Premiere of IRON MAN 2 tonight (still working on corporate funding), but in the meantime, I thought you would enjoy a few silly Iron-Man-Anagrams to get you in the mood. (My arm is messed up, severely limiting typing, so special thanks to Koz for typing my my ana...
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Hyperion M. posted an article on The Hyperion Institute - May 2, 2010, 2:58 pm
Saturday's Kentucky Derby sure was exciting, as for the 3rd time in 4 years Calvin Borell (who sounds like a cross between Paul Prudhomme and Scotty Nguyen, n'est pas?**) won the race in exciting fashion. Sadly, for the third straight year the winning horse had a boring name (2010 - Supe...
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