Welcome to episode 374 of Walter Wallace's weekly weapon web series. Today's episode will be focusing on the conversation grenade. This weapon is most often used by a bored drama-loving individual to spice up an interaction they perceive to be dull. Now there is a way to avoid the explosive nature of this weapon. If … Continue reading Conversation grenade →

Once you've seen enough movies you start to get really good at the game - what's going to happen next? Whether it's spotting the twists early or predicting the dialogue you're not fully in the story. You're watching the film via your inner critic filter. "What is originality? Undetected plagiarism" But every now and then … Continue reading Fresh feeling films →

It used to be common for Netflix to release an entire season in one go. But now I think the powers that be have figured out that drip feeding is better. Binging on a TV show means consuming the entire series within 48 hours and forgetting the whole show within a week. Releasing all episodes … Continue reading Binging v drip feeding →

Ugh Larry is ringing me again! Just tell him to stop. But what if he gets mad? Then that's on him. I think what I need is an iron clad excuse to not answer his calls. Like another job for the evenings. Yeah that could be it! He can't expect me to answer his calls … Continue reading Caller engaged →

I think a certain amount of inner peace is instilled in the person with no regrets. Should death come calling this very instant, they would comply calmly. Because they lived life to the full and that means there would be no unease in calling it quits here. I think this level of serenity is achievable … Continue reading Clog popping →

Why are you so upset with me? Because you left! Yeah but I'm back now! Yeah but you still left. But surely you know we can't stay side by side forever? We'll have to part company eventually. Yeah I don't get it either.

What I need is a team of clones! If only I could replicate myself ten times then we could get the job done. Then everything would run smoothly and I wouldn't have to tear my hair out watching others make the simplest of mistakes. ... I hope they never perfect cloning! That way the control … Continue reading Team of clones →

When creativity and practicality are divorced you get gaffes like dissolvable swimsuits or irate employees trying to deliver triangle tires. If the requested budget for your film is ludicrously high then you ensure the film never gets made. If the success of your project depends on working 25 hours a day then let's call it … Continue reading Creativity-practicality divorce →

'You're producing too much, people are going to get annoyed!' A sly justification by the resistance to keep you in your comfort zone. Facts that are contrary to the above italicised statement: Robert De Niro has made over 100 movies and is still considered one of the best actors in the world. Pablo Picasso created … Continue reading Creative overproduction →

Louis Theroux is a documentarian and in the year 2000, as part of his 'Weird Weekend' series, he did an episode on rap. In this episode Louis spits a few lyrics of his own invention. You can watch a clip from the show that was uploaded to YouTube in 2008 below: https://youtu.be/sSLQbafBipw Then Louis goes … Continue reading My money don’t jiggle jiggle →