John Hulme Books

From undeniable Classics to mind-grating Bad Seeds. From elusive Unsung Heroes to risky Risky Calls. Complete with an easy-to-use five-pot-leaf rating system, incisive self-indulgent babble, troubleshooting procedures for the Bad Seeds gone berserk, and much much more, Baked Potatoes arrives in a blaze of glory, rating and reviewing over 150 films and videos for the discerning high.Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Blade Runner, Bambi, Repo Man, Superfly, Time Bandits, Highlander, 2001, Evil Dead II, Ganjasaurus Rex, Freaks, Cheech and Chong's Up in Smoke, The Maltese Falcon, Ronald Reagan's 1984 State of the Union Address, Gates of Heaven, Story of Ricky, The Blizzard of Aahhhs, Meet the Feebles!Why say "No" when you can just say "Fine, I have a problem" and be done with it? Why read fiction when you can read strange but easily digestible sound-bite reviews written by marijuana users? There is no reason.Join us for a picnic on the fried cinematic playground.John Hulme and Michael Wexler are the editors of Voices of the Exiled and creators of the nationally syndicated radio drama Vanishing Point. Writers, filmmakers, and radio producers, they have been friends since high school.

The narrative explores the protagonist's journey of self-discovery following the death of their mother. As they grapple with the pressures of maintaining a job and a home, they realize that their true strength lies not in the pursuit of safety, but in embracing the chaotic and uncertain aspects of life. The story delves into themes of loss, resilience, and the liberation found in letting go of societal expectations, ultimately celebrating the beauty of vulnerability and the freedom that comes from accepting one's true self.

The narrative explores a life lived in the "between" spaces, where conventional milestones hold little significance. The protagonist reflects on their experiences, feeling disconnected from the expected paths of life. Through conversations with friends, they reveal a sense of alienation, as their true stories unfold in the margins rather than in the spotlight. This introspective journey delves into themes of identity, belonging, and the often-overlooked moments that shape a person's existence.

In "Life's a Glitch," 12-year-old Becker Drane discovers that he's the only one capable of fixing the chaos unraveling around him.

Als Ferdinand Becker Drane mit zwölf Jahren als jüngster Reparant aller Zeiten seinen Job antritt, geht es nicht darum, ein bisschen Schönwetter zu machen. Denn Regen und Sonnenschein koordinieren, Gerüche mit dem richtigen Aroma versehen, die Zeit in Bewegung halten … dafür sorgen schon unzählige Arbeiter von SCHEIN: der Ort, von dem aus die Welt gestaltet wird. Aber geht in SCHEIN etwas schief, schlägt die Stunde der Reparanten! Ausgerechnet Beckers erster Auftrag ist einer der gefährlichsten aller Zeiten: Die Welt steht am Rande eines Zusammenbruchs. Fieberhaft sucht man in SCHEIN den Fehler im System. Sind Saboteure am Werk? Als Becker endlich zum Kern der Katastrophe vordringt, ist es fast zu spät …