#TheLostGuardian #NaNoWriMo Update

#NaNoWriMo...just finished 8600 words, way behind my goal of 50K by month's end but I am spent. The Prologue, Chapters 1 and 2 are complete, even did a quick edit. My overall goal is to keep this one under 200k words when finished. But knowing me, that ain't gonna happen. #TheLostGuardian #Nomoreheroes

Veterans' Day 2015

A red cup, an outdated flag, a dead lion...what do all of these have in common?

They are unimportant and trivial distractions.

The baby who cries in her crib at night while her dad tirelessly patrols in a foreign land. The wife who grieves at the coffin of a husband who died to protect the freedoms of complete strangers. The son who will never grow up with a father because his dad chose to sacrifice himself for a stranger's child caught in harm's eye. The boyfriend who stays by the bedside of the woman he loves shattered and torn by shrapnel from a carefully planted roadside bomb. He misshapes his lips so he can kiss her fractured demeanor.

The tears shed over the graves of the fallen. The blood saturating the soil of a battlefield. The pain that haunts the wounds of war both of flesh and soul. The soldier who fights to the edge of death when there is little strength or hope left. The warrior who finds no peace, even in the sanctuary of his own home.

These are the things to be considered when we waste our freedoms on the trivial and asinine. These are the people we should remember when we allow the media to lead us, like starving dogs, to our own filth to feast, as if it was prime rib. Is their blood and selflessness worth that waste? Is the loss and loneliness of their families worth disgracing with our nonsensical ramblings and causes?

To the heroes in uniform, I say, thank you. My family, my freedom, and even my life are granted because of your honor and service. I will never know your hardship both during and after the battle. I will never understand your reasoning for laying your life down for those you will never know. But I extend my deepest gratitude for what you have done and will do. I pray that God protects you with each and every step. That he brings your family peace that passes all understanding. Thank you, for every second that you have blessed this nation with. May never a moment be forgotten!

#JustaQuickiePlease: The Last Witch Hunter Review

Let's only hope the title is a definitive as to the future of this franchise.  It is stale, poorly acted, predictable fare that is sorely lacking in any thrills and far less frightening than the actual money spent for ticket and concessions to watch this newest Vin Diesel vehicle crash and burn.    Even when the so-called twists are revealed, they are met with only ho-hums and yawns.  The action sequences are so badly filmed and abruptly edited that most of the elaborate effects are lost in translation.  And does Caine owe some massive back taxes or something, as it seems he has been co-starring in too many features, of late, that are well below his caliber.  Also, as unfortunate as it may be, poor Wood will not be able to appear in any film without me pining for happier days spent in the Shire.  The only magic in this flick is how effectively it made my interest and any and all entertainment value disappear.  0 out of 5 Kernels: as far as Vin Diesel's acting prowess is concerned, better stick to lines that truly express his true range, like "I am Groot."

#JustaQuickiePlease: Pixels Review

Iconic 80's director Chris Columbus, who launched some of the most endearing and infamous careers of that unique decade, tries to wax nostalgic with this latest Sandler outing but finds his attempt at arcade parody not only loses "life" quickly but is "Game Over" before it ever gets started.   Sandler, the man behind one of the best homage comedies of our time, The Wedding Singer, fails epically with this overtly simplistic, rarely funny, and poorly acted farce that possessed the originality and potential to be a new classic had anyone else, but he had been involved in its production.  The remaining cast fares no better but not because of a lack of talent.  Rather, it is solely due to a defective script filled with elementary level humor and dumbed down plot points that are repeated far too often and conclude without any effectiveness.   The predictability is so obvious that by credits end the only surprise is that you decided to sit through all 106 minutes.   Again, this could have been a fantastic concept, too bad it was so miserably wasted.  0 out of 5 Kernels: in lieu of any further comments, just think of the sound Pac-Man makes when he dies and you have a general idea.

The Crux: A Novel by Ronald J Rossmann Jr.

‪#‎TheCrux‬ ‪#‎Sciencefiction‬ you deserve! Something ‪#‎wickedlyawesome‬ ‪#‎rjhenfilms‬  This is the extended trailer for my newest novel; The Crux.  A 30 second version will be shown prior to every PG-13 and R rated movie from Nov. 6th, 2015 until Jan. 1, 2016 at Ayrsley Grand Cinemas(9110 Kings Parade Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273) and AMC Pavilion 21 (Carolina Pavilion Shopping Center, 9541 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28273).  It will play twice before every movie.  I want to thank Reginald Hen of RJ Hen Films (www.rjhenfilms.com) and all the talented people who made this a possibility; Cassie Kelson, Yair Guevara, Jerome Greene, Thomas Perser, Todd Brown, Jessy Miličević, Courtney Anne Meeker, Chelsea Sofia, Gwen Mauney, Anneliese Cadena, Troy Conn, Michelle Schosser, & Melissa Schosser Edwards.  For more information and a full synopsis of the novel, please check out my website www.ronaldrossmannjr.com.  Like my author page @ www.facebook.com/lostroadtohope, Follow me on Twitter @LostRoadtoHope, and visit my blog @ www.ronsnovelidea.blogspot.com.  A story 27 years in the making; forged from a love of comics, Cosplay, and all things Science Fiction.  Mankind's greatest fears will become its only hope!

#JustaQuickiePlease: San Andreas Review

The guy who brought you the critically acclaimed Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore brings you his first attempt at a big-budget disaster film; further proving those Hollywood execs really know what they are doing, don't they.  In the plus category, this is a very entertaining film; if you care not for things like scientific plausibility, with epic, sometimes brutal special effects. But that is where all of the pluses end and the 9.5 scale minuses begin and continue until the last nonsensical aftershock.  Poorly acted, overly predictable, with ridiculously impossible action and survival sequences absolutely apropos for a Shakespearean thespian the likes of this movie's headliner; Dwayne Johnson.   Please note the deep and intense tremors of sarcasm.  This film is a true disaster flick in regards to the sheer wake of devastation left by its ridiculously unbelievable script and stereotypical characters.  If you are looking for a mindless cinematic joy ride; this is your film.  But doesn't that pretty much sum up the majority of what Tinsel Town is spewing out these days.  2 out of 5 Kernels: with the lack of reality all they needed were a couple of Graboids to show up and then we would really have a movie.      

#TheCrux #Sciencefiction you deserve! A sneak peak into something #wickedlyawesome.

‪#‎TheCrux‬ ‪#‎Sciencefiction‬ you deserve! Something ‪#‎wickedlyawesome‬ with‪#‎rjhenfilms‬ has wrapped initial filming. Now the daunting task of post production work begins. It was an amazing shoot and RJ Hen and his crew are a phenomenally talented bunch. His team made the whole process a tremendous education and performed with the utmost in professionalism. 

Here is a complete list of this phenomenal crew:

Reginald Henderson: Director/Producer
I can't thank him enough for taking a chance on an up and coming author.  He brought The Crux to horrifyingly beautiful life.

Cassie Kelson: Assistant Director
One of my best friends and an astonishingly gifted craftswoman who turns ideas to visions and visions into inspired art. 

Jerome Greene: Writer
Completely got the story and characters and produced a screenplay that simply awed me.

Yair Guevara: Director of Photography:
Talk about an eye for detail and a creativity that knows no limits.

Thomas Perser: Editor
Can't wait to see what he accomplishes in post production; I have a feeling it will lead me to geektopia.

Michele Schosser: Makeup
Her makeup was outstanding; she truly captured both the beauty and horror of all of my main characters. 

Here is the complete main cast list:

Todd Brown...#Ronin

Actor/writer: Blue Sunday
https://vimeo.com/136282915
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www.facebook.com/bluesundaymovie
An amazing and humble talent

Jessica Milicevic...#Penance
www.jessicamilicevic.com
Freelance Journalist
www.facebook.com/search/str/jessica%20milicevic/keywords_top
Talent, beauty, and absolute fierceness.

Chelsea Sophia...#Dolly
A trusted friend and remarkable woman.

Gwen Mauney...#Feast
A dear friend who possess a one of a kind grace and strength.

Courtney Meeker...Victim 2
A rising star who exudes energy and passion.

Troy...Intruder
A tremendous talent in both acting and makeup.

Anneliese Cadena...Victim 1
She gave me goosebumps...literal goosebumps, she was so good!

Filmed at the Haunted Mill...http://thehauntedmillnc.com/

The pictures I have posted are intentionally grainy and slightly ambiguous as not to give away too much about the promo.  I can't convey enough how awesome it is to see your work as an author come alive in such terrifyingly vivid detail. It was a long night but worth every single moment. 

We will be premiering the promo to a private audience on October 29th and it will hit the theaters November 6th playing at Ayrsley Grand Cinemas in Charlotte and AMC Pavilion in Pineville.  There will be two versions, the 30 second spot and the full trailer.  I will relay the link to the full trailer by November 6th.