This week we are delving into photography in noir 106, so it’s time for me to reflect on my own experience with photography. I don’t take that many photos currently except in special circumstances. If I am on a big vacation, or some kind of interesting trip I will try to take some photos in… Read More

Today I concluded my work for week two of ds106. It was another crazy week! Here’s what happened: 1. I read some noir. There were four readings that I did, and I responded to all of them in the post I’m linking to below. Be sure to read the comments as well! http://www.brianburnsofficial.com/uncategorized/noir-readings/ 2. I… Read More

Meteorologists from across the country are in a flurry after the realization of the ‘Potentially Historic’ Accuracy of the ‘Potentially Historic’ Snowstorm that has been vaguely predicted to hit “somewhere in the Northeast” at “somepoint this week” and dump “some significant amount of snow.” Weathermen originally predicted that we could possibly see somewhere between 6… Read More

SHADOW: Dubrille is dead, Dr. Evans. EVANS: Is? Corvet’s kept his word. Where is he? SHADOW: Look there, on the floor by the window. EVANS: Corvet? That’s Corvet? SHADOW: Dubrille tried to save his life by promising to help that man kill you. EVANS: Dubrille? Dubrille offered to help Corvet kill me? SHADOW: Yes. And… Read More

Here is my poem about the character I created, Billy “Saw” Steel, using the hottest Twitter Trends. It is called “Chain Saw”   If Billy Steel was an #NHLAllStar It would be for his fists. He’s tough as nails, and He’d knock out Oliver Twist.   His family life’s a mess Kid didn’t live to… Read More

Saw was born in 1905 in Detroit, which remains his home. Though small in stature, Saw packs a mean punch. Standing 5’6 160 lbs, it’s hard to believe that he is strong as an ox. He has short jet-black hair and a clean shaven face, which is always accompanied by a mean glare. His clothes are… Read More

Just got finished with some noir readings. Here’s my thoughts: The Postman Always Rings Twice This novel struck me as exceptionally dark and somewhat erotic. Frank and Cora’s views on life, love and death were equal parts straightforward and twisted, and their actions were always fueled seemingly by passion alone. I thought of this reading… Read More

This week I kicked off my journey into ds106 where we will be investigating the theme of noir in film and other media. I started off by setting up my blog site with wordpress so that I can write these posts. Then I set up accounts on Flickr, Soundcloud, and prepped my YouTube and Twitter… Read More