My two cents on books, film, television, theatre, and anything thing else that might deserve my criticism. Length adjusted for inflation.
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Book Review: The Unincorporated ManFeb. 13, 2014 | Comments This book is a worthy successor to Huxley's Brave New World, which is, in my humble opinion, the best-written of the dystopias. It has all the trappings of a gee-whiz scifi adventure, while packing in plenty of ideas one can ponder for hours. |
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Wreck-It Ralph Fixes Video Game MoviesMar. 11, 2013 | Comments It is fun and goofy, treating the source material with the right blend of healthy respect and affectionate irreverence. But it's also surprisingly heartfelt, with characters we come to not only like but also identify with and learn from. |
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Book Review: On Basilisk Station by David WeberAug. 17, 2011 | Comments Every now and then a book blows away your suppositions and charges full steam ahead into your imagination. It is going to succeed or die trying. On Basilisk Station by David Weber is just such a story and it positively triumphs. |
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Book Review: Dream Thief by Stephen LawheadAug. 16, 2011 | Comments I finally had to admit the inevitable: the book just wasn't good enough for more than two stars. That being said, it was good enough (especially toward the end) to finally complete the journey. |
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Book Review: After the Golden Age by Carrie VaughnJul. 07, 2011 | Comments To any of those screenwriters struggling with pulling off a superhero story, I'd suggest they read Carrie Vaughn's delightful novel After the Golden Age. Tip 1, Tinseltown: sometimes the person with the power isn't the best one to focus on. |