Year: 2008
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JLA: World Without a Justice League – A Graphic Novel Review
I remember reading a few of the single issues of this storyline and was not impressed in the least. In fact, I gave up on them. However, after reading the collected edition, I must admit that it was not as terrible as I remembered. Make no mistake, this arc is set amidst the editorial transitions…
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New Avengers: The Collective – A Graphic Novel Review
Brian Michael Bendis continues to spin out entertaining reads with his take on the Avengers. While characterization is a problem when using cornerstone characters, it is certainly fun to see all of our favorites working as a team. I’ve been a Bendis fan for a while and I enjoy his interpretation of the Avengers, especially…
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The Brooklyn Follies by Paul Auster – A Book Review
Every once in a while a book comes along that completely engrosses you both on an intellectual as well as an emotional level. The Brooklyn Follies is one such book. I’ve read two Paul Auster books and found myself utterly impressed by both. The New York Trilogy astounded me because of its experimentalism and form. …
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In Pharaoh’s Army: Memories of the Lost War by Tobias Wolff – A Book Review
I’ve said it before and I’ll keep saying it-if you are not reading Tobias Wolff you are only cheating yourself. The man simply does not write anything less than absolutely mesmerizing. I assure you, that is not an exaggeration. This latest work of Wolff’s I’ve read is called In Pharaoh’s Army. It is a memoir…
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Surprisingly, I Don’t Give Rave Reviews To Every Movie I See, and Here’s the Proof!
I know it typically seems as though I write glowing reviews for a lot of movies. The fact of the matter is that, like all of us, my time is limited so I typically write only reviews for those movies I actually enjoyed. My wife and I watch many, many movies on DVD, so it’s…
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Borat – A Movie Review
I would have really enjoyed Borat had I not seen seventy-five percent of it already in the promotions. Even the majority of the extra footage had been aired, despite their claims. Hey, I know, I know … I should have gone and seen it in the theater as soon as it came out. It’s my…
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300 – A Movie Review
When I first saw the preview for 300 several months ago, I knew that this would be a film that would have the same impact upon the industry as did The Matrix and the original Star Wars. It looked so unlike anything else out there! Guess what, folks? It finally came out last week, and…
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