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Timbuktu by Paul Auster – A Book Review
I absolutely admire Paul Auster because whenever I pick up one of his books, I totally have no idea what to expect. You’ve surely noticed how some authors basically tell the same story over and over again? Not Auster. I’ve read quite a few of his works by now, and while he has similar themes…
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2001: A Space Odyssey – A Movie Review
Recently I’ve been on an old-school science fiction kick. Unbelievably, I’d never seen what some critics have called one of the greatest movies of all time—2001: A Space Odyssey. I can honestly tell you it was with great enthusiasm I put it into the DVD player. To say I was unimpressed would be a…
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1408 – A Movie Review
Based on a Stephen King short story, 1408 started very strong. We were quickly introduced to the complexities of John Cusack’s character through deft editing, efficient dialogue, and Cusack’s effortless acting. Unfortunately, the movie became a tribute to inconstancy for the remainder of the film and went nowhere fast. Cusack plays a once talented…
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The Sandman: Season of Mists by Neil Gaiman – A Book Review
I’ve heard much about The Sandman series for many years, and so last summer I finally decided to experience it for myself. The first volume was adequate, but it didn’t “wow” me as much as I expected. Probably because, by this point in time, Gaiman’s concepts had been copied and recopied so many times by…
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