Category: Blog
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Prophet: Joining (Volume 4) – A Book Review
Joining is gloriously indecipherable. I’ve followed this series since the beginning, and its utter disregard for the audience’s sensibilities and needs are refreshing. This is science fiction at its frustratingly best. When you open a volume of Prophet, you are doing so on the narrator’s terms. You are entering a universe you do not recognize, and,…
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Whiplash – A Movie Review
Music is a strange world to me. I have virtually no understanding, talent, or insight into the art. However, like with movies, I know what I like. I like Whiplash. Very much. The movie is about a young man named Andrew Neiman who attends one of the best music schools in the nation. He is…
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Foxcatcher by Mark Schultz – A Book Review
Of course, after seeing the mesmerizing film of the same name, I had to go directly to the source material. I’m happy to report that Mark Schultz’s account of his time with John du Pont is a fascinating read that puts a lot of the movie in the proper context. Let’s be clear, Foxcatcher the…
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About Arrested Development Season 4
My wife and I loved Arrested Development when it aired on Fox. Sure, it took some getting used to, but we came to adore its weird, quirky stories with such flawed, lovably dysfunctional characters. From week to week, I’d have a new favorite Bluth, which says a lot about the show’s magic. When we heard…
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Strong Girls Photography Exhibit by Monica Estabrook
If you live in the Bloomington-Normal area, I urge you to attend Monica Estabrook’s Strong Girls photography exhibit. The event will be held at Heartland Community College in Normal, IL. According to their website, “Estabrook describes Strong Girls as a series that confronts gender biases through black and white photography. The photos portray Estabrook’s former art…
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Birdman – A Movie Review
In my mind, there are two iconic actors who represent the performances when it comes to film super heroes – Christopher Reeve and Michael Keaton. So when I heard the premise of Birdman, I had to chuckle a bit to myself. If you’re not familiar with the plot, Keaton’s character once played the world’s most…
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Foxcatcher – A Movie Review
My wife and I watched Foxcatcher last night on DVD, and neither of us could look away from the screen. This movie is haunting, intense, disturbing, and riveting. Steve Carell is virtually unrecognizable as he plays John du Pont. I honestly did not think Carell could capably play such a creepy character, such an emotionally…
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Do You Like Jewelry? Check Out Steampunk Mamas!
Jewelry is not something I ordinarily write about, but my aunt and cousin have created a brand of jewelry all their own, and I implore you to check them out! They call their brand Steampunk Mamas and it is obviously meant to appeal to the steampunk fan. If you’re unfamiliar, steampunk is a genre largely…
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Injustice by Tom Taylor – A Book Review
I’m not a gamer, but I heard the DC series titled Injustice, which serves as an introduction to the video game, regularly impressed readers. When I happened across it at my local library, I knew I had to give it a read. Wow. I’m glad I did. If you’re unfamiliar with the premise, the Joker…
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Concerning Star Wars: Rebels
Before I begin, it should be noted I’m thirty-eight years old – born in 1977. I grew up watching the original Star Wars movies. I clearly remember seeing Return Of the Jedi in the movie theater. My older brother, best friend, and I loved the action figures, vehicles, and sets. I had lunch boxes, masks,…
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