Ads and sales catalogs are invaluable for historians and archaeologists who are trying to determine an object’s purpose. You’d be surprised how hard that can be. I volunteer in the back of a local museum on occasion and I’m regularly befuddled by some of the items back there, and those are only 150 years old.…… Continue reading Reasons to Love History #6: Old Advertisements
I’m a huge C.S. Lewis fan, and I’ve loved Max McLean’s stage productions of his stuff. I’ve driven three hours each way to Atlanta to see his The Screwtape Letters – twice. Tickets to The Great Divorce were part of a Christmas present from my mom and I’ve been looking forward to it for literal…… Continue reading Review: The Great Divorce On Stage
I read 160 books this year. (I’m told I’m a fast reader. This also includes graphic novels, picture books, and school books.) I read 236 last year, but I’ve had less time with various school events and whatnot, and I’ve purposefully devoted some reading time to my own writing. Here’s the breakdown: Adult fiction: 14…… Continue reading Book Recommendations from 2013
This was a political science elective, taught by one of my favorite professors. (Among other things, we once had a three-hour car ride in the middle of the night and spent the whole time talking about Star Trek). The class basically consisted of watching a bunch of TV episodes and reading five books. We also…… Continue reading Semester Review: Science Fiction and Politics
My friend Rose posted the other day about why LeVar Burton is awesome, and that reminded me I’d been meaning to write this post. I’m sure this is weird coming from me, since I often don’t like adaptations and usually am not excited about them, but reimaginings, adaptations, remakes, sequels, and reiterations are how new…… Continue reading Batman, The Hobbit, and Modern Mythmaking (spoiler-free)
I’m so happy right now. I was worried. I’ve been worried for a year! I was especially worried as the episode got going, and it became apparent that it wasn’t going to be a huge multi-doctor episode. It was basically just David Tennant and Matt Smith, with John Hurt in kind of a supporting role.…… Continue reading Gibbering about “The Day of the Doctor” (spoilers abound)
In short: super awesome movie! The long version below is mainly about Marvel movies in general. Bits and Bobs – Stunning visuals. A lot of flights through Asgard and crazy-cool fight scenes. – Jane Foster still has nothing to do with anything. I like her, and they did work her into the plot, but still.…… Continue reading Review of “Thor: The Dark World” (no spoilers)
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