The book is always better. I knew this going into the movie theater. I also knew that even if François Duhamel had managed to construct a masterpiece, I would find fault in his interpretation of one of my favorite books. But the fact is— Oscar nod be damned— “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close”, the film, was … Continue reading
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So long Borders, bank account
I haven’t quite been able to stop talking about this whole Borders closing thing. As a book addict, the news has hit me pretty hard. I know I seem waaay too alternative to care about a chain closing, but this is serious business. If Borders can close, I don’t hold much hope for other book stores in … Continue reading
this Harry Potter business
I know that everyone has been inundated with Harry Potter-everything. I want to talk about it anyway. The end of the Harry Potter movies, for a lot of people my age, marked the end of something, more than just the conclusion of a franchise. I think for many it was a symbol of an end … Continue reading
Village monster
I know this looks bad. I’d mock me. But isn’t it better that I’m self aware in regards to my current pretentiousness? It’s like high school all over, except then I was a self-aware awkward. Continue reading
