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John L. Peterson (JP_Rocky_Raccoon)

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I'd like to share what I know about: Movies: any genre if it's done well., Music: Rock, Oldies, Alternative, Country, Classical, Bluegrass, Kurt Vonegut, Walker Percy, Joyce Carol Oates, John Steinbeck, News and Cultural Interest Topics

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I am a substitute teacher who enjoys online reviewing. Skiing is my favorite pastime; weight training and health are my obsessions; and music and movies feed my psyche. Books are a treasure and a pleasure when I'm not distracted by DVD's and my computer. I hope we can have fun together and agree to … more

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reviewed My Afternoons with Margueritte. July 15, 2012

posted in Movie Hype

Good Tidings for the '...Afternoon'

It is good to see the movie return of Gerard Depardieu (as Germaine) who here plays a bit of an old ox running a vegetable stand from the produce he makes in his back yard. Next to his mobile home is … more

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reviewed Hard Candy. July 15, 2012

posted in Movie Hype

Hard Movie

Tackling important matters in very modern contexts, 'Hard Candy' is at best a difficult movie to absorb and watch. What starts as potentially a cautionary tale takes on many nuances and twists as a young … more

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reviewed Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (book). June 21, 2012

posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More

It's Never To Late To Read This Children's Classic (Ages 7-97)

"So please, oh please, we beg, we pray, Go throw your TV set away, And in its place you can install A lovely bookshelf on the wall."--Roald Dahl, ···Choc … more

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reviewed Certified Copy. May 31, 2012

posted in Movie Hype

'Certified Copy' Toys with Our Heads and Affections, but Ends Up Unsatisfying

‘Certified Copy’ is in many ways the critics’ darling and a sleeper foreign film waiting to be discovered. I wanted to climb on board. After all the movie is in many ways … more

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reviewed Hugo. January 11, 2012

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Another 'Age of Innocence'

Martin Scorsese's 'Hugo' is his first family friendly entertainment, but just like all of his endeavors, his film pays dirt. Filled with passion, innocence, yet shrouded in mystery, 'Hugo' … more

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posted a Quick Tip about Moby-Dick. August 26, 2010

posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More

A Quick Tip by JP_Rocky_Raccoon

It's epic, it's grand; and it's thematic import of good and evil are etched indelibly, but it's overlong to be sure.

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posted a Quick Tip about 1984 (novel). August 26, 2010

posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More

A Quick Tip by JP_Rocky_Raccoon

Even after 1984, this book is powerful, scary, and relevant.

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posted a Quick Tip about The Divine Comedy: Inferno; Purgatori.... August 26, 2010

posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More

Michelino's painting of Dante and his poem.

A Quick Tip by JP_Rocky_Raccoon

Dante was absolutely breathtaking for the journey he took us on, the poetic style he chose, and the symmetry and structure of his creation. Before 'Narnia' and 'Lord of the Rings' came 'The Divine Comedy'! … more

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posted a Quick Tip about Brave New World (book). August 26, 2010

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