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reviewed The cold kiss. August 10, 2011
posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More
The cold kiss
A couple of young lovers, Nate and Sara, are on their way to Reno. They are almost broke and trying to leave bad memories behind.      Along the way they stop for food and at the tavern …
reviewed Following. August 10, 2011
posted in Movie Hype
Following
Following is the one of the cleverest, smartest, toughest psychological thrillers since...well...since Memento. Bill (Jeremy Theobald) is an unsuccessful wannabe writer. "I've been on my own …
reviewed Following. July 09, 2011
Following
Over a decade ago, I broke into a home. This was no difficult task, as the woman who resided there never locked her door. While there, I took something back that this woman's son had stolen from me, …
posted a Quick Tip about Pet Shop of Horrors (OAV). May 16, 2011
posted in ASIANatomy
Pet Shop of Horrors (OAV)
There isn't all that much I can say about this OVA except that I really, really enjoyed it.  The basic premise is this: Detective Leon Orcot starts investigating some  mysterious (and …
reviewed Memento. March 11, 2011
posted in Movie Hype
DVD front
**** out of ****     Reverse-chronological story-telling isn't anything too new, but let me tell you; reverse-chronological story-telling, as told by Christopher Nolan, IS indeed quite …
posted a Quick Tip about Memento. February 03, 2011
DVD front
Can you really tell a story backwards and have the viewer still able to follow it. Memento succeeds, amazingly.
reviewed Bad Things Happen. January 03, 2011
posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More
Bad Things Happen
David Loogan is a mysterious sort hiding a past. He recently moved to Ann Arbor and works on a novel in his spare time. As each revision is finished he takes a printed copy to a publishing house (Grey …
reviewed "The Narrowback". October 02, 2010
In an utterly realistic, noir novel, the reader learns of the actions of Tom Farrell as if someone was walking behind him with a camera.      Farrell gets out of prison and gets a …
posted a Quick Tip about Memento. October 01, 2010
DVD front
A film to be watched again and again. Nothing quite like it. Not one for watchers who can't concentrate. Complex and consistent.
posted a Quick Tip about The Big Sleep. July 30, 2010
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The Big Sleep
One of the greatest of the "gumshoe" detective stories of the 30s.
posted a Quick Tip about Memento. July 27, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
DVD front
Christopher Nolan best work. A masterpiece of film. Amazing piece of writing combined with great editing and acting.
posted a Quick Tip about Memento. July 26, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
DVD front
Great concept from an amazingly smart director. It is nice to go to movies that do a little bit of brain flexing. On top of that Guy Pearce, one of the best below-the-radar actors, nails the role. A must …
posted a Quick Tip about Memento. July 26, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
DVD front
Great concept from an amazingly smart director. It is nice to go to movies that do a little bit of brain flexing. On top of that Guy Pearce, one of the best below-the-radar actors, nails the role. A must …
reviewed Memento. July 24, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
DVD front
In the late 90's a young film maker by the name of Christopher Nolan was sharing ideas with his brother Johnathan Nolan.  During this time, Johnathan was working on a short story called Memento …
reviewed Memento. July 14, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
DVD front
   Memento is one of those rare movies that is both entertaining and educational at the same time.  Chris Nolan’s minimalist style and set up make the most out of a stellar premise …
reviewed Memento. July 13, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
DVD front
-What Prompted You to write a Review?   This Movie to me really stands out among all the rest of the clutter. It takes a different approach to storytelling. Instead of the traditional forward-organizational-st …
reviewed Altered Carbon. July 06, 2010
posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More
Altered Carbon
This book will bend your mind in ways that make Olympic-level gymnasts look positively rigid. In a good way, I promise. In Altered Carbon, Morgan presents to us a world in which bodies are just another …
reviewed Criminal Deluxe Edition by Ed Brubake.... June 28, 2010
posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More
Criminal Deluxe Edition by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips
Criminal is a crime \ noir comic published by Marvel's Icon imprint. It is a creator owned series and has run on and off since 2006. This volume contains the first 13 issues of the series.   …
posted a Quick Tip about Bad Things Happen. June 22, 2010
Bad Things Happen
this book teaches you a lesson and its one i think everyone should learn
posted a Quick Tip about Bad Things Happen. June 20, 2010
Bad Things Happen
great book.
reviewed Bad Things Happen. June 19, 2010
posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More
Bad Things Happen
David Loogan is a very mysterious man with a past and, although plenty of people are asking, he's not talking! A recent arrival in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Loogan is surprised when Tom Kristoll, the publisher …
posted a Quick Tip about 100 Bullets. June 08, 2010
100 Bullets
You're given a gun and 100 gold-plated bullets and given an opportunity for revenge -- no questions asked, carte blanche. Would you do it? 100 Bullets went for 100 issues in the best in graphic crime …
posted a Quick Tip about Kino Lorber. May 01, 2010
posted in Cinema of Silence
Kino International
My favorite resource for hard to find silent & foreign films. Not only are their releases of the highest quality but they have a great site!
reviewed Bad Things Happen. April 18, 2010
posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More
Bad Things Happen
David Loogan is a stranger in town, and on a whim, he drops off a manuscript at the office of a popular short story magazine, Gray Streets. The magazine's publisher, Tom Kristoll likes the story, and …
reviewed Bad Things Happen. February 24, 2010
Bad Things Happen
Usually I go for character-driven stories, but I found the intense focus on plot in 'Bad Things Happen' to be very engaging.    David Loogan appears as a rootless protagonist who's …
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