This was a required reading for a graduate humanities class. The editor of this book is Dr. Dana Heller who I have had the great pleasure of learning from in two classes and is my faculty advisor. She … more
A peculiar and refreshing blend of the feel of Dekker's Black, Red and White, Stephen Lawhead's The Song of Albion series and chick-lit - the Restorer is a fantasy read that twists and turns, convicts … more
I have seen this movie twice in my life time and even though I'm unfamiliar with these actors this director did I magnificent job with this film. "Das Boot" looks at war from the point of your average … more
I grew up watching shows that Jim Henson had created or helped create: SESAME STREET, FRAGGLE ROCK, THE STORYTELLER, and of course THE MUPPET SHOW. I loved THE MUPPET SHOW as a child. Years later my appreciation … more
Pros: The complex history that eventually led to Einsteins equation Cons: The dramatizations The Bottom Line: For those interested in theoretical physics, … more
When SOUTH PARK first hit the airwaves a decade ago, I had no desire to watch the show. At the time, from those I talked to the show just didn't sound like something I would enjoy. Over time my tastes … more
I've ventured along side some of my favorite DC characters steadily since the beginning of Bruce Timm's amazing run of animation. As good as the first season of the Justice League was Season Two simply … more
Vince and the gang are back for another round. "Aquaman" is a major hit and sends Vince into the ranks of becoming a bona fide superstar. But as the Hollywood establishment soon learns much to Ari's chagrin, … more
Pros: Good stuff. Cons: Um, I got nothin'. The Bottom Line: Don't go through the gate with the Iris up. Ouchie (though technically you wouldn't feel a thing). &n … more
This collection is the best television collection out there. All the stories were written by the top writers. Most had actors who later went on to big careers either in movies (Robert Redford as Mr. Death) … more
Pros: A few fun rides, behind-the-scenes look at movies, CityWalk, cheap food deals... Cons: ...not enough attractions, expensive ticket price, children will be bored to death … more
ENTOURAGE: SEASON 2 begins three months after the first season ended. When we last left Vince and his gang, they were flying back home to New York for Vince's starring role in the hot indie film, QUEEN'S … more
Pros: Sawyer, Locke, connecting a few more dots... Cons: Jack's frequent idiocy; suddenly there are so many more dots... The Bottom Line: If this button … more
Pros: Unique idea, keeps you on your toes, variety of characters Cons: I'm still not too thrilled with it; issues with reality, some effects, the wait The … more
The comedy at Saturday Night Live comes and goes in spurts and currently (Jan. 2007) it is rare for an episode, let alone an entire season, to be all that funny. However, for over a decade there is one … more
MY FAVORITE MARTIAN was only on regular television for three years, but had a huge impact upon the popular culture of the time; it launched the careers of two actors and was one of the few shows that … more
I was totally unaware of this show until it popped up in a recommedations from Amazon (I don't have cable or dish TV, so I don't see Cartoon Network). The price at the time was good, it sounded funny, … more
The stage on which this movie is filmed is an important part of the story: the cramped quarters of the submarine magnify the tension of the wartime action. You cannot help but … more
Pros: Mainly acting, there were no weak characters. Remains relevant despite new AIDS treatments. Cons: For some the NYC focus and open Republican hatred may be problematic. … more
What made this show work when it was aired was not only the interaction between the cast but also whatever historical timeperiod they visited you wanted to go out and research that time frame. The first … more