Deadpool characterized itself as a “romance” movie. Deadpool 2—probably my overall favorite superhero film—characterized itself as a movie about family. In contrast to its predecessors, Deadpool and Wolverine decidedly feels like a “superhero” movie, with all the spectacle, action, and expanding cast of characters which that implies. It’s been a bit since I last reviewed … Continue reading REVIEW: Deadpool and Wolverine
Of late when I want to watch a film I've never seen before, I've been drawn more toward old movies than toward new ones. That's why, when browsing on a recent evening, I wound up watching 1973's The Three Musketeers. Everyone knows the basic shape of Dumas's tale—the young D'Artagnan goes to Paris to join … Continue reading REVIEW: The Three Musketeers (1973)
An obsession with Truth is a central concern of the human experience. This fundamental need is expressed in various ways. Anglo-American culture—the West—expresses this concern through our Aristotelian emphasis on precision and analysis. The Truth is what can be perceived, measured, and quantified. Extending this definition of Truth to non-physical phenomena frames many other experiences … Continue reading Truth and Fiction
Robert Jordan's megalithic fantasy series, The Wheel of Time, holds a special and complicated place within my heart, like it does for many modern writers of fantasy. It's a series which I love, but never dare recommend due to its length and inconsistent pacing. Michael Livingston's recent release, Origins of the Wheel of Time, is … Continue reading REVIEW: Origins of the Wheel of Time
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