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TERRIBLE PROSE TUESDAY: It was a massacre…ho hum
Hooray! Another great passage from Eyes of War. I'm fairly impressed with the description in today's passage. Sure, it takes a turn for the morbid, sounding like something you'd find in George R. R. Martin's books, but it's not bad. There are a couple flubs--"The oval face held fear."--but it's pretty good for Ms. Nickerson. The… Continue reading TERRIBLE PROSE TUESDAY: It was a massacre…ho hum
MAKE-YOU-CRY MONDAY: Vocal dissonance
A lot of times I cry not out of sadness, but confusion. I have trouble watching today's music video. It hurts my brain to hear that voice coming from that body. It makes no sense. This a phenomenon called vocal dissonance, where the voice one would expect a person--say, a beautiful film star-- to have… Continue reading MAKE-YOU-CRY MONDAY: Vocal dissonance
MOVIE REVIEW: Inside Out
The premise: 11-year-old Riley experiences emotional turmoil after her family relocates to San Francisco, as told by the emotions that live in her head. When Riley loses her core memories, emotions Joy and Sadness go to recover them while Disgust, Anger, and Fear try to keep Riley happy. My reaction: Huh. That's as much as I could muster from… Continue reading MOVIE REVIEW: Inside Out
TERRIBLE PROSE TUESDAY: Overly inspirational
I've got some beef with Christian fiction. I love C. S. Lewis and realize the great impact his Narnia novels had on Christian literature. The problem with Lewis' work is that it inspired other Christians to write painfully obvious allegories that barely cover up the gospel message. Instead of telling stories, they get preachy. I'm not… Continue reading TERRIBLE PROSE TUESDAY: Overly inspirational
MAKE-YOU-CRY MONDAY: “I’ll Cover You (Reprise)” from Rent
So far, I've never attended a funeral. Christian funerals have a different focus than others. Even the word "funeral" is avoided; many Christians prefer "celebration of life." Because we believe the deceased person is better off in heaven and we will see them again, there's an emphasis on joy rather than sadness. I don't disagree… Continue reading MAKE-YOU-CRY MONDAY: “I’ll Cover You (Reprise)” from Rent
BOOK REVIEW: Royal Wedding by Meg Cabot
The premise: It's been 6 years since the last Princess Diaries was published. Forever Princess ended the series on a good note, wrapping up every plot thread and relationship while hinting at future possibilities. Royal Wedding picks up 8 years after Forever Princess. Mia is living in the Genovian consulate, plagued by paparazzi. Her father is (once again) losing the race for Genovian… Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: Royal Wedding by Meg Cabot
TERRIBLE PROSE TUESDAY: 50 Shades of Red
I was the type of teenager who read nothing but corny chick lit and snickered all the while. Feel free to call me a hypocrite. Today's Terrible Prose Tuesday features another letter from a YA book called "Love Undercover" by Jo Edwards. The book is about--I kid you not--a girl named Kaitlyn who falls in… Continue reading TERRIBLE PROSE TUESDAY: 50 Shades of Red
MAKE-YOU-CRY MONDAY: A Chorus Line
A Chorus Line is my mom's favorite musical. Though it's not my favorite musical, I have a soft spot for it because of her and because of its story. If you've never seen A Chorus Line, go see it live or get your hands on a recorded performance. Don't waste your time on the 1985 movie. "Let Me… Continue reading MAKE-YOU-CRY MONDAY: A Chorus Line
BBC: The Musketeers
Yes. YES. I found the greatest TV show of all time. It has everything: Brooding dark-haired men Facial hair Swashbuckling uniforms Screaming People with British accents even though the show is set in France Regret Peter Capaldi This guy Do rags Duels Slow-motion walking An excellent score " The Musketeers" is all I've ever wanted in television. I'm only one… Continue reading BBC: The Musketeers
Narrative Paradise 