I like books. I like movies. I like movies based on books. Surprising, no? This is a topic I’ve discussed quite a bit, but it’s always been in the context of best or worst adaptations. What about favorites? Looking back, I’ve never discussed which ones I love, whether they are high quality adaptations of not. AdmittedlyContinue reading “Favorite Film Adaptations: A Top Ten List”
Category Archives: Miscellanea
Wild by Cheryl Strayed: A Menu
There is no right way to react to grief, but I’m pretty sure we can all agree that heroin is the wrong way. Yet that is one of the paths Cheryl Strayed pursues in the wake of her mother’s death. Others include divorce, promiscuity, failing to finish school, and undertaking a solo trek into theContinue reading “Wild by Cheryl Strayed: A Menu”
Just After Sunset by Stephen King
(This is going to be a super professional review. Because that’s me – super professional – in a nutshell.) Submitted for the approval of the Midnight Society… Aliens scare the piss out of me. This is not news. I don’t exactly know why. I’m pretty sure it has something to do with watching Alien at far too young ofContinue reading “Just After Sunset by Stephen King”
Miscellaneous Movies To Watch: A Top Ten List
In all honestly, I had no intention of writing a list this week, as the topic is top ten favorite things other than books. And books are my thing. But yesterday…was not a good day. It was an exasperating, stress inducing, tear-filled kind of day. This resulted in eating pizza, ice cream, and watching a favoriteContinue reading “Miscellaneous Movies To Watch: A Top Ten List”
Bleecker Street Records
Despite how all consuming BEA 2014 was, I managed to do quite a bit of sightseeing. On the top of my list? 4th Street*, and Greenwich Village in general (I can’t imagine why…). Anyway, my favorite stop: Bleecker Street Records. I was happy to visit, and even happier that they were open until 11pm (which madeContinue reading “Bleecker Street Records”
The Dylanologists by David Kinney
Should you read The Dylanologists? (The obvious answer is YES.) For those who are on the fence, you should seriously consider picking up David Kinney’s new book if the following opening paragraph rings true: “It starts with the voice. One day we hear its strange, broken glory, and before long everyone else in our livesContinue reading “The Dylanologists by David Kinney”
Just Friends, Right? A Top Ten List
I had the best of intentions to challenge myself this week, but when I started thinking about my favorite books that feature friendships (as hosted by The Broke and the Bookish), the first books that came to mind were all by Stephen King. Who am I to go against instinct? I did manage to limitContinue reading “Just Friends, Right? A Top Ten List”
Six Degrees of Separation: The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
The Bell Jar defined my high school years. I’ve shared this before, but I used to make any guy who was interested in dating me read this book first. It was surprisingly effective in weeding out guys who had no genuine (as in appreciate my intellect) interest. Looking back, I’m impressed that any guy everContinue reading “Six Degrees of Separation: The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath”
Wanted: A Top Ten List
My birthday is in July. In case you needed to know… (This week’s list: bookish things I want – aside from books. Hosted by The Broke and The Bookish.) 10. The Perversions of Quiet Girls. This book is fake, but I want it to be real. 09. Fox Pillow Cover. For my library. I’m not sureContinue reading “Wanted: A Top Ten List”
Stephen King’s Best Films: A Top Ten List
I have a general rule I try to follow: for every list I post, I have one review/something of merit. This has not been the case as of late. This blog, for better or worse, has become rather list-centric. Today’s post is no different. However, the top ten Stephen King movies list is surprisingly difficultContinue reading “Stephen King’s Best Films: A Top Ten List”
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