Paddle Faster, I Hear Banjos
I'm not in the mood to deluge my journal with my personal problems, so I thought I'd do a few reviews. It's a decent toss-up between books, movies, and CDs, just to keep everyone on their toes.
Bonk by Mary Roach - Mary Roach has written two other books (Stiff and its companion Spook), but did not go the route of death like the other two for this book. Rather than writing about cadavers or souls, she decided to write about sex and sex research. Needless to say, it was informing and entertaining, as all of her books are. However, if the candid discussion of genitalia bothers you, this may not be the book for you.
Snuff by Chuck Palahniuk - Another sex-related book, though this time fiction, Snuff delves into the porn industry. Naturally, with Chuck at the helm, it is almost as revealing as non-fiction with the added bonus of being entertaining while informing. It's a shorter read than some of his other novels, and easier to follow than his previous novel Rant, but it should be read with caution; sex is sex, and this book doesn't shy away from its every part, distasteful or not.
Sounds of the Universe - Depeche Mode's latest album. The most I can truly say is that it's extremely different from their other works. For me, this doesn't detract from it; frankly, I quite enjoy it. It might take a while for other Depeche Mode fan's to get used to, but is well worth picking up.
Role Models - It's one of those comedy movies that you either like or you hate. However, I think that anyone familiar with LARP and LARPing can find a way to enjoy it.
Darkon - In the vein of Role Models, in that it is about LARP. However, this is a documentary about a specific group known as Darkon. The people are very relatable, and the story is gripping even if there isn't a clear good guy or bad guy in the bunch. Must-see.
The King of Kong - A documentary for the gamer crowd, particularly those familiar with arcade games. It turns something as innocuous as the high score of Donkey Kong into a vicious battle of Good vs. Evil and Nerd vs. Nerd.
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford - Even Brad Pitt was unable to save this movie. If you ever feel the need to watch it, let me first warn you that you are about to lose three hours of your life that you will never get back. NEVER.
Bonk by Mary Roach - Mary Roach has written two other books (Stiff and its companion Spook), but did not go the route of death like the other two for this book. Rather than writing about cadavers or souls, she decided to write about sex and sex research. Needless to say, it was informing and entertaining, as all of her books are. However, if the candid discussion of genitalia bothers you, this may not be the book for you.
Snuff by Chuck Palahniuk - Another sex-related book, though this time fiction, Snuff delves into the porn industry. Naturally, with Chuck at the helm, it is almost as revealing as non-fiction with the added bonus of being entertaining while informing. It's a shorter read than some of his other novels, and easier to follow than his previous novel Rant, but it should be read with caution; sex is sex, and this book doesn't shy away from its every part, distasteful or not.
Sounds of the Universe - Depeche Mode's latest album. The most I can truly say is that it's extremely different from their other works. For me, this doesn't detract from it; frankly, I quite enjoy it. It might take a while for other Depeche Mode fan's to get used to, but is well worth picking up.
Role Models - It's one of those comedy movies that you either like or you hate. However, I think that anyone familiar with LARP and LARPing can find a way to enjoy it.
Darkon - In the vein of Role Models, in that it is about LARP. However, this is a documentary about a specific group known as Darkon. The people are very relatable, and the story is gripping even if there isn't a clear good guy or bad guy in the bunch. Must-see.
The King of Kong - A documentary for the gamer crowd, particularly those familiar with arcade games. It turns something as innocuous as the high score of Donkey Kong into a vicious battle of Good vs. Evil and Nerd vs. Nerd.
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford - Even Brad Pitt was unable to save this movie. If you ever feel the need to watch it, let me first warn you that you are about to lose three hours of your life that you will never get back. NEVER.