Gnostalgia: One book at a time.
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Matthew McConaughey’s ‘Greenlights’: A Memoir That Will Make You See the World in a Whole New Light
“Greenlights” by Matthew McConaughey is a memoir that will make you laugh, cry, and maybe even do a little jig. The book is a collection of diary entries, personal photographs, and other memorabilia that the actor has collected over the years. It covers various aspects of McConaughey’s life, including his upbringing in Texas, his career […]
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Dyeus: The Indo-European Sky Father
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Book Review: Spare
“Spare” by Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is a disappointing and self-indulgent read. The book, which is co-authored by journalist Angela Levin, purports to offer an insight into the life of Prince Harry, but instead comes across as a narcissistic retelling of events from his perspective. The book lacks any real substance and fails […]
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Review: The Kaiju Preservation Society
The Kaiju Preservation Society is John Scalzi’s first standalone adventure since the conclusion of his New York Times bestselling Interdependency trilogy. When COVID-19 sweeps through New York City, Jamie Gray is stuck as a dead-end driver for food delivery apps. That is, until Jamie makes a delivery to an old acquaintance, Tom, who works at what he calls […]
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Reading The Kaiju Preservation Society
I’m reading John Scalzi’s “The Kaiju Preservation Society”. I still think about his book “Old Man’s War” favorably. It’s odd how certain books stick with you for so long. Interestingly enough, speaking of Kaiju, Godzilla will be playing at the end of this month on MeTV. This is the version with Godzilla stomping Raymond Burr. […]
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Svengoolie schedule for January 2023
This year Svengoolie will grow to a 2-and-a-half-hour program. I am looking forward to a bigger selection of movies.
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How I spoiled Chainsaw Man
Not long ago, my nephew turned me on to a new ( for me ) anime titled Chainsaw Man. In this world, set in a version of modern Japan, devils are tormenting humans as usual in Manga — think Demon Slayer. Denji, our hero, becomes fused with his dog/chainsaw devil Pochita. His story is a […]
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Have a happy and safe New Year
My aging computer died this Summer and I sprang for midrange priced PC as a replacement. Not long after that, I bought a new webcam with the plan of adding new peripherals as my fixed income would allow. The family was very good to me this Christmas and gave me new speakers, monitor, keyboard, and […]
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Sabbatical
Have a happy and safe holiday.
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Trailer – Bride Of The Gorilla (1951)
Curt Siodmak and Lon Chaney, Jr. (the duo that brought you “The Wolf Man”) reunite in this jungle tale of… you-guessed-it… a not-so-friendly gorilla seeking a bride. Directed by Siodmak and co-starring a pre-Hitchcock, pre-Godzilla, pre-Perry Mason, pre-Ironside… pre-everything Raymond Burr, with Barbara Payton. The film “Bride Of The Gorilla” and related promotional materials are […]
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Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 | Official Trailer
I can’t wait. I hope I live that long.
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Svengoolie Schedule for December 2022
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Jordan Peterson Reveals His Entire Essay Writing Process
Happy Sunday everyone. At a page a day, I expect everyone’s novels to be published by late 2023. BTW, send me a review copy.
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My thoughts of Jim Butcher’s Fool Moon
Product description: Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden is Chicago’s only openly practicing wizard. He is also dead broke. His vast knowledge and magical skills are unfortunately matched by his talent for making powerful enemies and alienating friends. With little more than his integrity left, he accepts an offer of work from Lt. Karin Murphy of Chicago’s […]
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Christmas or Krampus season
I’ve put a dent into my Christmas shopping with only a few more gifts to go. I’m holding off on most of my Christmas decorating until December so I wont be tired of Christmas before Christmas arrives. I think that, in the future, my decorating will be spartan at best with just a few decorations. […]
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