Please, Sir, I Want Some More ‘Olivia Twist #1’ On The Wednesday Run
In Olivia Twist, the Charles Dickens’ Victoria-era classic never, ever looked so steampunkishly cool – or so modern in flavor!
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Guardians of the Galaxy S01 E26: “Jingle Bell Rock”
While we wait for their movie sequel later this year, Marvel’s animated Guardians of the Galaxy return to Disney X-D for a very special Christmas episode. Confronted by a miserly … Continue reading Guardians of the Galaxy S01 E26: “Jingle Bell Rock”
The Ten Percent: Where Scholars Dwell
“Ninety percent of everything is crud.” – Theodore Sturgeon Hello, and welcome to another installment of “The Ten Percent”, a regular column where Ensley F. Guffey and I take turns … Continue reading The Ten Percent: Where Scholars Dwell
Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell Prelude – The Book
What do you get when you mix together fantasy and historical fiction with the writing styles of Charles Dickens and Jane Austen? You get author Susanna Clarke’s seven hundred and … Continue reading Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell Prelude – The Book
The Many Faces of A Christmas Carol
There are more than a few films considered to be traditional, or even required, viewing every year at Christmas time. There’s A Christmas Story, It’s a Wonderful Life, one of … Continue reading The Many Faces of A Christmas Carol