The New Zealand scientists have an AWESOME blog on their progress with the colossal squid. Not to mention the live webcams! It’s two a.m. in Amman and I am riveted. Screw network television (with the notable exception of “LOST”), and screw sleep. Bill Nye, you weren’t lying when you told my 7th grade self thatContinue reading “The Undiscovered Country: Colossal Squid”
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“Born in the USSR”
My anthem for this weekend, and, perhaps, forever (I go through phases with this band, DDT – sometimes I worship them, sometimes they strike me as uncool, sometimes they are the nucleus of my nostalgia). And, just because this goes along with that faded, fluttery image of the early days of my childhood, here isContinue reading ““Born in the USSR””
In the mood for Bekmambetov’s “Mongol,” baby
The music is “Tamerlan’s Doors” by Mel’nica. “Mongol” by Timur Bekmambetov was nominated for an Oscar. Between that and Mikhalkov’s “12,” all I can say is we wuz robbed. Whether you like the film or not (I’ve only seen parts of it so far), the video is pretty sweet.
Speaking of Horror: Trailer for “The Ruins” Is Up!
You can see it here. I read the book, by Scott Smith (in case you don’t know who he is, “A Simple Plan” might sound familiar), on a long flight from JFK to Kiev Borispol last year. I have to say, my reaction to the trailer, at this point, is mixed. It seems promising, butContinue reading “Speaking of Horror: Trailer for “The Ruins” Is Up!”
Sometimes the dragon loses
I’ve write dark fairy stories. I’m working on a book that frightens me, its author and creator, sometimes. I think it’s cool to wear a scarf decorated with skulls, and not just because I’m trying to be neo-punk. I think Beslan is representative of the human condition. I see around me gleeful contempt (hmmm, obsessionContinue reading “Sometimes the dragon loses”
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