what Dave thinks about movies, books and everything
{4.5/5} “One suspects that the future isn’t what it used to be; that I’m more likely to land in Bognor than in Bora Bora. We’ve been living a long time on nature’s savings, and there are signs her bank account is overdrawn. It seems to me that if I go ahead a few decades, or […]
Canada has had graphic warning labels on cigarette packages (covering half their surface) since 2000. Research shows that these labels help ex-smokers resist starting up again. They also help nonsmokers, including teenagers, resist starting smoking. Cigarette warning labels help ex-smokers resist It’s nice that Canada is leading the way in something important like this — […]
{5/5} “I understand you are angry. I used to be very angry too.” Detachment, released in 2012 Adrien Brody plays Henry, a substitute teacher who tries to keep a detachment from all the people in his life. But he’s a great teacher, and as the kids at the school he’s at become attached to him […]
I saw Measha Brueggergosman in concert last night. She is mostly known for singing opera, but on this occasion she was singing jazz and jazzy versions of hymns, pop, and folk songs. She’s on tour promoting her “I’ve Got a Crush on You” album. Here’s a statement I can’t remember saying about any other concert: […]
Since I was thinking about artwork yesterday, I thought I’d mention my favourite science fiction and fantasy artist. It’s Stephan Martiniere. I love the subject matter, style, and colours in his work. He’s done lots of covers for science fiction and fantasy books, and he’s also done work for games, films, and theme parks. Stephan […]
If you can’t make it around to all the great museums of the world, you can check out some great artwork courtesy of Google. So far they’ve got artwork from 159 different museums in 40 different countries. Google Art Project You can find paintings, drawings, sculpture, and architecture. You can view all the artwork from […]
In this article author Juliet E. McKenna (The Thief’s Gamble) talks about how in fantasy books the characters who drive the plot are predominantly male, why this is, why it’s important, and what can be done about it. The Representation of Women in Fantasy: What’s the Problem?
{5/5} “Noses are the unsung hero of the face, ties the whole thing together. Name one good looking person without a nose… can’t do it.” Raising Hope seasons 1 & 2, aired in 2010-12 Raising Hope is a show unlike any other I’ve seen or heard of. Jimmy (Lucas Neff), who’s in his early 20s, […]
{4/5} “Of course, I’ve worked up a few theories over the years. At first I thought the sphinxes’ judgment might be guided by certain physical characteristics… Then I toyed with numerical patterns… Since then I’ve come to the conclusion that the sphinxes’ decision is based on pure chance and that no principle whatever is involved. […]
Jo Walton asked people on Tor.com to suggest authors and books that could be described as neglected. She’s organized them into a few different categories, including ones she’s reviewed herself. Another list to check out if you’re looking for something to read. Neglected Books: the list