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movie thoughts: The Princess and the Frog (2009)

2009-12-18T04:38:40Z

We saw this last weekend, opening weekend, and I forgot to blog about it! I'll tell you right now, I'm a bit of a Disney fangirl when it comes to their classics. From Snow White to Cinderella to the big comeback in the late 80s with Little M...

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"mangled titles" tumblr

2009-11-30T03:55:02Z

I've had a tumblr blog for ages but last month I finally figured out what to use it for - keeping track of those mangled title requests we get from patrons! But, of course, I need your help! If you have any classic messed up titles/authors stor...

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book thoughts: Crash Into Me by Albert Borris

2009-11-29T16:07:54Z

Five suicidal teens set out on a road trip. The plan is to visit the graves of celebrity suicides and pay their respects. The pact is to finish their trip at Death Valley and end their lives there. That is the premise of "Crash Into Me". Owe...

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Liar by Justine Larbalestier (2009)

2009-11-15T05:33:45Z

Micah is a liar. In fact, she tells you that on the first page. But she also promises that this book will contain the truth. But can you really believe her promises? That is the idea behind "Liar" - the narrator of the book cannot be trusted...

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book thoughts: I am a Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I Want to Be Your Class President by Josh Lieb

2009-11-15T01:25:12Z

How can I resist a young adult book with that title, that cover, and blurbs by Jon Stewart AND Judd Apatow? Oliver Watson is the titular Evil Genius. He runs an evil corporation from his secret lair located below his parent's suburban home. W...

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book thoughts: The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson (2009)

2009-11-10T04:28:33Z

The Girl Who Played with Fire is the sequel to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. And, like so many seconds in a trilogy, it might be better than the first. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo introduced us to Mikhail Blomkvist, investigative journa...

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book thoughts: Going Bovine by Libba Bray (2009)

2009-11-10T03:49:11Z

SPRING BREAK WOO! Well, that's what Cameron wishes he could say. Instead, he's just found out that he contracted mad cow disease and doesn't have much longer to live. But one day while he's sitting in his hospital bed, an angel in combat boots...

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movie thoughts: Drag Me to Hell (2009)

2009-11-10T03:38:54Z

Before I begin this "movie thoughts" post, I must say a few things: 1. I <3 the Raimi boys. I've been a fan of the Evil Dead films since I was in high school. My brother and I watched them a LOT. We loved that weird, twisted sense of humor m...

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State of Play (2009)

2009-11-04T03:50:59Z

A note to movie-makers: only go over 2 hours if your movie is based on a novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. Otherwise, you're probably going to lose my interest. Case in point - State of Play. What could have been an edge-of-your-seat, political thrille...

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TV thoughts: Legend of the Seeker (2008/09)

2009-11-02T04:06:13Z

Legend of the Seeker is the show that Sam Raimi was born to make. I remember watching Hercules and Xena with my parents, and I liked them well enough. There was a high cheese factor and I was never sucked into them as much as other shows, but ...

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