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The True Story Behind 'The Revenant'
December 18th, 2015
revenant noun a person who has returned, especially supposedly from the dead. The Alejandro G. Iñárritu helmed The Revenant comes out on limited release on December 25th and everywhere else on January 8th. If you somehow haven’t caught wind of the hype surrounding the movie you can go check out the amazing trailer right now. The plot is as follows:
Read Column →5 Reasons Why You Should Join A Book Club
December 18th, 2015
What do you want to do accomplish by the end of the year? There are only a couple of weeks left, but that is plenty of time to shake things up and make a change for the better. One of the best things I did for myself in 2015 was decide to join a book club. Ours began rather informally and spontaneously — a friend suggested that we read a recent bestseller and get together to talk about it sometime. What was pitched as a one time, fun gathering eventually became a monthly event, and it is something I look forward to every time.
Read Column →5 Storytelling Lessons from the Original Star Wars Trilogy
December 17th, 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is upon us, and if you’re like me, everywhere you look you see Star Wars—merchandise, promotions, screenings. It’s reminiscent of my childhood. It remains to be seen if the new movie will live up to expectations, but one thing it’s done is bring attention back to the original trilogy which is beloved for many, many reasons.
Read Column →The Horrors of Children's Christmas Books
December 17th, 2015
Children's Christmas books are all fun and games. Until you actually look at them. The Classics Let's get these out of the way right up top. 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' by Dr. Seuss
Read Column →Library Love: The Jedi Are The Best Library Patrons In The Universe
December 16th, 2015
There is so much to love about the Jedi. They are the guardians of peace in the galaxy and defenders of civilization. They can use the Force to move stuff. Their weapon is the lightsaber, the coolest, most interesting weapon ever to be introduced to film. They wear awesome robes and kick-ass boots. They meditate. And they use the library.
Read Column →Mistletoe & Menorahs: 14 Holiday Romances
December 16th, 2015
The holidays are here, and that means ample opportunity for snuggling up by the fire and sneaking kisses under the mistletoe. Or maybe you’re basking in the glow of a menorah this holiday season, looking for a little romance. When the temperatures dip and the days grow shorter, passion is definitely in the air. Cozy up with these fourteen new holiday romances sure to get you in the holiday spirit.
Read Column →Does the Dark Knight Celebrate Christmas? Five Yuletide Batman Adventures
December 15th, 2015
Does Batman celebrate Christmas? That’s a loaded question, as the holiday has both its original religious intent commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ and the modern, commercialized deification of consumerism and Santa Claus.
Read Column →Relegated to Legend: The Stories We Lose in a New 'Star Wars' Timeline
December 15th, 2015
So what's the difference between Star Wars and Game of Thrones? Well, if you've never read the books, you'll say, "Game of Thrones kills everyone and generally leaves you feeling worse about people. Star Wars is a happier universe where the only people who die are wise mentors and faceless goons, and it ends with an enthusiastic celebration involving adorable furry creatures."
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