Book Review – Inferno

Inferno by Dan Brown (2013) - Robert Langdon is back again using his knowledge of symbols to save the world.  This time it is the philosophy of Transhumanism, which believes that humans need to enter into the process of their own evolution, that stands at the center of the threat.  One genius has come up... Continue Reading →

Book Review – More Forensics and Fiction

More Forensics and Fiction: Crime Writers Morbidly Curious Questions Expertly Answered by D.P. Lyle, M.D. (2012) -  D.P. Lyle has worked as a consultant to TV shows like "CSI Miami", "House" and "Law and Order".  He's also made quite a little cottage industry out of writing books about forensics science including a series of books where... Continue Reading →

Movie Review – Tortilla Soup

Tortilla Soup (2001) A retired Mexican American chef and the father of 3 adult daughters tries to find a way through life.  They are all looking for love and struggling with new directions.  Along they way they find their anchors in their family. So what's the worst thing I can say about this movie?  It's... Continue Reading →

Movie Review – Goodbye Mr. Chips

Goodbye Mr. Chips (MGM 1969) - Based on the novel of the same name by James Hilton (review) this is the story of the modestly talented but much beloved Mr. Chipping, an instructor at the Brookfield School in England.  The book is a brief (40 pages!), sentimental look at the public school (what we Americans... Continue Reading →

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