Music
Stargate: The Movie
Do you like sci-fi? Do you like archaeology? What about Egyptology and little ancient aliens? You know, before it became popular. That is what we got in the 1994 classic, Stargate. Starring James Spader and Kurt Rusell, this cinematic epic launched one of the best sci-fi franchises of the 90s.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Critique
The Bible
In all fairness, the Bible is the only book of the trilogy I’ve read. Mostly because the beginning is a recap of the first. I have not read the third book, mainly because I wasn’t terribly impressed with the Bible. Lots of continuity errors. Also, the book clubs get weird.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Critique
Calvin and Hobbs
These books were a godsend for a lonely, only child. I can’t think of a character I connected with more as a child. A precocious only child, check. His main company is his stuffed animal, check. Spends most of his day lost in his imagination, check. Thank you Bill Watterson.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Critique
X-Men: The Animated Series
Let’s be honest, X-Men: The Animated Series made the Marvel Cinematic Universe what it is. If this show didn’t exist, they’re would have been far less hype over the X-Men movie in 2000. This show was amazing from the theme song, to every plot line. We love and miss it.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Critique
Across The Universe
Across the Universe is a cosmically mystic, beguiling, stream of semi-consciousness, with Lennon at his philosophical, poetic best. Nothing could be further removed from the unthinking Mop Top Pop of She Loves You. The song is a highly introspective spiritual rendering, utilizing abstract imagery, lush orchestration, and an angelic choir.
By Liam Ireland2 years ago in Critique
Across The Universe
Words that float across time and space, into my ear, my mind, and my life, inviting, inciting, and beguiling me. Sounds of angels and heavenly violins, the voice of a god expunging sins, blessing and expressing me. Rivers of sorrow, oceans of joy reflecting a million suns, across the universe.
By Liam Ireland2 years ago in Critique
The Managerial Revolution
There are few books that have had such a large influence on my life. The Managerial Revolution by James Burnham is one of the few that have changed my life's trajectory entirely. It is a fascinating, insightful, and contemporaneous look at the conflict between Fascism, Communism, and the New Deal.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Critique
Extremely Bad
Have you ever been asked, “What’s the worst book you’ve read?” I am often asked this when people find out my passion for literature. I always answer the same: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink. This book is exhaustingly unreadable. I stopped after the second chapter. I want my time back.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Critique
You, Two?
Ranking rock bands relatively rather than absolutely is always a good idea. Especially if one would avoid the awkward silence when U2's Rattle and Hum drops a year after telling everyone, their dog, and their grandma that "THE Joshua Tree is the awesomest album ever by the greatest band ever!"
By Brent Tharp2 years ago in Critique
