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Movie Friday – The Martian

The Martian may be the best science fiction movie based on real science we’ve seen since 2001: A Space Odyssey. Based on the book by Andy Weir, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon, it’s the story of an … Continue reading

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Movie Friday – Mad Max: Fury Road

This week we talk about a movie that got great reviews (Rotten Tomatos 97%) and yet failed at the most basic level. That’s right, we’re talking about the latest franchise installment of Mad Max: Fury Road, starring Tom Hardy, Charlize … Continue reading

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Review: Phoenix Rising by Pip Ballantine & Tee Morris

Started a new steampunk series, Phoenix Rising: A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences and The Janus Affair by authors Pip Ballantine and Tee Morris, which concerns the adventures of Eliza Braun and Wellington Thornhill Books are secret agents in Britain that work to … Continue reading

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Review: Hunted by Kevin Hearne

Tuesday I downloaded my preordered copy of Hunted by Kevin Hearne, Book #6 of the Iron Druid Chronicles and started reading. Several hours later I came up for air and a glass of water and let my heart slow down … Continue reading

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