His Book Review: College Fear Factor by Rebecca Cox (2011)
Why he read it: recommended by colleague Would he recommend it: Yes, particularly for instructors at a 2-year college His review: After talking with a colleague about how her campus … Continue reading
Our Movie Review: What We Do in the Shadows (2015)
Why we watched it: Fans of Flight of the Conchords Our rating: 4 out of 5 stars Her review: I am nearly ashamed to admit that I didn’t know about … Continue reading
His Movie Review: The Children’s Hour (1961)
Why he watched it: considered a classic His rating: 4 out of 5 stars His review: It can be tempting, when watching older films, to hold them accountable to contemporary … Continue reading
Her Book Review: We Were Liars by E. Lockhart (2014)
Why she read it: author John Green recommendation Would she recommend it: Yes Her review: I’m pretty sure John Green’s positive review of this book is what drew me to … Continue reading
His Book Review: The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore (2010)
Why he read it: received very positive press when released Would he recommend it: No His review: I was very hopeful about reading this book. I remember it getting positive … Continue reading
His Movie Review: 2046 (2004)
Why he watched it: On a list of science fictions films to see His rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars His review: With our current access to DVD on demand … Continue reading
His Movie Review: The Clone Returns Home (2008)
Why he watched it: On a list of science fictions films to see His rating: 4 out of 5 stars His review: I was reminded of Duncan Jones Moon (2009) … Continue reading
His Book Review: Acceptance by Jeff VanderMeer (2014)
Why he read it: finishing the Southern Reach trilogy Would he recommend it: Yes His review: I read the first book in this trilogy, Annihilation, after hearing an interview with … Continue reading
His Movie Review: Ant Man (2015)
Why he watched it: Getting generally good reviews His rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars His review: Of all the superheroes in comics and the movies, the Hulk is by … Continue reading
His Book Review: Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson (1994)
Why he read it: heard of it and the movie years ago; current interest in books about the Japanese Internment Camps during WWII Would he recommend it: Yes His review: … Continue reading