Author: Chuck
Friday Night’s All Right For Crankin’
A pre-update for a new videogame console! A maybe-BDSM-cult-driven series of computer games! A new land at Disneyland!
Nuggets of Responsibility
Why I’m finally giving up on the campaign to give Chick-fil-a the benefit of the doubt
The Old Normal
Starting Pride month with some well-meaning complaints about some popular symbols of inclusivity
Fahrenheit 451 and the Various Ways to Burn a Book
More thoughts about Ray Bradbury’s coda to Fahrenheit 451, and the book’s broader definition of censorship
Friday Night’s All Right For Falling Off a Cliff
Friday link post with handsome Scotsmen being skeptical about nature documentaries, handsome nerds reminiscing about CompuServe, and handsome Italians touring beautiful Apple stores.
Literacy 2021: Book 8: The Unauthorized Story of Walt Disney’s Haunted Mansion
BookThe Unauthorized Story of Walt Disney’s Haunted Mansion by Jeff Baham SynopsisA history of the early concept and lengthy, tumultuous design of the Haunted Mansion attraction in Disneyland, along with a tour of the ride, and an overview of its associated collectibles and promotional events. ProsFairly exhaustive but accessible, with enough details that many theme…
Tuesday Tune Two-Fer: Music for the Hottest Girl in School
Music that transports me to a place where I’m hot and moist and can still taste fish and chips
Literacy 2021: Book 7: Fahrenheit 451
BookFahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury SynopsisIn a version of the United States where teams of firemen are sent to homes to burn the books contained inside, one fireman meets a young woman walking alone at night. Their friendship makes him question everything about his career and the society he’s grown accustomed to. Pros265 pages of…
One Thing I Like About Blade Runner 2049
Blade Runner 2049 is better than Blade Runner at doing the things that Blade Runner does best.
