The Sea-Hawk by Rafael Sabatini
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This pirate adventure failed to capture my interest as much as Sabatini’s Captain Blood. That is possibly because I am a big fan of the Errol Flynn movie based on that film.
Regardless of how much I liked Captain Blood, The Sea-Hawk just felt like it was going nowhere. It had similar plot points to Captain Blood, which just did not succeed in capturing my interest this time around. It is possible that with a second reading, I may find it a better book, but for now, it is merely so-so for me.
Superman: A Biography by Larry Tye
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is not just the history of a superhero, but of a media goliath. Superman’s history is followed from his early inception in the early 20th century to the recent brutal legal battles for the copyright of the Man of Steel of the 21st.
Superman: A Biography does not pull any punches. It does not favor the creators of Superman, nor does it favor the publishers. What it does is pull the curtain back on what was going on behind the scenes of the rise of what would become a media empire in his own right.
Chapters chart not only the comic book history, but Superman’s growth into other media, from radio, to serials, to television, and film. Nothing is sugar-coated, but is presented as is. And the author backs up much of his arguments with an extensive set of notes and bibliography.
One of the drawbacks to the book is that the author chooses to forgo the common end note format, choosing to reference part of his text for notation. While it presents a smoother read, it makes tracking references a bit difficult.
English: Micro B USB Plug (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
I would like to have a moment of silence for my desktop computer’s network card, which appears to have expired today. I’m not sure if it was related to the storms that moved through this area, or if it was just old age.
It’s a good thing I still have that old USB wireless network adaptor.
The best thing to do in hot weather like what we’re experiencing is to go somewhere cool. For me, that’s a local store that’s almost three-quarters refrigerator and freezers.
It’s been hot, real hot. So hot I proposed that everyone get an hour off from work and a super soaker to cool off.
Thankfully, it’s Wednesday, and another new comic day.
WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD
Stir frying (爆 bào) is a Chinese cooking technique involving relatively large amounts of oil. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
I find it interesting that I am the fussiest eater in the world, yet I like watching cooking shows. Not Hell’s Kitchen or Kitchen Nightmares, but the cooking shows where they actually make something, usually with ingredients that I will not eat.
I did not do a lot of movie watching this weekend. Work, Fathers Day and a killer toothache cut into a lot of my time. But I did manage to watch one movie this weekend.WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD
Cover of The Count of Monte Cristo
It’s complicated. Let’s just say it’s vengeance for the life that you stole from me.
Edmond Dantes (played by Jim Caviezel)
The Count of Monte Cristo
Little Shop of Horrors (film) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
I think I need a root canal. I definitely need a long, slow root canal.
Arthur Denton (played by Bill Murray)
Little Shop of Horrors
Cropped screenshot of Dana Andrews from the trailer for the film Laura. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
I must say, for a charming, intelligent girl, you certainly surrounded yourself with a remarkable collection of dopes.
Mark McPherson (played by Dana Andrews)
Laura
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