All Consuming : Halsted Bernard

Snore-ida. (rated 1 star)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Halsted Bernard) — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 05:53:01 GMT

by Amy Ziering Kofman

Documentaries that rely on silly camera angles, funky lighting, and lots of obtuse voiceovers are sure to frustrate me within the first five minutes. This one was no exception. Perhaps I do not understand the greatness that was Jacques Derrida, but he bored me to tears. Too many words, not enough sense.

Blah. (rated 1 star)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Halsted Bernard) — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 08:34:29 GMT

The Libertine

by Laurence Dunmore

This was such a disappointment. It was ridiculously boring for the production values and cast. Blah.

A question I have about "Black & White Platinum Pack (Mac)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Halsted Bernard) — Sun, 10 Sep 2006 04:27:04 GMT

Black & White Platinum Pack (Mac)

by Feral Interactive

What were they THINKING with this UI? It’s totally counterintuitive. I would have loved this game, had it not been for the UI.

A story about "The Lathe of Heaven: A Novel (Perennial Classics)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Halsted Bernard) — Sat, 18 Jun 2005 07:25:55 GMT

The Lathe of Heaven: A Novel (Perennial Classics)

by Ursula K. Le Guin

I really wanted to like it, but it crapped out about three-quarters of the way through.

A story about "Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Halsted Bernard) — Fri, 10 Jun 2005 15:00:25 GMT

Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

by David Allen

This book completely kicked my ass, and now my work life and home life are both very productive. I love it.

A story about "Moleskine Pocket Reporter notebook"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Halsted Bernard) — Wed, 25 May 2005 08:58:32 GMT

Moleskine Pocket Reporter notebook

My favorite brand of notebook has a new style: the reporter! I have a pocket size that I just began writing in, plus a larger size.

A story about "Perdido Street Station"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Halsted Bernard) — Wed, 25 May 2005 08:46:38 GMT

Perdido Street Station

by China Mieville

I will not soon forget some of the characters and scenes. At times, it is laborious, even tedious, but overall it is a gorgeous, thrilling story.

A story about "Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Halsted Bernard) — Wed, 25 May 2005 07:45:01 GMT

Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

by David Allen

The irony here is that I keep avoiding actually reading this book, in favor of other, less important things, like fiddling with this website.

A story about "Mindful Loving: The New Physics of Love"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Halsted Bernard) — Wed, 25 May 2005 07:44:06 GMT

Mindful Loving: The New Physics of Love

by Henry Grayson

I’m halfway through and I just can’t bring myself to finish it right now. It’s painfully trite.

A story about "Crash"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Halsted Bernard) — Wed, 25 May 2005 04:39:03 GMT

Crash

by David Cronenberg

This movie disturbed me deeply. That said, I’m very glad I saw it, and I’m very sure that I never want to see it again.

A story about "Fahrenheit 451"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Halsted Bernard) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:58:21 GMT

Fahrenheit 451

by Ray Bradbury

Because I love books so much, this is the most frightening dystopia I can think of.

A story about "The Bridge"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Halsted Bernard) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:58:21 GMT

The Bridge

by Iain Banks

The allegory is all, and I fell in love with this bridge. If you are intrigued by the faults of memory and of the philosophical journeys of the confused, this book is for you.

A story about "Brave New World"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Halsted Bernard) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:58:21 GMT

Brave New World

by Aldous Huxley

One cannot deny that we are marching inexorably forward to just this dispassionate fate. Read, remember, and take with you.

A story about "White Apples"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Halsted Bernard) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:58:21 GMT

White Apples

by Jonathan Carroll

After reading The Wooden Sea, I became interested in Jonathan Carroll. After reading his newest novel, White Apples, I became a fan. Do not miss this journey into death, life, and chaos.

A story about "Alice Box Set--Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-glass (Books of Wonder)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Halsted Bernard) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:58:20 GMT

Alice Box Set--Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-glass (Books of Wonder)

by Lewis Carroll

If it’s not one of your favorites, chances are you haven’t read it yet. If you haven’t read it yet, you must be living under a rock. What are you using for a computer, a freakin’ PC?

A story about "Black Wine"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Halsted Bernard) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:58:20 GMT

Black Wine

by Candas Jane Dorsey

Dense and intricate, this novel explores too many aspects of interaction to describe here. The book won awards; isn’t that enough?

A story about "Flatland : A Romance of Many Dimensions (Dover Thrift Editions)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Halsted Bernard) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:58:20 GMT

Flatland : A Romance of Many Dimensions (Dover Thrift Editions)

by Edwin A. Abbott

It’s just so damned boring.

A story about "The Hours"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Halsted Bernard) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:58:19 GMT

The Hours

by Michael Cunningham

I saw the movie, and just had to read the book. It’s an excellent novel, and I think it fleshed out what was too subtle in the movie to have more of an emotional impact.

A story about "Imajica: Featuring New Illustrations and an Appendix"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Halsted Bernard) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:58:19 GMT

Imajica: Featuring New Illustrations and an Appendix

by Clive Barker

It’s a fantastic story, and I recently had a wish to re-read it.

A story about "The Rage and The Pride"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Halsted Bernard) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:58:19 GMT

The Rage and The Pride

by Oriana Fallaci

My dad sent this to me. It’s stalled because I’m a bit overwhelmed by Fallaci’s writing style.

A story about "Darwinia: A Novel of a Very Different Twentieth Century"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Halsted Bernard) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:58:19 GMT

Darwinia: A Novel of a Very Different Twentieth Century

by Robert Charles Wilson

A wonderful read, although it had an unsatisfying ending, in my opinion.