All Consuming : David Gwilliam

Film Noir (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (David Gwilliam) — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 01:02:39 GMT

Really, really, an excellent film. As other reviewers have pointed out, it is set in a high school, presumably in California. The tone and the filmography are absolutely right on, if a little updated. No more hiding in shadows on dirty city streets, these sleuths and crooks live in the suburbs.

It really was a little hard to follow, mostly because it really does seem like a script written for a classic film noir, old slang delivered in quiet, pubescent voices. Totally unexpected.

All in all, I stand by my five star rating. Really couldn’t have asked for anything else… Well, maybe a better soundtrack. It was a little distracting.

A review of "Sin City"

nobody@allconsuming.net (David Gwilliam) — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 17:35:30 GMT

Sin City

I heard Sin City was good, but I kind of assumed that was thanks to the editing and visual styles which left the viewer stunned and speechless, unable to seriously consider the other aspects of the film. Was I ever wrong. Not only is this movie visually appealing, it works with one of the most exceptional plotlines in contemporary action film (not that this is my preferred genre, but I can tell, dig?). Not only worth consuming once, worth consuming repeatedly; I suspect different aspects will impress me with each repeat viewing.

A story about "Jerk chicken"

nobody@allconsuming.net (David Gwilliam) — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 06:34:31 GMT

Jerk chicken

You know, I’m not a huge fan of spicy, but when it’s 2 in the morning and I’m drunk and Dan’s makin’ jerk chicken and corn, I’m eating it. And enjoying the hell out of it.

A story about "Money Will Ruin Everything"

nobody@allconsuming.net (David Gwilliam) — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 16:39:35 GMT

Money Will Ruin Everything

by Various Artists

I didn’t listen to it nearly as much as I thought I would. As surprising as I myself find it, this album is really better suited for listening away from the computer… i.e. in the car (or where ever else, really…)

Psychological Thriller... (rated 4 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (David Gwilliam) — Sun, 25 Dec 2005 22:56:06 GMT

The Collector (Back Bay Books)

by John Fowles

Not so thrilling ending. In fact, while I can’t say I would have like the book better with a different ending, I can say that it almost ruined the book for me. Not quite, mind you, and don’t let this deter you (notice the 4 stars…)

Romantic, Yet Intelligent (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (David Gwilliam) — Sun, 25 Dec 2005 15:59:04 GMT

The Time Traveler's Wife

by Audrey Niffenegger

If those two words have to be opposites…

At any rate, I thought this book was amazing. The love story aspect of it was incredibly romantic, playing with the destiny and free-will of the characters, and really driving the time travel. However, the time travel didn’t lose a bit of its scientific grounding, in fact, advancing a pretty interesting condition with a pretty interesting resolution.

Totally Worth It.

Riveting, except...

nobody@allconsuming.net (David Gwilliam) — Sat, 24 Dec 2005 16:04:26 GMT

Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriter: A Novel

by Mario Vargas Llosa

The story was interrupted every chapter by a whole chapter of radio plays, which weren’t really continuous in any way, either with the story or each other. Although towards the end I understood why the plays were involved, it made it a little tough to keep going sometimes.

A story about "The Meadowlands"

nobody@allconsuming.net (David Gwilliam) — Sat, 24 Dec 2005 16:01:18 GMT

The Meadowlands

by The Wrens

I saw The Wrens live, and it was probably one of the best shows I’ve ever seen in my life. This album is fabulous.

Come on. (rated 3 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (David Gwilliam) — Sat, 24 Dec 2005 15:58:45 GMT

Love Actually (Widescreen Edition)

It’s unbelievably syrupy sweet. It’s disgustingly adorable. It’s nauseatingly cute. So, I mean… Come on…

A story about "The Portable Nietzsche (Viking Portable Library)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (David Gwilliam) — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 19:25:32 GMT

The Portable Nietzsche (Viking Portable Library)

seeing as i stopped reading this earlier this summer, i’m just gonna let this hang out as a reminder to read it.

A story about "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time"

nobody@allconsuming.net (David Gwilliam) — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 19:22:59 GMT

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

by Mark Haddon

This story of an autistic boy trying to solve his very own “murder mystery” brought me a new understanding of autism. Haddon creates a strong connection to Christopher and very surprising plot twists.

A story about "The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat: And Other Clinical Tales"

nobody@allconsuming.net (David Gwilliam) — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 19:22:58 GMT

The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat: And Other Clinical Tales

by Oliver Sacks

This book is on my shortlist of Life-Changing Books.

A story about "On the Genealogy of Morality"

nobody@allconsuming.net (David Gwilliam) — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 19:22:57 GMT

On the Genealogy of Morality

by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche

I’m reading up to page 66 for class tomorrow. I still don’t know what to think of Nietzsche.