I’ve been reading this very slowly over the last couple of months. Hendrix elaborates a complete picture of human development/growth. I’ve found it helpful in discovering more about myself and how I relate to others in signifcant (and casual) relationships.

An excellent survey of systematic topics centered on the theological motifs of community and kingdom; a good starting point for further study. I find that Grenz does not gloss over the complexities of the topics at hand.

Outrageous martial arts spoof (or the height of this Hong Kong films?); along the lines of Kung Fu Hustle brought into contemporary life. Good preparation for the World Cup this summer!

Creepy film that explores a consequence of chaos theory through dimensional travel. If you like Momento and/or Donnie Darko, you’ll like this one.

Surprisingly funny movie about recovering a sense of purpose/sanity by playing soccer.

Stavans draws from music, literature, and popular culture to describe the ineffable: identity and culture of Hispanics. So far, an interesting read.

Fast paced, fantastical tale with a scientific tone. The suspencion of disbelief fails at more than one point, but I’m not sure why. I would say because its so improbable, but the plot is built on the idea that current theories about the interior of the earth are incorrect.

Stylisticaly, Verne leaves something to be desired. His terse prose in places gives the reader a sense that Verne himself was sick of the story at certain points.

What’s surprising is how many of the elements of what became the science-fiction genre Verne seems to have invented. He tries to make his story internally consistant with frontiers of science, for example.

Overall, worth picking up for its historical significance in the genre.

An excellent first novel into the world of fantansy. Goodkind combines the classic elements of fantasy, good storytelling, and philosophical sensitivity to create an engrossing world.

A slapstick film that depends a great deal on physical humor to get its laughs. Not as clever as some of Pixar’s fare, it nevertheless manages to please in some places. Overall, not worth the time.

It might have started a kung-fu revolution, but this 1991 film suffers from some basic flaw in editing and continuity. It also has some beautiful shots and the fighting scences that make it worth watching.