The second Charlie Willis book builds on the first and its atmosphere of giddy entertainment industry anarchy. Goldberg uses Willis as a foil for the insanity of Hollywood as helge fully butchers every sacred cow of the industry.
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The Film Optimist rated Il Piccolo Principe: 5 stars
Il Piccolo Principe by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Le Petit Prince est une œuvre de langue française, la plus connue d'Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Publié en 1943 à New …
The Film Optimist rated Ms. Marvel, Vol. 1: 5 stars
Ms. Marvel, Vol. 1 by G. Willow Wilson (Ms. Marvel, #1)
"Kamala Khan is an ordinary girl from Jersey City -- until she's suddenly empowered with extraordinary gifts. But who truly …
The Film Optimist rated Bad for you: 3 stars
Bad for you by Kevin C. Pyle
Bad For You presents facts, figures and more to debunk myths about things throughout history, such as comic books, video …
The Film Optimist rated Alpha & Omega: 4 stars
Alpha & Omega by Joe Hill, Gabriel Rodriguez (Locke & key #6)
On prom night in Lovecraft, Dodge, having taken over Bode's body and in possession of all the keys, prepares to …
The Film Optimist rated The glass teat: 5 stars
The glass teat by Harlan Ellison
America: change it...or lose it!
That is the powerful message of this no-holds-barred book of TV criticism, chosen from …
The Film Optimist rated What if?: 5 stars
What if? by Randall Munroe
Millions of people visit xkcd.com each week to read Randall Munroe's iconic webcomic. His stick-figure drawings about science, technology, language, …
The Film Optimist rated Flash Boys: 5 stars
Flash Boys by Michael Lewis
Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt is a book by the American writer Michael Lewis, published by W. W. Norton …
The Film Optimist reviewed The Dead Man by Lee Goldberg
Review of 'The Dead Man' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
The second Charlie Willis book builds on the first and its atmosphere of giddy entertainment industry anarchy. Goldberg uses Willis as a foil for the insanity of Hollywood as helge fully butchers every sacred cow of the industry.
One for the Money (Stephanie Plum Series, Book 1) by Janet Evanovich (Stephanie Plum (1))
Welcome to Trenton, New Jersey, home to wiseguys, average Joes, and Stephanie Plum, who sports a big attitude and even …
The Film Optimist rated BLOODY MARY (Jack Daniels Mysteries): 4 stars
BLOODY MARY (Jack Daniels Mysteries) by J. A. Konrath
Lieutenant Jack Daniels is back, and this time she has to solve one of her goriest cases ever. Someone is …
The Film Optimist reviewed Mangrove squeeze by Laurence Shames
Review of 'Mangrove squeeze' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
It drags a little in places, but it's overall a decent beach read with a real feel for the character of its Florida location.
It drags a little in places, but it's overall a decent beach read with a real feel for the character of its Florida location.
Review of 'The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Lavishly illustrated, "The Fifth Beatle" shows Epstein as a man who set out not to be a manager, but to be the man who secured an artistic legacy. That legacy was built on showing people that they are capable of more love and joy than they ever thought possible.
Lavishly illustrated, "The Fifth Beatle" shows Epstein as a man who set out not to be a manager, but to be the man who secured an artistic legacy. That legacy was built on showing people that they are capable of more love and joy than they ever thought possible.
The Film Optimist reviewed Jimbo: a fantasy by Algernon Blackwood
Review of 'Jimbo' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
One of Algernon Blackwood's earliest novels. While not usually listed with Blackwood's stories for children, it has the feel of an Alice in Wonderland story. The imagery is vivid and twisted, although hindered somewhat by being constantly tied to the real world.
One of Algernon Blackwood's earliest novels. While not usually listed with Blackwood's stories for children, it has the feel of an Alice in Wonderland story. The imagery is vivid and twisted, although hindered somewhat by being constantly tied to the real world.