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Zenwind: Book Review: The Darkship Series by Sarah Hoyt
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Mountaineer * * Moon Watcher * * Philosopher * * Historian * * Libertarian * * Seeker * * Teacher * * Dharma Bum. Book Review: The Darkship. Series by Sarah Hoyt. Sarah Hoyt has written a series of three very fine SF novels which are recognized by the Libertarian Futurist Society (LFS) as either a winner or nominee for Best Novel. Darkship Thieves. 2010) won the LFS’ 2011 Prometheus Award, and its sequels, Darkship Renegades. 2012) and A Few Good Men. The first book, Darkship Thieves. A Few Good Men.
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Zenwind: Movie Review: American Sniper (2014)
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Mountaineer * * Moon Watcher * * Philosopher * * Historian * * Libertarian * * Seeker * * Teacher * * Dharma Bum. Movie Review: American Sniper. Tours of duty in Iraq. The film is based on Kyle’s book of the same name, and his widow had a hand in ensuring the film’s authenticity. Eastwood’s direction is expertly done, and Bradley Cooper’s acting is his very best yet. The film’s editing is extremely tight with no wasted moments. It is one hell of a story. Other Sites of Interest.
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Zenwind: Book Review: Blown for Good: Behind the Iron Curtain of Scientology (2009) by Marc Headley
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Mountaineer * * Moon Watcher * * Philosopher * * Historian * * Libertarian * * Seeker * * Teacher * * Dharma Bum. Book Review: Blown for Good: Behind the Iron Curtain of Scientology. 2009) by Marc Headley. After 15 years of loyal, productive, and hard work at Scientology’s headquarters, taking an increasing amount of abuse in an increasingly crazy organizational atmosphere, Marc decides to blow. His story is fascinating. Post Index: click these links to Navigate Categories. Other Sites of Interest.
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Zenwind: February 2015
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Mountaineer * * Moon Watcher * * Philosopher * * Historian * * Libertarian * * Seeker * * Teacher * * Dharma Bum. Book Review: This Perfect Day. 1970) by Ira Levin. This excellent novel is one of the few by Ira Levin that was never made into a movie. (Not quite anyway; see below.) It was called to my attention from one of my favorite sources of book recommendations: the Libertarian Futurist Society, which gave This Perfect Day. Part Two is “Coming Alive.” Our protagonist falls in with som...The reduced t...
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Zenwind: Movie Review: Child 44 (2015)
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Mountaineer * * Moon Watcher * * Philosopher * * Historian * * Libertarian * * Seeker * * Teacher * * Dharma Bum. Movie Review: Child 44. For history-lovers and libertarians I highly recommend the movie thriller Child 44. Which opened worldwide this week. [ Update. Apparently in the USA it is only in “limited” showing but hopefully will appear more widely later.] Putin banned it in Russia (and I wonder why! It is grisly, as was its era. Not a date flick. Other Sites of Interest.
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Zenwind: June 2015
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Mountaineer * * Moon Watcher * * Philosopher * * Historian * * Libertarian * * Seeker * * Teacher * * Dharma Bum. Vesta when First Seeing the Ocean. Mara was the oldest sibling and was always a terrific second mother to her siblings: to Justin, two years younger (and not with us on this trip), and to Vesta, ten years younger. Mara contributed immeasurably to their nurturing and development. Then a big wave crashed at my feet and made enough noise that it couldn’t be ignored, and at that moment Vest...
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Zenwind: Movie Review: Whiplash (2014)
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Mountaineer * * Moon Watcher * * Philosopher * * Historian * * Libertarian * * Seeker * * Teacher * * Dharma Bum. I just read that Damien Chazelle, the writer/director, is said to have been inspired by the intense USMC Drill Instructor played by R. Lee Ermey (once a real-life Marine D.I.) in the first half of Stanley Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket. Whether it is true or not, it would make perfect sense. JK Simmons won his Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for this role. No surprise.
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Zenwind: April 2015
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Mountaineer * * Moon Watcher * * Philosopher * * Historian * * Libertarian * * Seeker * * Teacher * * Dharma Bum. Movie Review: Child 44. For history-lovers and libertarians I highly recommend the movie thriller Child 44. Which opened worldwide this week. [ Update. Apparently in the USA it is only in “limited” showing but hopefully will appear more widely later.] Putin banned it in Russia (and I wonder why! It is grisly, as was its era. Not a date flick. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Other Sites of Interest.
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Zenwind: June 2014
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Mountaineer * * Moon Watcher * * Philosopher * * Historian * * Libertarian * * Seeker * * Teacher * * Dharma Bum. Review: Book and Movie: The Eiger Sanction. One doesn’t have to be a climber and/or a mountaineering literature enthusiast to appreciate The Eiger Sanction. They filmed the climatic scenes on the Eiger itself, although off to the side of the main face. A camera crew member was killed by a falling rock, in a spot where Eastwood was standing just before. To me, one of the best shots of ...Clint...
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Zenwind: Book Review: This Perfect Day (1970) by Ira Levin
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Mountaineer * * Moon Watcher * * Philosopher * * Historian * * Libertarian * * Seeker * * Teacher * * Dharma Bum. Book Review: This Perfect Day. 1970) by Ira Levin. This excellent novel is one of the few by Ira Levin that was never made into a movie. (Not quite anyway; see below.) It was called to my attention from one of my favorite sources of book recommendations: the Libertarian Futurist Society, which gave This Perfect Day. Part Two is “Coming Alive.” Our protagonist falls in with som...The reduced t...
