Media Radar Comments for July
The Media Radar on the right side of the screen is getting a little dated but I wanted to comment on a few things.
To The Stars: George Takei
George Takei's autobigraphy was an OK read. It contained a lot less Star Trek stories then I would have expected considering the title and the book jacket. If you're fascinated with George Takei as an actor, then this book might just be right in your wheelhouse. If you're more into his Star Trek character, Sulu, then you'll come away disappointed.
Stardust: Neil Gaiman
Stardust is soon to hit theaters next Friday. Being that I'm still in my Neil Gaiman phase, I wanted to read Stardust before seeing the movie.I was not disappointed. I expected a story of fairy tale underpinnings and Gaiman delivered. The characters are imaginative and interesting. The story not so long winded or caught up in the details of every scene.
The one thing that did surprise me is that I guess I'm used to reading fiction where eventually the other shoe drops around every corner. I kept waiting for this to happen and when it never did, I was relieved.
Gaiman makes you care about his characters and as such you pull for them at all times hoping that nothing bad comes their way. Good stuff!
I think I'll next pick back up Anansi Boys and give it another shot.
Entourage
I've been missing it lately as Nancy and I have been tied up with SpikeTV's new show, The Kill Point. I'll get caught back up with Entourage via torrents.