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Save the Cat Goes to the Movies by Blake Snyder: a book review

Posted on April 7, 2013 by

What do these movies have in common: Alien, Fatal Attraction, and Godzilla? How about these: Star Wars, The Bad News Bears, and Lord of the Rings?  The first trio belong to the genre that Blake Snyder called “Monster in the … Continue reading →

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Skinwalkers by Tony Hillerman: A book review

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

As I worked on a recent post, Favorite Fictional Detectives, I realized I didn’t remember the details of Skinwalkers, a key Tony Hillerman novel that I read soon after it was published in 1986.  I read it again and found … Continue reading →

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Alex Cross, Run: an audiobook review

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

In the 15 years since Morgan Freeman starred in the first Alex Cross movie, Kiss the Girls, I’ve enjoyed quite a few James Patterson thrillers in films, books, and audiobooks.  He knows how to keep you on the edge of your … Continue reading →

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The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho: a book review

Posted on February 25, 2013 by

I started reading The Alchemist soon after its publication in 1988, but I didn’t finish it then, for reasons I don’t clearly remember. I picked it up again after author and writing friend, Amy Rogers, recommended the book for its … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time: On the Nature of Fairy Tales by Max Luthi

Posted on February 5, 2013 by

Why do fairytales continue to fascinate?  Why do we  think of Red Riding Hood when we find ourselves alone in the woods or even a city park?  Why does Hollywood still reap profit from retelling the old stories?  Why do … Continue reading →

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The Psychology of Superheroes

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

Robin Rosenberg grew up with superhero comics. Later she shared them with her children, and after becoming a clinical psychologist, she studied them through the lens of psychology and discovered that “superhero stories are about morality and loyalty, about self-doubt and … Continue reading →

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