Jun
07
2005
Author: Patrick O’Brien
I’ve read a few of these books since seeing Master and Commander: The far side of the world film which was roughly based on two of O’Brian’s books. As with the others this was avery enjoyable read, even if I do tend to skim some of
the more technical ship-related jargon.
I’d actually say that this is my favourite so far, there is a lot of character building, and that is what I like in a book.
On this occasion we journey from the New World to England, and then via
other places, to France. As the title suggests the books focuses more
on Stephen Maturin, but Aubrey is never far away either.
If you’ve enjoyed other Aubrey/Maturin books you’ll like this too
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Jun
07
2005
Dir: Frank Miller, Robert Rogriguez & Quentin Tarantino
Writ: Frank Miller
- Bruce Willis …. Hartigan
- Mickey Rourke …. Marv
- Jessica Alba …. Nancy Callahan
- Clive Owen …. Dwight
- Nick Stahl …. Roark Jr./Yellow Bastard
- Elijah Wood …. Kevin
It is hard to know how to describe this film, I suppose I could say that Sin City has three stories, each based on a different graphic novel by Miller. Or that it is just an experiment in style and how to make a film look original.
The film opens with soon-to-retire cop Hartigan (Willis) as he attempts to save 11 year old Nancy Callahan from rape and death. I’m guessing you’ve figured out it isn’t a fluffy-bunny film right? Because there is a hell of a lot of violence. In the main it is fairly cartoony, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have impact, and there are a few scenes that’ll make anyone wince.
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