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New Zealand Dispatch: South Island Dispatch
Readers often speak of Tolkien’s gift for creating a “fully-realized world” with Middle Earth: you feel like every little path could lead to somewhere fantastic. The same could be said for New Zealand, the South Island especially. The last leg … Continue reading
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Framing Device
ONE OF THE MANY SMALL JOYS of Modern Family is the introductory scene and what shot makes it into the picture frame for the beginning of title sequence. It’s rare that a show would go through the trouble of making … Continue reading
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After the Academy Awards
THE ACADEMY AWARDS have been over and done for a few days now, and I’ve not said much about them. Most of my friends these days aren’t all that into the movies. (It’s like that weird moment when you realize … Continue reading
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The Enduring Question of Race
THERE ARE A NUMBER OF TOPICS that I really have no business talking about. One of those is racism. The other is sports. Don’t get me wrong: I know about racism, though I’ve rarely experienced it. I think it’s one … Continue reading
