Information Seeking Behaviour and The Big Lebowski, These are a Few of My Favourite Things

It’s been a while since my last post, but it’s also been a while since I’ve read an peer-reviewed academic journal article that cited The Big Lebowski.  Thus, the subject of this missive is the brilliant article “New shit has come to light: Information seeking behavior in the Big Lebowski”  by Karen L. Janke and Emily Dill. [...]

Film Review: Seven Blows of the Dragon (1972)

Seven… that’s a lot of blows. Before your imagination runs away with you, “Seven Blows” refers to seven something else’s. Unfortunately, the plot is so convoluted and the dubbing so poor it’s impossible to tell exactly what. Thankfully nobody watches kung fu movies for the subtext and dialogue. Produced by the legendary Shaw Brothers Studio, [...]

Book Review: A People’s History of the United States (1980)

Howard Zinn, revisionist historian and professor, passed away today at the age of 87.  Zinn was a hugely influential figure in the civil rights, communist, civil liberties and anti-war activist community. I’m sure every media outlet in the Western world will be producing their own obituaries.  I won’t attempt to replicate their work.  I’ll include [...]

Film Review: Fog of War (2003)

Although his name is overshadowed by the Kennedys and Nixons of the world, former Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara is one of the pivotal figures of the 20th Century. While he never ascended to the Presidency, McNamara was a key advisor during the Cuban Missile Crisis and one of the architects of the Vietnam [...]

Book Review: Stanley’s Party (2003)

Annotation Stanley, a mischievous golden retriever is left home alone. Not only does Stanley get up to all kinds of hi-jinks, he decides to share his newfound freedom with friends. The fun can’t last forever and Stanley’s people are bound to come home… Review Stanley’s Party Written by Linda Bailey Illustrated by Bill Slavin Kids [...]