Haddon’s story is to say the least unorthodox and therein lies most of its charm. The book is told from the perspective of an autistic 16 year old Christopher Boon. Christopher’s gift in mathematics is more than offset by his social and relational problems that almost invariably accompany autistic people. Because of the first person [...]
Entries from June 2007
June 16, 2007
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
The sixth and final chapter (thus far) in the Star Wars saga delivers a more than satisfying ending to the trilogy and indeed to the entire series thus far. The movie begins a bit slower than expected and spends a little too much time in rescuing Han Solo. The added musical number [...]
June 16, 2007
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
This superb 1980 film serves not only to solidify and anchor the original trilogy but also the entire Star Wars saga. Harrison Ford is brilliant as the light-hearted smuggler, Han Solo. Frank Oz is terrific as the eccentric Yoda and James Earl Jones, Billy Dee Williams and even Mark Hamill deliver strong performances [...]
June 13, 2007
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
This 1977 classic is hard to beat. The effects though dated still draw a smile, but unlike its contemporary counterpart where this film makes its living is in the classic story and vivid characters. Star Wars is like a fairy tale for grown ups and a Western for geeks, all rolled up into [...]
June 13, 2007
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
George Lucas’ much heralded prequel trilogy comes to a close in this much darker and much more satisfying film. The script writing in this film while certainly being improved over that in Episode II is still predictable and in places juvenile. The plot however, moves rapidly and does a much better job of handling the [...]
