Archive for the 'Fantasy' Category
Done with Harry Potter?
3 August 2nd, 2007Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Kids, Learning, Life, Musings, Tidbits, Writing.
I’ve read it. It’s done and over with. No Quidditch matches, no mention of Bertie Botts Every Flavor Beans, Chocolate Frogs, Wizard Cards, and the mood is indeed dark. A few refreshing moments, but then again more gloom. The latter parts of the book felt like it can be chopped into individual sequels. You have [...]
Ahoy Me Hearties!
10 June 12th, 2007Fantasy, Fiction, Funny, Learning, Life, Musings, University of Asia and the Pacific, University of the Philippines, Writing.
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End isn’t one of your teeny-bopper movies. The dialogue was a bit drowned out by the action (sword-fighting, swashbuckling, and comedic scenes), but it definitely has rich content. I’d like to find a transcript of this movie later and do a more in-depth review. hehe… This feels like my [...]
Read the Manual First
0 June 8th, 2007Books, Fantasy, Kids, Learning, Life, Musings, School, Tidbits, University of Asia and the Pacific, Writing.
I had intended to start off this post with a fantasy-sounding title, but since I’m in the software development side of IT, might as well make it sound a bit technical. I do get pissed when people don’t read the manuals for equipment and for software. I’m still tolerant to a degree, but some [...]
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