Since I used up the extra hour I would have spent writing this blog watching the third hour of Cloud Atlas, I am now reduced to presenting my thoughts on the film in bullet point form. • Tom Hanks as the ancient master storyteller, weaving the threads of the various narratives together into one intricate … Continue reading
Author Archives: Grace
City Life
Whirr and rumble underneath the window buzzing neon lights, their throbbing arteries empty, essentially. **** A breath, catching once or twice Their heads buried down against the thought of nothing up ahead. **** In the midst of life is life: A girl walking with her father, sharing snacks that only can be bought out on … Continue reading
Oh Mr. Moon Moon Bright and Shiny…
I’m not much of an environmentalist, but recently a few news stories about ways to solve the energy crisis have caught my eye. For the sake of clarity, and most definitely not to insult the above-average intelligence of our Collective readers, I’ll state the basic problem: We can’t figure out how to produce enough energy without … Continue reading
A Tale from My Childhood
I reckon it’s a hard thing to write about a random number like 20. And my guess is that things like a “best of” list (which I am guilty of writing) and anniversary issues (which I am actively contributing to) should probably be reserved for the likes of The New Yorker, which have a well-established … Continue reading
Snow White and the (Super Hot) Huntsman
[SPOILER ALERT!] The major accomplishment of Kristen Stewart’s latest cinematic offering is how Chris Hemsworth manages to come across as a believable romantic lead despite playing a drunkard who sports a thick layer of medieval grime for nearly the entire duration of the film, and has only the scantest provision of lines to work with. … Continue reading
Three Times a Lady
This photo must show us how Aung San Suu Kyi spent the last twenty years of her life – reading, thinking, planning, waiting. Despite two decades under house arrest or some form of restricted movement, she apparently never lost her poise and patience. Her endurance is remarkable, and a little uncanny. Sometimes I hear faith … Continue reading
A Tale from My Childhood (And a Brief Word of Congratulation)
I reckon it’s a hard thing to write about a random number like 20. And my guess is that things like a “best of” list (which I am guilty of writing) and anniversary issues (which I am actively contributing to) should probably be reserved for the likes of The New Yorker, which have a well-established … Continue reading
