Light. Nation. Land. (At Point Robinson, Vashon Island.)
Fifty-five words each on culture, education, and politics.
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BATMAN: Death by Design
Batman meets Sherlock Holmes and Frank Lloyd Wright. Irresistible blend of graphic novel, art history, preservation, pencil illustrations and design. Storyline inspired by tragedy of original Pennsylvania Station in New York City, along with crane collapses in 2008. Some trite dialogue, unnecessary Joker appearance, and telegraphed ending. Chip Kidd; Dave Taylor.
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Forever ... and ever ... and ever ...
the-overlook-hotelCome play with us, Danny. All thirty of us.
Film of 2011: Higher Ground, directed by Vera Farmiga
Religious faith. Religious skepticism. Stunning performances from Vera Farmiga and Dagmara Dominczyk. Soulful Protestant hymns. Complexity of contemporary Christian faith. Struck more personal chords than any other film this year. Underappreciated.
Honorables: Rise of the Planet of the Apes, The Skin I Live In, Tabloid, Insidious
Album of 2011: The Year of Hibernation by Youth Lagoon
Melody, texture, poetry, simplicity. Trevor Powers crafted beautiful debut masterpiece from home in Boise, Idaho. Electric piano, light guitar, drum machine, and eerie vocals that recall Neil Young and Herbert the Pervert from Family Guy. It all works.
Honorables: Holcombe Waller, James Blake, Daft Punk.
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