What’s New
Book Review: The Last Lecture
A chatty upbeat book about dealing with a terminal diagnosis.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/book-review-the-last-lecture —
1 July 2008
DVD Review: The Last Sin Eater
A flawed movie, but intriguing characters, an isolated setting, and good acting keep your attention.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/dvd-review-the-last-sin-eater —
1 July 2008
Book Review: Generation Me
Twenge writes a thoughtful, intriguing book, but does trip herself up toward the end.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/book-review-generation-me —
1 May 2008
Movie Review: Iron Man
Another Marvel hero hits the big screen in 2008’s first blockbuster weekend of the summer.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/movie-review-iron-man —
1 May 2008
Review: The Three Angels Inn
If you find yourself in south-central Virginia and want a place to stay, here’s the B&B for you.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/the-three-angels-inn —
1 April 2008
Review: I Was a Teenage Feminist
Feminism has become a dirty word in our society, with even many women refusing to use it. One filmmaker explores what happened to feminism through her own personal journey.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/review-i-was-a-teenage-feminist —
1 April 2008
Two More Samosas, Please
Want some curry tonight? If you’re in the right town, try these places.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/two-more-samosas-please —
1 January 2008
Movie Review: Beowulf
Where have all the heroes gone? We’re not sure, but you won’t find them here.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/movie-review-beowulf —
1 December 2007
Book Review: The Richest Man in Babylon
Some repetitiveness doesn’t detract from the good financial advice, and the Babylonian setting keeps the reader’s attention.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/book-review-the-richest-man-in-babylon —
1 December 2007
Attraction Review: Crown Ridge Tiger Santuary
Visit tigers, eat lunch, and even stay overnight at the Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary. And if you like the fruit of the vine, the Crown Ridge winery is just a few miles down the road.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/attraction-review-crown-ridge-tiger-santuary —
1 October 2007
Movie Review: Resident Evil: Extinction
Alice is back and badder than ever. This time, she throws in her lot with some wandering survivors of the worldwide plague.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/movie-review-resident-evil-extinction —
1 October 2007
Movie Review: Superbad
Exactly what you’d expect from a summer teen comedy, except that it actually is funny.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/movie-review-superbad —
1 September 2007
Book Review: Better Never to Have Been
A hard slog, but worth it in the end.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/book-review-better-never-to-have-been —
1 September 2007
Movie Review: Sunshine
Visually stunning, but takes an odd story turn toward the end.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/movie-review-sunshine —
1 August 2007
DVD Review: The Fountain
A languid feast for the senses that asks the big questions but refuses to limit itself to pat answers.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/dvd-review-the-fountain —
1 July 2007
DVD Review: Me, Myself, I
This movie refuses to take sides in the age-old “is parenthood better than being single?” question. A welcome change from the standard bingos.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/dvd-review-me-myself-i —
1 July 2007
Movie Review: Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Not offensive, not a failure, but not terribly interesting, either.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/movie-review-fantastic-four-rise-of-the-silver-surfer —
1 July 2007
Video Game Review: Pokémon Pearl
The game stays true to its roots while providing hours of pleasant gameplaying.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/video-game-review-pokemon-pearl —
1 June 2007
Book Review: Small Wonder
An inspiring text that will lift your spirits as well as make you think.
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/book-review-small-wonder —
1 June 2007
Book Review: Blood Ties Book Two: Possession
If you like vampire novels, why not check out Jennifer Armintrout’s latest?
http://unscriptedlife.net/articles/book-review-blood-ties-book-two-possessions —
4 May 2007
