This is an interesting novel about espionage and history on the eve of World War II seen from the perspective of a Pravda journalist and spy.
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Ed Wood
Ed Wood is a comedic biopic of a really bad movie director. We didn’t like it much.
Religion Explained
This is one of the best books I have read. It explains the origins of religious thought based on how our mind works. Highly recommended.
Chinatown
This is a great crime movie, featuring Jack Nicholson and directed by Roman Polanski.
Ocean’s Thirteen
This is the third movie in the series. While better than the second, it is predictable and hence not as much fun as the first, Ocean’s Eleven. I rate it 5/10.
The Third Chimpanzee
This is a good, though somewhat dated, book about the rise of Homo Sapiens. While eminently readable and full of interesting information, I found the focus on nuclear or environmental holocaust to be a hindrance.
Das Boot
This is a very good and realistic portrayal of a German U-boat in World War II. While I loved the movie, the Director’s Cut was a bit long for me. I rate it 8/10.
At Canaan’s Edge : America in the King Years, 1965-68
This is the last book on the trilogy about Martin Luther King and the civil rights movement by Taylor Branch. The whole trilogy is a must-read.
Spider-Man 3
Being a fan of Spiderman since my childhood, I have loved the Spiderman series of movies. While I enjoyed Spider-man 3, its plot is a bit week. I rate it 7/10.
V for Vendetta
This is a good movie about a fascist Britain and a terroristic hero. Despite its one-sidedness in favor of the main character V, I liked it very much.