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Category Archives: Literature

Enigma

November 28, 2012by The Thorn Leave a comment

Summary: ENIGMA is a thought-provoking post-modern tale of self-discovery and sexual identity told against the backdrop of improbable super-heroes and villains. Michael Smith lives a meaningless life of routine and […]

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The War of the Worlds

November 27, 2012by The Thorn 1 Comment

Synopsis: The Original Invasion! Laden with Academy Award winning special effects, this chilling adaptation of H.G. Wells’ frightening novel detailing a Martian invasion delivers fiery thrills, laser-hot action and unrelenting, […]

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Cloud Atlas

November 24, 2012by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: From acclaimed filmmakers Lana Wachowski, Tom Tykwer, and Andy Wachowski, the powerful and inspiring epic drama “Cloud Atlas” explores how the actions and consequences of individual lives impact one […]

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The Bronx Kill

November 22, 2012by The Thorn Leave a comment

Summary: Being a cop was in the Keane blood. But Martin wanted to be a writer even if it meant turning his back on the family legacy.Then his wife goes missing, […]

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The Programme, vol. 1

November 17, 2012by The Thorn Leave a comment

Summary: In 1991, the Cold War ended without the two primary players ever facing each other in open combat. The vast arsenals of communism and democracy were put on ice, […]

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Greek Street, vol. 1

November 15, 2012by The Thorn Leave a comment

Summary: Lust, rage, pride, vengeance– these are the appetites that drove the tales and tragedies of the ancient Greeks. Now, on the streets of modern-day London, everything old is new […]

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

November 14, 2012by The Thorn 1 Comment

Synopsis: A funny and touching coming-of-age story based on the beloved best-selling novel by Stephen Chbosky, THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER is a modern classic that captures the dizzying […]

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Bizarro, vol. 9

November 13, 2012by The Thorn Leave a comment

Bizarro, vol. 9 by Dan Piraro 6.75 I remember when Bizarro comics first appeared in my local paper. I had never read anything so wacked out before. At least, not […]

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The New New Rules

November 9, 2012by The Thorn Leave a comment

Summary: From the New York Times bestselling author and host of HBO’s Real Time, Bill Maher’s latest collection of political riffs and savagely funny suggestions for preserving sanity in an […]

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The Crow

October 30, 2012by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Before Sin City and The Dark Knight rose, there was The Crow – the “dark, lurid revenge fantasy” (The New York Times) from director Alex Proyas (Dark City) that entranced […]

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Detroit Metal City, vol. 1

October 29, 2012by The Thorn 2 Comments

Detroit Metal City, vol. 1, by Kiminori Wakasugi 3.5 Rape is not funny. It just isn’t. However, for reasons that I can’t bloody fathom, Kiminori Wakasugi seems to think that […]

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Literature, Music

Chew, vol. 4

October 26, 2012by The Thorn Leave a comment

Chew, vol. 4, by John Layman and Rob Guillory 7.25 Well, Chew is finally starting to wear out its welcome. Based on the first two paperbacks, I would not have […]

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Nightmares and Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King

October 24, 2012by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: If You Think Your Dreams are Disturbing, Imagine the Nightmares of Stephen King. Go beyond the ordinary. Go beyond the sane. With Stephen King as storyteller, you’ll travel to […]

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