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Tag Archives: Romance

The Book of Love

January 28, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: When three East Great Falls High buddies accidentally discover the legendary “Book of Love”, penned by some of their school’s alumni, they embark on a hilariously outrageous quest to […]

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Coupling: Series 4

January 27, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: It’s better than foreplay! London’s sexiest sextet are back for a fourth season of farce! Susan and Steve are now pregnant (well, mostly Susan), Patrick and Sally are discussing […]

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It Felt Like Love

January 25, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: A beautifully observed portrait of awakening sexuality in a young Brooklyn teen, It Felt Like Love is “an important landmark… in movies about female adolescence” (Los Angeles Times). Fourteen-year-old […]

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THX 1138

January 24, 2017by The Thorn 2 Comments

Synopsis: “Work hard, increase production, prevent accidents, and be happy.” THX 1138, George Lucas’ directorial debut, presents a cold, dystopian future in which individual thought and love are forbidden. But […]

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Film

Shame

January 23, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: “Driven by a brilliant and ferocious performance by Michael Fassbender,” (Hollywood Reporter) Shame tells the riveting story of Brandon, a handsome New York businessman with a dark and destructive […]

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Film

Sex Criminals, vol. 2

January 22, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Summary: The second storyline from the Eisner-award winning SEX CRIMINALS finds the honeymoon to be over for Jon and Suzie. Once the thrill of new lust fades, where do you […]

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Literature

Beta House

January 21, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Get ready for the most hilarious and outrageous freshman year in collegiate history – American Pie is pledging Beta House! Join Dwight Stifler, his cousin Erik, Mr. Levenstein (Eugene […]

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Film

Coupling: Series 3

January 20, 2017by The Thorn 2 Comments

Synopsis: Up for a Threesome? At the end of Coupling’s outrageous second season, Steve and Susan have split up; Jeff and Julia are living in a state of perpetual arousal; […]

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Television

The Raven (2012)

January 19, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: The only one who can stop a serial killer is the man who inspired him. John Cusack and Luke Evans star in this blood-curdling tale of terror that’s as […]

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Film, Literature

Jag är nyfiken – en film i blått

January 18, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: A parallel film to Vilgot Sjöman’s controversial I Am Curious—Yellow, I Am Curious—Blue also follows young Lena on her journey of self-discovery. In Blue, Lena confronts issues of religion, […]

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Rocketeer Adventures, vol. 1

January 17, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Summary: Dave Stevens’ The Rocketeer was an instant hit the moment it hit the spinner rack in the earl 1980s. Stevens’ lush and distinctive artwork and fun, action-driven story was […]

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Literature

Factory Girl

January 16, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: In the 1960s, no star burned brighter than original “It” girl Edie Sedgwick. Starring Sienna Miller (Casanova) in a “captivating, compelling and absurdly sexy” performance (Terry Lawson, Detroit Free […]

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Phonogram, vol. 2: The Singles Club

January 15, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Summary: We’ve put you on the guest list. Don’t be late! This is one night you’ll never forget! The second series of Phonogram separates itself from the frenzied mob of […]

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