Rango

Let’s face it: I am a lazy bum. As I look at this site, it seems as if I totally, utterly and completely forgot that I intended to write reviews of all the cultural artifacts I consumed. And even though time is limited and I do not read, look and listen as much I would like to — I surely have read, seen and heard more than what has been reflected here. So: laziness. But here is a review: Rango. One of the best movies I saw this year.

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Alain-Fournier: Le Grand Meaulnes

A book that evokes the magic point where childhood becomes adolescence. It is considered one of the great books of French literature, which may surprise some readers and critics from elsewhere — although a number of highly esteemed writers continue to name it one of their favorites. It also grew on me, as is explained in this review.

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