October 11th, 2011
I just found out that long-time Galley Friend Alana Hurley writes a blog. It’s mostly thoughts about books (she’s one of those people who reads about a book a day) with the occasional movie or TV thought thrown in. The reason I mention it to you, gentle reader, is because she’s crazy funny. You will be entertained. Sample awesome from her review of Sheri Holman’s Witches on the Road Tonight:
So, to quote a certain failed Congressional wannabe, I am not a witch, nor have I ever been one. Right? Because they’re all, we’re going to meet over here at midnight, and I’m eh, no, I go to bed at 9:30. The supernatural life is not good for morning people like me.
And anyway, I’m not sure what exactly is useful about being a witch. Flying around would be fun, I suppose, if you’re not prone to motion sickness, but the traditional witchy things – withering crops, spoiling milk, generally being a nuisance – seem more trouble than they’re worth.
It’s wonderful, light-touch stuff. Enjoy.
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Last, I don’t care how many times I need to keep saying it, you are a genius — I’m falling in love already! Here she is on the new “Conan” movie:
“Ron Perlman turns up here as Conan’s dad, wearing about eight pounds of hair and beard extensions and looking altogether like he did in Quest for Fire. I like Ron Perlman, it’s also nice to see him pop up in movies whenever a large, misshapen guy is called for (as opposed to Peter Dinklage, when a small, misshapen guy is called for). It’s sort of like oh, Ron Perlman! Nice running into you here! Conan and his dad live in a tribe that seems sort of roughly based off of the Tlingit, heavy on the mukluks, matted hair, and hide capes.”
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So: Whither Perry? Perry Agonistes? Just waiting for the next installment from JVL while I wonder how the guy was able to even beat Kinky Friedman.
Galley Wife October 11, 2011 at 9:06 pm
Technically, I’m the genius. Just for the record.