Tag Archives: Books

Reality…What a Concept

Posted on September 25, 2018 by garpinbc

On Sunday I finished reading the David Itzkoff’s, Robin, his biography of Robin Williams. I’ve always been a fan of Hollywood true stories, but they’re usually books about the Golden Age of Hollywood, like The Divine Feud, A Cast of … Continue reading →

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Review of “Gentlemen of the Shade”

Posted on October 6, 2017 by garpinbc

Gentlemen of the Shade: My Own Private Idaho by Jen Sookfong Lee This is the second book in the “Pop Classic” series that I’ve read; the first being It Doesn’t Suck: Showgirls. I love film criticism, especially when it’s as … Continue reading →

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Old Friends: Revisiting Armistead Maupin and the Tales of the City.

Posted on May 14, 2017 by garpinbc

On Friday I saw the new Armistead Maupin documentary, The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin. The movie is basically a love letter to Armistead Maupin and the Tales of the City. I liked the film, even though there were moments … Continue reading →

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Once More with Feeling: Re-reading 28 Barbary Lane

Posted on March 20, 2017 by garpinbc

28 Barbary Lane: “Tales of the City” Books 1-3 by Armistead Maupin My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve bought and read these books. Tales of the City stills stands as one of my … Continue reading →

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Back to my Roots: All the books I’ve loved before

Posted on March 14, 2017 by garpinbc

A couple of weeks ago I saw a great musical by  the local playwright, Dave Deveau, called the Elbow Room: The Musical, about the Davie Street breakfast spot that is an institution in Vancouver’s gay community. I’m sucker for stories … Continue reading →

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Does this hairstyle make my face look fat? Review of “The Princess Diarist”

Posted on January 15, 2017 by garpinbc

The Princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher My rating: 3 of 5 stars I really wanted to like this book more than I did. I was expecting a book about the day-to-day antics of shooting one of the most popular movies … Continue reading →

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Crazy Like a Princess

Posted on January 11, 2017 by garpinbc

Shockaholic by Carrie Fisher My rating: 4 of 5 stars After reading Carrie Fisher’s Shockaholic, I’m amazed the world had her for as long as it did. I’ve read most of Carrie Fisher’s books, and although I’m always impressed with … Continue reading →

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When the going gets tough: Flash review of Born to Run

Posted on November 20, 2016 by garpinbc

Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book was the only thing that got me through the 2016 US election. I loved reading about his relationship with Clarence Clemons and his father; his career … Continue reading →

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The fastest way to a nerd’s heart is with Toy Story shoes

Posted on October 31, 2016 by garpinbc

I live in Canada, but I’ve been listen to NPR religiously. I love the CBC, but I prefer how NPR reporters deliver the news. There could be a zombie apocalypse in Iowa, but the reporter’s voices would still lull me … Continue reading →

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The kids are not alright: Stephen King’s “Children of the Corn”

Posted on October 7, 2016 by garpinbc

Children of the Corn (Kindle Single) by Stephen King My rating: 4 of 5 stars As someone who is constantly referring to my enemies as “The Children of the Corn”, I thought it was time to actually read the story. … Continue reading →

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