Film review of “Faster” a motogp documentary that rips

The MotoGP is where riders compete to on the fastest motorcycles in the world, 500cc that can top out at nearly 200 mph. Faster is a documentary that follows the 2001-2002 seasons across the world. If you’re not a sports racer, don’t discount movie so fast. What makes this film fascinating is the in depth look intoContinue reading “Film review of “Faster” a motogp documentary that rips”

“Play the piano drunk like a percussion instrument until the fingers begin to bleed a bit” by Charles Bukowski

  Play The Piano Drunk Like A Percussion Instrument Until The Fingers Begin To Bleed A Bit by Charles Bukowski is small book of big poems. They’re short and shit directly in your head. All of Bukowski’s works have a quality of being from a generation that lived harder, but also from a man whoContinue reading ““Play the piano drunk like a percussion instrument until the fingers begin to bleed a bit” by Charles Bukowski”

He Died with his Eyes Open by Derek Raymond is hardcore British Noir

  He Died with his Eyes Open by Derek Raymond is a modern noir that holds its own even amongst the classic masters. It’s the opening book to Factory Series. But don’t worry, there isn’t an annoying cliffhanger. The story takes place in cold streets of London where a middle aged man is found withContinue reading “He Died with his Eyes Open by Derek Raymond is hardcore British Noir”

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami

  Haruki Murakami’s memoir What I Talk About When I Talk About Running is not a book I can easily categorize. I enjoyed it and found it enlightening to get a personal glimpse into the mind of a modern literary giant. First off, I do admit that my views are bias. I’ve read almost allContinue reading “What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami”

Empire of Illusion: The end of literacy and the triumph of spectacle by Chris Hedges

Chris Hedges presents the social gutter of America in Empire of Illusion: The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle. Hedges argues that we have become a disposable culture. We throw away our education, environment, and values in exchange for stereotypes that make us feel empowered. This massive stereotype replaces reality, never explains it,Continue reading “Empire of Illusion: The end of literacy and the triumph of spectacle by Chris Hedges”