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“Super cookies” track you, even in privacy mode – With all of the focus on privacy online these days, it may not surprise you to know that despite the numerous technological precautions you can take, your web surfing habits are not really so secure. So called “super cookies” are tracking ... more >
Film Reviewsacross the tracks / Comedy / Drama / Friday Film Review / silent movie5 Comments
My Best Girl (1927) Genre: Romance/Comedy/Silent Film Grade: B+ This movie is so cute I just want to scoop it up and hug it. Mary Pickford’s last silent film, it showcases her charm and talent and proves why she was America’s sweetheart. The plot is nothing new or exciting. Maggie ... more >
Film Reviews20th century / African American / crime / Drama / Friday Film Review / mystery17 Comments
Devil in a Blue Dress (1995) Genre: Noir Mystery Grade: B Easy Rawlins: A man once told me that you step out of your door in the morning, and you are already in trouble. The only question is are you on top of that trouble or not? I hesitated a ... more >
Film Reviews17th-century / adultery / Drama / England / Friday Film Review / Historical Romances / mystery21 Comments
The Draughtsman’s Contract (1982) Genre: Drama/Period Piece Grade: B “There’s sex, snotty people and flamboyant costumes. What more could you want.” – Spanky and John Go to the Movies. I’m almost hesitant to recommend this film just because I know a lot of people probably won’t like it. Note I’m ... more >
A- Reviews / MangaDrama / Historical Romances / Japan / josei / Manga / plague19 Comments
Story & Art: Fumi Yoshinaga Publisher: Viz Signature Rating: M for mature Retail: $12.99 Length: 2/5+ volumes Dear readers, A few months ago, I read the first volume in this wonderful series by Fumi Yoshinaga. The premise is deceptively simple: What would happen if a plague wiped out the majority ... more >
B+ Reviews / MangaDrama / Historical Romances / Japan / josei / Manga / plague32 Comments
Story & Art: Fumi Yoshinaga Publisher: Viz Signature Rating: M for mature Retail: $12.99 Length: 1/4+ volumes I first heard of ÅŒoku about a year ago from a friend. The premise, she said, was that due to a disease that targets only men, the power hierarchy in Japan was genderflipped. ... more >