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If I had to choose just one, it would have to be "Asterios Polyp" by David Mazzucchelli. I chose that one because it had so many different elements to it. It had a great story, it included interesting and meaningful colors. It contained some Biblical as well as Greek and Roman mythological references. Also, the ending is of astronomical proportions Reply #381. Jul 21 19, 5:36 AM |
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Reply #382. Jul 21 19, 7:53 AM |
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I don't want to burden you, let me know when you'd like another. Reply #383. Jul 21 19, 8:42 AM |
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Reply #384. Jul 21 19, 9:16 AM |
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Thank you Brian! Reply #385. Jul 21 19, 9:30 AM |
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I just watched 2001: A Space Odyssey. I couldn't begin to guess how many times I've watched the movie. I went to the Local Premiere in 1968. If anyone would like to discuss the movie, let me know. It's Sci/Fi night on Turner Classic Movies, every Tuesday in July they show Sci/Fi movies all night long. Reply #386. Jul 23 19, 10:52 PM |
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Reply #387. Jul 24 19, 2:55 PM |
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Brian, Thank you for your thorough analysis. I confess, I had to look up the definition of sapient. I know that you are busy, but I appreciate you taking the time for this discussion. "2010 THE YEAR WE MADE CONTACT" was an interesting follow-up. Roy Scheider probably would not have been my choice to play Dr. Heywood Floyd, but Helen Mirren was well cast. Overall, enjoyable, but not groundbreaking as it's predecessor. Thanks again. Reply #388. Jul 24 19, 8:10 PM |
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Reply #389. Jul 24 19, 11:00 PM |
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Reply #390. Jul 30 19, 5:09 PM |
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Reply #391. Jul 30 19, 5:12 PM |
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Wow, an educational thread as well, Myers-Briggs, 16 different 4 letter abbreviations, if my research is correct. Thanks for that, always love to learn new things. Reply #392. Jul 30 19, 9:07 PM |
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Brian, please don't think I'm being rude, because I'm just curious; Myers-Briggs is very interesting (I test INFJ myself, although I indicate various other traits as I have a somewhat mercurial personality) but have you also ever been tested for ASD? Many of your idiosyncrasies remind me strongly of my husband, who has high-functioning Asperger's. Reply #393. Jul 31 19, 12:01 AM |
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Reply #394. Jul 31 19, 9:36 AM |
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Thank you for replying, I understand that it was a personal question. One of the key indicators in my husband's diagnosis was his need to explain things in great detail, even when an explanation isn't necessarily required. A simple example is that if he says, "Y'know The Rising Sun pub?" It won't matter if you answer yes or no, he'll give detailed directions to its location, because that's the only way he can be sure you understand exactly what he's talking about before he goes any further. This translates exponentially upward; he's explained the mechanics of the motorbike engine to me many times, despite being fully aware that I'm not listening.if he studied science or astronomy, I'm positive he'd write blog entries very much like yours. Reply #395. Jul 31 19, 2:48 PM |
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On the other hand, I was the obnoxious kid in class who called out the teachers on their mistakes and argued with them in front of everybody. Reply #396. Jul 31 19, 2:51 PM |
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Reply #397. Jul 31 19, 3:32 PM |
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Actually, one of my college tutors (teacher) told me the same thing. I never quite understood why all of my schoolteachers (except one) really liked me, since I was a big pain in the butt and questioned everything. Then at college one day, my friend and I went and apologised to Miss Seymour for being particularly outspoken in her class that morning. She said "Thank you, but there's no apology necessary. I wish more students were like you two. In a class of forty people, you're the only ones I can be sure are interested, paying attention, and, more importantly, thinking for yourselves." I guess more teachers must have felt that way than I realised. Reply #398. Jul 31 19, 11:14 PM |
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The Sixth Doctor with his blow up bouncy Tardis ,signing autographs for £20 (times must be hard or in his case just time) a rogue Dalek threatening everyone with extermination,Spiderman,Deadpool and a Stormtrooper with a Yorkshire accent all invaded my local shopping precinct today, in a galaxy far, far away....... Reply #399. Aug 10 19, 11:58 AM |
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