Author Archives: Sarah

About Sarah

Now residing in Las Vegas, I was born in Michigan and moved to Texas when 16. After getting my Masters degree in English, I moved to Hollywood, because of the high demand for Medievalists (NOT!). As a freelance writer and editor, Nevada offers better conditions for the wallet. I love writing all sorts of things, and occasionally also create some artwork.

Music – Sherlock Holmes

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Sarah

Composed by Hans Zimmer The score Hans Zimmer created for the 2009 film Sherlock Holmes vibrates with considerable fresh sound and energy. The first notable thing about it is its avoidance of sweeping string sections and fanfares of horns. There … Continue reading →

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Movies – The Tourist

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Sarah

Starring: Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie; Directed by: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck It is always a pleasure to watch excellent actors at work. Sometimes it doesn’t matter what the material is. The Tourist may be basic thriller fare, but it is very nicely … Continue reading →

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Movie — Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Sarah

Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint; Directed by David Yates When the movie opened, I’d heard so much good reaction to the latest Harry Potter movie, that I decided to see it as soon as it was possible, instead … Continue reading →

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Comics – Batgirl

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Sarah

Batgirl #14 (DC Comics) Writer: Bryan Q. Miller; Penciller: Lee Garbett; Inker: Trevor Scott; Colorist: Guy Major; Letterer: Travis Lanham; Editors: Michael Siglain & Sean Ryan In this issue, Miller delivers an entertaining stand-alone story. These days, it is so … Continue reading →

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Comics – Birds of Prey

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Sarah

Birds of Prey #5 (DC Comics) Writer: Gail Simone; Pencillers: Alvin Lee & Adriana Melo; Inkers: Jack Purcell & J.P. Mayer; Colorist: Nei Ruffino; Letterer: Swands; Editor: Janelle Siegel This issue spins the adventures of the Birds in new directions, … Continue reading →

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Comics – Mouse Guard: Legends of the Guard

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Sarah

Mouse Guard: Legends of the Guard #3 (Archaia) Art & stories by Katie Cook, Guy Davis, Nate Pride, Jason Shawn Alexander; additional pages by David Peteresen Yet another issue set in David Petersen’s world of the Mouse Guard. The story-telling … Continue reading →

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Graphic Novel – Aym Geronimo: Trapdancing

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Sarah

CHECK IT OUT HERE by J. Morgan Neal & Todd Fox Aym Geronimo and her PostModern Pioneers are the brainchildren of J. Morgan Neal. They have been given their definitive forms by artist Todd Fox. The combination of these two … Continue reading →

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Non-Fiction – Outliers

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Sarah

by Malcolm Gladwell What makes for those innovative geniuses out there? Not just the inventors, but the professional visionaries and shapers? Gladwell’s book addresses these matters. His careful examination of the biographies of a diverse group of outstanding and notable … Continue reading →

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Fiction – Graceling

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Sarah

by Kristin Cashore This book started exciting comment almost as soon as it was published. However, I didn’t pick it up until it made the nominee list for the Mythopoeic Award for Chidren’s Fantasy – which it then went on … Continue reading →

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Movies – Valkyrie

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Sarah

starring Tom Cruise, Kenneth Branaugh, Terence Stamp, Tom Wilkinson, Bill Nighy; directed by Brian Singer VALKYRIE flies off the handle. I admit that I went to see this out of curiosity. First, I’m doing research on Nazi Germany for a … Continue reading →

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