Last year I posted a blog entry mentioning the journey from beginning to end of Stargate SG-1 for me. I thought I might finish the remaining live-action shows by year-end.
I didn't make it.
I did finish Stargate Atlantis a few months ago, but still have the bulk of Stargate Universe to go. The last few episodes of Atlantis were pleasing, but the finale seemed rushed.
I've been watching Person of Interest and Law & Order, as those recordings on my DVR are bigger and I wanted to reclaim space.
Sunday, June 26, 2016
Hodiaŭ estas dimanĉo
Hodiaŭ estas dimanĉo. Hieraŭ estis sabato. Morgaŭ estos lundo.
Lernu Esperanton! Vizitu http://www.duolingo.com.
I'm not sure when or where I first learned of Esperanto. It could have been the Stainless Steel Rat books of Harry Harrison, or the Riverworld books of Philip José Farmer. Back then the best resources were obtainable only by mail.
A few months ago I restarted it in earnest when I discovered that Duolingo, a web site devoted to free language learning tools, had a course for English speakers. I've also joined a few Facebook groups devoted to it, where I can be exposed to the language on a daily basis.
So far I've had fun.
Lernu Esperanton! Vizitu http://www.duolingo.com.
I'm not sure when or where I first learned of Esperanto. It could have been the Stainless Steel Rat books of Harry Harrison, or the Riverworld books of Philip José Farmer. Back then the best resources were obtainable only by mail.
A few months ago I restarted it in earnest when I discovered that Duolingo, a web site devoted to free language learning tools, had a course for English speakers. I've also joined a few Facebook groups devoted to it, where I can be exposed to the language on a daily basis.
So far I've had fun.
Friday, June 24, 2016
Person of Interest
Nearly five years ago I began a journey. You might not think of watching a television show as a journey, but if a show has a compelling story, you might.
Such was with Person of Interest, created by Jonathan Nolan, noted for screenwriting on The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises, Interstellar, and for the short story "Memento Mori" which was turned into the movie Memento.
Person of Interest starts fairly episodic, then dives into lengthy story arcs around the Machine, a government surveillance system that has also been turned to good purpose by our protagonists.
There's really not much more to say except that it worked, despite the technical overreach typical of TV crime shows, and I recommend it.
Such was with Person of Interest, created by Jonathan Nolan, noted for screenwriting on The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises, Interstellar, and for the short story "Memento Mori" which was turned into the movie Memento.
Person of Interest starts fairly episodic, then dives into lengthy story arcs around the Machine, a government surveillance system that has also been turned to good purpose by our protagonists.
There's really not much more to say except that it worked, despite the technical overreach typical of TV crime shows, and I recommend it.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)