Frank's Pandora http://www.intellymagic.com/blog Science journalist by day, life's critic by night Sun, 13 May 2012 21:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 FranksPandorahttp://feedburner.google.comThis is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use. Weekly Tweets for 2012-05-13 http://www.intellymagic.com/blog/?p=1644 http://www.intellymagic.com/blog/?p=1644#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 21:00:00 +0000 Frank http://www.intellymagic.com/blog/?p=1644
  • No pressure then. And no personal life btw. Cult of Mac: Inspirational note for new Apple employees http://t.co/qAgGC9ma #
  • "De toekomst kan altijd Bleker" @pauwenwitteman: Vanavond onder andere in #PenW kandidaat lijsttrekker Henk Bleker http://t.co/sgDKGKdg #
  • Gefeliciteerd! “@AmsterDees: Er zit een meisje in me #letterlijk
    ]]> http://www.intellymagic.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1644 0 The Vow http://www.intellymagic.com/blog/?p=1642 http://www.intellymagic.com/blog/?p=1642#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 20:55:19 +0000 Frank http://www.intellymagic.com/blog/?p=1642

    The story is too polished and McAdams and Tatum don’t really have any chemistry. The script is inspired by true events, which were undoubtedly more messy and erratic, and might have made a more interesting film.

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    Harrelson does a great job, making his character both likable and hatable. The story, however, goes nowhere and turns really boring really fast.

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    Entertaining action thriller. Carano’s acting isn’t very special, but her ass kicking abilities are.

    ]]>     http://www.intellymagic.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1637 0     New Year’s Eve http://www.intellymagic.com/blog/?p=1633 http://www.intellymagic.com/blog/?p=1633#comments Sun, 06 May 2012 21:30:11 +0000 Frank http://www.intellymagic.com/blog/?p=1633

    Another attempt at remaking the successful Love Actually movie, and yet again failing miserably. The story is completely void of originality and decent stories and characters. It’s noticeable that the star-studded cast is rushing their way through the movie towards their paychecks.

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  • Dear UK, I believe these clouds are yours? Please come collect. Thanks. Love, the Netherlands http://t.co/9inZ85U7 #
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  • Bring it on! @mkeulemans: @ionicasmeets @vancalmthout Volgende week draaien we de rollen weer om en gaan wij unikranten eens stevig bevragen #
  • @readmatter Will you be distributing stories in Kindle format as well as for tablets? #
  • @readmatter Absolutely! I guess subscribers would have to add your mail address to their whitelist first. Would be a great service! #
  • +1 RT @praeburn Wikipedia entry for "science journalism" badly needs work. And no "science blogging" entry. #scio13 #
  • Jeez, enough already, you rule nature! #jealous 2 @jenbogo: Flicker, tri-color heron, killdeer, purple martin, dunlin, muskrat, dolphins… #
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    McQueen gives the movie a haunting and unsettling feel, mirroring the main character’s emotional life. It takes a very long time for the main character to change his ways, which is usually the point of a dramatic story, and this leaves an unsatisfying taste about halfway through. The ending makes up for it though, although it feels rushed. Fassbender and Mulligan give top class performances.

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  • +1 “@mkeulemans: Ik vind Brussel-verslaggever @ChrisOstendorf echt super. Pretoogjes, kundige uitleg. Fanclub beginnen?” #
  • 5 ways journalists can overcome shyness during interviews http://t.co/v0dXcgDo via @poynter #
  • Antwoord daarop is Valium :) @PierreSpaninks: Geweldig: therapie voor bedeesde journo's http://t.co/v0dXcgDo Zou het andersom ook werken? #
  • One way science journals can support good science journalism http://t.co/sZE69EHh #
  • 8 strategies for reaching elusive young readers | @Poynter.: http://t.co/eoQq1Uku (via @apleijter) #
  • Vooral die fiets linksonder… ;) @mkeulemans: Kijk, zó maakt wetenschapsjournalist aantekeningen als-ie je interviewt: http://t.co/Fc7fnliP #
  • 3rd @jenbogo: 2nd that: RT @edyong209 Gutted about missing #denialconf Thankfully, @tvjrennie @ejwillingham @marynmck & others for tweeting #
  • Yup, v excited! @alokjha: Programme for UK Science Journalism Conference looking awesome. Reserved yr place yet? http://t.co/VwEK8qgb #ukcsj #
  • +1 @ConnievanU: Gefeliciteerd! @ErasmusMag: heeft met De Kwestie de beste rubriek van alle hogeschool- en universiteitsbladen! #kc12 #
  • What Particle Are You? http://t.co/O4FO66GY via @zite #
  • Wat een retesaai interview bij @Nieuwsuur, groot verschil met spannende interview met de Kunduz coalitie bij @pauwenwitteman gisteren #
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    Suitable for mindless viewing, expect to be intrigued by the cliche script and unimaginative acting.

    ]]>     http://www.intellymagic.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1627 0     Albert Nobbs http://www.intellymagic.com/blog/?p=1625 http://www.intellymagic.com/blog/?p=1625#comments Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:13:31 +0000 Frank http://www.intellymagic.com/blog/?p=1625

    Close’s performance is pretty good, but the script is rubbish as is much of the acting.

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