July 13, 2010
I once hear that the very skills it takes to break an addiction are the very skills prolonged addiction destroys. That is to say, that addiction to drugs, alcohol or sex are hard to break because the addiction atrophies the disciplines or abilities it takes to stop using drugs, alcohol or sex. Thus, addicts often [...]
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July 13, 2010
“The guaranteed commercial success,” on the other hand is an overstructured, overcomplicated, overpopulated assault on the physical senses that bears no relationship to life whatsoever. This writer is mistaking kinesis for entertainment. He hopes that regardless of story, if he calls for enough high-speed action and dazzling visuals, the audience will be excited. And given [...]
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