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Happy Throwback Thursday!
Watching my 8-year old nephew read his favorite book series with excitement and dedication (anywhere and everywhere) is a wonderful sight. The fact that he willingly takes long breaks from the intoxicating glow and varied selection of high-definition electronics at his disposal is a genuine flashback to the days when my friends and I chose books over Nintendo (for at least a couple weeks).
The bookstore > Media Play (there’s a blast from the past!)
The greatest book series when I was his age was Goosebumps by scare master R.L. Stine. He was the best at sparking imaginations to run wild in suspense and mystery. His creative elasticity to write so many books is impressive and his legacy endures to this day.
Need proof?
We all know a book/book series isn’t truly worthy until Hollywood projects it on the big screen. From books to TV to the silver screen, R.L. Stine’s next chapter will be coming to a theater near you, with Jack Black portraying the famous author.
Goosebumps comes alive this October.
Welcome to Stine’s House.
Mr. Langdon’s Fiery Cinematic Return
(The Telegraph)
- Felicity Jones (Dr. Sienna Brooks)
- Irrfan Khan (The Provost)
- Omar Sy (Christoph Bruder)
- Sidse Babett (Dr. Elizabeth Sinskey)
Fans of Dan Brown (and “Inferno” in particular) are no doubt excited that details have and are being finalized for this amazing story’s Hollywood treatment. Along with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, next year is lining up to be well worth the wait.
2016 Fashion Prediction: Tweed jackets and Mickey Mouse watches will be in.
Where Imagination Cannot Be Hushed
Italy v. Costa Rica (Noon, ESPN)
Switzerland v. France (3:00 p.m., ESPN)
Honduras v. Ecuador (6:00 p.m., ESPN)
Listed above are the three World Cup matches scheduled for today. However, it’s Friday and because I’m a little bit random, this post will focus on a subject 180 degrees the other way.
Why not?
When I arrived at work this morning, I typed, “bing.com” (as usual) to take a gander at the picture of the day. The photograph selected for June 20, 2014 was of the exterior of the Bodleian Library at Oxford University. But click on the box farthest to the left and the library opens its doors with sophisticated grandeur. This elite academic institution clearly provides its students and faculty with an inspiring setting for reading, studying, learning and curious sightseeing. What strikes me by the classically-aged interior is how the room contains as engaging a story as the books it holds. Whether the pursuit is serious or leisurely lighthearted, it’s amazing when just a room can transform you into a place and state of mind typically reserved for movies like Harry Potter.
(Photograph: John Downing/Rex, The Guardian)
Dreaming is golden.
Applying Creativity to Unforgettable Visions
As the weekend is now only hours away from its inception, there are surely a myriad of great activities to do and interesting places to go and visit this Friday night, Saturday and Sunday. There are new restaurants and menus to try and stores to shop at with unapologetic purpose. However, on March 14, 2014, Jimmy’s Daily Planet encourages you to schedule at least a couple hours for one specific endeavor in between your individual quests: take in an art museum.
Why?
Why not is a better question, but the reason for today’s recommendation stems from a reaction of rejuvenated curiosity from watching a video interview with a famed movie director who has produced multiple films told and shown with imaginatively epic storytelling for all to see on the silver screen.
Only the ambiguous dynamics and complexities of art directly bonds Francis Bacon with the modern Joker.
Let a painting put a smile on your face this weekend!
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