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...writes at one point, "is now embedded in the language, ubiquitous and invisible." He's right, of course, and his own ironic take sometimes makes him seem so arch you could almost drive through him. But it is nonetheless a joy to watch him at work, ricocheting off everything putrid and tinny in our culture. Whatever you call the thing after postmodern, Turn of the Century is it--something post-postmodern, a commentary on commentary. That may not make much of a novel, but it sure is fun to read...
What to Look For The cast is mostly populated with up-and-comers, such as Gretchen Mol (fresh off the poker flick Rounders) and Bierko, last seen in the putrid Sour Grapes. Although the themes of The Thirteenth Floor have been explored in such recent films as Dark City and The Matrix, Emmerich promises a unique experience that combines mystery, romance, futuristic thrills, and period piece drama...
...Kings sat virtually alone in the frontier of the West, a weak franchise that had only recently shed its putrid yellow and purple jerseys. Their sole claim on hockey lore consisted of one player--Marcel Dionne...
...Kings sat virtually alone in the frontier of the West, a weak franchise that had only recently shed its putrid yellow and purple jerseys. Their sole claim on hockey lore consisted of one player--Marcel Dionne...
...made things worse: open-mouthed chewing with putrid sausage juice running down her face...