Outraged that his own book hasn’t been added to the banned list, J.P. Devine mulls the trend and what’s behind it.
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‘Lucky Hank’ moves slowly, with occasional pumps of humor, writes Devine
We’re introduced this week to William Henry Devereaux Jr. (Bob Odenkirk) the chairman of Railton College eight-member English department, played, as usual, with his grace, talent and humor. Well, crabby, grumpy humor. We’ve been in Bob’s corner for many years now, and we love him, with most notably, “Better Call Saul,” and we welcome him […]
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On the Edge: Tales of April
It’s hard to be funny when April’s usual annoying showers suddenly become dark twisting clouds of hurt, J.P. Devine writes.
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Pipeline film genuine heart-grabbing, chiller-thriller, writes J.P. Devine
Even as I sat at my keyboard, watching this film, I felt nervous about putting this title online. I still do. “How To Blow Up a Pipeline” is a heavily provocative title, and anywhere in the world, it’s a dangerous six-word introduction to put on paper. I was quick to add “The Movie,” so that […]
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On the Edge: How you want ‘em?
Eggs are everywhere this time of year, and their importance to our society is priceless, J.P. Devine writes.
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Something for everyone in newest ‘Great Expectations,’ writes J.P. Devine
I was taken, in my New York days, by a girl named Estella, who insisted that I read Charles Dickens’ “Great Expectations,” because she was named after the character in the novel. I didn’t get very far with the book or Estella, and abandoned both. Make of that what you will. I just finished three […]
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On the Edge: Is everything all right?
You’re probably wondering what these ‘Golden Years’ are, and when they’re coming, because whatever this ‘all right’ we’re living in now isn’t ‘all right’ at all, J.P. Devine writes.