Monthly Archives: January 2011

The Science of Sleep

Posted on January 15, 2011 by the scud

I started having problems with my sleeping habits shortly after my mid-20s. I would average only about 5 hours of sleep per day. More than that and a splitting headache would greet me in the morning. Lately, I don’t like … Continue reading →

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Favorite Foreign Films of 2010

Posted on January 10, 2011 by the scud

These are my favorite foreign films I saw last year regardless of when they were released. These are in alphabetical order. Click the links for the theatrical trailer. 1. A Prophet (’09) 2. Black Swan (’10) 3. Class, The (’08) … Continue reading →

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Favorite Local Films of 2010

Posted on January 7, 2011 by the scud

Here are my favorite local films I saw in 2010 regardless of their year of commercial release. Brutal (’80). A battered wife (Amy Austria) is made a sex slave by her abusive husband (Jay Ilagan). Donor (’10). A woman (Meryl … Continue reading →

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Favorite Reads of 2010

Posted on January 4, 2011 by the scud

I bought 50+ books last year and managed only to read a dozen. That’s less than 25% of my total book haul for the year. Bad. I plan to reach a quota of 20 for the current year. Wish me … Continue reading →

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Films of December

Posted on January 3, 2011 by the scud

THE BEST: Black Swan. A psychological thriller from the director of last year’s The Wrestler. Natalie Portman is outstanding in the title role. The last 20 minutes of the film is perfect as Portman’s character unravels. Orapronobis. Phillip Salvador, Gina … Continue reading →

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