Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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A Review of “The Name of The Wind” by Patrick Rothfuss
The Name of The Wind had been on my radar to read for quite a while. Through reviews on Tor.com and word of mouth from Terry Brooks, I was itching to purchase a copy. The novel also won the Quill Award – so there was no disputing its credentials. I stopped by Books A Million…
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“This Devil Won’t Cry”
By Jason Zapata I plummet from the heavens in disgrace. In this bitter moment my shame is complete, As my body strikes the unyielding concrete. The powers that be have put me in my place.
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The Art of Michelle Millay
Michelle Millay is a professional sculpture based in the Los Angeles area. Ms. Millay graduated from Ringling School of Art and Design with an AA in fine Art Painting in 1983. She is also an avid photographer. Michelle started her art career sculpting monuments for commercials and resorts. This included many memorable works for Caesars…
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How “Dark City” Got It Right
There’s some recent talk on the web of another Matrix sequel. Given the disappointing conclusion to the series, its not surprising that the Wachowski brothers wanted another chance to get the story right. But there was another ground breaking movie that came out a year earlier before the first Matrix movie. A film that didn’t…
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The Siege of Orléans
By Jason Zapata The war would be decided by the siege of Orléans, An isolated French bastion along the river Loire. Sought after by John Plantagenet and his forces, English usurpers who claimed the French throne.
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Dreams Of The Savanna
By Jason Zapata “Its better to live one day as a Lion, than live one hundred years as a Sheep.” My days are spent in torment. Ever prodded by a chair and whip To jump through flaming hoops. I hear their clapping. My soul dies.
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The Art of Eddy Swan
Eddy Swan is a freelance comic colorist from Queensland, Australia. Image Comics and Zenescope Entertainment have published his work. He’s been coloring professionally for over 2 years and constantly strives to improve his craft.
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Laura Ellen Scott’s, “Death Wishing”
“Death Wishing” by Laura Ellen Scott is an off the wall tale reminiscent of a Coen Brother’s Film. The story focuses on the life of Victor Swaim. Victor is a divorced and disillusioned man living by the French Quarter of New Orleans. He works for his son Val, repairing capes and corsets in a vintage…
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