Author Archives: Phil Martin

About Phil Martin

I just write a few words about what interests me. Follow me on Twitter @PhilipJoelM.

The Hundred and One (Sexist) Dalmatians?

Posted on 26 February 2012 by Phil Martin

The Hundred and One Dalmations by Dodie Smith is a delightful children’s book that I read as a kid (many times) and haven’t read since. I decided to read it again to see if it held up and was still … Continue reading →

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Monster

Posted on 24 February 2012 by Phil Martin

There is a monster in our closet. He is big, and blue, and has scales and two fiery eyes. He has sharp teeth and likes to eat kids. And then he likes to eat babies for dessert.

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LEGO HAZMAT: Monthly February 2012

Posted on 23 February 2012 by Phil Martin
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From a Distance

Posted on 6 October 2011 by Phil Martin

Steve Jobs is dead. Apparently he passed away sometime this morning, and it seems obvious that his death is a result of his recent and prolonged battle against pancreatic cancer. I first learned of his passing on my iPhone, and … Continue reading →

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Against Censorship in Schools with an Eye Towards Education

Posted on 16 August 2011 by Phil Martin

Against Censorship in Schools with an Eye Towards Education My son brought home a book It sat all innocent in its aged leather binding the paper pages cracked slightly with age but the gilded print on the cover damned it … Continue reading →

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Why I Dislike Derek Jeter

Posted on 13 July 2011 by Phil Martin

It isn’t anything personal, mostly because I have never actually met the man, but I dislike Derek Jeter, (the professional baseball player). I actually have a very hard time articulating this fact because my personal belief is that it is … Continue reading →

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Reflections in Film: Transformers 3

Posted on 11 July 2011 by Phil Martin

Transformers: Dark of the Moon History: Transformers began as Hasbro toys. Then they became a much beloved TV show. In the past four years Transformers was remade into the action fest, explosion orgy that are Michael Bay films. The first … Continue reading →

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Reflections in Film: X-Men First Class

Posted on 16 June 2011 by Phil Martin

X-Men: First Class History: The X-Men film franchise began over ten years ago in 2000 with the first X-Men film, directed by Bryan Singer, which introduced the world at large to one of the largest pantheons of comic book heroes: … Continue reading →

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Reflections in Film: On Stranger Tides

Posted on 27 May 2011 by Phil Martin

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides History: Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl premiered in 2003, based, absurdly enough, on a ride down at Disney World, but the idea was sound despite the perception that the … Continue reading →

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Reflections in Film: THOR

Posted on 27 May 2011 by Phil Martin

Thor: God of Thunder History: Not having been a comic book reader or fan, my first knowledge of Thor was in the context of the Viking myth of Asgard, Valhalla, and a pantheon of gods, of which, one was Thor, … Continue reading →

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