Best for: Goalies and Goalie Coaches (it’s a bit of a niche market, I’ll grant you). In a nutshell: US Men’s National Team Goalkeeper coach (he coached Tim Howard, yo) offers tips for training effective goalkeepers. Worth quoting: “The best way to stay on top of the game is by playing along … [Read more]
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the bookshelf…
As a lifelong Jaws fan, I’ve already read pretty extensively about the making of the film, as well as devouring any number of DVD extras and specials that I’ve ever come across. As such, it’s sometimes hard to come across new information, so I was immensely pleased to find this wrapped up for me … [Read more]
We Need Ross Thomas For These Times
Headline really says it all but I suppose I need to explain why. I watched Vice today and it had to be one of the most bleak, cynical movies I've ever seen. It was excellent. And it reminded me of why I need Ross Thomas novels in my life, anytime really but especially now...to ward off the … [Read more]
Perhaps nothing is certain in this world, but at least we can believe in something.
Killing Commendatore (4 stars) There were parts of this book that brought me back to my favorite parts of 1Q84, but this book doesn't equal that one in terms of quality, spirit, or impact. Which doesn't make this a bad book - by any measure - but I don't think it's amongst Murakami's greatest … [Read more]