Michael Burten·Jan 26, 2022On ReadingWhen I think about reading, I think in images. The most pleasant of which is me, reading in my bed: warm, engrossed or, maybe, better yet…
Michael Burten·Jan 31, 2019“Black Leopard, Red Wolf” — A Critical ReviewThe child is dead. There is nothing left to know.
Michael Burten·Jan 20, 2018Book Review: The Power, Naomi AldermanUrsula K. Le Guin published The Left Hand of Darkness in 1969, at the height of the Vietnam War, the peak of the Hippy moment, and the end…
Michael Burten·Dec 24, 2017Die Hard is a Christmas Movie, Andrew.What makes a Christmas movie? Does the plot have to take place on and around Christmas? Should it have something to do with family? Giving…
Michael Burten·Dec 16, 2017In Defense of Star Wars: The Last JediI shouldn’t have to do this. The critics were pretty definitive. Star Wars: The Last Jedi is great. Great as a Star Wars movie. Maybe the…
Michael Burten·Dec 8, 2017Who Gets to Tell My Story?How do I look? Think of a response to that question. Hold it in your mind. Hi, I’m Michael — how do I look? The answer’s good, if you’re…
