The crowds were lured into the tent with illusions made of glue and glitter. They believed in the bearded lady, the man whose head could levitate from his shoulders, even the woman who disappeared in a cloud of colored smoke. Yet, when the bear wearing a fedora came out riding a tricycle backwards and singing…
Before I begin discussing the films, I need to give some context as to the circumstances in which I watched the films. That’s right: You get a mini-travelogue and two film reviews. Part I: Welcome to Rexburg, Idaho Over Fourth of July weekend, I ventured north and visited good friends of mine who live in…
“Do you think Captain Platticus will make it this time?” the eldest girl said as she leaned closer. The eldest boy leaned back and folded his arms. “He has his trusted triceratops.” The mother shushed the youngest two as they acted out Captain Platticus’ last swashbuckling battle and then tapped the father on the shoulder. “Do…
The L. Palmer Chronicles 