Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Sci-Fi Wisdom of the Week

"I remember how the meaning of words began to change. How unfamiliar words like "collateral" and "rendition" became frightening, while things like Norsefire and the Articles of Allegiance became powerful. I remember how "different" became dangerous. I still don't understand it, why they hate us so much. "
-V for Vendetta (2005)
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  1. La gente clavada10:12 PM

    Hey John, I would love to read your review of that movie. Have you written it already?

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  2. John Kenneth Muir6:03 AM

    Hey quepato,

    I will be reviewing it here soon!

    JKM

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