This little book of facts about the common "gas" is a scientific look at the subject matter, although a gathering of facts about the "funny noise" can indeed be quite amusing. Although some of the information is commonly known, other facts are absolutley astounding. To think that a "poopsie" can travel up to 15 meters and linger in the air for up to 20 minutes is quite mindboggling. Included also are many of the "slang terms" refering to the act of "cutting the cheese".
Already a best-seller in the UK, The Little Book Of Farting may be a "gas" once it catches on in the US. As a novelty item, it is sure to "take off". I… Read more
The story of an ancient war with prophecies relevant to the present day, including a mean-spirited wizard mentoring the young, reluctant prince, who serves as a sponge to the wizard's teachings. Lacking a true "Dark Lord", the story delivers worse: Sorceresses, the female magic-wielding counterparts of Wizards. The portrayal of women as inately evil may put readers off (it did me). The author pretty much comes out and says that women, granted power, will almost inevitably use it for evil, while men would have the sense to use such powers for good.
The writing is pretentious, even sophomorish in style. Newcomb has some pretty good visuals, but he often rambles on for pages of… Read more
Steve Martin is in his element, able to use all of his comic talents, including song & dance, juggling and acrobatics. The script is delicious, including many one-of-a-kind lines that will be long remembered and credited to this film.
The bizarre "Frankenstein-like" story of a self-important brain surgeon in search of true love, who eventually finds it in a glass laboratory jar. The wicked wife (played perfectly by Kathleen Turner) and the parade of walk-ons are hilarious. Although the story is rediculous, the comic nonsense will keep the viewers attention. The awful (fake) German spoken by the "locals" in the Austrian setting is outdone only by the over-the-top… Read more
