Grant Bracken
Over the years I have done many things from run a college TV station, start a fraternity and work at a mental hospital. Now I am trying to make it as a writer of plays and fiction.
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Degree in Social Work and Sociology from the University of MissouriMotto
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Movie Primer: The RoadA primer for the bleak drama The Road. This guide covers all the major actors involved and the talent behind the scene. Also overs a brief review of the plot.
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Movie Primer: Couples RetreatA guide to the comedy Couples Retreat. The primer covers the vast amount of talent in the film both in front and behind the camera. The primer also covers the plot of the film.
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Movie Primer: Whip itA guide to the upcoming film Whip It, that stars Ellen Page and is directed by Drew Barrymore. The primer covers who else is in this indie comedy and covers the plot.
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New Releases for the X-BOX 360 for October 2009A guide to all the new games of note coming out for the X-Box 360, in October 2009.
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New Releases for the Wii in October 2009A guide to all the games of note coming out in October, 2009 for the Wii video game system.
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Movies to Watch for in October, 2009A guide to all the movies of note coming out in October 2009. Included are the big block busters, the Oscar hopefuls and the smaller movies you might of missed.
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Movie Primer: Shutter IslandThis primer covers the very scary thriller Shutter Island. The article offers a brief review of the plot. It also covers all the stars that are involved with the film and who is making it.
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Movie Primer: Capitalism a Love StoryThis primer covers the new documentary Capitalism A Love Story by Michael Moore.
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Movie Primer: A Serious ManThis primer covers the dark and twisted comedy A Serious Man/. The article explores the actors who are in the film and the Coen Brothers who are making the movie happen. It also covers the plot of the movie.
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Movie Primer: SurrogatesA guide to this new sci-fi film based off a comic book. The primer covers who is staring in the film and who is making it. It also gives a brief review of the plot.
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Movie Primer: The Invention of LyingThis is a primer for the comedy The Invention of Lying. The brief guide covers the stars involved with the film both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. It also explores the plot of this creative film.
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Movie Primer: FameA guide the the musical Fame, an update on the classic for a whole new generation. This primer covers who is playing the students and teachers. It also explores who is making the film.
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Grant and Woodward's Daily Film Musings: August 20thGrant, the Film Dork, spars with Woodward, The Film Snob about Avatar. Avatar is a special effects heavy action adventure that is coming out this December.
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Movie Primer: PandorumThis primer is for the thiller/horror film Pandorum. This short guide covers the plot for this sci-fi tale and also who is staring in the movie. It also covers the talent behind the scenes.
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Movie Primer: Love HappensA short primer for the movie Love Happens. It covers the main actors involved with the film and the people behind the movie. Also offers a brief review of the plot.
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Video Game Primer: Dead Space ExtractionA guide to the upcoming prequel to the popular horror game Deadspace. This short primer covers the feel of the game and what to expect in terms of story and game play.
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New Releases on the X-Box 360 for September 2009A guide to all the games of note coming out for the X-Box in the month of September 2009.
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New Release for the DS in September 2009A guide to many of the releases coming out for the Nintendo DS during the month of September 2009.
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Movie Primer: Jennifer's BodyThis primer cover the bloody and funny movie Jennifer's Body. It explores the two leading ladies behind the movie and the two leading ladies who are staring in the film. Also learn more about the plot.
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Moive Primer: The InformantThis primer covers the interesting film The Informant that appears equal parts corporate thriller and dark comedy. Not only will it cover the people who are in the movie and the plot, but also the director who is putting it all together.
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Movie Primer: Cloudy with a Chance of MeatballsA guide to the new animated comedy coming out in 3D. This primer covers the plot that is expanded from the book. It also explores who is lending voice talent for the movie and who is making it.
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New Releases for the Wii for September 2009A guide to all the games of note coming out for the Wii in September 2009.
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Movies to Watch for in September 2009A guide to all the movies of note that are being released in the month of September 2009. This article covers not only the movies that with sit atop of the box office but also the smaller films you have not heard of yet.
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The Presence and the KnockingThe story of door, and what lies behind it.
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Movie Primer: Sorority RowA guide to this remake slasher movie coming out September 11th. The primer will cover all the stars that are in the movie, what the remake's plot is all about and who is making the film.
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Movie Primer: I Can Do Bad All by MyselfA guide to I Can Do Bad All By Myself a drama/comedy brought to you by Tyler Perry. The article will look at the folks that are in the movie including Madea and the films plot.
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Movie Primer: GamerA guide to the action movie Gamer, starting Gerald Butler. Inside you will find out all you need to know about the plot, the actors who are in the film and the people behind the action.
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The Pop Albums You Will Not Want to Miss: Fall 2009A look at my top five new albums that are being released this fall in 2009. We will see albums from veteran sirens of the pop scene, some new talent and an anti-folk duo that always brings the funk and the funny.
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Movie Primer: ExtractA guide to this dark comedy directed by Mike Judge. A look inside the movie to see who is performing in the movie and what the story is all about.
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Movie Primer: All About SteveA guide to the comedy that stars Sandra Bullock and Bradley Cooper. Inside you will find a guide to the story, the talent involved and the folks behind the scenes making the movie happen.
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Movie Primer: 9A guide to the feature film adapted from the Oscar nominated short. Explores not only the talented voices behind the animated characters but also the visionaries behind this one of a kind film.
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The Rock to Watch Out For: Fall 2009The top five Rock albums that I am looking forward to this coming Fall 2009.
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What's New in Music: First Week in AugustThis is my top five list of the new music coming out in the first week in August.
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What's New in DVD and Blu-Ray: First Week in AugustMy top 5 new releases that are coming out on DVD and Bluray during the first week of August.
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The Many Flavors of Risk: A Guide to the Many Risk Board GamesThis is a guide to all the different versions of RISK that have popped up over the years. Some are great additions to the classic game and some just don't stack up.
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What's New in Video Games: First Week in AugustMy top five new releases coming out between August 3rd and August 9th
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New Releases for the Computer in August 2009All the games of note coming out for computer gamers in August 2009.
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Movie Primer: Taking WoodstockA short primer for the film Taking Woodstock. This article covers the actors who are in this movie, what the film is about and who is making it.
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Movie Primer: Halloween 2A look at the sequel to the remake of this horror classic. This short primer will cover who is coming back for the new film and what's the story about beyond the body count.
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Movie Primer: The Final DestinationA look at The Final Destination coming out this August. A brief review of the plot and the actors involved. Also a look at the guys behind the screen making the movie happen.
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New Wii Releases for AugustA brief overview of all the games of note coming out on the Wii in August 2009.
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Top Five of What's New: Comics July 22ndMy top five list of comics coming out on July 22nd that might be worth taking a chance on.
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Things to Do in Columbia Missouri for FreeA guide to the free things you can do while visiting Columbia, Missouri. From art galleries to parks there is plenty to due in the city that won't break the bank.
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New Releases for X-Box 360 in August 2009A quick guide to the games of interest and the new content to download for the X-Box 360 in August, 2009.
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Odd yet Fun Card Games: Egyptian Rat SlapA guide on how to play Egyptian Rat Slap and the various rule variants that exist.
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Movie Primer: ShortsThis is a short guide to the surreal and silly kids movie Shorts. Learn all about the rainbow wishing rock and all the bizarre trouble it causes. Also learn a little about who is in the movie and who is making it.
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Movie Primer: Inglourious BasterdsAn short overview of the film Inglourious Basterds. Learn about the starts of the World War II film and the director who made it all happen.
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The Grownups Guide to Spiderwick: Part TwoA guide to all the books written so far in the Spiderwick world, not to mention the movie based on the books.
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The Grownups Guide to Spiderwick: Part OneA guide to all the current content in the Spiderwick Universe. This section will cover the basics of the series and the main characters that have appeared so far in the books.
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Worse Summer Flicks: 2009During a summer that failed to impress. These are the five movies that were the most painful to watch.
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Best Summer Flicks: 2009My personal list of the few good summer movies in a summer that was a little bland.
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A Guide to Diary of a Wimpy KidA review of the series of books Diary of Wimpy Kid written by Jeff Kinney.
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Odd yet Fun Card Games: Chairman MaoA How To for one of the more chaotic card games ever devised. Learn the secret to the game that is always changing and where most people never fully learn the rules.
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Movie Primer: Disctrict 9A brief overview of the movie Disctrict 9.
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The Warriors: A Parents Guide to Warrior CatsThis is a guide to the setting and characters introduced in the Warrior books by author Erin Hunter
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Must Have Toys for Gameloving TeensA guide to the toys to get this summer for your teen who likes video games, roleplaying games and all other things dorky.
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A City of Dreams: A Review of the Novel PalimpsestA review of the erotic, fantasy about the dreams and passions by talent author Catherynne Valente.
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Movie Primer: The Time Traveler's WifeA look at the talent behind the drama about love and time traveling.
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Movie Primer: PonyoA short review of the summer animated import, Ponyo. The guide covers the voice talent behind the movie and the visionary director who brought the world to life.
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Movie Primer: Paper HeartA preview of the interesting film Paper Heart that is part documentary and part romantic comedy.
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Movies to Watch for in August 2009This is a short guide of all the movies of interest that are coming out in the month of August 2009.
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Movie Primer: BandslamA brief preview of the plot behind this battle of the bands teen comedy. Also a look at the talent in front of and behind the screen.
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Movie Primer: Julie and JuliaA brief preview to the film Julie and Julia.
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Movie Primer: GI Joe Rise of CobraA brief guide to the talent behind this action flick and what to expect from the action figure inspired film.
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Movie Primer: Cold SoulsA guide to the actors and director involved with the movie, not to mention a quick guide to the plot and what you might expect when you see it.
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Talking with at Risk Youth: A Survival GuideFive guidelines to talking with teens and children to form strong relationships early on.
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The New Weird Revolution: The Works (so Far) of China MievilleA brief look at the author and his fist group of novels.
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Movies to Watch for in July 2009A preview of the films of note coming out in the month of July.
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Best Biking Trails in Columbia, MissouriA guide to the best biking trails in and around the city of Columbia, Missouri.