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On Books & Writing

Are you Visigoth or an Athenian?

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Jeffrey Overstreet

06 Apr 2008
Filed under: On Books & Writing • Amusing Ourselves to Death • Neil Postman

This interesting question is even more interesting when it is being asked by Neil Postman, author of Amusing Ourselves to Death.

Take the time to read these fleeting 85 sentences by Mr. Postman, and get your week off to a great start.

Thank you, Adam Walter, for sharing the link!

You’re invited to a celebration of John Williams film music!

You’re invited to a celebration of John Williams film music!

Join me in Seattle on January 8 for an evening with the author of the first-ever biography of John Williams.
10 Dec 2025 2 min read
Wake Up Dead Man — a review in progress

Wake Up Dead Man — a review in progress

Rian Johnson's third film in the Knives Out series is not only my favorite of the series — it's one of the most provocative films about Christian faith I've seen in many years.
02 Dec 2025 8 min read
Train Dreams (2025)

Train Dreams (2025)

Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar (Sing Sing) collaborate on another enthralling film about men seeking meaning in hard times.
22 Nov 2025 11 min read
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