Stranger Than Fiction An IRS auditor suddenly finds himself the subject of narration only he can hear: narration that begins to effect his entire life, from his work, to his love-interest, to his death.

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Running Time: 113 Mins.
Customer Review: Ehhhh…..
I’m a huge fan of Will Ferrell. I also adore the work of Emma Thompson. To pair these two together had the potential to create one of the best comedies ever. Sadly, the writing on this flick was less than comedic. Will Ferrell’s comic timing was dead on, and Maggie Gyllenhaal’s appearance as his would-be love interest was perhaps the single most believable aspect of this movie, due to spectacular onscreen chemistry. The story, however, failed to deliver all that it promised in the previews. It’s sad when the only funny moments in a comedy are those presented in the 30 second commercial advertising its release, but that is the case with this movie. As a writer, I had such high hopes for this flick. It was an interesting concept which flopped big time in the hands of a writer that stopped with the conception of the idea rather than seeing it through to development.

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In addition to all the making, there’s a whole lotta craftin’ planned for Bay Area Maker Faire. Erica writes - I’ve been trying to make my own boots based on information from a few different sources - the book “How to Make Your Own Shoes” by Mary Wales Loomis, bits of advice from various friends who work in design or have experience with shoemaking, and a few pairs of shoes that I have taken apart to study - and I’m feeling really confused and overwhelmed. I’m at the point where if I make one false move I’ll render the shoes completely useless and unwearable. So I’m hopng that any light Tom [Maiorana] can shed on the process will be helpful to me. And if for some reason that doesn’t work out - you can always try making a brain machine - now that’s variety. - How to Make Your Own Shoes…the Easy Way! @ Maker Faire - Boots on Flickr Related: Make Your Own Shoes [Read this article] [Comment on this article]

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