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Rest In Power, Jimmy!

I’ve talked a lot of my time in Americus, Ga. and how I worked at the Americus Times-Recorder which was nearby Plains, Ga., where former President James E. Carter Jr., otherwise known just as Jimmy, was born 100 years ago and passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29. He may not have been considered one ofContinue reading “Rest In Power, Jimmy!”

‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ Dated But Overall Moral Is Timeless

Barbara Robinson was in her mid-40s when she published The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. And it’s the type of novel someone middle-aged in the early 1970s would write. It’s very dated by today’s standards as the narrator Elizabeth “Beth” Bradley is recalling the story as it happened when she was younger. But stories about menContinue reading “‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ Dated But Overall Moral Is Timeless”

Rest In Power, Art Evans

Sometimes events in the universe happen in the oddest ways. Art Evans, a long-time veteran character actor, passed away on Dec. 21, the first day of winter and just four days away from Christmas. It was in Die Hard 2 where Evans portrayed one of his most memorable roles as a Leslie Barnes, the chiefContinue reading “Rest In Power, Art Evans”

‘Carry-On’ Is One Good ‘Die Hard/Mission: Impossible’ Imitator

Carry-On might be the best Die Hard or Mission: Impossible Bruce Willis and Tom Cruise never made. Set mostly in the vast terminal that is Los Angeles International Airport, it feels more suited for streaming than it does for the big screen. This is one of those movies that uses tension rather than wham-bam action,Continue reading “‘Carry-On’ Is One Good ‘Die Hard/Mission: Impossible’ Imitator”

‘End Of Days’ 25 Years Later No So Bad In Retrospect

Beginning with his role Hercules in New York, Arnold Schwarzenegger had appeared in comedies, action movies, neo-noir, westerns, science-fiction and fantasy. Yet, he had never really done straight horror. James Cameron had said The Terminator was supposed to be a variation on the slasher genre but the science-fiction elements led to people thinking it wasContinue reading “‘End Of Days’ 25 Years Later No So Bad In Retrospect”

Please Help If You Can

Losing a loved one at Christmastime can be hard, especially if it’s a young man with his whole future cut short by a senseless act of violence. I know with the holidays, times can be tough. But if you can help this Oklahoma family who is spending the holidays gathering together for a funeral insteadContinue reading “Please Help If You Can”

Happy Kwanzaa!

I want to wish everyone who celebrates a Happy Kwanzaa which lasts from today until Wednesday, Jan. 1. The celebration was inspired by the harvest festivals in Africa with the lighting of seven candles each day. One candle is black while another three are green and the other three are red. Thank you once againContinue reading “Happy Kwanzaa!”

‘Red One’ Isn’t So Fun

Red One is one of those movies that seemed better as a pitch idea for a studio executive rather than a movie. I equate to the atrociously bad The Santa Clause in which it all seemed like a good idea until they put it all together. Apparently, in this movie, Santa Claus and the HeadlessContinue reading “‘Red One’ Isn’t So Fun”

Please Help If You Can

I know the holidays can put a strain on your finances. But being sick can be worse. As someone whose family is undergoing chemo at this time, I always want to help others. I follow Cydney on social media and everyone needs help. So, if you can, please donate as she goes through this difficultContinue reading “Please Help If You Can”

Happy Hanukkah!

I want to wish each and everyone who celebrates a very Happy Hanukkah! As it seems anti-Semitic views have escalated in recent years, it’s a religion/faith that has been around for about 4,000 years and practiced by millions all over the world. Maybe we can learn a lesson this Christmas as the first night fallsContinue reading “Happy Hanukkah!”