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‘Go’ Still A Great Christmas Flick To Rave About 25 Years Later

For the most part, a movie like Go had the unfortunate timing of appearing in theaters less than five years after Quentin Tarantino’s breakthrough hit, Pulp Fiction, along with quite a few disappointing imitators. But to compare the two movies is like comparing The Deer Hunter to Full Metal Jacket. Both Go and Pulp FictionContinue reading “‘Go’ Still A Great Christmas Flick To Rave About 25 Years Later”

‘Simpsons’ Christmas Special Offers Some Justice For Ned Flanders

For the many years, I’ve stayed away from The Simpsons except for the Halloween episodes which lately also lack the savagery of the series’ heyday. The latest special title “Oh C’mon All Ye Faithful” dropped exclusively on Disney-Plus on Dec. 17, the 35th anniversary of “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire.” Having given up inContinue reading “‘Simpsons’ Christmas Special Offers Some Justice For Ned Flanders”

Dear God! ‘Dear Santa’ Is Awful

Dear Santa is one of those movies that is about a good 15-25 years overdue. And it represents everything that is wrong with the movies made by Peter and/or Bobby Farrelly – they’re always too longer than they should be. At an hour and 43 minutes with credits, this movie would’ve been cut by 20Continue reading “Dear God! ‘Dear Santa’ Is Awful”

The Totally Wackiness Of The Rankin/Bass ‘Frosty The Snowman’

When it comes to Christmas movies and TV specials, you have to have some form of suspension of disbelief. YouTuber Ryan George pointed out in his criticism of Elf that all Christmas movies/shows where people don’t believe in Santa Claus overlook the fact that he’s been delivering presents to their house. I mean, if IContinue reading “The Totally Wackiness Of The Rankin/Bass ‘Frosty The Snowman’”

Happy Winter Solstice

I want to wish everyone a Happy Winter Solstice. The official Solstice occurred at the time of this posting at 3:20 a.m. Central Standard Time. It is is the time when the Sun reaches its most northerly or southerly excursion relative to the celestial equator on the celestial sphere. For the Winter Solstice, this is the shortest time of daylight out ofContinue reading “Happy Winter Solstice”

‘Eyes Wide Shut’ 25 Years Later Still Divides Kubrick’s Fans

One thing I’ve always liked about Stanley Kubrick’s movies is how they grow on you after repeated viewings. Only, I didn’t like Spartacus, but I understand there were problems between Kubrick and Kirk Douglas which caused Kubrick to leave Hollywood and live the rest of his life in England. Kubrick loved chess so much thatContinue reading “‘Eyes Wide Shut’ 25 Years Later Still Divides Kubrick’s Fans”

‘Tales From The Crypt’ Xmas Episode Is Career Highlight For Late Actress

Mary Ellen Trainor was married to Robert Zemeckis from 1980 to 2000. Some people might say the character actress was the Sherri Moon Zombie or Rebecca Pidgeon of her time as she seemed to always appear in movies he made, even though she did have roles in other movies and on TV. She played KathleenContinue reading “‘Tales From The Crypt’ Xmas Episode Is Career Highlight For Late Actress”

Rose District In Broken Arrow Blooms For Christmas Season

The Rose District of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, which is located along the Tulsa suburbs’ Main Street is blooming once again for the Christmas holiday season. Streets are decorated. The lights are up. And there is an ice-skating rink for people to enjoy. I remember less than 20 years ago this section wasn’t as thriving andContinue reading “Rose District In Broken Arrow Blooms For Christmas Season”

Mega Millions Numbers Don’t Seem To Add Up At All

If you haven’t checked the numbers of the Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday, Dec. 17, you might have notice something odd. It’s common for the numbers to be close together. Supposedly, it’s all drawn at random at 11 p.m. Eastern Standard Time in Atlanta. I’ve actually been to the WSB studios numerous times and seenContinue reading “Mega Millions Numbers Don’t Seem To Add Up At All”