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‘Storm Of The Century’ Still Hits Hard Many Years Later

When New England recovering from the huge snowstorm that hit less than two weeks ago, I’d thought I’d look at Storm of the Century which Stephen King wrote specifically for TV. Set in February 1989, it aired as a three-part miniseries in the middle of February 1999.   Now, Stephen King adaptations are mostly hit or miss. But his work on TV has been less than stellar. There wasContinue reading “‘Storm Of The Century’ Still Hits Hard Many Years Later”

From Out Of The Frying Pan And Into The Dumpster Fire

I’d thought I’d never admit this but we’d be better off with Kristi Noem as the Secretary of the Homeland Security. But she’s on her way out and her possibly replacement isn’t any better by a longshot.   Since he became a U.S. Senator after three terms in the House of Representative, Markwayne Mullin has been walking around Capitol Hill like O’Bannion from Dazed and Confused. He thinks he’s a badass and constantly trying to start fightsContinue reading “From Out Of The Frying Pan And Into The Dumpster Fire”

Rose Byrne Blooms In Overrated Uneven ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’

Every now and again, a movie comes along where an actor gives such a good performance in an otherwise uneven and lackluster story, it keeps you watching but you really don’t have a desire to see it again.   If I Had Legs, I Would Kick You is such a movie that works so much on Rose Byrne’s performance which is the only thing worthContinue reading “Rose Byrne Blooms In Overrated Uneven ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’”

SNL Sketch Skewers Celebrities, Not People With Disabilities

There’s nothing really funny about a disability. Yet sometimes the humor can be used in a right way. I’ll admit, I laugh every time Amy Poehler screams obscenities in Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo with as the joke is how other people are uncomfortable about it.   For the most part, our society has never really learned how to deal with people with physical disabilities. We tried to change the terminology so that handicapped peopleContinue reading “SNL Sketch Skewers Celebrities, Not People With Disabilities”

Same Shit, Different Administration

I can’t believe the Trump Administration is taking a victory lap less than 48 after a pre-emptive strike (cough terrorist strike cough) in Iran. I’ve seen this beore back in 2003. I know that seems like a long time ago but I find it funny how Republicans are saying this is a win-win for everyone.Continue reading “Same Shit, Different Administration”

Peace And Love To The Innocent Victims Of The Iranian Bombings

First and foremost, not all Iranians are bad people. And just to give you racists and bigots a lesson, they are not Arabs. They’re Persians. They mostly speak Farsi. Now, Iran’s supreme leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei may be dead and he was definitely an awful, evil person. But Benjamin Netanyahu isn’t no saint and DonaldContinue reading “Peace And Love To The Innocent Victims Of The Iranian Bombings”

‘Scream 4’ Brought Franchise Back To Life, For Better And For Worse

The Scream franchise has divided horror fans for the past 30 years. I think it’s mainly because horror movies exist on the fringes of entertainment, a step up from porno flicks and raunchy sex comedies. They’re really never supposed to be big-budget high concept movies. But if done right, it can still be a critical and commercial success.   The first Scream movie was released during the ChristmasContinue reading “‘Scream 4’ Brought Franchise Back To Life, For Better And For Worse”

Regret Is A Dish Best Served Cold When Especially You Get Your Just Desserts

When I was working at the Wagoner Tribune, there was a guy who was a big-wig at the only car dealership in town that wasn’t just a fly-by-night used car lot (even though they never really sold any new cars despite being a GMC franchise.) He would often make somewhat racist and bigoted comments about President Barack Obama around people. As a journalist, you noticeContinue reading “Regret Is A Dish Best Served Cold When Especially You Get Your Just Desserts”

‘Good Fortune’ Has Good Intentions, But…

A movie like Good Fortune has a lot of good intentions but it never fully seems to succeed at its premise. Written and directed by Aziz Ansari who plays the protagonist, Arj, it presents a harsh look at reality for many people who are just one or two missed paychecks away from being kicked out of their homes.   Rent is going up as peopleContinue reading “‘Good Fortune’ Has Good Intentions, But…”