It is possible for a movie, TV show or book that seems groundbreaking on its release gets dated very poorly over the years. When Chasing Amy opened in theaters in the spring of 1997, it seemed at the time having a movie focusing on LGBTQIA characters in a more positive light than what they’re knownContinue reading “‘Chasing Chasing Amy’ Almost Seems Like It’s Chasing Ghosts”
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Thank You For All That Serve On Medal Of Honor Day
On this date, March 25, 1863, the first Medal of Honor was awarded to military service. Since then, a total of 3,536 have received the award which is distinctive in design for recipients of the Air Force, Army and Navy. Here is a list of all recipients: https://www.cmohs.org/recipients. Thank you to all that served.
RIP To Wings Hauser
Some actors you may only recognize from their face. Wings Hauser was one of those actors. Of course, if you’re a fan of Yellowstone, you might say he looks like Rip Wheeler, the character played by Cole Hauser, his son. It does seem Cole has had a more prosperous career appearing in classic movies likeContinue reading “RIP To Wings Hauser”
The Day Randy Johnson Killed A Bird
At 6-foot-10, Randy Johnson has always been a very imposing figure in Major League Baseball. With a nickname like “The Big Unit” and an intense look on his face as he pitches, you definitely wouldn’t want to get on his bad side. Even in the 1994 sports movie Little Big League, he came on asContinue reading “The Day Randy Johnson Killed A Bird”
“Boom Goes The Dynamite” At 20
In late March 2005, a Ball State University student Brian Collins, who was in his first year, did a sports broadcast on the campus’ TV station. There was only one problem – Collins had to painfully ad-lib the segment. The teleprompter was operational but an inexperienced crew member sped through the entire script. You canContinue reading ““Boom Goes The Dynamite” At 20″
‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ May Be Coming Soon To A Theater Near You
While The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie has only made about $9 million, the positive reviews and word of mouth has breathed new life in the long-delayed Coyote vs. Acme. The live-action/animated movie has been in limbo for years with some reports that Warner Bros. Discovery was going to scrap itContinue reading “‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ May Be Coming Soon To A Theater Near You”
‘You Can Call Me Bill’ Perfect Documentary For Actor On His Birthday
Today, William Shatner turns 94. Most celebrities never reach that milestone and those that do seem to live a quiet life where they slow down. Next to June Squibb, Shatner seems to be one of the hardest working celebrities in their mid-90s with no sign of slowing down. You Can Call Me Bill, written andContinue reading “‘You Can Call Me Bill’ Perfect Documentary For Actor On His Birthday”
‘Final Destination’ Hits Silver Anniversary 25 Years Later
The basic concept behind Final Destination is so fascinating because like all good horror movies, it touches on fears a lot of people have such as fear of flying and fear of our own immortality. There’s always concerns about the dangers of air travel. Timing is everything and this movie just happened to be releasedContinue reading “‘Final Destination’ Hits Silver Anniversary 25 Years Later”
‘Cobra Kai’ Never Dies But All’s Well That Ends Well
Seven years ago, Cobra Kai premiered on YouTube. It was a risky move as the streaming service wasn’t known as well for original content as much as Netflix or Hulu. But its popularity and creativity managed to survive more than just pop culture memories from Gen Xers. As a matter of fact, it has beenContinue reading “‘Cobra Kai’ Never Dies But All’s Well That Ends Well”
Spring Is Officially Here
As of this posting, the Spring Vernal Equinox has occurred here in the Northern Hemisphere whereas the sun aligns with the Equator at 5:01 a.m. today in the Eastern Standard Time. Since I live in the Central Standard Time, it’s 4:01 a.m. as this post drops. Yet many people are still getting a taste ofContinue reading “Spring Is Officially Here”
