‘The Last Repair Shop’ Is A Perfect Tune-Up For Music Lovers

I went into The Last Repair Shop expecting something different. As a person who performed in the concert and marching bands through middle school and high school, I support anything that supports the arts. But the short documentary directed by Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers takes a different angle by focusing on the Los AngelesContinue reading “‘The Last Repair Shop’ Is A Perfect Tune-Up For Music Lovers”

‘Butcher’s Crossings’ Is Buffaloed

A movie like Butcher’s Crossings wants to bring depth to the western subgenre. But it’s basically Waiting for Godot mixed with The Searchers. The bison hunt sequence during Dances With Wolves is one of the most thrilling scenes ever filmed. And it was done with no CGI and great camera work and editing. There areContinue reading “‘Butcher’s Crossings’ Is Buffaloed”

Today’s The Day For The Eclipse

I hope a lot of you have a great day today. Be careful looking up at the sky to see the solar eclipse as it passes over North America. Please don’t look directly at the sun and have your special eye glasses on. Please be consider of other people if you are traveling to getContinue reading “Today’s The Day For The Eclipse”

Rest In Peace, Joe Flaherty, A Great Comic And Scene Stealer

Joe Flaherty was one of those comics and actors who didn’t look like he should be a comic or actor. He had originally served in the United States Air Force before focuses on dramatic theatre. Maybe that was why he was so easy to be cast in numerous movies of versatility. He could flash thatContinue reading “Rest In Peace, Joe Flaherty, A Great Comic And Scene Stealer”

The Three Best Words That Best Describe ‘The Mean One’ Are As Follows, And I Quote: Stink, Stank Stunk!

A movie like The Mean One could have been fun in a so intentionally bad way it’s actually enjoyable. I think of the 1990s slasher horror Jack Frost that was so absurd in its delivery, you can watch it for its sloppiness and over-the-top production. However, The Mean One tries and fails on many levelsContinue reading “The Three Best Words That Best Describe ‘The Mean One’ Are As Follows, And I Quote: Stink, Stank Stunk!”

‘Heathers’ At 35, How Very

In any market, there can be an oversaturation, which tires the public out. There have been teen movies around for decades. Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello danced on the beach angering the stiff shirts of the time. Then, James Dean and Natalie Woods up the drama on teen angst in Rebel Without a Cause. ButContinue reading “‘Heathers’ At 35, How Very”

PFAS Pollutants Should Be On Everyone’s Radar This Election Year

It’s been almost 25 years since I officially moved from the northwest Georgia town of Calhoun while I was in college. Following a controversial incident with the county election board over an absentee ballot that was sent to my college P.O. Box on the day of the election which meant I would have no timeContinue reading “PFAS Pollutants Should Be On Everyone’s Radar This Election Year”

‘Stormy’ Shows How We Always Seem To Punish The Victims

It’s been over 25 years since the Republican-controlled Congress under the leadership of Newt Gingrich tried to remove President Bill Clinton for his extramarital affair with Monica Lewinsky. Ironically, Gingrich was having an affair at the same with Callista Besik, who would go on to be his third wife. He resigned in early January andContinue reading “‘Stormy’ Shows How We Always Seem To Punish The Victims”

‘Feud’ Not Much Of A Catfight

What made Truman Capote so popular? During an era in which being openly gay was illegal and Liberace was flat out lying about his sexuality, Capote just didn’t care. It was his own persona. He had written books like Breakfast at Tiffany’s and In Cold Blood and became a bestselling writer. In his 70s, heContinue reading “‘Feud’ Not Much Of A Catfight”

Trump Is A Snake Oil Salesman, But Congress Is Worried About TikTok

As the old saying goes, “When someone tells you who they are, believe them!” Donald J. Trump has spent 77 years of his life telling people repeatedly who he is. But for some reason, a lot of people don’t want to believe them. I watched the Stormy Daniels documentary on Peacock and listened the audioContinue reading “Trump Is A Snake Oil Salesman, But Congress Is Worried About TikTok”