One of the first movies I remember watching is 9 to 5, which was on HBO a lot back in the 1980s. It was Dolly Parton’s first movie role even though she had appeared on TV before. Like myself, she grew up in Appalachia even though eastern Tennessee was a lot more rural than whereContinue reading “Rest In Power, Dolly!”
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We Need To Talk About Gary, Ind.
If you haven’t heard much of what’s happening in Gary, Ind., don’t be surprised. It’s been 21 years since Hurricane Katrina caused damage to New Orleans and people were left without electricity and had to seek sanctuary in the Superdome where they were sexually assaulted and forced to leave their dead relatives outside to decomposeContinue reading “We Need To Talk About Gary, Ind.”
‘Death To Smoochy’ Makes Some Hard Hits But Still Takes The Easy Way Out
Robin Williams died 12 years ago this past Aug. 11. His death and the cause sent shockwaves through people who had watched him for years. It was revealed he had Lewy Body Dementia and may not have been thinking clearly. It’s reported he was a watch collector and days before his death had a friendContinue reading “‘Death To Smoochy’ Makes Some Hard Hits But Still Takes The Easy Way Out”
The Patriot Games Seemed More Like The Laff-A-Lympics
On paper, The Patriot Games seemed liked a good idea. Over 100 high-school age students will compete in games to commemorate the 250th birthday of America. But that’s not what happened. The concept was to pick two students from each state, territory, Native American tribe or sovereign nation connected to America. They would compete forContinue reading “The Patriot Games Seemed More Like The Laff-A-Lympics”
‘Dead Calm’ A Great Thriller From Down Under On The High Seas
Dead Calm is a movie that works on two common fears – alone in the middle of the ocean while something bad happens and the realization that no one will come to help you in time. Sam Neill plays John Ingram, a captain in the Royal Australian Navy, and his younger wife, Rae (Nicole Kidman),Continue reading “‘Dead Calm’ A Great Thriller From Down Under On The High Seas”
RIP Sam Neill, Gone But His Massive Work Isn’t Extinct
By the time he appeared in Jurassic Park, Sam Neill had already made a name for himself appearing in critically acclaimed movies like A Cry in the Dark (or Evil Angels as it’s also known), Dead Calm and The Hunt for Red October. But he still wasn’t a household name like Harrison Ford who StevenContinue reading “RIP Sam Neill, Gone But His Massive Work Isn’t Extinct”
Graham Leaves Horrible, Questionable Legacy In Congress
First off, let me say “Go fuck yourself!” to all the people saying we shouldn’t be celebrating the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. The President of the United States (and I hate writing that when I do) cheered the deaths of Robert Mueller and the murder of Rob Reiner. His administration called Renee Good aContinue reading “Graham Leaves Horrible, Questionable Legacy In Congress”
Here It Goes Again…And Again
Well, my disability claim has been remanded on appeal for the third time, which means I’ll have a fourth hearing sometime between now and this time next year. Just FYI, when I began this journey, my mother was still alive, so was my girlfriend. I’ve had two serious relationships end, lost most of my furbabiesContinue reading “Here It Goes Again…And Again”
“A Republic If You Can Keep It”
It’s America’s 250th birthday today. And like a lot of thriving things, it needs care. But we never know how much for how long. We just have to keep a watch on it. When it rains, you don’t need to water your outside plants. When it’s dry, you need to help them with water. DuringContinue reading ““A Republic If You Can Keep It””
‘Idiocracy’ Is Only A Horror Movie If You Make It One
When Idiocracy was released 20 years ago, it was to fulfill a contractual obligation between 20th Century Fox and Mike Judge.The movie bombed because the studio tried to bury it in as few as many theaters as possible with no press or marketing. But its notorious release helped word of mouth to spread as socialContinue reading “‘Idiocracy’ Is Only A Horror Movie If You Make It One”
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