Welcome to Rewatching Buffy, the part of the blog where I rewatch Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Each Tuesday evening, you’re invited to join me as I attempt to rediscover what made me love this show so many years ago. Entropy The nerd trio are chasing down a vampire duo on ATVs. I think that's cheating. … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 118
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My Favorite Movies #35 – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986 Directed by John Hughes Quick synopsis... Teenage Ferris convinces his entire school he's at death's door, then hits the streets of Chicago with his girlfriend and best friend for a day of fun. But the school's fed-up principal is determined to catch him and put an end to his field … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #35 – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Kill Baby Hitler?
I know... that picture really has nothing to do with the title of this post. But I didn't want to use a picture of a random baby. I sure didn't want to use a picture of Adolf Hitler. So... yeah. It's the classic philosophical question... If you had access to some kind of time travel … Continue reading Kill Baby Hitler?
Question of the Week #212
Ignoring all financial considerations, would you rather spend the next five years confined to the city of New York or to the environs of Morro Bay, a beautiful, isolated town on the California coast? I mean, I pretty much ignore all financial considerations as it is... why is this different? Just kidding. "Confined" makes it … Continue reading Question of the Week #212
5 Sequels That Are Better Than the Originals
I know... I'm one of those guys who likes to complain that Hollywood can't come up with any original ideas anymore. But I get it... I really do. Sequels are easy. And when a studio sees that a movie has made a ton of money at the box office, why not green light a follow-up … Continue reading 5 Sequels That Are Better Than the Originals
The Jeopardy! Contestant
What's this? Two posts about Jeopardy! in a row? And this one is titled "The Jeopardy! Contest"... Does that mean I was chosen to become a contestant on my favorite game show? No... it does not. I was watching Jeopardy! last night, as I often do, and couldn't help but wonder how the internet was reacting to the … Continue reading The Jeopardy! Contestant
What Is a Test?
Due to this blog post's subject matter, I felt it necessary to put the title in the form of a question. I know what a test is. This isn't the kind of question that needs an answer. It's the kind of question that is the response to an answer. You know... like on Jeopardy! Around this … Continue reading What Is a Test?
Rewatching Angel – Episode 61
Welcome to Rewatching Angel, the part of the blog where I rewatch the Buffy the Vampire Slayer spin-off: Angel. Each Tuesday evening, you’re invited to join me as I attempt to rediscover what made me love these shows so many years ago. Forgiving Angel stares at Connor's empty crib. Gunn and Fred are at Wesley's … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – Episode 61
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 117
Welcome to Rewatching Buffy, the part of the blog where I rewatch Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Each Tuesday evening, you’re invited to join me as I attempt to rediscover what made me love this show so many years ago. Normal Again Remember the nerd herd? They're still the bad guys this season... We just haven't … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 117
My Favorite Movies #36 – Les Miserables
Les Miserables 2012 Directed by Tom Hooper Quick synopsis... The musical version of Victor Hugo's epic tale of love and sacrifice, first produced for the stage in 1985, now receives the big-screen treatment. The bloody era of the French Revolution is the backdrop to Jean Valjean's long struggle for redemption. Don't let the fact that … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #36 – Les Miserables