To Kill a Mockingbird 1962 Directed by Robert Mulligan Quick synopsis... Southern comforts abound in this big-screen adaptation of Harper Lee's novel as lawyer Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck, in an Oscar-winning role) defends an innocent black man (Brock Peters) against rape charges but ends up in a maelstrom of hate and prejudice. Meanwhile, with help from … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #39 – To Kill a Mockingbird
10 Movies I’m Anticipating in 2020
I love movies. And I’ve taken time to look ahead at the year to come. Overall, I can't say I'm super excited about anything other than the one that's number one on my list. But thanks to the Regal Unlimited subscription, I won't be afraid to head to the theaters to see something that I … Continue reading 10 Movies I’m Anticipating in 2020
Question of the Week #208
If you came upon the scene of a terrible highway accident just after the ambulances arrived, would you stop to watch? Assume that your presence would neither help nor hinder the rescuers. Absolutely not. Because that is exactly why there are 10-mile backups on the highway every time there's even the smallest of accidents. Everyone … Continue reading Question of the Week #208
My Top 10 Movies of 2019
I’ve mentioned Flickchart on here before, right? Yeah, I know I did on last year’s post like this. And the year before that. Well, the quick sales pitch is that it’s a way to rank your favorite movies. The site gives you two movies and you pick the one you like better. From that, you can … Continue reading My Top 10 Movies of 2019
My Favorite Posts from 2019
This is another one that’s pretty much become an annual tradition here at The Confusing Middle. Yesterday I looked back at which posts from the year were the most viewed according to the WordPress analytics. Today, I’m pulling out the posts that I personally enjoyed writing the most. I will say that there are some on yesterday’s list … Continue reading My Favorite Posts from 2019
The Confusing Middle’s Top 10 Blog Posts of 2019
Happy New Year! And welcome to what has become an annual tradition here at The Confusing Middle. This is the post where I take a look at the statistics provided by WordPress to see which of the posts that went up throughout the year were the most popular among visitors to the site. Please note, … Continue reading The Confusing Middle’s Top 10 Blog Posts of 2019
The 2010s: A Decade in Review
Today is the last day of 2019 and, therefore, the last day of the 2010s. What can we say about the decade that was? I'll be honest... 2010 doesn't feel like it was 10 years ago. Though, I suppose the older I get, the faster time seems to go by. I'll be 40 years old … Continue reading The 2010s: A Decade in Review
My Favorite Movies #40 – Return of the Jedi
Return of the Jedi 1983 Directed by Richard Marquand Quick synopsis... George Lucas delivers the finale to his original epic space trilogy with the rebel forces' last stand against the Empire and Luke Skywalker's (Mark Hamill) fateful confrontation with his nemesis, Darth Vader (voiced by James Earl Jones). Skywalker tries to rescue Han Solo (Harrison … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #40 – Return of the Jedi
I Took My Mom to See a Star War
If the title didn't give it away, let this first line be your fair warning... THERE WILL BE SPOILERS FOR STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER. I don't mean to blatantly spoil a movie that has only been in theaters for a week and a half, but it's going to happen. I don't think I can … Continue reading I Took My Mom to See a Star War
Question of the Week #207
Do you enjoy sleeping in physical contact with your lover? Lover? Ugh... That word bums me out unless it's between "meat" and "pizza." Well, personally, for me, the only way this question would become relevant would be if I were to get married. And since I'm not married, nor have I ever been, it's all … Continue reading Question of the Week #207
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