Recently, I moved back to my hometown of Roanoke, having spent the past seven years or so in the New River Valley. Overall, I really like Roanoke. It's not a bad little city, once you figure out where you're going and how to avoid certain traffic spots in certain times of the day. My only … Continue reading A Let Down at the Cinema
Rewatching Angel – Episode 48
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. Carpe Noctem I don't know much Latin... But I assume that means "seize … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – Episode 48
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 104
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 22 years ago. Flooded Buffy tries to fix a leaky pipe in the basement. But her Slayer strength kinda makes … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 104
My Favorite Movies #54 – Saving Private Ryan
Saving Private Ryan 1998 Directed by Steven Spielberg Quick Synopsis... As U.S. troops storm the beaches of Normandy, three brothers lie dead on the battlefield, with a fourth trapped behind enemy lines. Ranger Capt. John Miller and seven of his men are ordered to penetrate German-held territory and bring the man home. I'm pretty sure Saving Private … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #54 – Saving Private Ryan
The Press Junket
As one of those guys who really likes to watch movies, I have a certain fascination with finding out what the creators of my favorite movies think about the movie they had a hand in making. Doesn't matter if it's an actor or someone whose work was all done behind the camera. This leads to … Continue reading The Press Junket
Question of the Week #193
Given the ability to project yourself into the future but not return, would you do so? If not, would you change your mind if you could take someone along? How far would you go? Uh... we're all doing that. It's called life. Tomorrow is the future and once we get there we sure can't go … Continue reading Question of the Week #193
Stephen King’s Community
Well, it was bound to happen. And I've done it again. I had another really bizarre dream. Only this time I wasn't blissfully married to Jennifer Aniston. This time I dreamed about a movie that I haven't even seen yet. My dream played out as if I were experiencing It: Chapter Two in the shoes of … Continue reading Stephen King’s Community
The Batman Whose Voice I Still Hear
I've been reminded by a couple of different outlets on the internet that on this day, 27 years ago, Batman: The Animated Series made its debut on the Fox television network. Yes, I have always been a shameless fan of all things Superman. But at this time, late summer of 1992, we were riding a wave … Continue reading The Batman Whose Voice I Still Hear
So How Do We Feel About Vlogging?
It's funny... Once upon a time, I followed someone's YouTube channel who refused to call what she did vlogging. She didn't shorten it at all. Her channel was a video blog. She felt like the word "vlog" seemed, in some way, vulgar. I mean, they do share several letters. I guess I can see it. … Continue reading So How Do We Feel About Vlogging?
Rewatching Angel – Episode 47
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. That Old Gang of Mine At Caritas, Angel is meeting with his informant, … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – Episode 47
The Confusing Middle 