I remember the days of actually having to insert a key into the lock in a car door. In fact, up until 2011, when I bought a Toyota Yaris, I'd never experienced the magic of remote keyless entry. Not that I was amazed by this thing that was new to me. It's not as if … Continue reading Don’t Panic
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That Line from Office Space
I always feel funny starting off a blog post by saying, "Can I be honest?" Of course I can be honest. It's my blog. I could lie if I wanted to and no one would know the difference. But I'm not gonna lie. I'm going to admit that I'm pretty sure I'm dealing with a … Continue reading That Line from Office Space
Top 10 Movies of the 2010s
This is definitely something new to the blog. I mean, of course it's new, because this is the first time The Confusing Middle has crossed over into a new decade. And even though I've been blogging for more than a decade, I never did a look back at the best movies of the 2000s. And I'm … Continue reading Top 10 Movies of the 2010s
Rewatching Angel – Episode 58
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. Couplet Remember how the Groosalug showed up at the end of the last … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – Episode 58
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 114
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. Older and Far Away Buffy's running out on Dawn... She's got some slaying to do... Buffy fights … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 114
My Favorite Movies #39 – To Kill a Mockingbird
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
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