E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 1982 Directed by Steven Spielberg Netflix says... A lonely suburban boy befriends a gentle alien and tries to help it return home while protecting it from government forces that are in pursuit. Kids, I can't believe I did this. I watched a couple of these things out of order. I know... I'll … Continue reading AFI #24 – E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
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Question of the Week #115
Given the ability to project yourself into the past but not return, would you do so? Where would you go and what would you try to accomplish if you knew you might change the course of history? I don't think I'd want to do it. I mean, lets put aside the fact that every little … Continue reading Question of the Week #115
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 37
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 20 years ago. Faith, Hope and Trick The title of this episode does not utilize the Oxford comma. That bothers … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 37
AFI #23 – The Grapes of Wrath
The Grapes of Wrath 1940 Directed by John Ford Netflix says... Tom Joad, a Depression-era everyman, leads his poor family on a harrowing journey from Oklahoma's Dust Bowl to the promised land of California in this adaptation of John Steinbeck's classic novel. I remember watching this in high school. It was during my 11th grade … Continue reading AFI #23 – The Grapes of Wrath
Question of the Week #114
Would you be willing to reduce your life expectancy by five years to become extremely attractive? You unwittingly imply that I'm not already extremely attractive. I'm not sure how to take that... No, I wouldn't give up five years of my life to be pretty. I mean, I'm not extremely attractive. I can look in … Continue reading Question of the Week #114
Why We Now Hate Best Buy & Nintendo
Monday morning, I woke up and watched the news, as I do most mornings. While watching the local newscast, I was excited to hear their announcement that Best Buy would have Nintendo's NES Classic in stock. This was exciting because, when I first heard about this Nintendo product several months ago, I really wanted one. … Continue reading Why We Now Hate Best Buy & Nintendo
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 36
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 20 years ago. Dead Man's Party Buffy's back home after spending her summer in LA as a runaway. Joyce is … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 36
AFI #25 – To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird 1962 Directed by Robert Mulligan Netflix says... 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 … Continue reading AFI #25 – To Kill a Mockingbird
Question of the Week #113
If you could take a one-month trip anywhere in the world and money were not a consideration, where would you go and what would you do? Australia. Even though I am of the firm belief that just about every living creature on that continent has been bred to destroy humanity, I've always been fascinated by … Continue reading Question of the Week #113
Spam
You know, I can go years without remembering that Spam is a "food" product that actually exists. But then, somehow, it comes up. And I'm bombarded with reminders of its existence everywhere. The other day, I don't know who started talking about it, but it became the topic of discussion for a minute or two. … Continue reading Spam
The Confusing Middle 