Would you rather die peacefully among friends at age 50, or painfully and alone at age 80? Give me the peaceful death at 50, please and thank you. I know it's pessimistic... But this is a crappy world that we live in. And it's not gonna get any better. Sure, there are a lot of … Continue reading Question of the Week #341
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58 – The Seventh Seal
Welcome to The Best Movies I’ve Never Seen! This is the part of the blog where I work my way through 100 films I’ve never seen that are generally considered to be great. You’re invited to watch along with me if you can find a copy or find it streaming. So grab some popcorn and let’s … Continue reading 58 – The Seventh Seal
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It had been a long day for Bobby Christopher. He wasn’t exactly living the dream as a telemarketer. But times were tough and a job was a job. For the last four months, he had found himself day in and day out sitting in a small cubicle, attempting to sell HBO to cable customers all … Continue reading Subscribe
Why Don’t Superheroes Stay Dead?
Earlier today, as a part of this month's A to Z Challenge, I wrote a post about Doomsday, the creature/being that killed Superman in the now classic Death of Superman storyline of the early 1990s. In response to that post, our blogging friend T asked why people always die and come back to life in … Continue reading Why Don’t Superheroes Stay Dead?
Question of the Week #195
Of all the people close to you, whose death would you find most disturbing? I really hope it's not a cop out to say my mother. Because, at this point, that would probably tear me up the most out of anyone I know, be it friend or family. She's the only parent I have left. … Continue reading Question of the Week #195
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 94
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 21 years ago. The Body Okay, just the opening scene of Buffy discovering Joyce's body on the sofa and saying, … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 94
Question of the Week #153
If you learned you would die in a few days, what regrets would you have? Were you given five extra years of life, could you avoid those same regrets five years hence? Hence? When was the last time you heard that word used in a sentence? Not that there's anything wrong with it. It's a … Continue reading Question of the Week #153
Question of the Week #140
Would you like to know the precise date of your death? No. Why would anyone want to know that? Look, if you're answering this question with a yes in the comments below, please include your reasoning. I don't know... seems kind of morbid. And if you're the one who knows when someone's gonna die and … Continue reading Question of the Week #140
Question of the Week #134
Would it disturb you much if, upon your death, your body were simply thrown into the woods and left to rot? Why? Well... I'll admit, the thought is slightly disturbing. But, if I'm being honest, it doesn't really matter all that much to me. If I'm dead, I'm dead. What happens to my body doesn't … Continue reading Question of the Week #134
Question of the Week #117
Have you ever considered suicide? What is so important to you that without it life would not be worth living? No. I have never considered suicide. I can't imagine ever getting to the point where I would want to take my own life. I understand that there are those who have been in such extreme … Continue reading Question of the Week #117
The Confusing Middle 