Have you ever noticed how dangerous it is to walk, pretty much anywhere, in the Star Wars galaxy? Ha! Did you think this was gonna be a serious post about something in the real world? Please... Seriously, though, who designs these places located all over the fictional Star Wars universe? Because there really seem to be a … Continue reading Who Builds These Things?
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My Favorite Movies #34 – The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid 1984 Directed by John G. Avildsen Quick synopsis... Hassled by the school bullies, Daniel LaRusso has his share of adolescent woes. Luckily, his apartment building houses a resident martial arts master: Kesuke Miyagi, who agrees to train Daniel -- and ends up teaching him much more than self-defense. I know... I already … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #34 – The Karate Kid
My Favorite Movies #35 – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986 Directed by John Hughes Quick synopsis... Teenage Ferris convinces his entire school he's at death's door, then hits the streets of Chicago with his girlfriend and best friend for a day of fun. But the school's fed-up principal is determined to catch him and put an end to his field … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #35 – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
5 Sequels That Are Better Than the Originals
I know... I'm one of those guys who likes to complain that Hollywood can't come up with any original ideas anymore. But I get it... I really do. Sequels are easy. And when a studio sees that a movie has made a ton of money at the box office, why not green light a follow-up … Continue reading 5 Sequels That Are Better Than the Originals
My Favorite Movies #36 – Les Miserables
Les Miserables 2012 Directed by Tom Hooper Quick synopsis... The musical version of Victor Hugo's epic tale of love and sacrifice, first produced for the stage in 1985, now receives the big-screen treatment. The bloody era of the French Revolution is the backdrop to Jean Valjean's long struggle for redemption. Don't let the fact that … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #36 – Les Miserables
My Favorite Movies #37 – Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters 1984 Directed by Ivan Reitman Quick synopsis... After losing their academic posts at a prestigious college, a team of parapsychologists creates a business exterminating ghouls, hobgoblins and supernatural pests -- and are soon hired by a cellist to purge her digs of a demon. As a kid, I remember thinking this movie was terrifying. … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #37 – Ghostbusters
Top 10 Songs from Disney Animated Films
I love a good Disney movie. Disney+ has only served to increase that love. And in the months since the streaming platform's debut, I've often wondered if my neighbors are disturbed by the amount of singing coming from my apartment. Because, of course, I'm singing along with every animated Disney flick I watch. Well... the … Continue reading Top 10 Songs from Disney Animated Films
Can We Talk About Mrs. Doubtfire’s Apartment?
Daniel's apartment... pre-furnished? Oil paintings on the walls? Would a recently divorced father of three be concerned with hanging paintings? Can we all agree that Mrs. Doubtfire is a '90s classic? Robin Williams at his finest. It's been a long time since I've actually watched the movie. And in re-watching it recently, I couldn't help but … Continue reading Can We Talk About Mrs. Doubtfire’s Apartment?
My Favorite Movies #38 – Father of the Bride
Father of the Bride 1991 Directed by Chris Shyer Quick synopsis... In this charming update of the much-loved Hollywood classic, Steve Martin turns in a winning performance as George Banks, the befuddled father who has a hard time letting go of his daughter when she unexpectedly announces her plans to wed. Steve Martin is George … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #38 – Father of the Bride
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
The Confusing Middle 