The Last Picture Show 1971 Directed by Peter Bogdanovich Netflix says: There's not much to do int he windswept Texas hamlet of Anarene, where the town's only cinema is about to close forever. So high schoolers Sonny (Timothy Bottoms) and Duane (Jeff Bridges) lust after incorrigible flirt Jacy Farrow (Cybill Shepherd) while trying to chart … Continue reading AFI #95 – The Last Picture Show
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The Dark Truth Behind Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
I absolutely love the John Hughes classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off. However, for years, I've questioned whether such a day could actually happen without the help of time travel. One of my bucket list items is to try and recreate the events of Ferris' ninth sick day. I just don't think it can be done. … Continue reading The Dark Truth Behind Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
AFI #96 – Do the Right Thing
Do the Right Thing 1989 Directed by Spike Lee Netflix says: What begins as an uproarious comedy evolves into a provocative, disquieting drama as director Spike Lee chronicles trivial events that bring festering racial tensions to the surface on a sweltering day in a largely black Brooklyn neighborhood. After a number of minor misunderstandings--and an … Continue reading AFI #96 – Do the Right Thing
AFI #97 – Blade Runner
Blade Runner 1982 Directed by Ridley Scott Netflix says: In the smog-choked dystopian Los Angeles of 2019, blade runner Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) is called out of retirement to snuff a quartet of "replicants" -- androids consigned to slave labor on remote planets. They've escaped to Earth seeking their creator and a way to extend … Continue reading AFI #97 – Blade Runner
Day Twenty Five
My Day, In Great Detail I thought about writing this post earlier in the day today and writing the details about yesterday. But I was at work. And, for me, work involves confidential information that I really shouldn't openly share on a blog. So you're getting my day today. It was the beginning of Thanksgiving … Continue reading Day Twenty Five
Day Twenty
A Hobby of Mine This is a tough one for me these days. I don't really have much of a hobby in the traditional sense anymore. For the majority of my years, I could say that my hobby was collecting comic books. But I'm not doing that anymore. I don't even have any of the … Continue reading Day Twenty
The Peanuts Movie
It's hard to say what demographic these filmmakers were shooting for with The Peanuts Movie. Were they aiming at small children, as most animated features do? Or were they aiming for the two or three generations worth of Peanuts fans that grew up reading the daily comic strips and watching the Charlie Brown Christmas special … Continue reading The Peanuts Movie
Annabelle
I just needed to share a quick thought about this movie I just saw. I had a free Redbox rental and I thought I'd check out Annabelle. I like a good scary movie every now and again and I hadn't seen this one yet. I thought The Conjuring was pretty good, so why not give … Continue reading Annabelle
Day Two
My Favorite Movie If you've been reading this blog for even as little as the last two weeks, you'll know that my favorite movie is Back to the Future. I've written about the thing enough times that it should really be no shock to anyone. But, really, what's not to love? As I'm sure I've … Continue reading Day Two
December
There are plenty of months that make for good names for girls. Off the top of my head, there's April, May, and June. They're all grouped right together. You'd think that would make them easier to find. But no, my parents decided to name me December. December Drake. It's like they wanted me to grow … Continue reading December
The Confusing Middle 