The Highway C.J. Box 2013 Maybe it was a mistake for me to watch the first season of ABC's Big Sky. Most of that first season is based on this particular book. While there are some definite differences between the novel and the TV series, all of the major plot points are there. And I … Continue reading The Highway
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Back of Beyond
Back of Beyond C.J. Box 2011 The ABC series Big Sky was probably my favorite new show of the 2020-2021 television season. I'm sure that's not saying much because I really don't make much time for network TV these days. I have a tendency to wait until the end of a season then binge everything … Continue reading Back of Beyond
99 – The Invisible Guest
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 99 – The Invisible Guest
Playing Catch Up – Mystery Blogger Award
I'll admit, I haven't been the best about staying current on my blog. Or anyone else's for that matter. It's been a crazy summer. Car problems. Moving out. Moving in. Please don't look for anything regular from me for a while. But I'm honored that other bloggers still think of me from time to time. … Continue reading Playing Catch Up – Mystery Blogger Award
A to Z Challenge – Kiss the Girls
Kiss the Girls 1997 Directed by Gary Fleder Quick Synopsis... Forensic psychologist Alex Cross travels to North Carolina and teams up with escaped kidnapping victim Kate McTiernan to hunt down "Casanova," a serial killer who abducts strong-willed women and forces them to submit to his demands. Late in my college career, a friend got me into … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Kiss the Girls
Touch
The loud bang woke Alex from a very sound sleep. What was that? he thought to himself. His eyes were wide and his vision blurry as he attempted to adjust to the darkness that filled his bedroom. Soon the dim moonlight that filtered in through a crack in his curtains was enough to allow Alex … Continue reading Touch
The Mystery Blogger Award
Kids, I've been nominated for the Mystery Blogger Award. It's kind of awesome. I haven't been nominated for a blogging award since 2015. So it looks like my fortunes are taking a turn for the better. Gosh, I have so many people to thank before they start playing me off and cutting to commercial. Actually, … Continue reading The Mystery Blogger Award
Gravity Falls
I happen to love it when I don't discover a TV show until it's completely run its course and I can watch the entire series from start to finish without the annoyance of waiting during a hiatus for new episodes. It's an amazing time to be alive, having access to services like Netflix and Hulu, … Continue reading Gravity Falls
AFI 75: In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night 1967 Directed by Norman Jewison Netflix says... Philadelphia detective Virgil Tibbs (Sidney Poitier) helps a redneck Southern sheriff (Rod Steiger) solve a murder in this fascinating study in racism that still strikes a resonant chord today. Steiger won a Best Actor Oscar for his performance as the put-upon sheriff … Continue reading AFI 75: In the Heat of the Night
The 5 Most Beautiful Things I’ve Ever Seen
Not too long ago, I was able to thumb through a friend's copy of the new illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. I took a picture of it and posted it online, intending to let the world know that I wanted a copy of it as well. Along with that post, I … Continue reading The 5 Most Beautiful Things I’ve Ever Seen
