Title: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Author: J.K. Rowling Published: 2007 I knew what was going to happen. I had that vague recollection of all the events that would unfold over the course of these 759 pages. But as with books 5 and 6 before it, I devoured this book the first time I … Continue reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Title: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Author: J.K. Rowling Published: 2005 Before re-reading book six, it was probably the installment that I was least familiar with in the Harry Potter series. As with books four and five, I only read through this one once. And that was back in 2005 when it first came … Continue reading Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Title: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Author: J.K. Rowling Published: 2003 As I've mentioned in my previous posts about the Harry Potter series of books, I've attempted to read through the series a few times. But for some reason, I would get to the end of book 3 and just give up. … Continue reading Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Title: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Author: J.K. Rowling Published: 2000 Wow. I had not even picked up this book to begin reading it since it was first published 15 years ago. Sure, there have been times when I've said that I was going to go back and re-read the entire series, usually … Continue reading Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Title: Harry Potter and the Prizoner of Azkaban Author: J.K. Rowling Published: 1999 For a long time I've had my mind made up that J.K. Rowling's third installment in the Harry Potter series was my favorite. It's also the last of the books that I've read multiple times. When it comes to books 4-7, I've … Continue reading Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Author: J.K. Rowling Published: 1998 In my post about Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, I mentioned that this was my least favorite installment in the series of books. That doesn't mean I think it's a bad book. There's just so much else that happens in the … Continue reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Author: J.K. Rowling Published: 1997 I've decided to delve back into my personal library and re-read the entire Harry Potter series. I'm doing this for two reasons. One, because I don't have a lot of money. Why should that matter? Well, I'm the kind of person that likes … Continue reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
AFI #100 – Ben-Hur
Ben-Hur 1959 Directed by William Wyler Netflix says: Charlton Heston plays Judah Ben-Hur, a proud Jew who runs afoul of ambitious boyhood friend Messala (Stephen Boyd) in this 1959 epic that boasts an unforgettable chariot race and earned 11 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Heston) and Best Director (William Wyler). Condemned to life as … Continue reading AFI #100 – Ben-Hur
Back to the Future
I've written a number of times regarding my deep and abiding love for all things Back to the Future. I've sat through the trilogy countless times. When I visited Los Angeles back in 2008, my friend Jen took me on a whirlwind adventure that included many of the locations used in the films. I wish … Continue reading Back to the Future
The Confusing Middle 