2001: A Space Odyssey 1968 Directed by Stanley Kubrick Netflix says... Stanley Kubrick's sci-fi classic probes the mysteries of space and human destiny. While investigating the appearance of mysterious monoliths throughout the universe, astronauts David and Frank battle their ship's intelligent computer, HAL-9000. This is one I've made myself watch before. I'm not sure why. … Continue reading AFI #15 – 2001: A Space Odyssey
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Six Fictional Presidents I Would Rather See Win This Year’s Election
Look, I generally make it a point to avoid talking about politics on my blog. But I can confidently say that I am struggling with this year's presidential election. For reasons which are my own, I have a very difficult time supporting either of the major party candidates. For anyone who knows me even a … Continue reading Six Fictional Presidents I Would Rather See Win This Year’s Election
Instinct
When you see a butterfly, what's your first reaction? Do you cower in fear? Do you run and hide? Chances are you don't. Unless you have some kind of butterfly phobia that causes you to have an irrational fear of those particular insects. If memory serves, it's called lepidopterophobia. But that's really not important right … Continue reading Instinct
Sarah’s Challenge
Time to come back to another challenge issued by another reader. The third comment on my initial blog post came from Sarah, who provided the following prompts… Character Name: Samuel Setting: Mars Object: A notebook Emotion: Confusion Samuel ran down the corridor of Echo base, clutching a torn notebook in his hand as he made … Continue reading Sarah’s Challenge
I Understand
"I don't understand!" I screamed over the rush of wind blowing all around us. "What's not to understand?!" the sorceress shouted right back at me. Her name was Karen and, yes, she was gorgeous But I tried not to look at her that way. For one thing, she was about 300 years older than me. … Continue reading I Understand
I Am Number Four
Title: I Am Number Four Author: Pittacus Lore Published: 2010 I've been reading this book for a while now. I know that, for the most part, when it takes a long time to read a book, it means that the book isn't holding my attention. It isn't causing me to turn page after page to … Continue reading I Am Number Four
Tribe
I've never been known as a patient man. I was sick of waiting for an answer and I grew irritated. I quickly packed my bag and slung it over my shoulder. Without looking back, I walked out of my home and out of my village. I wasn't sure if I would ever see my people … Continue reading Tribe
5 Ways to Convince a Girl to See Batman v Superman
So, you're thinking that this week's hotly anticipated Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice would make for a good date movie but your significant other respectfully disagrees. Statistically speaking, this is likely the case, unless your girlfriend happens to be as big a geek as you. If that's the case, young man, you hang on … Continue reading 5 Ways to Convince a Girl to See Batman v Superman
Movies w/ Jeff: 10 Cloverfield Lane
Recently I mentioned that I've been catching a lot of movies with my pastor and friend, Jeff. And, since we've been seeing so many movies, I thought it would be a good idea for us to work together on dual movie reviews. Luckily, Jeff was willing to play along. And I thought that our first … Continue reading Movies w/ Jeff: 10 Cloverfield Lane
The Top 10 Episodes of Quantum Leap
It's Leap Day! So why not celebrate with a top 10 list focusing on the best episodes from the gone-too-soon sci-fi classic, Quantum Leap. If you're unfamiliar with the show, it featured Scott Bakula as Dr. Sam Beckett, who theorized that one could time travel within his own lifetime. In the pilot episode, he stepped … Continue reading The Top 10 Episodes of Quantum Leap
The Confusing Middle 