The Soundtrack of Christmas Past: My Top 10 Holiday Songs from Movies and TV

Welcome back to Blogmas 2025, the annual tradition where I attempt to post something holiday-themed every single day from December 1st through Christmas Day. This year, I decided to shake things up by letting AI generate my daily writing prompts, because apparently I enjoy making my life both easier and more challenging at the same … Continue reading The Soundtrack of Christmas Past: My Top 10 Holiday Songs from Movies and TV

10 Movies That Defined the 1990s

Ah, the 90s. A time of flannel shirts, grunge music, and some truly unforgettable movies. As we look back on this iconic decade, it's clear that the films released during this time left an indelible mark on pop culture. So, grab your VHS player (just kidding, I know you have Netflix) and get ready to … Continue reading 10 Movies That Defined the 1990s

Blogmas the First

Welcome to day 1 of Blogmas! As we count down the days to Christmas, I'm excited to share a little holiday cheer with you. Each day until December 25th, I'll be posting festive content to help get you into the spirit of the season. From the way we see the holidays in pop culture to … Continue reading Blogmas the First

10 Movies That Define the 1980s

Gather 'round and let's take a trip down memory lane to the era of big hair, neon colors, and movies that left an indelible mark on pop culture. The 1980s may have been known for its questionable fashion choices, but it sure knew how to deliver some cinematic gems that continue to resonate with audiences … Continue reading 10 Movies That Define the 1980s

On the 17th Day of Blogmas…

I'm running out of Christmas-y ideas for this whole Blogmas thing. And there are still 8 days left until Christmas. Anyway... Here's my top 10 Christmas movies... 10. Home AloneIt's Ferris Bueller meets Saw. What's not to love? You can't tell me that Kevin McAllister didn't grow up to be a complete sociopath. But, hey, … Continue reading On the 17th Day of Blogmas…

My Favorite Posts from 2021

This is another one that’s pretty much become an annual tradition here at The Confusing Middle. The other day, I looked back at which posts from the year were the most viewed according to the WordPress analytics. Today, I’m pulling out the posts that I personally enjoyed writing the most. These are my 10 favorite posts from … Continue reading My Favorite Posts from 2021

My Top 10 Movies of 2021

This is usually an annual tradition for The Confusing Middle. Because, usually, I see a lot of movies throughout the year. But that didn't really happen in 2020... for obvious reasons. And since I didn't see too many movies in that year, I didn't do a Top 10 at the beginning of last year. Thankfully, … Continue reading My Top 10 Movies of 2021

The Confusing Middle’s Top 10 Blog Posts from 2021

Well… Here we are. Another year has gone by, bringing us to another Top 10 list here at The Confusing Middle. I thought about skipping this annual tradition this year. Because, even though I made a conscious effort to post something every day, the numbers aren’t exactly earth shattering. Then again, they probably aren’t too earth … Continue reading The Confusing Middle’s Top 10 Blog Posts from 2021

Rewatching Angel – A Top Ten List

Kids, we made it through five seasons of the spin-off of my favorite television series of all time. It's taken a hair over three years to get here, with the first four seasons of Angel running concurrently with my rewatch of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. In recognition of this historic milestone sort of cool thing, … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – A Top Ten List

The Confusing Middle’s Top 10 Blog Posts from 2020

Well... Here we are. Another year has gone by, bringing us to another Top 10 list here at The Confusing Middle. I thought about skipping this annual tradition this year. Because, even though I made a conscious effort to post something every day, the numbers aren't exactly earth shattering. Then again, they probably aren't too … Continue reading The Confusing Middle’s Top 10 Blog Posts from 2020