Welcome to Rewatching Buffy, the part of the blog where I rewatch Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Each Tuesday evening, you’re invited to join me as I attempt to rediscover what made me love this show 20 years ago. The Prom You know... I skipped my prom. So, even though this episode aired during my freshman … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 54
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The Confusing Middle’s Top 10 Blog Posts of 2017
I did this last year. And the year before that. Being the third year in a row, I guess we can now call the Top 10 an annual tradition. This is the post where I look back at the previous year and make a list of the blog posts that got the most traffic throughout … Continue reading The Confusing Middle’s Top 10 Blog Posts of 2017
AFI #7 – Lawrence of Arabia
Lawrence of Arabia 1962 Directed by David Lean Netflix says... This Oscar-winning epic tells the true story of T. E. Lawrence, who helped unite warring Arab tribes to strike back against the Turks in World War I. This lush, timeless classic underscores the clash between cultures that changed the tide of the war. Kids, this … Continue reading AFI #7 – Lawrence of Arabia
Question of the Week #135
Which would you prefer: a wild, turbulent life filled with joy, sorrow, passion, and adventure--intoxicating successes and stunning setbacks; or a happy, secure, predictable life surrounded by friends and family without such wide swings of fortune and mood? This question almost makes the latter option sound boring by comparison. Personally, though, I'd rather have the … Continue reading Question of the Week #135
Current Star Wars Thoughts
All right... I've been sitting on this for over a week now. I've let these thoughts process. I've let them stew. And, first of all, it should be noted that there will be SPOILERS for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. I'm not writing this with the intention of blatantly spoiling the movie for anyone who … Continue reading Current Star Wars Thoughts
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 53
Welcome to Rewatching Buffy, the part of the blog where I rewatch Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Each Tuesday evening, you’re invited to join me as I attempt to rediscover what made me love this show 20 years ago. Choices The mayor presents Faith with a present.In return, he'd like her to pick up a package … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 53
AFI #8 – Schindler’s List
Schindler's List 1993 Directed by Steven Spielberg Netflix says... Liam Neeson stars as Oskar Schindler, a greedy German factory owner made rich by exploiting cheap Jewish labor. But as World War II unfolds, he becomes an unlikely humanitarian, spending his entire fortune to save 1,100 Jews from Auschwitz. To say this is a great film … Continue reading AFI #8 – Schindler’s List
Question of the Week #134
Would it disturb you much if, upon your death, your body were simply thrown into the woods and left to rot? Why? Well... I'll admit, the thought is slightly disturbing. But, if I'm being honest, it doesn't really matter all that much to me. If I'm dead, I'm dead. What happens to my body doesn't … Continue reading Question of the Week #134
The Cruelest Joke
You know that feeling? The one where you wake up at 3AM and just know that you're about to be in some sort of intestinal distress? Just me? Okay... well, it's not a comfortable feeling. It's the kind of thing where it feels like things inside your gut are doing flips, even though you know … Continue reading The Cruelest Joke
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 52
Welcome to Rewatching Buffy, the part of the blog where I rewatch Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Each Tuesday evening, you’re invited to join me as I attempt to rediscover what made me love this show 20 years ago. Earshot We open on Buffy running from a really weird looking demon. No, wait... there are two … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 52
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