The Searchers 1956 Directed by John Ford Netflix says... After his entire family is viciously wiped out, hardened war veteran Ethan Edwards (John Wayne) embarks on a long journey to find his only surviving niece, Debbie (Natalie Wood), who has been captured by hostile Comanche Indians. Director John Ford's richly scenic Western also stars Vera … Continue reading AFI #12 – The Searchers
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That Time I Live-Tweeted The Little Mermaid
I kind of love the Timehop app. It lets me look back at the things that I've tweeted and posted to Facebook in years past and reminds me of how hilarious I am. Yes, I do laugh at my own jokes. Deal with it. Anyway, today, Timehop reminded me that, a year ago, I live-tweeted … Continue reading That Time I Live-Tweeted The Little Mermaid
Question of the Week #130
While out one day, you are surprised to see your mother holding hands with someone who is clearly her lover. She notices you, runs over, and begs you not to say anything to your father. How would you respond? What would you do if your father later told you that he was going crazy because … Continue reading Question of the Week #130
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 48
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. Bad Girls Buffy and Faith are fighting a couple of cosplaying vampires in a cemetery. Both are … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 48
AFI #13 – Star Wars
Star Wars 1977 Directed by George Lucas Netflix says... Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness) guides intrepid Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) on a valiant bid to save the captured Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) from Darth Vader (voiced by James Earl Jones). With his trusty droids and smuggler Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Skywalker must also destroy the Galactic … Continue reading AFI #13 – Star Wars
Another Season Comes and Goes
I live in a little town called Blacksburg. You may have heard of it. I mean, if you've read this blog for any length of time, you've probably read things I've written about it right here. Anyway, you may have heard of it because Blacksburg is home to Virginia Tech. Yeah, it's kind of a … Continue reading Another Season Comes and Goes
Question of the Week #129
Do you believe in any sort of God? If not, do you think you might still pray if you were in a life-threatening situation? I grew up in a Christian home. I went to a Baptist college. Though I didn't finish with a degree, I attended seminary. I currently work full-time in a Baptist church. … Continue reading Question of the Week #129
After Seeing Justice League
I'm just gonna say it up front. I liked it. I know a lot of people won't. I've come to accept that I live in a world where the majority of moviegoers believe that the people at Marvel can do no wrong and the people at DC can do no right. And I think I've … Continue reading After Seeing Justice League
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 47
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. I've gotten back to Questions of the Week and the AFI countdown... I may as well get … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 47
AFI #14 – Psycho
Been a while since I've done one of these. I mean, I took that long break from blogging and then I just never got back into a regular routine. But I'm so close to finishing! Also, I've recently been asked to participate in a podcast discussing the AFI Top 100 films, so it's kind of … Continue reading AFI #14 – Psycho
The Confusing Middle 