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Movies, Games, and Whatever Else Comes to Mind

Saturday Morning Cinema – A Clockwork Orange

I will admit, I had little desire to watch A Clockwork Orange. It was the hurdle preventing me from continuing to move through the American Film Institute’s (AFI) 100 Greatest American Films of All Time. The list had me jump from a favorite, intense watch like Saving Private Ryan at number 71, to a fever…

April 15, 2023
Word Tales: Supercilious

Supercilious is a fun word, in that haughty, disapproving sense.

April 12, 2023
Easter Basket Memories, or That Easter When My Life as a Gamer Was Solidified

Holidays can serve as memory markers that crystallize moments to stick with you for a lifetime, which is certainly the case for one of my Easters of yore.

April 6, 2023
Word Tales: Hedonism

Here’s a word for you: hedonism. If there is a list of words in the English language that can conjure images in one’s head, hedonism should definitely be on it. Merriam-Webster defines hedonism as the following: When I hear “hedonism”, I immediately assume it is referencing unsavory or very adult activities (not assuming the…

April 5, 2023
Word Tales: Illaudable

We are dealing with the “I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed” descriptor of deeds. “Illaudable” is one of those words that has a perfect antonym counterpart. Can you guess its meaning?

March 29, 2023
Saturday Morning Cinema – Saving Private Ryan

Twenty-five years after its release, Saving Private Ryan still has the power to transport viewers back to 1944 and immerse them in hell with thrilling practical effects, amazing performances, and revolutionary cinematography.

March 4, 2023
Saturday Morning Cinema – The Shawshank Redemption

As number 72 on the AFI Top 100, Shawshank Redemption feels as though it could be higher on the list. While it is more of a modern classic (if the 90’s can still be considered ‘modern’), that should not discredit it from being higher than 72.

July 23, 2022
A Collecting Comeback

I want them all. I want to catch them all. I want to collect them all. Sometimes, it just feels good to be a kid again. My collecting itch went into hibernation but re-emerged with a vengeance.

February 11, 2022
Saturday Morning Cinema: Hard Target (or How I Miss 90’s Action Movies)

Hard Target is quintessential 90’s action cinema. It has recognizable stars, including a household action name in Van Damme, a simple yet against-the-odds plot, and hyperbolic hand-to-hand and firearm combat. There’s also Wilford “Quaker Oats” Brimley, which if you knew nothing else about the film, would make Hard Target an intriguing watch.

February 5, 2022
A Completely Personally Biased Holiday Movie Top 5

Movies set during the holiday season monopolize my entertainment from Thanksgiving evening through December 25th. I appreciate new entries into the holiday movie genre, but I have my trusty go-to films that get watched and rewatched an obscene amount during the season. These are my top five holiday movies ranked by a preference rooted in…

December 13, 2021