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Movies, Games, and Whatever Else Comes to Mind
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Un-Authorized Warfare
Sometimes, the world feels like the outcome of bad writing. The words do not seem real, the events are bizarre, and the people with the power are caricatures. How does that happen? What if some of it ends up being your fault? What if the government kidnaps you and forces you to create THEIR story?
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Out of Sight, Out of Mind
Out of Sight, Out of Mind explores a dystopian America where misinformation and greed erode societal common sense and civic services collapse. Amidst this chaos, Esther Covey, a humanitarian volunteer, ignores medical advice and contracts an unknown virus with potentially disastrous effects. Upon awakening from her illness-induced coma, Esther struggles with memory loss and identity,…
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Saturday Morning Cinema – The African Queen
Continuing through AFI’s top 100 American movies of all time, we come to number 65, The African Queen. An epic tale about an epic voyage, this film has just as much action behind-the-scenes as on the silver screen.
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Saturday Morning Cinema – Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark ignited my imagination as a child, launching a lifelong love of cinema. Spielberg’s direction, John Williams’ score, and unforgettable characters made Raiders a keystone film—one that still thrills, inspires, and earns its place among the greatest American movies ever made.
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Saturday Morning Cinema – Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
When your relationship persists in misery, do you suppress it in silence or does it lead to the occasional lash out? Or, perhaps you can push through the negative and rediscover the positive that created the relationship in the first place. Number 67 on AFI’s Top 100 American Films of All Time is Who’s Afraid…
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A WONDERFUL NEIGHBORHOOD – Part 3
The Hammersmith family celebrates six peaceful months in their new home thanks to Thomas’ diligence. That peace, however, ends during one chaotic night that forces Thomas to take drastic action to protect his family.
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Saturday Morning Cinema – Black Christmas
Traditional Christmas movies are fun, great even, but what if you need a palate cleanser? Enter 1974’s Black Christmas, a movie that created a template for future slasher films and provides insight into why A Christmas Story is not so innocent.
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A WONDERFUL NEIGHBORHOOD – Part 2
Thomas struggles with disbelief while meeting with Harmony, who insists on discussing strict neighborhood rules that may have dire implications for his family. As they delve deeper, it becomes clear these rules are linked to a mysterious force controlling their lives, leading to sinister consequences for noncompliance.
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Saturday Morning Cinema – Violent Night
Violent Night is not your traditional holiday movie fare, at least not on the surface. Peel back the violence and explosions, and you get something familiar that will either wrap you in the warm embrace of Christmas nostalgia or beat you over the head with it.
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A WONDERFUL NEIGHBORHOOD – Part 1
Cyrus Borzak introduces the Hammersmith family as they move into their new home, guided by the cheerful realtor Harmony Evergreen. While the couple feels excitement, neighbor Harlan shares ominous warnings about the home’s hidden rules and consequences. As they settle in, a blend of joy and unease begins to unfold.
