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January 24, 2022

If you like John Wick, you’ll either love Nobody or hate it. Promise.

“Nobody” is a fun, violent film that is a mix between the first “John Wick” Movie and the 1993 classic, “Falling Down,” starring Michael Douglas. And this makes sense, being that the same guy who wrote “Nobody,” Derek Kolstad, also wrote “John Wick.” That’s great, but “Nobody” recycles so many of the almost exact tropes […]
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Published on January 24, 2022 16:03

January 21, 2022

“Bewilderment” Novel Review

I liked this book well enough. I would say that this novel is like a person who other people don’t like but whom you still consider a friend because there is enough between the two of you to justify a relationship. This was certainly not an uplifting book overall, and the cadence of such short […]
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Published on January 21, 2022 15:18

June 15, 2018

Upgrade Movie Review: Nice but Not Too Filling

Let me be perfectly honest about this. I wanted to go see “Upgrade” because the trailer showed a guy with a gun built into his arm. I figured the story would be so-so, but the “cool” factor would be high. Turns out, I was pretty much right. The story happens in the near-future and draws […]
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Published on June 15, 2018 18:38

June 3, 2018

June 2018: A New Website and Writing Activity

Hi Everyone! It’s the beginning of June, 2018, and I’ve decided to give the old website a much-needed facelift. But that means I have to learn a whole new WordPress theme and get all the graphics straight. So…bear with me, and soon, everything will be right. In the meantime, please consider picking up a copy […]
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Published on June 03, 2018 18:10

November 12, 2016

Arrival Movie Review: Go See This

What it wasn’t. It wasn’t an action-packed sci-fi adventure about aliens invading...
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Published on November 12, 2016 21:47

November 6, 2016

A Man Called Ove: A Book Worth Reading

I purchased this for my mother, who really enjoyed it. When she...
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Published on November 06, 2016 09:21

November 5, 2016

Doctor Strange Movie Review

If you like superhero movies at all, go see Doctor Strange. It...
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Published on November 05, 2016 09:23

July 24, 2016

Star Trek Beyond but Not Quite There

I saw the new Star Trek movie on its opening night, and...
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Published on July 24, 2016 16:19

June 21, 2016

The Conjuring 2 Review: Solid Story with Nice Scares

Let me start by saying that, although I like to write in...
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Published on June 21, 2016 21:12

The Conjuring 2: Solid Story with Nice Scares

Let me start by saying that, although I like to write in...
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Published on June 21, 2016 21:12