‘Fortitude’ Provides All Kinds Of Chills In This Disturbing Series
High on top of the globe, a secluded town in the Arctic Circle called Fortitude has never had a violent crime there until now. Fortitude is a one-hour episodic TV […]
GET REC’D – Week 3: Hidden Gem
I am participating in the Get Rec’d: A Movie/TV/Book List Challenge and this is the third week’s entry. I have decided to be bold and list a response for all […]
‘Sneaky Pete’ Cons Its Way Into Being One Of The Best New Shows
Marius Josipovic (Giovanni Ribisi) is a “confidence man” who finds himself fresh out of prison and deep in debt to gangster (Bryan Cranston). To buy himself some time, Marius assumes […]
Two Wrongs Make A Right: Canceled Shows That Led to ‘American Gods’
In every television career, some cancellation must fall. Networks are known for ending good shows much too early. Thankfully, this doesn’t always stop the creators from making more programs for […]
Paralysis Of Choice: How To Decide What TV Shows To Watch Next
It is a question older than time itself. What should I watch on TV tonight? Whether you have rid yourself of cable or have a long list of shows to […]
Train of Thought: Taking Time To Travel
When planning a vacation, it is easy to focus on the destination rather than the method of transport. Every trip isn’t always about where you are going. Sometimes it is […]
Disappointed By ‘The Circle’ Movie? Check Out These Alternatives
The Circle opened to a lackluster response from critics and audiences with a 17% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It was extra disappointing because the book and the cast (Emma Watson, […]
What You Need To Know Before Watching ‘Colossal’
Colossal is a science-fiction comedy film starring Anne Hathaway, Jason Sudeikis, and Dan Stevens. It is hard to explain without giving away too much of the story which unfolds so […]
AFA Recommendation: ‘Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries’
In a previous blog post entitled “How to become an Advocate for Awesome, ” I declared that from time to time I would be recommending things that I think are […]
Writing Challenge – Won!
As mentioned in my last post, I submitted an entry to a Writing Challenge: What’s The Most Clever Life Hack You’ve Ever Learned? Well, I won! I didn’t just win, but […]
Put ‘Fun’ In Functional: Tips For Your Home Workspace
No matter what size home you live in, there is always a part of it that you use for work. This might be personal creative work, freelance work, or you […]
AFA: The Jayme Twins and Harry Potter Fan Art
In a previous blog post entitled “How to become an Advocate for Awesome, ” I declared that from time to time I would be recommending things that I think are […]
A Spoonful of Zombies Makes the Disaster Prep Go Down
On February 9, 2017, the Illinois General Assembly declared that October 2017 will be “Zombie Preparedness Month.” Two Republicans and a Democrat introduced this bi-partisan HR0030 resolution. Is This a Joke? No. […]
Great Expectations: How To Judge Book Adaptations
There is an internal struggle that all readers feel at some point in their lives; the desire to see a book they love made into a movie and the fear […]
Guilty of Being Good: Why You Should Watch ‘The People v. O.J. Simpson’
If you don’t know the actual events, then there are spoilers below. Huddled around a radio on an early fall day in Chicago, I was listening for the verdict on […]
Extra! Extra! Commentaries And Special Features Worth Checking Out
I have built a respectable library of movies and television shows since the early 2000s. Many people have asked me why I keep buying DVDS and BluRays. They say it […]
