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American Sniper
I am deeply grateful for our military and the sacrifices they make to defend the freedoms that we all enjoy as Americans. I go out of my way to shake the hand of every service man and woman that I encounter, and thank them for their service. That duty profoundly...
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
On August 14, 2015, Warner Bros. Pictures and director Guy Ritchie will hold the Theatrical Premiere of their new film, “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” The film is based on the hugely popular TV series that ran from 1964 to 1968. Rather than try to move the characters into...
Friday’s Favorite Flix – Young Frankenstein
The film ”Young Frankenstein” is one of the quintessential Mel Brooks movies and one of our favorite flix. With this film, Brooks takes a subject that has previously been treated as a horror genre and re-makes it into a comedy. This black and white revision of the...
Snacky Bits Cheese, Salami, and a Baguette
Sometimes you just want simple. This week's Snacky Bits is very simple and involves no cooking. In addition to providing food with very little work, this dish can be a part of a nice romantic evening. Get out of your work clothes, and into something more...
Barco Escape
There are times when I am truly grateful to live in the San Francisco Bay Area. One such time was when I learned that “The Maze Runner” was being shown using the new Barco Escape format in only five locations across the country. One of those locations was just 40...
The Maze Runner
Back in grade school, I used to construct mazes in my free time. Line by line the labyrinth would take shape on the paper. I delighted in creating paths that led to dead ends and misdirecting whoever might try to work their way through. Eventually I learned to create...
Friday’s Favorite Flix – Big Jake
This week's Friday's Favorite Flix, “Big Jake,” is set in 1909 and takes place in Southern Texas, near the Mexican border and in Mexico. The film tells two stories. The main story is the kidnapping of a small boy for ransom and the resulting outcome. The sub-plot is...
Snacky Bits Fall Chili and Cornbread
My favorite season is fall. I love the changing leaves, the cooler weather and anything having to do with pumpkins. Last week we had one morning of rain. It was the first rain of the season and served as a welcome reminder that fall weather is coming. I...
Review – Guardians of the Galaxy
Marvel has a reputation for producing movies that are action packed and full of special effects. They also offer decent plots and an interconnectivity that is missing from many of Hollywood’s offerings. The latest addition to the Marvel franchise is no exception....
Friday’s Favorite Flix – The Great Race
Included on my list of favorite directors is Blake Edwards. The number of his movies that will eventually show up in this column is quite high for a single director. We'll start it off with his 1965 slapstick, action/comedy, “The Great Race”. Produced by...