JoeJan 214 min readBest single season TVAfter watching True Detective: Night Country, aka s4, it brought back an idea long in the hopper. This'll be a short list of single...
JoeNov 7, 20245 min readStranger ThingsIn 2016, when Stranger Things debuted, it immediately became a favorite show of mine . Arguably #1. Mix a bit of Stephen King, a bit of...
JoeJun 6, 20244 min readDay of Days (Band of Brothers)Today is the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Operation Overlord , the Allied invasion of France during World War II. It was the largest...
JoeMay 2, 20245 min readShogunMaybe you've heard about the new show from FX (and Hulu) called Shōgun . It's a mini-series, meaning one season only, and is an...
JoeAug 25, 20236 min readA favorite movie each year10 years ago a friend suggested making a list, selecting a favorite movie from every calendar year. It's a fun idea, and one that...
JoeJul 6, 20234 min readRaiders of the Lost Ark and practical effectsWith Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny out (and bombing at the box office it looks like) it's high time I take a closer look at my...
JoeFeb 7, 20234 min readBattleship Potemkin and the UntouchablesFairly recently I watched Battleship Potemkin (1925), a silent-era Soviet propaganda film that (amusingly in retrospect) was banned in...
JoeDec 31, 20225 min readTop 10 favorite moviesIt's been on my mind for a while to do a top 10 movies list. The problem, more than anything else, was I wasn't fully sure what I wanted...
JoeFeb 5, 20213 min readFantastic Mr. FoxI don't know why I ever doubt Wes Anderson. Though, maybe 'doubt' isn't the right word. For whatever reason I always hesitate after...
JoeApr 6, 20202 min readPrincess BrideI retweeted something the other day, kept thinking about it, then did it again. It's perfect for how we all feel right now and I love it...
JoeMar 23, 20203 min readTop 5 favorite showsMost of us are stuck at home right now, thanks to the VID. Maybe you're looking for something to watch and if so, I'm here for you. These...
JoeMar 11, 20203 min readFargoHonestly I hated the movie , though it's been a really long time. The humor and accents didn't balance out the violence and lasting...