Another Word on Bullying

October is Bullying Prevention Month and in honor of that I want to share a video by my cousin's students. Oh, yeah they were winners of the  2012 The Great American No Bull Challenge The Formula written and directed by Austin Barker, Copperas Cove High School

Review (Sort of): The Amazing Spiderman

The Big Guy and I went to see The Amazing Spider-Man this week. I wanted to see it but after the last series of Spider-man movies I was a bit apprehensive. This is a re-boot and not a continuation of the most recent movies. I thought the casting was better in this version. Andrew Garfield … Continue reading Review (Sort of): The Amazing Spiderman

Sounds of the Season 2011: The Christmas Song

The Christmas Song  by Nat King Cole featuring Natalie Cole

Top 10: Disney Movies — Animated

#10: Cars (2006) -- Racing champion Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) ends up being stranded in the  tiny town of Radiator Springs and in the process tears up the town.  The town judge Doc Hudson (Paul Newman) sentences Lightning community service to repair the damages.  In the process Lightening learns some valuable lessons about life from  … Continue reading Top 10: Disney Movies — Animated

Top 10: Sports Movie

The criteria for making the list is 1) it has to be a sports movie and 2) I like it. Yes, I know my methods are not scientific and very biased. It is my list.  If you disagree then I encourage you to post your own list. If you create your own top sports movie … Continue reading Top 10: Sports Movie

Movie Review: Where the Wild Things Are

Last week we saw the Where the Wild Things Are. I was familiar with the book by Maurice Sendak and was looking forward to the movie.  My feelings about the movie are mixed.Spike Jonez gives his unique spin to Where the Wild Things Are. The movie is based on the book but the plot differs … Continue reading Movie Review: Where the Wild Things Are

Top 10: Favorite Movies

#10 Star Wars: A New Hope (Episode 4): When it came out it was the most amazing movie I had ever seen. The special effects were  cutting edge at the time.  Watching Stars Wars movies became a tradition with my dad.  Yes, I have seen all 6 episodes and I think the Original Trilogy movies … Continue reading Top 10: Favorite Movies