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Movies 2008 #24 Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn A great film and a prime example of the musical genre. Of additional note, the song “White Christmas” made its debut in this 1942 classic. Keep that in mind when watching it and try to imagine what your … Continue reading

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"That's all I can stand, I can't stands no more"

I’m about to do some Popeye and Spinach. The big iron fueled freak-out. When I pop open that can, the nutrients will jack me up to superhuman proportions. Metaphorically, of course. That obscure remark aside, I really enjoyed this Popeye … Continue reading

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I couldn't agree more with #s 1 and 2 on this list.

Check out this linked-to-the-gills post on the 50 Greatest Cartoons ever. Lots of time wasting for you folks unlucky enough to be in the office on the Friday before Christmas. While you’re there, keep your eyes peeled for some of … Continue reading

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Movies 2005 (+2) #2

Psycho. What could I possibly say about Psycho? One interesting thing was watching it with someone who’s never seen it before. That was a treat because it helps to recreate the scary bits for someone like me who’s seen it … Continue reading

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Books #13 War and Peace

War and Peace. Beyond being REALLY long, it’s also REALLY good. The only complaint I had with it was Tolstoy’s insistence on plugging in several essays on the nature of history/ free will, etc. In theory, they’re interesting, it’s just … Continue reading

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