The first two episodes of the CBS All-Access limited series The Stand, based on the Stephen King book, were criticized by many for being a bit jumbled. The story is not being […]
CBS All-Access The Stand – Episode 3: Blank Page (Spoilers Included)
Star Trek: The Original Series – The Conscience of the King – Hunting Down Space Nazis
Written by Barry Trivers and Gene RoddenberryDirected by Gerd Oswald In the early years of television, especially throughout the 1950’s, it was thought that all programs had to be happy and upbeat. […]
There’s Always been Identity Politics
There is so much of the last four years that could be written about. Every day it seemed like there was another event that was, at the very least, unethical by what […]
Book Review – Jaws of Darkness: A Novel of the World at War by Harry Turtledove: Isn’t It Over Yet?
The fifth book in author Harry Turtledove’s The World at War series is probably the most personal. Jaws of Darkness takes the characters we’ve followed all throughout the story Turtledove has been […]
Star Trek: The Original Series – The Menagerie – For Years, the Only Way to See the Original Pilot
Written by Gene RoddenberryDirected by Marc Daniels For anyone who doesn’t know the story behind the original Star Trek series, the first pilot was scrapped for a variety of reasons by the […]
Sexual Assault in the Hospitality Industry
I saw it happen again tonight in one of my hotel worker groups. It’s the dirty little secret you aren’t warned about before you start working in hotels: sexual assault. It happens […]
Movie Review: Limbo – One of My Favorite Films and You’ve Probably Never Heard Of It
Written by John SaylesDirected by John Sayles John Sayles seems to be the sort of director people either love or hate. I’ve seen his work over the years without ever really associating […]
Corona Virus Diaries: January 16, 2021 and Musings on the Last Two Weeks
It’s been a long time since I’ve written about COVID, but I thought about it every day, of course. Going to Disney World, you’re reminded constantly on property to wear a mask […]
Star Trek: The Original Series – The Corbomite Maneuver – Balok’s Threat and Kirk’s Bluff
Written by Jerry Sohl and Gene RoddenberryDirected by Joseph Sargent Early in the series, when it was still trying to hash out the characters and their roles, there were many opportunities to […]
Favorite Travel Photos: Nassau, Bahamas
In 2011 I went on a cruise with two friends. One had gotten us a great rate through her Union. I hadn’t been on a cruise in almost 20 years (my first […]
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