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Daily throughts from Paul Harris
Movie Review: “Just Mercy”
My review of a new legal drama starring Michael B. Jordan as a lawyer trying to save the life of death row inmate Jamie Foxx, from the writer/director who made “Short Term 12.”
Movie Review: “1917”
My review of “1917,” a new movie about two soldiers tasked with delivering a vital life-saving message on foot in the midst of World War I, directed by Sam Mendes.
Joe Namath? Really?
Some thoughts upon seeing Joe Namath on a TV commercial and wondering, “How is he still getting endorsement deals?”
Best Thing I’ve Heard Today: “Go Your Own Way”
I just discovered this Song Exploder podcast, in which Lindsey Buckingham went into detail about the making of one of the hits he wrote for Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 “Rumours” album.
You Make The Call
Remembering the quick NFL Films quizzes that ran adjacent to commercials on Monday Night Football. They haven’t been resurrected on TV, but there’s a new online version you can play (link included).
Remembering Neil Innes
Remembering the late Neil Innes, co-creator of The Rutles, The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, and material for Monty Python, too.
Not In The Locker Room, Please
Like every poker room I’ve ever played in, the gym locker room should be a No News Zone. Here’s why.
As I Tweeted
NOW you can stop saying Happy Holidays.
A Family Weekend In Vegas
A few stories from a recent weekend in Las Vegas with my wife and daughter, including a stunning state park visit, a Harry Potter show, & a magical night of card tricks and mentalism.
As I Tweeted
My year is off to a good start because I chose January 1st as the starter in my 2020 Fantasy Calendar Draft.
I’m Just Curious
In 2003, Vice President Dick Cheney, defending the US invasion of Iraq, claimed, “We will be greeted as liberators.” I’m just curious, considering today’s news: how’s that going?
As I Tweeted
Really glad that, before the new year begins, I invested a lot of money to protect my laptop and other devices from the Y2K2X bug. Don’t need a repeat of the nightmare we all barely lived through twenty years ago!
Imus In The Mourning
My thoughts on Don Imus, the Radio Hall Of Famer who died Friday at 79, leaving behind a mixed legacy at best and an undeniable influence on other on-air personalities.
Best Thing I’ve Read Today
I had to smile at this paragraph from an obituary of Allee Willis, who wrote the “Friends” TV theme song and the Earth, Wind, & Fire hit “September.”
Worst Movies Of 2019
Here’s my list of the ten worst movies I saw this year. Sadly, many of them starred actors whose work I usually admire — including one who appeared in two of these stinkers!
Best Documentaries Of 2019
Here are the five best documentaries I saw this year. The top three were so good they could have been included on my overall Best Of 2019 list.
Next Ten Best Movies Of 2019
Here are ten more movies I really enjoyed this year, but not enough to include them on my Best Movies Of 2019 list.
Best Movies Of 2019
These are the ten best non-documentary movies that I saw this year (my list of the best documentaries will come later this week).