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Category Archives: Movies
The Prompt I’d Forget Just to Answer Again
When a daily writing prompt asks almost the same question it asked two weeks earlier, the only reasonable response is to answer it again — with mock outrage, a little sarcasm and one more loving nod to Arthur. Continue reading
Posted in Daily Prompt, Movies, Random
Tagged Arthur, blogging, dailyprompt, dailyprompt-2798, Dudley Moore, favorite movies, humor, John Gielgud, movie memories, Movies, Nostalgia, storytelling, WordPress prompt
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I Didn’t Expect to Enroll at Hogwarts
I avoided Harry Potter for years, assuming it just wasn’t for me. Then I finally watched the movies and accidentally became a fan. Butterbeer, however, remains indefensible. Continue reading
Posted in Daily Prompt, Movies, Random
Tagged critics, dailyprompt, dailyprompt-2771, film, Harry Potter, Hogwarts, humor, Joe Dirt, late to the party, movie reviews, Movies, pop culture
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The Mandalorian and Grogu Is Not Rogue One — And That’s Perfectly Fine
The Mandalorian and Grogu is not trying to be Rogue One, and that is probably for the best. It’s a fun, action-packed space western that gives Din Djarin and Grogu exactly the kind of big-screen adventure they deserve. Continue reading
Posted in Movies
Tagged Din Djarin, Disney Plus, film review, Grogu, Jeremy Allen White, movie review, Pedro Pascal, Rogue One, Rotta the Hutt, Solo, space western, Star Wars, The Mandalorian
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The Movie I’d Forget Just to Find Again
Some movies stay with us because they are great. Others stay with us because of where we were, who we were with, and how they made us feel the first time we saw them. For me, that movie is Arthur. Continue reading
Stranger Things—What Do You Do for an Encore After Something Monumental?
The Stranger Things finale delivers closure, nostalgia, and emotional payoff without losing its soul. After nearly a decade, the Duffer Brothers gave us an ending that feels earned—and deeply personal. Continue reading
Posted in Movies, TV
Tagged 1980s nostalgia, Duffer Brothers, Netflix, pop culture, series finales, Stranger Things, television reviews, TV finales
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Christmas TV Schedule, Countdown and Quick Thought – Thursday, December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day)
Merry Christmas! Song: “All Is Well,” by Michael W. Smith and Carrie Underwood Christmas Album: “The Ultimate Christmas Collection,” by Michael W. Smith Christmas DVD: “It’s a Wonderful Life” Netflix Movie: “Mary: Mother of Jesus” Amazon Prime Movie: “It’s a … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Movies, Sports, TV
Tagged ABC, angel, Arizona, Boston, Bucks, Charles Dickens, Christmas, Christmas Carol, Christmas Story, Dallas, Danny Kaye, Denver, Disney, Disney XD, FreeForm, Golden State, Green Bay, Grinch, James Stewart, Jesus, L.A. Lakers, L.A. Rams, Lakers, Los Angeles, Mary, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, miracle, movie, NBA, NFL, PBS, Phoenix, pie, ponder, pumpkin, Scrooge, shepherd, Tampa Bay, TBS, TCM, TNT, treasure, vacation, Wonderful Life
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Christmas TV Schedule, Countdown and Quick Thought – Wednesday, December 24, 2025 (Christmas Eve)
1 Day Until Christmas! Song: “Silent Night,” by Frank Sinatra Christmas Album: “The Music of Christmas,” by Steven Curtis Chapman; “All I Really Want for Christmas,” by Steven Curtis Chapman; and “Joy,” by Steven Curtis Chapman Christmas DVD: “The Nativity … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Movies, Sports, TV
Tagged A Christmas Carol, ABC, Advent, AMC, Bishop’s Wife, Brine, Christmas, Christmas Carol, Christmas Light, Christmas Story, Christmas Story Marathon, Disney, FreeForm, George Bailey, Grinch, Hallmark, Handel, It's a Wonderful Life, James Stewart, Jimmy Stewart, Lifetime, Mahalia Jackson, Messiah, Mormon, Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Nativity, NBC, Night, Night Before, Scrooge, Silent, Story, TBS, TCM, TNT, Turkey, Wife
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Christmas TV Schedule, Countdown and Quick Thought – Tuesday, December 23, 2025
2 Days Until Christmas! Song: “O Holy Night,” by Johnny Mathis Christmas Album: “Home for Christmas,” by Amy Grant; “A Christmas Album,” by Amy Grant; and “A Christmas to Remember,” by Amy Grant Christmas DVD: “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947) … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Movies, Sports, TV
Tagged 34th Street, ABC, Advent, AMC, Bowl, Christmas, Christmas Carol, Cranberry, ESPN, Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, FreeForm, Hallmark, Hawaii Bowl, Home Alone, Houston, Jesus, Johnny Mathis, Kelly Clarkson, Lifetime, miracle, Monday Night Football, Myrtle Beach Bowl, NBC, NFL, reconciliation, Santa Claus, Saturday Night Live, Sauce, St. Mary, TCM, White Christmas
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Christmas TV Schedule, Countdown and Quick Thought – Monday, December 22, 2025
3 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Welcome to Our World,” by Chris Rice Christmas Album: “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” by the Vince Guaraldi Trio Christmas DVD: “A Christmas Story” Netflix Movie: “A Christmas Prince,”“A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding” and “A … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Movies, Sports, TV
Tagged ABC, Advent, AMC, Apostles, Atlantic Ocean, Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, Chris Rice, Christmas, Christmas Story, Christmas TV Listings, Christmas TV Shows, Dressing, faith, Grand Canyon, Grinch, Hallelujah Chorus, Hallmark, Home Alone, Lifetime, Mannheim Steamroller, Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Northern Lights, Pacific Ocean, Potato, Ralphie, Red Ryder, Santa, Santa Claus, Sunrise, Sunset, TV, TV Listings
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Christmas TV Schedule, Countdown and Quick Thought – Sunday, December 21, 2025
4 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Away in a Manger,” by Nat King Cole Christmas Album: “White Christmas,” by Bing Crosby Christmas DVD: “A Charlie Brown Christmas” Netflix Movie: “Best. Christmas. Ever.” Amazon Prime Movie: “Arthur Christmas” Disney+ Movie: “The Muppet … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Movies, Sports, TV
Tagged ABC, Advent, AMC, Bethlehem, Bing Crosby, Charlie Brown, Christmas, Christmas Carol, Christmas TV Listings, Christmas TV Shows, Commercial, Eggnog, ESPN, football, FreeForm, Hallmark, Manger, Music, Nat King Cole, NBC, NFL, Polar Express, Santa Claus, Scrooge, TV, TV Listings, vacation
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