Author: Scott William Foley
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Once Upon a Time In Hollywood – A (Spoiler-Free) Movie Review
Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio proved the biggest draw for me in regards to Once Upon a Time In Hollywood. I can’t remember ever seeing them on screen together even though they are two of Hollywood’s biggest names. I generally like what Quentin Tarantino does with these two men as well, so I figured this…
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Exhalation by Ted Chiang – A Book Review
Ted Chiang has once again delivered a short story collection that is thought-provoking, prophetic, and–most importantly–fun to read. If you’re unfamiliar with Chiang, his writing is deeply rooted in science. I actually consider him something of a futurist in that most of his fiction will probably be fact tomorrow. In some cases, it already is!…
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The Lion King (2019) – A Movie Review
This new photo-realistic version of The Lion King is both exhilarating and redundant. It’s a visual feast in that everything looks absolutely real. My understanding is that this film is almost entirely CGI, yet the animals, the environment–all of it–looks not only real, but also rooted in reality. You see labored breathing, you see real…
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Batman: White Knight by Sean Murphy – A Graphic Novel Review
I’ve read a lot of Batman stories in my day, but I’ve never experienced anything quite like Batman: White Knight. Published under the DC: Black Label imprint aimed at more mature audiences, Batman: White Knight is a stand-alone collection that exists outside of regular Batman continuity. Because of this, anything can happen. Even so, for…
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Spider-Man: Far From Home – A Movie Review
Spider-Man: Far From Home is an impressive exhibition of visual effects with some great one-liners, but the most interesting thing about the movie happens during the middle and end of the credits. If you’re not familiar with the plot, Spider-Man: Far From Home sends Peter Parker and his classmates on a European vacation. While there,…
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How To Get Your Child To Read This Last Half Of Summer
We’re already over half-way through the summer, and a return to school is probably beginning to loom on both students’ and parents’ minds. (Maybe even some teachers, too. I’m just sayin.’) If you’re a parent, maybe you’re feeling a little guilty because your child hasn’t done much summer reading so far. No worries. Better late…
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Toy Story 4 – A Movie Review
Yesterday, I think you would have been justified to feel that Toy Story 4 is largely unnecessary. After all, Toy Story 3 ended just about perfectly. However, if you happened to watch the Toy Story Toons shorts, you know that Woody and the gang embarked upon a whole new set of adventures with young Bonnie. …
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Reza’s Edge Of Illusion: Branson, Baby! – Our 2019 Spring Break (Part 14)
When we researched our 2019 Spring Break trip to Branson, everything said Reza was a must. I’ve never heard of the guy, so after exploring his website and reading a few reviews, I presented him as a possibility to the family. My wife and kids really like magicians and illusionists, so we figured we’d give him…
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Star Wars: Master & Apprentice by Claudia Gray – A Book Review
Star Wars: Master & Apprentice is a new book written by Claudia Gray. It features Qui-Gon Jinn and his relatively recently appointed Padawan, Obi-Wan Kenobi. As you’ve probably guessed, it takes place before Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. I looked forward to reading this book for two reasons. The first is that Qui-Gon Jinn is…
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