Author: Scott William Foley
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – A Movie Review
When I first saw the trailer for this movie and noticed it was PG, I thought, “Huh. That might be one for the kids and me.” We weren’t in a rush to see it, mind you, but as the reviews kept praising it, and as Rotten Tomatoes continued to maintain a 97% “fresh” rate, I…
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Aquaman – A Movie Review
If you’re looking for a classic hero’s quest story with incredibly innovative special effects and a great sense of fun, Aquaman is for you. Jason Momoa absolutely shines in this third appearance as Arthur Curry. He seems to be having a blast, which brings a certain level of mirth and joy to a character typically…
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Get On Board With Monticello Railway Museum’s Polar Express!
We decided in early November that it’s high time we took the kids on a Polar Express ride. I searched local events and found one put on by the Monticello Railway Museum in Illinois. After a bit of research, I discovered that people were generally very pleased with the attraction and, after looking at the…
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The Grinch (2018) – A Movie Review
My six and ten-year-old daughters were very excited to see this latest rendition of Dr. Seuss’ classic, so I made a point to take them on opening night. I believe they’ve seen the classic cartoon movie, but I don’t think they’ve ever seen the Jim Carrey live-action version. This will be relevant later. I have…
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Don’t Quit On Daredevil: Season 3
ScreenRant.com is saying that a lot of people gave up on Daredevil: Season 3. If you’re one of those viewers, give it another try. I finished this latest season about a week ago, and I have to tell you that after reflecting on it, I think this season is my favorite of all the Netflix…
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The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018) – A Movie Review
My wife and I took our daughters to see The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Friday night and I have to admit that I enjoyed it quite a bit. I think the most striking aspect of this movie is that it looks exquisite. The costumes, sets, and scenery are gorgeous. It seemed to me that much…
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In Loving Memory Of Matt McClure
I won’t pretend Matt McClure and I were best friends. We were friends, yes–absolutely. Good friends. But I don’t know anyone who knew Matt who didn’t consider him a good friend. The sad fact is, I haven’t personally spoken to Matt in years beyond a few social media messages. That’s certainly not the action of…