Category: Opinions/Editorials
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The Haunting Of Bly Manor – A Few Thoughts
I enjoyed The Haunting Of Hill House, but I love its successor, The Haunting Of Bly Manor. The Haunting Of Bly Manor follows the story of Dani Clayton, an American tasked with caring for two young orphans in the massive estate known as Bly Manor. She is joined by Jamie the gardener, Mrs. Grose the…
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Cobra Kai: Seasons One and Two – A Few Thoughts
I’ll admit it: I thought it was a terrible idea when I heard YouTube planned to release an original series furthering the Karate Kid story. But, as time progressed, I heard some positive things about the show. Some were even calling it a hit. Cobra Kai, the show in question, came to Netflix a few…
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HBO Max’s Harley Quinn: Seasons 1 & 2 – A Few Thoughts
I subscribed to HBO Max because I am DC Comics for life and I could not resist the Zack Snyder Justice League Director’s Cut. Okay. There, I said it. However, there have been some very welcome surprises since subscribing to HBO Max, and Harley Quinn is very much among them. Let me explain. DC Comics…
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Black Panther II: Wakanda Forever – An Open Movie Treatment
I felt shocked when I heard the news on Friday night regarding Mr. Chadwick Boseman’s death. Though I mourned the loss of what seemed to be a genuinely good man and an obviously exceptional actor, I empathized especially with all the children who saw themselves in Black Panther. To them, they lost a hero. I…
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My First Impression of HBO’s Lovecraft Country
I’ve been hearing buzz about Lovecraft Country for quite a while now, so when it finally debuted on HBO last Sunday night, I couldn’t wait to give the first episode a watch. The first ten minutes set the tone for this show perfectly. I’m going to try to avoid spoilers, but this show is such…
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An Open Letter To Teachers Everywhere
Before I begin, I should note that I’ve taught high school English since the year 2000. I still teach to this day. That being said, to my fellow teachers, I hope you are well. We are a routine-oriented lot who thrive on knowing what to expect, so this summer has been particularly difficult in that…
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HBO Max’s Doom Patrol: Season 2 – A Few Thoughts
Doom Patrol is a show based on the DC Comics title. During it’s first season, it aired on DC Universe, a streaming service. However, because HBO and DC both fall under the Warner Brothers umbrella, this second season of Doom Patrol appeared on HBO Max. (Conventional wisdom says DC Universe is going to be folded…
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The Umbrella Academy: Season 2 – A Few Thoughts
As good as The Umbrella Academy was during its first season, the second season has easily proven superior. I’m going to go to great lengths to avoid spoilers, not just for the second season, but also for the first. My hope is that the uninitiated will give The Umbrella Academy a try after reading this…
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Does Your Teen Need Help With Writing?
I’m excited to announce that I’ve opened a small online business aimed at helping teenagers from all over the world improve their writing skills. If you happen to know of any families seeking supplemental writing instruction because their teen is being home schooled or learning remotely, I hope you’ll share Advanced Writing, LLC, with them.…
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HBO’s His Dark Materials – A Few Thoughts
My daughter is a voracious reader, and though she’s never read His Dark Materials, I thought she might enjoy the show primarily due to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s participation. (She’s a huge Hamilton fan.) Of course, because it’s HBO, I decided to watch it with her both in order to spend time together but also to make…
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