Friday, February 20, 2026
Goodfellas is widely considered an all-time classic. I, however, do not like it. For me, the issue stems from the constant narration throughout the film. Narration can be effective in movies, but the key is that less is more. In Goodfellas, I felt the narration was overused. Instead of allowing the... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, February 13, 2026
I'm a Dreamer
I’m a vivid dreamer. My dreams feel so real that there are times when I wake up convinced whatever I dreamt actually happened. When I do remember my dreams, I remember them clearly. A few story ideas have even come from them. Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, February 6, 2026
Hollywood Confessions
Hollywood Confessions Chances are you’ve seen a movie or television show that portrays the Catholic sacrament of Confession. There are a couple of myths in those portrayals that I’d like to address. The Shocked Priest. A penitent confesses a sin that visibly shocks the priest. In reality, even the... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Self-Checkout
I’m not a big fan of self-checkout. I prefer people to have jobs, and I also find the machines to be a hassle to use. That said, there are times when I’ll use them. If there’s no choice, I’ll go through self-checkout. When there is a choice, I’ll only use it if the cashiers have long lines and I’m... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, January 15, 2026
On the Right Hand
I wear a watch. Even though I’m right-handed, I wear it on my right wrist. Why? As a kid, I assumed people wore their watches on their dominant hand. I was about seven when I started wearing one. When Mom noticed, she suggested I wear it on my left wrist instead, but I stuck with the right. Sign in to see full entry.