Month: April 2020
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Kiss Me Deadly
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Read more: Kiss Me DeadlyA malicious bit of fun.
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Things to keep in mind when choosing an energy supplier
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Read more: Things to keep in mind when choosing an energy supplierEnergy companies and third-party suppliers offer a variety of incentives, pricing models, payment options, and other services designed to meet your needs. Contact multiple providers and compare deals before choosing the one that’s right for you. You can use this company to compare energy prices in your local region and find the best utility rates…
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The Great Silence (1968)
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Read more: The Great Silence (1968)Having recently seen the gorgeous remastered Film Movement version of this bleak and bloody masterpiece, I can only say; The Great Silence is the greatest Spaghetti Western not directed by Sergio Leone. While I know that Sergio Corbucci was always more bleak and violent than Leone, nothing can prepare you for this film’s absolutely gut…
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How To Prepare Your NBA Fantasy League
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Read more: How To Prepare Your NBA Fantasy LeagueWhether you are just learning the ropes of fantasy basketball or looking forward to a repeat of success and happiness all season long, one factor remains pivotal to making or breaking your experience as a fantasy basketball player. That is preparation. Regardless of your experience level, unraveled below are grooming tips that will help you…
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The Birds (1963)
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Read more: The Birds (1963)In his excellent nonfiction book Danse Macabre, Stephen King posits that the horror story is essentially conservative, a chronicle of the battle between Apollonian and Dionysian forces. These are the Light and Dark sides of the Force, respectively, if you prefer that terminology (obviously it is not only horror stories that utilize this formula). The…
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The Last Man on Earth (1964)
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Read more: The Last Man on Earth (1964)The Last Man on Earth is a B & W classic starring Vincent Price. It is a dark and depressing movie based on Richard Matheson’s novel; I Am Legend. This film has to be the basis for dozens of zombie movies, including the classic Romero’s Night of the Living Dead. I debated even watching this…
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The Fighting 69th (1940)
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Read more: The Fighting 69th (1940)( “Faugh a Ballagh” ) A battle cry of Irish origin meaning ‘clear the way’ was first used as a regimental motto of the Royal Irish Fusiliers back in and now the motto of the Royal Irish Regiment. It was adopted by the the Fusiliers back in 1798 after the exploits of Sgt Patrick Masterson…
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A Note on Hitchcock’s Strangler Trilogy.
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Read more: A Note on Hitchcock’s Strangler Trilogy.Flanked by Shadow of a Doubt (1943) and Strangers on a Train (1951), Rope. A budding pianist anxious to know if his debut concert will be a success, Philip asks Mrs. Atwater to read his palm. She grants his request and says: “These hands will bring you great fame.” Her prophecy should please him, but…
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NFL Off-Season Report: The Brady Bunch Edition -or- tl;dr, A Wife’s Tale of a move
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Read more: NFL Off-Season Report: The Brady Bunch Edition -or- tl;dr, A Wife’s Tale of a moveTuesday March 17, 2020 Dear Diary: Today started out just like every other day. I woke up at the stroke of eleven, held my face over a simmering pot of raw wheat grass juice for eight minutes and twenty seconds, then had breakfast. Under the direction of Tom’s trainer, I’ve been eating the same breakfast…
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Uncut Gems
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Read more: Uncut GemsFrom acclaimed filmmakers Josh and Benny Safdie comes an electrifying crime thriller about Howard Ratner (Adam Sandler), a charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score. When he makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime, Howard must perform a precarious high-wire…