I’m finally watching a 2016-2018 two-season television series called Mars. It’s on Netflix (and Amazon) and consists of seven 60-minute episodes in the first season and six in the second. I find it captivating. The premise is alluring but it’s the composition that makes it so stunning. The show combines… Continue reading
There are motorcycling adventure movies floating around that deserve attention from my riding readers. “Long Way Up” recounts the latest adventures of actors Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman on AppleTV. Then there’s Ride Report: 10,000 Miles to Rio, an independently produced and directed film by two Las Vegas guys with… Continue reading
When I was growing up, the name Gloria Steinem was mostly used derisively by many in my family, if she was mentioned at all. This 2020 documentary movie, shows how childhood experiences influenced this iconic writer, activist, and organizer for women’s rights. Irrespective of how you feel about her politics… Continue reading
By now you’ll know my top picks aren’t timely. My recommendations are along the lines of “this is something you really should watch and why,” versus trying to keep up with what is hot or trending. So this recommendation to watch The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix, is probably a bit… Continue reading
Let me be clear up front, I am not recommending you go back and watch this Aaron Sorkin created TV drama from 2012-2014. However, there is one scene I’d like you to check out. The scene features Jeff Daniels in his role of news anchor Will McAvoy, being interviewed with… Continue reading
Much of the process I’ve used for turning an interview into a job offer comes from Jeffrey Allen. His book is absolutely brilliant and I can’t recommend it highly enough. I have purchased this book at least a dozen times over the years and always try to have a copy… Continue reading
Over the past 25 years, good friends, nieces and nephews and one of my daughters, have come to me asking for advice on their job searches. For some of them, who’ve taken what I’ve told them to heart, it has worked very well for them. It’s worked so well for… Continue reading
The documentary film, Behind the Curve (2019), can be seen on Netflix. It introduces us to a growing group of people who believe in a conspiracy suppressing the fact that the earth is not round, but actually flat. Many people, like me, assume things like the Flat Earth Society were… Continue reading
“What the Constitution Means to Me” is a video adaptation of an award-winning play (Pulitzer Prize finalist and received two Tony Awards) and it makes the transition to film well. It centers on Heidi Schreck as a 15 year old who earned her college tuition by competing in Constitutional debate… Continue reading
When you find yourself watching a mini-series 4 times, it probably means you liked it. Maggie and I rarely share the same affection for television programs. So when we are both uncompromisingly enthusiastic about a production, you can be sure it’s special. And Good Omens is quite special. Here’s why.… Continue reading