A few times a year, I decide to watch a movie well outside of my comfort zone. Typically this means I watched a scary movie, and that’s the case with Obsession. Obsession fascinated me during its incredibly successful run in theaters. It was directed by someone from YouTube (Curry Barker), it was made for less … Read more
I recently watched two excellent animated films–one a few years old, the other brand new–and I wanted to recommend them to you. Wolfwalkers is about a girl in ancient Ireland who follows wolves into the forest and discovers that they are more than just wolves. The animation style is beautifully Celtic in tone, with my … Read more
We’re currently watching Stick on Apple TV, and I think it may be the best Ted Lasso-like show since Ted Lasso (which is returning soon for a fourth season!). In Stick, Owen Wilson plays a former pro golfer who finds purpose in mentoring a very talented kid in his 20s. It’s a road trip show, … Read more
With my back still healing (sitting isn’t good for it), I was reluctant to go to a movie theater to see The Odyssey. But then I realized that you can recline nearly to a lay-flat position at the Alamo, so we bought tickets for a Sunday lunchtime show. (My back was a little stiff by … Read more
Just so there’s no confusion, these are two VERY different shows. They just happen to both be on Apple TV, and I really enjoyed both of them. Rooster stars Steve Carrell as a famous author who accepts a temporary teaching position at a liberal arts college, where his daughter is a professor. It’s full of … Read more
For the first time ever, I’m writing this blog as I lay almost fully reclined on the floor. It isn’t comfortable, but it will do for the next few paragraphs. On Thursday night, I lifted the lid to our recycling bin with my left hand, and I felt a twinge in my lower back. It … Read more
The Sheep Detectives is Knives Out meets Babe. Having writtten that tagline, I could probably wrap up this post. That’s all you need to know if you’re curious about The Sheep Detectives, which is now streaming on Prime. But of course I have a few other thoughts to share. For some reason I thought this … Read more