Category Archives: Film

Violence and Heroism

Posted on December 28, 2021 by Taminar

Movies, books, and television give us examples today of villains as heroes. We watched “The Suicide Squad” a couple of days ago. I don’t recall any one of the Dirty Dozen doing the heinous things the Suicide Squad did. Am … Continue reading →

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#52Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Character

Posted on September 5, 2021 by Taminar

I’m about 95% sure that Wade Warren Silcox is my 3x Great Grandfather, and if he is not, then he is my 3x Great Grandfather’s brother. He most definitely had an interesting life. Wade’s story actually begins with his father, … Continue reading →

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Star Wars Fan Fiction

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Taminar

If you follow my blog or my Twitter account, you know I’m a longtime fan of the Star Wars saga. In 1987, at the 10th anniversary convention in Los Angeles, I learned about an unofficial club called Forces of the … Continue reading →

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Why Star Wars Fans Stand in Line

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Taminar

Star Wars: The Force Awakens opens on Friday (well, Thursday really, but the official opening date is December 18th), and around the country, fans are already lining up to see the movie. Most of those fans bought their tickets weeks … Continue reading →

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My Latest Jewelry Designs

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Taminar

For the past few years, I’ve been putting together some “original” jewelry. I put that in quotation marks because, for the most part, I use existing pieces, either from a thrift shop, clearance sale, or craft store. This is my … Continue reading →

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The Oscars Tribute to Musicals

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Taminar

The 2013 Academy Awards had a theme. The ceremony paid tribute to movie music, and they definitely hit some high notes. They also could have done a lot better. Barbra Streisand singing The Way We Were in tribute to composer Marvin … Continue reading →

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Film Review – Les Misérables – a vivid portrayal of revolution

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Taminar

I held off a week, but that’s as long as I could wait to see the film adaptation of the stage adaptation of Victor Hugo’s film about the French class structure and revolution. I’ve seen the musical on stage twice, … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Reasons to Own Indiana Jones on Blu-ray

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Taminar

1. Harrison Ford’s even hotter with the clarity of Blu-ray. 2. It comes with “The Making of Raiders” – the original 1981 special! 3. Two new behind-the-scenes features about “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” 4. The audio and visuals have … Continue reading →

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Movies That Surpass Their Source Material

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Taminar

This morning, Nerdist News announced their list of five films that surpass their source material. I agree with one of them. Planet of the Apes is an amazing movie that takes author Pierre Boulle’s basic story to another level. Here … Continue reading →

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A Creative Wasteland

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Taminar

Someone else agrees that we need more original entertainments instead of yet another remake, reboot, or reimagining. “It seems that every movie is a remake of something that was better when it was first released in a foreign language, as … Continue reading →

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