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Movie Review: Ford v Ferrari
After the success of the summer’s “buddy” picture Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, we have another such offering with Ford v Ferrari directed by James Mangold (Logan) – this…

A matter of time | Mark’s Remarks
I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: I know why old people stare at young people. In this day and age, it’s not supposed to be appropriate. But…

Folklore and scary people | Mark’s Remarks
When we were kids, we invented things. We invented games, activities and ways to add excitement to the neighborhood. Once we took a wagon load of pennies to the local…

Harriet | Movie Review
The new movie “Harriet” sets the record straight on one of history’s great heroines. History has done a disservice to Harriet Tubman. Indeed, many of us remember the photos of Ms.…

Please pass the turkey, stuffing and family health history | For Your Health
It’s that time of year. We’re moving quickly toward late autumn, with its falling leaves and longer nights. And that means one thing: Thanksgiving is right around the corner. It’s…

Intervention, Buffy and Jody, and Amazon Prime | Mark’s Remarks
Usually you think you are pretty safe when your kids are watching old, classic television series. We recently acquired a smart TV as a gift and my kids have discovered…

Church and Community | Mark’s Remarks
I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve wanted to retreat from society and, like a turtle, stick my head back in my shell and stay at my house.…

Zombieland: Double Tap | Movie Review
After it premiered in October 2009, “Zombieland” earned a mostly positive critical and audience response on its way to making over $100 million at the box office. In the 10…