Jon Palmer
‘The Hate U Give’ | Movie Review
‘The Hate U Give’ is one of year’s best and most important Anytime I read a fantastic book, I walk into the theater hoping the film does the book justice. I…
H.G. Wells, Time Travel and Make-Believe | Mark’s Remarks
I’ve always been impressed with the writing of H.G. Wells. He has been called prolific and if you read his works, you will find he is a talented writer…
‘A Star Is Born’ | Movie Review
“Is this the most remade movie ever?” Thus wrote some sardonic Twitter troll on my timeline shortly before this remake (the fourth or fifth, depending on your interpretation of cinema…
Everyone’s an Idiot | Mark’s Remarks
How do you like that title? I figured I’d get your attention. Now, I have to say, I don’t generally feel this way. But let’s face it, we all have…
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Smallfoot’ appealing to all audiences
You may be one of those people who has been intrigued with tales of the Loch Ness Monster and Bigfoot. The movie “Smallfoot” plays upon those tales, bringing elements of…
Mind and Body | Mark’s Remarks
I’ve said before that I come from a long line of grudge-holders. I can’t blame my family too much, though. In the day and age that I grew up in,…
Not My Kids | Mark’s Remarks
I am constantly amazed at how parents behave. I am no different. We tend to think our kids are a cut above. I think we should to some extent. Our…
Style | Mark’s Remarks
Who decides the style trends? I’m still amazed at some of the things we wore back in the day. In the 1980s, we took our pant legs and tight-rolled them. …