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Sports Movies Suck!

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I really hate sport biopics. Usually the main character acts all arrogant or the people around that person keeps telling them how great they are and will change the sport they are in. I doubt the people would constantly praise that person. I see Muhammed Ali is getting one. In the preview people keep telling him how great he is. On the other end are movies where two teams play each other. One team has to lose. If it is based on a real game, there is no spoiler. I just don't get what people get our of them. Even worse, is when the movie uses religion as part of the reason for a success. How would they know the others aren't highly religious? Why would God pick one over another? Then, we have real sports where they are constantly pointing to the sky. God blessed them with the ability to get wealthy. I'm sure he'd also expect that person to help the poor and sick. You know that does not happen.
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The Blob

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In 1958, the original Blob came out. It follows an entity from outer space that falls into a small town and then starts devouring everything. It is up to some "teens" to save the day. It is funny to watch older movies and see what is supposed to be a teen. I discovered this as a kid through reruns of old movies. When there was nothing to do in the 80's, we would watch local TV. During the daytimes, movies, reruns of shows and soap operas were constantly played. The special effects in this mmovie were great for their time period. In 1988, the movie was remade for modern times. It added a darker version of the blob. The horror was less implied than shown. Frank Darabont wrote the screenplay. He went on to write and direct the adaptation of Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption. Both movies have their merits in the horror genre. The Blob (1958) Buy Now The Blob (1988) Buy Now
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Tipping the Scales for Russia

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It looks like trump and his oligarch musk are trying to give advantages by shutting down starlink access to Ukraine. Why? I really hope other countries start calling this out. Our politicians won't. Even rubio who pretended to be tough on Putin is now his buddy. It really makes you wonder why he has issues with the Castro's. It looks like he would have been a cheerleader for their tactics.
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Banned Books Make for Interesting Reading/Listening

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I have talked about banned books in the past. They are the best to go to. There is a reason people do not want you to read or listen to them. I read them in high school. I found most to be better than the assigned books. I went on the web and looked up banned books to see what was out there. I found a bunch. When I go through my library, they are always on hold or the library does not have the book. I did find one called Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. I have started listening after a waiting period. It is really good. I believe it is describe as Catcher in the Rye for modern times. If you can't find it through your library, Amazon has an audible free trial. You could listen that way. I also like the reader of this book. Readers can be very important! The wrong reader can put you to sleep or you will notice how they may not fit the character. Check it out! Audible Free Trial Through Amazon
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