Category Archives: Reviews
That Old Time Rock And Roll
I liked the song when it played on the radio while I was a senior in high school, but I never knew anything about it, who wrote it, who sang it. I only began to get a clue when the … Continue reading
Ryobi TEK4 Thermometer
Ten years back I was having A/C problems at my house, and I called in a repair company. It was one of those hot Texas summer days, and there didn’t be much cool coming out of the vents. The service … Continue reading
Executive Action
It is only coincidence that I am posting this review of a show about the decapitation of the United States Government on the very day somebody had a go at such an abortive plan. In any event, this morning I … Continue reading
Maravilla Condos Galveston
Down to Texas City for some photographs on the 20th anniversary of the 1947 disaster, we stayed over in Galveston two nights. We figured it would be neat to rent by the seawall, and Maravilla Condos had great appeal. Here’s … Continue reading
Le Misanthrope
It’s a classic title, and it’s what popped into my brain after watching a few frames of this. But this movie has no resemblance to the Molière classic. It’s As Good as it Gets, starring Jack Nicholson as the only person who could have … Continue reading
The World Outside
It’s a story about brutal murder and police corruption, and at the same time it’s one of the most beautifully-photographed movies I’ve reviewed. It came out in 1985, and it’s Witness, starring Harrison Ford and Kelly McGillis. It’s currently available … Continue reading
Room Mate Waldorf Towers
We never stayed in Miami before and didn’t know what to expect. Actually, this is Miami Beach, close and actually on the beach. I have no idea why one would want to stay in Miami. Room Mate Waldorf Towers came … Continue reading
