Joe Mertens
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Filmmaker - Writer - Enjoyer of Life - Officially the same height as Tom Cruise.
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Depression in the United States is steadily increasing
In the United States, depression and anxiety rates have steadily increased and one of the reasons may be linked to the Covid-19 pandemic, says US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy. The pandemic has added a lot of stress and trauma into most people’s lives, impacting everything from loved ones, jobs, and social interaction.
By Joe Mertens4 years ago in Psyche
The Cabin on Devil's Lake
I stare out at the familiar grey water as our car moves along the dirt road. Every summer as a kid my family and I would drive up to stay at our cabin by Devil's Lake. It was always so pretty in the summer. But now, with November looming, it looked ugly. The leaves on the trees were gone, leaving nothing but pointy branches.
By Joe Mertens4 years ago in Horror
Dudeism: It's a Real Thing, Man
When The Big Lebowski came out in 1998, not many people went to see it. But in the past couple of decades, it’s gained a huge following. The film follows slacker Jeffrey Lebowski, who goes by the Dude, or Duder, or El Duderino if you’re not into the whole brevity thing. Anyway, the Dude here gets mistaken by a couple of thugs for a different Jeffrey Lebowski, this one being a millionaire. It seems this millionaire Lebowski has a wife named Bunny, and she owes a lot of people money. When the thugs realize they’ve got the wrong Lebowski, they scram. But not before peeing on the Dude’s rug, which really tied the room together, man. This sets up an odyssey of comic mayhem, as the Dude tries to get some compensation for his rug.
By Joe Mertens4 years ago in Geeks
The Famous Queen Mary: Is It Haunted?
For years, rumors have flown around saying the famous Queen Mary ship/hotel based in Los Angeles, was haunted. So haunted in fact, that it earned a spot in Life magazine's edition of "The World's Most Haunted Places." But what exactly makes it so spooky and, is it actually haunted? Well, according to a lot of people who have spent the night there, yes, it is haunted. But I had to find out for myself.
By Joe Mertens4 years ago in Horror
DoorDash: Is It Any Good?
Since it’s creation in 2013, DoorDash has become quite popular with people who don’t feel like going out to eat or making food themselves, and with people looking for a part-time job with the benefit of not having a set schedule or even a boss. With the arrival of Covid-19, usage of the app on both sides has increased exponetially. But, just how much money can one make with DoorDash? How does one get hired? And, how does it work? Well, recently, I tried the app myself and here’s what I found out.
By Joe Mertens4 years ago in 01
Top 10 Movies To Watch This Halloween Season
It's October, the best time of the year to dig into your movie cabinet and watch some scary movies. But there's undoubtedly a lot to choose from. So, to help slim down your selection, here are the Top 10 Movies To Watch This Halloween Season.
By Joe Mertens4 years ago in Horror
Why "Cry Macho" is a Mediocre Outing From a Great Filmmaker
Note: There are minor spoilers ahead! You have been warned. The new Clint Eastwood movie arrived in theaters this past September to a relatively low box office perfomance and pretty mediocre reviews. As a fan of the iconic actor/director myself, I took the reviews with a grain of salt. I thought the idea of Eastwood potentially taking on an issue such as toxic masculinity would be pretty cool, especially considering many toxic men use Eastwood as a model for the "Shut up and take it like a man" mantra. But, after seeing the movie myself, I can say that it was indeed pretty mediocre. Let me try and explain why.
By Joe Mertens4 years ago in Geeks
