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Cannon
Who remembers all those old detective shows from the 1970's? The one that came to my mind was one entitled 'Cannon' that was about a slightly obese man who identified himself as a private investigator hired by whomever needed help some way. He did work with the cops when needed. Cannon would drive around working on his cases in a great big car and there would always be some sort of food on the front seat usually donuts. This show was usually show in parts, as in Act One- introducing what crime took place, Act Two- the investigation, Act Three- catching the culprit(s) and summing up how everything went. There were a few more of these types of shows that were on television back then, and I am thinking about critiquing them as well.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
The Dead Thing Review: a bleak look at dating apps
Directed by Elric Kane in his solo feature debut, The Dead Thing is a supernatural horror film that explores the dark underbelly of modern dating through the lens of sexual obsession. The horror movie follows Alex (Blu Hunt), a young woman stuck in a cycle of meaningless flings facilitated by dating apps, until she meets the enigmatic Kyle (Ben Smith-Petersen). Their whirlwind romance takes a sinister turn when Kyle suddenly vanishes, only to return weeks later drastically changed, drawing Alex and those around her into a nightmarish spiral of infatuation and despair.
By Ninfa Galeanoabout a year ago in Critique
I Dream of Jeannie
There was another old television program from the 1960's to the early 1970's starring Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman entitled 'I Dream of Jeannie'. The story of an astronaut named Tony and a genie named Jeannie. Tony worked for NASA along with his pal Roger. There was also Dr. Bellows who thought Tony was going crazy for how Jeannie was always trying to help Tony, her master. Dr. Bellows thought that Tony needed to take a long rest due working long hours and too long in outer space. Dr. Bellows was always present when Jeannie's errors were present and assume that Tony was behind all these various scenes for Tony had to come up with reasons and excuses for whatever occurred, but there was always Roger, Tony's best friend to help things along. To me this was a fun show to watch as a child growing up. Some of the things that were depicted on the show were hokey, but it was still a funny half-hour of television back then.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
Bewitched
Do you believe in witches? There was an old television show entitled 'Bewitched' starring Elizabeth Montgomery and Dick York before another actor took over one season by the name of Dick Sargent. This was the story of a witch named Samatha and a mortal named Darrin. Samantha was a housewife and Darrin worked in advertising working under Larry Tate. Samantha had a mother, Endora who tried anything and everything to break these two up over the years. Over the years Samantha and Darrin had two children, Tabitha and Adam. Also, there was Sam's cousin Serena, her cousin, Dr. Bombay, Uncle Arthur, Esmeralda, Aunt Clara and a few others. This program aired from the late 1960's to the early 1970's. I remembered when I watched this show I wished I could do the things that Samantha could do. I thought some of the spells that the writers were really catchy for the time period and maybe now a little odd. I remember that the last few seasons the cast seemed to world travelers they went to Italy and England that I remember, as well as going back in history a few times to correct a few mistakes for the story that was happening. I still watch this show if I find it on some channel.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
The Wide Window
Lemony Snicket has done it again and taking us into the sad and despicable lives of the Baudelaire children. In volume three entitled 'The Wide Window' Violet, Klaus, and Sunny who after losing their Uncle Morty who they liked a lot have to move on again. The Baudelaire children go live with their Aunt Joesphine, who seems to be afraid of everything. She lives in a dreary little town in a big house that seems to be leaning and ready to fall into Lake Lachrymose. Again, Count Olaf is not far away and closer than they think. This is one book that will teach you some basic grammar lessons as well. Enjoy!
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
The Reptile Room
Snakes, snakes and more snakes in many forms. Lemony Snicket has another 'adventure' for the Baudelaire children. In this volume of 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' Lemony writes all about when the children go to stay with their Uncle Morty aka as Dr. Montgomery Montgomery. As the author says if you do not want to read a sad or pitiful story stop and find something else. The Baudelaire children learn all about all kinds of snakes even though Count Olaf is never far away and is closer than they think. Who could Count Olaf be and what does he have planned for the 'orphans'. This is a story that could give you and interest in science and in particular the world of snakes in a way and finding a different way of looking at life.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
