American Hustle
Dec18

American Hustle

A synopsis and summary of the recent hit movie. This movie has not lacked hype due to the star studded cast and overwhelming positive reaction from movie critics. It is definitely an excellent, fun, and witty film. While I definitely like and enjoy the movie, it did not live up to my impossible expectations due to the anticipation. The strength of the movie is the great cast that includes Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams,...

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Survivor: Blood vs. Water Season Finale
Dec16

Survivor: Blood vs. Water Season Finale

Redemption Island It is the final duel to get back into the game. The competitors are Laura, Tina, and Hayden. Laura is the clear favorite as she has dominated Redemption Island all season. The challenge involves using your foot to step on a plank in order to balance a vase at the end of the other side. Laura is the first one to start struggling but makes some miraculous moves to stay in the challenge. Hayden is the first out after he...

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Survivor: Blood vs Water Episode 13 Notes
Dec12

Survivor: Blood vs Water Episode 13 Notes

Redemption Island: Mother vs. Daughter After Katie gets voted off, she joins her mother, Tina, and Laura on Redemption Island. As expected, Tina is a loving mother and tells Katie she is willing to let her win and move on. However, Katie wants them both to give their best effort. In the end, Survivor is just a game. It is not life or death so Tina does not need to sacrifice herself to show her love for her daughter. At the challenge,...

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Tora! Tora! Tora!
Dec11

Tora! Tora! Tora!

“I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve.” –Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto   After the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered an historic address to the United States Congress that began “December 7, 1941, a date which will live in infamy”. It is one of the defining speeches of World War II. The attack on Pearl Harbor changed the course of...

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Survivor: Blood vs Water Episode 12 Notes
Dec09

Survivor: Blood vs Water Episode 12 Notes

Redemption Island & Hidden Immunity Idol Before the challenge, Caleb will not look at his former tribe that voted him out. He tells Jeff Probst that a man’s word is worth something in the South but apparently not in Utah or Philly [referring to Tyson and Gervase]. While Gervase has no problem rubbing salt in other players’ wounds, he is absolutely correct when he points out that Caleb and Hayden plotted to vote Tyson and Gervase...

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Once Upon A Time Season 3: Episodes 5-8
Dec06

Once Upon A Time Season 3: Episodes 5-8

This season and the show continue to deliver. Episodes 5-8 are excellent as we learn more about the origins of recurring main characters Captain Hook (Jared S. Gilmore) and Rumpelstiltskin (Robert Carlyle) in flashbacks. They also introduce a new character in Ariel, the Little Mermaid. Of course, the rescue party continues their quest in Neverland to find and save Henry. The group includes Emma (Jennifer Morrison), Snow White/ Mary...

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