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Author: The Idiosyncratist

Humor, Words and Language

Turned Into Absurdity

Witless hilarity from the news media Continue reading Turned Into Absurdity

World War II

D-Day Speeches

The anniversary of the Normandy invasion Continue reading D-Day Speeches

Film

MovieMonday: Show Dogs

Don’t take your children to see this film Continue reading MovieMonday: Show Dogs

Film

MovieMonday: Beast

Something odd is afoot in the Channel Islands Continue reading MovieMonday: Beast

Uncategorized

Memorial Day and the Forgotten

Do we honor the war dead when our children forget the lessons their sacrifice have taught us? Continue reading Memorial Day and the Forgotten

Film, Superhero Films

MovieMonday: Deadpool 2

The Merc with a Mouth in his second feature Continue reading MovieMonday: Deadpool 2

Film, Melissa McCarthy

MovieMonday: Life of the Party

A new version of “Animal House” for middle-aged women Continue reading MovieMonday: Life of the Party

Film

MovieMonday: Lean on Pete

A young man and a horse light out for a better life in the American West Continue reading MovieMonday: Lean on Pete

Film

MovieMonday: The Rider

What does a man do when an injury makes him give up the only work that ever mattered to him? … Continue reading MovieMonday: The Rider

Film

MovieMonday: Love After Love

An honest film about the process of grief Continue reading MovieMonday: Love After Love

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