• Month: December 2024

    2025 — The Year in PREVIEW

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    2025 — The Year in PREVIEW

    It’s that time of year again when normal folks like you begin wondering what an abnormal guy — in this case, me — thinks will happen in the coming year so that you can mark your calendars for days you might want to just stay in the house and avoid the world. Of course, that’s only for certain days, such as days 2 through 364, although August 3 might not be so bad — at least from 1:12 p.m. to 3:47 p.m. At 3:48, get your butt back inside! Immediately! I’ve been doing my annual Year in Preview for 25 […]

    I finally understand Obi-Wan and his man cave

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    I finally understand Obi-Wan and his man cave

    When I saw the first “Star Wars” movie, I had a few questions, such as: “Why are we starting on Episode IV? … Where did Stormtroopers learn to shoot? … How did everyone know English in a galaxy far, far away? … Can I have more popcorn?” Fortunately, those questions were nipped in the bud: “Shut up and watch the movie! This cost me $5!” It’s the tiny unrealistic things in movies that keep me up at night more than the major ridiculousness. For instance, you’d think that after watching “Teen Wolf,” I’d wonder how come it wasn’t much bigger […]