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Library tech guru and writer / film critic / book critic at AFPLJournal.com. Member of GALECA. Sometimes an idiot. Hopefully sometimes not.

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Movie Review: The Naked Gun Leslie Nielsen’s legacy as a comedic actor is continued in the new Naked Gun film featuring Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr., who navigates absurd investigations with a modern twist. With rapi…

Very likely to be the funniest movie of the year. #MovieSky #movies

05.08.2025 19:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I do! I just never knew it

04.08.2025 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

How have I never had Corn Nuts before?

04.08.2025 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump’s Efforts to Control Information Echo an Authoritarian Playbook

It's a shame that we are now entering an era in which we effectively can no longer believe anything that the government tells us.

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Book Review: The Stalker by Paula Bomer Paula Bomer’s novel, The Stalker, follows Doughty, a self-entitled young man from a wealthy background, whose descent into addiction and sociopathy alienates those around him. Rooted in theme…

"Given the extreme unlikability of the main character, The Stalker won’t be for everyone, but for those who can get into it, it lingers long after the grim conclusion." #books #BookSky

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Movie Review: Jurassic World: Rebirth The latest installment in the Jurassic franchise may not reach the heights of the original, but it effectively delivers thrilling dino-chases and suspense. With a predictable yet engaging formula, …

The latest "Jurassic" movie is pretty predictable, but it's a lot of fun. #movies #moviesky

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Halfway through 2025, here are my favorite #movies of the year so far. What are yours?

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Movie Review: Rent Free Ben and Jordan, lifelong friends, struggle with adult responsibilities and work prospects after returning to Austin from a failed attempt at living in New York City. They decide to couch-surf among…

I wasn't sure about this one at first, and it does have a few flaws, but it still winds up feeling like something special. #movies #MovieSky

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Post the same actor in two roles that show their range

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Book Review: The Staircase in the Woods by Chuck Wendig Chuck Wendig’s latest novel explores the deep nature of fear through the reunion of five estranged friends returning to a place where one of them vanished years ago. Their encounter with a ma…

I really liked it! afpljournal.com/2025/06/05/b...

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Oh darn... I'm fresh out of quills...

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Oh no. I always feared this day would come.

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Movie Review: Elio The review of Pixar’s β€œElio” highlights its struggle to balance entertainment for children with meaningful storytelling. While the film features charming visuals and a positive me…

Pixar movies usually work for me, but this one was kind of meh. #movies #moviesky

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We checked out the new Mad Viking bar yesterday! #CapeMay #restaurant #restaurantreview #food

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Movie Review: How to Train Your Dragon Dreamworks and Universal’s live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon, directed by Dean DeBlois, revisits the original story with slight modifications. Centered on Hiccup’s bond with the …

I'm surprised by how much this still worked on me, but here we are. #movies #moviesky

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Movie Review: Wellwood Wellwood, directed by Eliza Hooper, features Laura and Nick on a romantic vacation in a secluded cottage as Laura battles terminal illness. When Nick discovers a crashed alien vessel, he becomes ob…

There are some things to love about Wellwood, most especially the craft that went into it, but it's a bit too slow to really recommend. #movie #moviesky

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It is a uniquely awful experience to learn of the passing of a friend, go out for drinks to numb the pain, and be surrounded by people who never knew them. Everyone else's continued ability to be happy makes one's own pain somehow worse. Probably should have just stayed home.

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Movie Review: Birthright β€œBirthright” is a dark Australian comedy centered on Cory and Jasmine, a couple facing homelessness amid a housing crisis. Evicted and seeking refuge with Cory’s wealthy parents, …

Having just debuted at the #Tribeca Film Festival last night, the dark Australian comedy Birthright is a very good, very of-the-moment look at the generation gap and the housing crisis. #movies #moviesky πŸŽ₯

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Yes, I do.

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Best New Books: Week of 6/3/25 Taylor Jenkins Reid, Bill Clinton & James Patterson, Jesse Q. Sutanto, Melissa Febos, Susan Choi, Maggie Stiefvater, Ali Brady, Molly Jong-Fast, and more.

Lots of great new #books to kick off June! #booksky

03.06.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Movie Review: Bring Her Back The Philippou brothers’ second feature explores grief and loss through horror, following Andy and his visually-impaired step-sister Piper in foster care after their father’s death. With a foc…

#BringHerBack is a new #horror classic. #movies #moviesky πŸŽ₯🫣

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#music

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I am seriously struggling to remember what that movie even was.

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I think I am officially old now. Re-downloaded Snapchat after a few years away and I am finding it baffling to navigate.

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Movie Review: Fear Street: Prom Queen The review critiques Netflix’s β€œFear Street: Prom Queen” for its lack of originality and character development, labeling it as derivative and uninspired. Despite some creative kil…

Most Likely to Be Forgotten in a Month. #movies #moviesky

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Movie Review: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning The Final Reckoning delivers a thrilling yet comparatively weaker installment in the Mission: Impossible franchise. Despite a slow start plagued with exposition, the film excels once the action beg…

It's not the series' best movie, but it's still a decent send off, should this actually prove to be the final installment. #movies #moviesky πŸŽ₯

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Movie Franchise Review: Mission: Impossible With the release of Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, it’s timely to reflect on the series’ previous seven films. Each entry varies in quality, from the iconic first installment …

So many chases, leaps, and face-mask reveals. It was mostly a lot of fun though! #movies #moviesky

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Movie Review: The Old Woman with the Knife The Old Woman with the Knife follows Hornclaw, a legendary assassin in her 60s facing challenges from a young rival, Bullfight. The film explores themes of aging and isolation while delivering styl…

"Deeper than your average actioner, The Old Woman with the Knife is smart, engaging, and exciting filmmaking with a finale that will get you on the edge of your seat before it breaks your heart." #movies #moviesky πŸ“½οΈπŸ—‘οΈ

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Movie Review: Hurry Up Tomorrow The Weeknd’s film β€œHurry Up Tomorrow” blends his struggles with fame and a messy breakup but falls flat, lacking engaging momentum and character depth. Despite its captivating vis…

Of all the #movies you could have watched this weeknd, this was certainly one of them. #moviesky πŸŽ₯

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Final Destination: Bloodlines Final Destination: Bloodlines presents a familiar plot where Stefani Reyes must warn her family about impending death after an accident’s survivor is targeted. The film combines thrilling, el…

It's nice to see the franchise return, especially with an installment this sickly entertaining. #movies #moviesky πŸŽ₯πŸͺ¦

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