Category Archives: Movie Madness

Brontë-saurus and Jersey Shore

In light of my long absenteeism from this blog, I thought I should start my comeback with a lazy post where I simply link to some amusing videos and pretend I’ve added content. This is that post. “Educational” action figures … Continue reading

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Of Lemmings and Sheep

Lemmings get a bad rap. Commonly considered mindless followers and suicidal vermin, lemmings are a far cry from popular perception. The truth is these little rodents are more independent and less bent on self-destruction than they are given credit for. … Continue reading

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Delightful Documentaries

Sometimes, flipping through the channels, it seems like there’s nothing on worth watching. While, the quantity of our television programing is ever expanding, the quality usually isn’t. However, there is still hope! Occasionally, someone puts out a good documentary. Here’s … Continue reading

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What’s in a Word #1?

Bright Eyes: The history of a phrase in melodramatic pop music In 1979, Art Garfunkel (of Simon and Garfunkel) released a song written by Mike Batt called “Bright Eyes” for the movie adaptation of Richard Adams allegorical novel Watership Down.   … Continue reading

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