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Watching the Hugo Finalists for 2017

Posted on May 5, 2017 by mossjon314159

Similar to my previous post, I’ll be updating this one as I get a chance to watch the finalist in both of these categories.  Long Form is going to be my most difficult ranking of any of the Hugo finalists.  … Continue reading →

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Late Fall Cord Cutting Viewer Update

Posted on December 18, 2016 by mossjon314159

I’m ever so close to cutting that cord to my satellite provider.  I watched only two shows this fall via my DVR rather than through an app or service. Television Series: Arrow (first season via Netflix) — 3.5 stars The … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the Eye in the Sky

Posted on August 30, 2016 by mossjon314159

I watched Eye in the Sky several weeks ago and made sure my dad also watched it.  We (my ad and I) had to wait to discuss the movie with my uncle, a retired Air Force Colonel, until had a … Continue reading →

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Watching the Best Dramatic Presentation Long Form Hugo Nominees 2016

Posted on June 10, 2016 by mossjon314159

Last night I finally sat down and watched the last nominee in the Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form for the 2016 Hugo Awards. Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form (2904 nominating ballots) Avengers: Age of Ultron written and directed by Joss … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Before We Go (2015) 4 Stars

Posted on April 9, 2016 by mossjon314159

Before We Go Release (U.S.) September 2015 Watched (via Netflix streaming) April 2016 Rating: 3.5-4 stars After a sunset walk along Angel Falls Trail with Terry, Lexy and Porthos, we whipped up some baked hot wings and sat down to … Continue reading →

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The Case of the Vanishing January

Posted on January 22, 2016 by mossjon314159

Today is the 22nd of January and of 2016.  I woke up this morning to a bitter cold Friday, to the prospect of working through most of the weekend.  Not the best way to start your day.  A huge project … Continue reading →

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Year 51 Day 1

Posted on October 2, 2015 by mossjon314159

Yep. It’ my birthday. I have a busy weekend planned and took Monday off to recover. *** Today (Friday) I’m off over lunch to my First Friday book club at the Westport Branch of the Kansas City Public Library.  This … Continue reading →

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‘Pirate Speak’ Is A Myth Perpetuated By Disney

Posted on September 19, 2014 by mossjon314159

http://io9.com/pirate-speak-is-a-myth-perpetuated-by-disney-1636848384 Arrrrr! Say it isn’t so me matey. But don’t let this stop you from participating in Speak Like A Pirate Day! Posted from WordPress for Android via my Samsung smartphone. Please excuse any misspellings. Ciao, Jon

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Hugo Awards Voting Adventure: Best Dramatic Presentation (Long Form) aka Movies

Posted on August 12, 2014 by mossjon314159

After books, movies are my next ‘go to’ source for hours of uninterrupted entertainment.  If I’m not happy with the book I’m currently reading, I will take an afternoon or evening off from reading to enjoy a good movie.  New … Continue reading →

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Article: Chromecast turns one: why this small streaming stick became such a big deal

Posted on July 24, 2014 by mossjon314159

Chromecast turns one: why this small streaming stick became such a big deal http://gigaom.com/2014/07/24/chromecast-turns-one-why-this-small-streaming-stick-became-such-a-big-deal/ Happy Birthday Chromecast! Best $35 I ever spent.  I’m looking forward to the updates promised in the article above. Posted from WordPress for Android via my … Continue reading →

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