I watched Apple TV’s Invasion last night. In the interest of full disclosure, I watched the first episode, then fast-forwarded through the next two that are available. It was that fast-forward you do in the vain hope that something that is slow and boring and off-topic might actually veer back…

How did I miss this 2000 movie? It stars Cate Blanchett who is excellent in everything. Then add in Keanu Reeves, Katie Holmes, Greg Kinnear, Hillary Swank and Giovanni Ribisi. Written by Billy Bob Thornton who is odd, but brilliant guy.

It’s about a woman who has a psychic gift…

Every writer dreads a deadline, yet at the same time we crave them to give us direction and purpose. …

Watched The Night House last night and it was one of more scary movies recently; especially since it didn’t resort to a bunch of splatter and gore. The suspense came from uncertainty about what was going on and the situations the protagonist is in.

There are definitely some chilling, scary…

When discussing preparation, a key element that is overlooked is knowledge. Knowledge is invaluable. We simply can’t be experts on everything from first aid to farming to animal husbandry to metal working. Others can help show the way. A sustainment library should be both electronic and physical. An electronic library…

We watched Old last night and, overall, really liked it. And, overall, the response of viewers and critics to the movie has been harsh and negative.

As a writer, I approach movies and books somewhat differently. There’s entertainment value, which I think we all share. …

Romantic Comedy/Suspense. Banter is ping-pong where you want your shot returned.

It’s not just banter, but any narrative where characters who are on the same side are sparring. They may disagree, not even like each other, but they are aligned in their goals, even if they’re not sure what the…