Some people use their spare time wisely, writing future best-sellers, online dating, or both. I, on the other hand, am making sure that I am getting my money’s worth from my Blockbuster Online subscription. Here are some recent rentals:

Drillbit Taylor - like many other younger actors, Owen Wilson always plays the same role. I guess [...]

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A recent trip to Charritos Taqueria on Independence Ave. was a success. Aside from a homeless guy trying to start a conversation with me of which I only understood the word “Oklahoma” , the food was cheap and delicious. Tacos are $1.85 and I purchased one with pork (puerco) and another one with [...]

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Previous batch of my movie reviews is getting stale so here are some recent arrivals from my Blockbuster Online Q.
Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead - crime, family drama, murder, childhood trauma -everything is mixed in this movie. The storyline jumps back and forth from past to present to reveal the background of the crime. [...]

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Last night we went to see “The Beauty and the Beast” at the Theatre in the Park (There is still a show tonight). I enjoy spending a summer evening in the park and the shows are usually fun and well-made. Six dollar tickets, informal picnic-like atmosphere, no need to dress up and fresh air - [...]

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“Cinematography is the most important of all arts” V.I.Lenin
I watch a lot of movies. (If you are reading my blog by going to my site you can see my Blockbuster Online rentals in the left sidebar). Some time has passed since my last movie post and I have nothing better to do on this Sunday [...]

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Some day I will go out to get lunch and come back dead or it least in a “critical but stable” condition. That’s because unlike the local lunch-reviewing icon who eats in the safety of Johnson County,I have to forage for food around the war zone a.k.a. Independence Ave. Its unpredictable mix of ethnicities, [...]

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Well, maybe not “goes”,I am too cheap for that (please refer to the title of this blog) but I do watch a lot of movies thanks to my long-time Blockbuster Online subscription. Here are a few movies that recently showed up in my mailbox.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest - one of the best movies [...]

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It so happens that my only “going out night” falls on Friday. Last Friday I visited Marty’s Blues Cafe in Merriam. Blues is one of the few music styles that I actually enjoy, so when I saw an advertisement in the Star my Friday plans were set. Marty’s is located in semi-industrial area along [...]

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At the blogger meet-up I realized that many people are not familiar with the Photog Blog by Eric.He creates the most awesome photos of Kansas City. And by “creates” I mean that he takes beautiful photos and than makes them look even more outstanding. Check out his archives here. Eric may not know about us, [...]

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When the local movie goddess commands me to see a movie, I listen. This movie has everything - dirty jokes, innuendo, great music and the most literal interpretation of how the Jews run show business in the history of movies. My only complaint is that subject of female nudity is not covered enough, while [...]

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