Category Archives: film

Monikers/nicknames for film and movie-making hubs

Posted on August 10, 2022 by problogic

The allure of stardom not only applies to those in acting, but also the geographic locations where movie magic is made. The following list identifies those places around the globe where film/movie-making has been significant enough for the city/region/nation to … Continue reading →

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Best of 2022…thus far – UPDATED

Posted on June 23, 2022 by problogic

Here’s my list of the best for 2022 to date, just beyond the midway point of the year. Enjoy! _______ TV Comedies The Wonder Years – ABC Call Me Kat – Fox The Conners – ABC American Auto – NBC … Continue reading →

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“Slow Horses” – a brilliant new spy series

Posted on June 2, 2022 by problogic

AppleTV has released yet another winner. Slow Horses, based on the book of the same name by author Mick Herron, was released in late April. The six-episode first season is a monumental triumph filled with great acting, superb writing, and … Continue reading →

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Working list – Favorite fictional spies of film and TV

Posted on May 19, 2022 by problogic

FILM James Bond – multiple actors (see image above) and multiple James Bond 007 films Ethan Hunt – Tom Cruise in multiple Mission Impossible films Jason Bourne – Matt Damon in multiple Bourne films George Smiley – Gary Oldman in … Continue reading →

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Classic cartoon and comic strip rivals/adversaries

Posted on April 20, 2022 by problogic

Archie vs. Reggie Batman vs. Joker, Penguin, Riddler, Catwoman, and other villains Buck Rogers vs. Killer Kane Bugs Bunny vs. Daffy Duck Bugs Bunny vs. Elmer Fudd Bugs Bunny vs. Yosemite Sam Dagwood vs. Mr. Dithers Dexter vs. Susan “Mandark” … Continue reading →

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Creating LA’s starlit aura – “The Mirage Factory”

Posted on January 15, 2022 by problogic

What an outstanding book! Perhaps, my favorite the best city biography ever read. Author Gary Krist simply nails it with The Mirage Factory. It’s entertaining, enthralling, infuriating, and thoroughly engaging to read. You will definitely learn some amazing and eye-opening … Continue reading →

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Favorites of 2021 – TV/music/books/film

Posted on December 10, 2021 by problogic

Here’s my list of the best for 2021, as updated through 12/30/21. This post will continue to be updated as needed through the end of 2021. Enjoy! TV Comedies Ted Lasso The Wonder Years The Conners American Auto Solar Opposites … Continue reading →

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Roadside Americana: A montage of iconic Juke Joints

Posted on March 4, 2021 by problogic

The map and series of photos provided below depict juke joints, both past and present. Historically associated with the Blues, most juke joints have been situated across the Deep South, particularly in and around the Mississippi Delta Region. Sadly, the … Continue reading →

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“Rut-Roh” – Favorite animated dogs of TV and movies

Posted on December 4, 2020 by problogic

A little fun heading into the weekend with a listing of favorite animated dogs from television and movies. The top 5 are listed in bold, while the remaining ones on my list are listed ignored by bullet points. If there … Continue reading →

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A quartet of historic Upper Peninsula theatres

Posted on September 18, 2020 by problogic

Hope you enjoy these theatre photos as much as I have photographing these entertainment venues this past week.

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