Bird Box (2018)

In this thriller from Netflix, Sandra Bullock plays Malorie, a survivor of an apocalyptic event must protect her two children on a trip down a river while blindfolded. The movie sets the stage with rules that govern the universe it creates. Anyone who "sees" the invisible creatures will become suicidal and immediately try to kill themselves. Also, there are crazies who have essentially become…

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NFL Power Rankings – Week 17

The Saints took the week off which allowed the Rams to join them at #1. The Steelers are the best team not going to the playoffs. Without Mariota in at QB the Titans took the biggest fall. The Cardinals solidified their position in last place with a last second loss to the Seahawks. [table id=79 /] https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRdw3IjKY2gkbIZnunqvo0Hd3vQlcq6cS

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A Christmas Story (1983)

This is arguably the best Christmas movie. It's heart-warming, hilarious, and is just as relevant today, even though the movie is set in the early 1940s and came out in the early 80s. Join Ralphie Parker on his misadventures at Christmas time. All he wants for Christmas is a BB gun, but everyone thinks it's too dangerous for him. Among the many enjoyable moments,…

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NFL Power Rankings – Week 16

The Steelers loss to the Saints may just be a sign that they are not ready for the playoffs this year. They had the biggest drop and are going to have to have some help next week to to keep the season going. The Seahawks on the other hand just might be the team to play spoiler this post season. [table id=78 /] https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRdw3IjKY2gkda14t5Vs6kjxPVH55ObRK…

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Die Hard (1988)

Bruce Willis plays action hero John McClane. He's just a regular guy at his estranged wife's business party in Los Angeles when a group of terrorists (spoiler: thieves) take over the Nakatomi building where the party is being held on the 30th floor. Some people say this isn't a Christmas movie, but they are wrong. This is the Christmas movie for after the kids…

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)

When I was growing up, How the Grinch Stole Christmas came on TV every year. It was a magical 30 minutes of story, song, and heart. Based on the Dr. Suess book, the Grinch is a hateful curmudgeon who lives on a mountain above Whoville and can't stand the Whos and their Christmas celebrations. The Grinch decides to steal Christmas from the Whos, but…

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A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)

Chuck and his merry group of misfits sure know how to party. Except that the Christmas season has arrived and Charlie is depressed. Nothing is going the way he would like. After visiting Lucy's doctor office/stand, she tells him to direct a Christmas play. Things do not work out so great at rehearsals, so Charlie decides to get a Christmas tree for the play.…

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Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

As crazy as this sounds, I don't think I've ever seen this movie before. It's a shame, because it is quite good. The story follows an old man named Kris Kringle who accidentally lands a job as Santa Claus on a Macy's Day Parade float then is asked by Doris (Macy's event director) to be Santa in the Macy's department story. Doris has a…

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Home Alone (1990)

This is the ultimate Christmas classic. In fact, it still so popular, Google just did a little throwback video advertisement called Home Alone Again. Written John Hughes and directed by Chris Columbus, the story is a nice and simple concept: family accidentally leaves boy home at Christmas, boy must defend home from robbers. Starring Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, the 8-year-old who is left…

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