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The Thrice-Told Tale of “You’ve Got Mail”

Posted on August 17, 2021 by anecdotaltales

I am always on the search for musicals. I keep hoping that I will discover another production that I enjoy as much as Singin’ in the Rain or The Music Man. Naturally, when I heard the words “Judy Garland” and … Continue reading →

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Batchica

Posted on July 23, 2021 by anecdotaltales

Another comic book movie, another possible controversy. Barbara Gordon has been the Batgirl of comics for quite some time. (When she was not busy being Oracle. That is a whole other story. She is established in DC Comics. We can … Continue reading →

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Feeling Campy

Posted on June 8, 2021 by anecdotaltales

I have been thinking about campfires lately. Maybe it is because summer is calling and we all want to be outside. Or it could be that I have been watching, “A Week Away”, on Netflix too much. Whatever the reason, … Continue reading →

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Loss of Wonder (Woman 84)

Posted on January 11, 2021 by anecdotaltales

I do not like to spoil endings or plotlines for folks. I give it time. If eighteen days is not enough for you to catch up on Wonder Woman 84, then perhaps you should stop reading. Even with that caveat, … Continue reading →

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That Netflix Need

Posted on May 26, 2020 by anecdotaltales

I am the last patron to the Netflix table. I have a rather large DVD collection and I work in a movie theater. Why pay for more viewing options that I do not need? Well, I had all this extra … Continue reading →

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2016 Media Extravaganza

Posted on January 5, 2017 by anecdotaltales

Early last year I hinted that I would be keeping track of everything I watched last year. And I did. Soderbergh did it, so I can too. Get comfy: Comics, Books by authors, Movies, TV Show(s), Plays at their locations … Continue reading →

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A Month of Media

Posted on February 1, 2016 by anecdotaltales

I blame it on Soderbergh. Apparently, every year the director posts a list of all the movies and books that he consumes in a year. And, being a mass media guru, I cannot really resist that sort of challenge. Plus, … Continue reading →

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A Marvel-ous Dilemma.

Posted on October 29, 2014 by anecdotaltales

Oh, Marvel. You know that I work in a comic shop. You know that I work in a movie theater. And you know that everyone that I work with and serve at the comic shop knows this too. Looks like … Continue reading →

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