I just finished watching the final show of WandaVision. This is the series that is supposed to officially kick off the new phase of entertainment for Marvel Studios. Being the big fan of Marvel comics/TV/movies that I am, I was really looking forward to this show. Now that I’ve seen it I have to sayContinue reading “WandaVision”
Category Archives: Television
Emma Movies – Which is the Best?
The classic book Emma is one of Jane Austen‘s most beloved classics, by book readers and movie goers alike. It’s second only to Pride & Prejudice in it’s popularity. Emma and P & P are both remade by Hollywood or the British BBC every 10 to 20 years. A brand new version of Emma wasContinue reading “Emma Movies – Which is the Best?”
The Chosen TV Series
For those who have yet to discover The Chosen it is a new TV series about the ministry of Jesus Christ told through the eyes of those who knew him. The show was produced by VidAngel and paid for through crowd-funding. According to Wikipedia, it was the highest crowd-funded media project of all time. AllContinue reading “The Chosen TV Series”
Now That’s Funny #4 – Mr. Bean Christmas
Mr. Bean might be the last brilliant comedian who also happens to be G-rated. If you haven’t heard of him I encourage you to look him up on YouTube. Everything he does is hilarious. The sketch that I’m sharing below is perfect for the holidays. It includes a rather large turkey plus some awkward ChristmasContinue reading “Now That’s Funny #4 – Mr. Bean Christmas”
Now That’s Funny #3 – Carol Burnett Show
The Carol Burnett Show ran on CBS from 1967 to 1978. For most of the 70’s it aired on Saturday nights at 10pm and it was one of the highlights of my week as a boy. Carol and gang, including Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, and Tim Conway, set a new standard for sketch comedy. IContinue reading “Now That’s Funny #3 – Carol Burnett Show”
Now That’s Funny #2 – Monty Python’s Olympics
This is part 2 in my series of blog posts that highlight some of the great comedy from the past that was not dependent on vulgarities or sexually related humor to be funny. Monty Python is another huge influence on me as far as the kind of humor that I enjoy. When it comes toContinue reading “Now That’s Funny #2 – Monty Python’s Olympics”
Now That’s Funny #1 – SCTV’s Half Wits
Our world today seems to have forgotten how to be funny. Most modern humor on television, streaming services, or movies depends on humor that shocks the viewer into laughing. It’s as if the writers and producers think that only R rated material can be funny. Recently, I heard one director of comedy movies say heContinue reading “Now That’s Funny #1 – SCTV’s Half Wits”
The Crown – Season 1
Finding a television series that my family and I can watch together and actually enjoy together has always been a challenge. My girls are in their young teens which makes it a little bit easier since they now have more mature tastes in programming. My wife likes a good love story and nothing with suspense.Continue reading “The Crown – Season 1”
Galaxy Quest – Funny Sci-Fi
I introduced my kids to one of the great science fiction comedies of all time, Galaxy Quest. The plot centers around the cast of a fictional science fiction TV show. It’s obviously patterned off of the original Star Trek tv series starring William Shatner and Leonard Neemoy. The series in the movie is called, Galaxy Quest,Continue reading “Galaxy Quest – Funny Sci-Fi”
The Other Letter
Here is my third video discovery in my series of video shorts that illustrate the heart of Christmas. This one, made by Ikea, is aimed squarely at parents. I can attest that I had tears rolling down my cheeks one minute into it. They’re good tears, the kind we parents should cry more often, but tooContinue reading “The Other Letter”
SCOTT CAHAN 