“Reacher,” the new series on Amazon Prime Video was released in February. Played by Alan Ritchson, the title character is a 6’ 5”-250 lb powerhouse of a human and retired U.S. Army military policeman who roams around the country and finds trouble wherever he stops. The series begins in Margrave, GA as Jack Reacher is enjoying a slice of peach pie in a small diner when he is arrested and accused of a murder he didn’t commit.
Recently on social media, people have been taking part in the ten-year photo challenge. This got me on a nostalgia kick and made me think of great movies that were released a decade ago. As I dove into the list of movies from 2012, I found a lot of hits. Now, of course there were blockbusters, but I focused on the movies that may have snuck past you while distracted – the ones you may have missed.
“You’re going on a journey. A journey through memory. Your destination? A place and time you’ve been before. To reach it, all you have to do is follow my voice.”
Anyone who knows me well knows there are a handful of fun things that are most important to me. In no particular order, they are: squirrels, Transformer toys, movies and LEGO®. Within the last few years, my LEGO collection has grown significantly. My fianceé and I love to have LEGO weekends when we go buy a few LEGO sets, relax and put them together. So, obviously, we are super excited about “LEGO Masters” Season 2! On this competition TV show on FOX, LEGO builders create amazing designs from scratch according to different weekly themes. I wish I had their ability; I have a hard enough time following the printed directions! On the show, two-person teams go head-to-head, with infinite possibilities and an unlimited supply of LEGO bricks. Throughout the competition, host Will Arnett and expert judges encourage the amateur builders, introduce incredible challenges and put the creations to the test. The teams who impress the judges the most progress to the next round. In the finale, the top teams face off for a cash prize, the ultimate LEGO trophy and the grand title of LEGO Master. This season has two teams from Michigan! How cool is that?
So, as the title says, I wanna know what YOU are watching on TV. Why? Because while I work, I always have a show or movie playing in the background. It’s mostly for white noise, I suppose, but sometimes a movie or show will catch my eye enough that I will watch it with full attention.
If timing had been better, I would be writing about the new Adam Sandler Netflix movie, “Hubie Halloween,” which released in early October. Even now, post-Halloween, if you haven’t yet watched it, please do so and enjoy some laughs that are much needed this year.
The story begins with the purchase of pizza and a salad, and then a bagel. Next thing you know, you have slowly stolen $11.2 million over the course of your career. Your ultimate goal: make your school district No. 1. Based on the true story that rocked the town of Roslyn, NY in 2004 and garnered attention nationwide, “Bad Education” starring Hugh Jackman and Allison Janney focuses on the impressive impact and aftermath of a multi-million-dollar embezzlement scheme uncovered by a high school newspaper. The movie is reminiscent of “Erin Brockovich,” in which one clue leads to another until the truth is revealed in a dark, comedic way.
During the recent quarantine, my family and I took time to relax, enjoy some frozen pizzas and popcorn and catch a few “under the radar” movies and episodic Netflix series. Sure, there are other things to do, but it’s all about how you like to decompress, right?
