Author Archives: P. Kirby

2021, The Do-Over Year?

Posted on January 11, 2021 by P. Kirby

If only it were as easy as a reboot. With the inevitable parade of spineless, traitorous Republicans slithering from the shadows of sedition, demanding that Democrats let “bygones be bygones” in the wake of the horrific, violent insurrection perpetrated by … Continue reading →

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The Quiet Place or Adventures in Horrible Parenting

Posted on April 10, 2019 by P. Kirby

On a Facebook post, I said that “If you’re a fan of this movie and a parent, I pity your children.” I wrote that unapologetically; the intent was to be provocative and offensive. Just five minutes into this movie, I … Continue reading →

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Independence Day: Resurgence

Posted on March 9, 2017 by P. Kirby

Watching Independence Day: Resurgence, one can’t help but think that if this is the best that humankind has to offer, then the aliens would be doing the universe a solid by exterminating us. I admit, the original movie had its … Continue reading →

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The Great Wall

Posted on February 20, 2017 by P. Kirby

Once upon a time, a meteor crashed into the mountains of China, unleashing a horde of monsters who will get the munchies and descend upon the people of China every sixty years. And the only thing standing between China and … Continue reading →

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Could Jar Jar Have Been Less Jarring?

Posted on January 12, 2016 by P. Kirby

Came across this article about the actor who play Jar Jar Binks. Gotta pity the poor guy who played Jar Jar. At least, unlike Hayden Christensen, nobody actually saw his face. In fact, until I read this article, I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Posted on January 1, 2016 by P. Kirby

So…Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Saw it. And… Liked it. Whaat? I do like things–sometimes*. Yeah, I hated Jurassic World, a movie universally loved by people of questionable taste everywhere. I mean, seriously, people? Did we see the same crap … Continue reading →

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Guardians of the Galaxy

Posted on August 3, 2014 by P. Kirby

On watching Guardians of the Galaxy, two things become quite evident. First, Thanos should hire better minions, or he needs to get his bad-ass, mad Titan self off the throne and fetch his magical McGuffins o’power all by himself. Because … Continue reading →

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The Lone Ranger (2013)

Posted on July 28, 2014 by P. Kirby

“Well. That was a hot mess,” says my husband as The Lone Ranger‘s credits crawl up a scene of Monument Valley, a dispirited Tonto limping off into the sunset. The statement is significant, in that my spouse, unlike me, is … Continue reading →

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It’s Alive

Posted on July 8, 2014 by P. Kirby

Been AWOL, busy, making like a hippy (growing my hair). And creating art. Por ejemplo, this little demon, a collaboration between myself and my talented spouse. Little demon haz the sad, so he brings rose.           … Continue reading →

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Don’t Know Much About Geology

Posted on April 12, 2013 by P. Kirby

In which I try to teach the greyhound geology. The lesson is precipitated by our new granite countertops and because I have nothing better to do (other than laundry, yard work, writing, taxes, etc.). I’m in the kitchen, having a … Continue reading →

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