08:30 arrival in Opporto. Climbed on a bus from the airplane to clear through immigration in the terminal building. A bit of a sour arrival as Andrew left his MP3 on the airplane. Apparently, Alex had borrowed it and returned to him when he was sleeping. Some cleaner no doubt will be listening to someContinue reading ““Travels to a Different Time” : 10July2005; Viano do Castelo, Portugal”
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RKS 2024 Film: “The Great Salish Heist”: Of Rezy Indians, Well Meaning White Folks and Russian Mobsters
If you enjoy a good heist movie with tension, action, humour, sarcasm and more than a few double crosses you will enjoy the Canadian feature film “The Great Salish Heist”. No state secrets, secret and revealing information on a disc, gold or diamonds are the object of the heist. Steve Joe (Darrell Dennis) is aContinue reading “RKS 2024 Film: “The Great Salish Heist”: Of Rezy Indians, Well Meaning White Folks and Russian Mobsters”
“Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog”: The Final Cut: Why Do (some) Humans Hate Dogs? Chapter Fifty Four (54)
In Egypt I was cursed, kicked, spat on and shot at. In many human eyes I am but a simple beast. Why was I thrown out in the street like an old rag? Why did animal control try to shoot and poison me? I can say you are mean you know whats. You are lowlifeContinue reading ““Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog”: The Final Cut: Why Do (some) Humans Hate Dogs? Chapter Fifty Four (54)”
Travels to a Different Time: 9July2005 Departing Toronto for Lisbon: Airline Food and Its Contempt for Passengers: The Infernal Vacuum WC Flushes
Again always seem to be ready to depart at the very last minute before the airport taxi arrives. Managed to down a quick Martini but with no time to enjoy it. Lesson one is that Martinis are meant to be savoured although not so long they warm up. Four people in the car with tooContinue reading “Travels to a Different Time: 9July2005 Departing Toronto for Lisbon: Airline Food and Its Contempt for Passengers: The Infernal Vacuum WC Flushes”
RKS 2024 Film: “Orah”: Omnipresent Corruption and Raw Justice: Mommy Vengeance!
“Orah” is a stellar Canadian-Nigerian co-production where Nigerian corruption meets Canadian-Nigerian raw justice. Orah (Oyin Oladejo), a 15-year-old Nigerian, starts off the film by blasting vengeance style an older man sitting in a Lagos barber’s chair with a home-made shotgun. Considering who her victim was poetic justice is dished up in Lagos, Nigeria. Teenage OrahContinue reading “RKS 2024 Film: “Orah”: Omnipresent Corruption and Raw Justice: Mommy Vengeance!”
“Reggie The Egyptian Rescue Dog”: The Final Cut: Reggie Returns With a Prance and Swagger in His Step: The Terrible Misery of Abandoned Dogs! Chapter Fifty Three (53)
Our 6-month rest moratorium has concluded with Fay noting Reggie now has that prance back in his step and Bob adds that he has also that swagger! And I am feeling rejuvenated and totally alive. No imminent threats of danger but can I share with you a secret? I am a wee bit bored. YouContinue reading ““Reggie The Egyptian Rescue Dog”: The Final Cut: Reggie Returns With a Prance and Swagger in His Step: The Terrible Misery of Abandoned Dogs! Chapter Fifty Three (53)”
RKS 2024 Film: “The Omicron Killer”: A Film Trying to Discover Itself
I am uncertain how many viewers want reminders of COVID triggered by “The Omicron Killer”. The Omicron Killer is a New York City serial killer preferring kills of the bashing as opposed to the slashing method. I can’t find any scenes that remind me of New York City. Outdoor scenes could be in New Jersey!Continue reading “RKS 2024 Film: “The Omicron Killer”: A Film Trying to Discover Itself”
“Reggie The Egyptian Rescue Dog”: The Final Cut: Reggie Says Time for A Break: Hope for You Humans Yet! All are on a Six Month Chill Out Moratorium: Chapter Fifty Two (52)
You’ve read about a couple of years I have been in Canada and in my recounting of my brief history there has made me realize how lucky and happy I am. There has been sadness and tragedy in my life but that’s life isn’t it. Telling you my story has been like being on anContinue reading ““Reggie The Egyptian Rescue Dog”: The Final Cut: Reggie Says Time for A Break: Hope for You Humans Yet! All are on a Six Month Chill Out Moratorium: Chapter Fifty Two (52)”
“Reggie The Egyptian Rescue Dog”: The Final Cut: The Mookster Leads Hostage Negotiations: Mustafa Has a Limp of a Certain Sort: Chapter Fifty One (51)
The United States viewing audience watching Dr. Phil has now increased by millions. There are more viewers watching the drama than have ever watched the Super Bowl even that one with that biker looking thug and Taylor Swift. There are 68 members of the audience being held hostage along with Dr. Phil and his wifeContinue reading ““Reggie The Egyptian Rescue Dog”: The Final Cut: The Mookster Leads Hostage Negotiations: Mustafa Has a Limp of a Certain Sort: Chapter Fifty One (51)”
RKS 2024 Film: “Total Trust”of the Good Comrades or Total Mistrust of the Paranoid Comrades
The documentary “Total Trust” enables a better understanding of the oft use phrase the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is a “surveillance society” where Big Data and surveillance are attempted to be sold by the good comrades running the state apparatus as desirable for “public safety” and “good order” with a good dose of “foreignContinue reading “RKS 2024 Film: “Total Trust”of the Good Comrades or Total Mistrust of the Paranoid Comrades”
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