Showing posts with label action. Show all posts
Showing posts with label action. Show all posts

Monday, October 14, 2013

Top 5: 04 Action Heroes

This is a list of my top five something. Most of the time my lists are pretty static, but sometimes I do change my mind. While I do try to apply some logic to my choices, sometimes I pick things that make no sense and for no good reason other than “I like it.” 

Watch your language ;)
-Google search-screeninsults.com
Fictional Action/Adventure Heroes
1. John McClane
2. Indiana Jones
3. James Bond
4. Ender Wiggin
5. Captain Nemo
-Honorable Mention- John Spartan 

This list is a combination of characters from books, movies, and movies based on books (I think I’ve just covered all the movies). I like action. As much as I adore my comic book and superheroes, sometimes it’s cool to see or envision just a man, woman, or kid kick butt.


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Sunday, September 22, 2013

Author Insights 19: I don’t feel Saf3


I don’t feel Saf3 :/

I very rarely speak up about pop culture matters in this way and especially not TV related things, but…

OH MY GOODNESS! Yesterday, Saturday September 21, 2013, I lost 43 minutes of my life I will never get back. I stumbled upon a new CW show called SAF3. It’s not the worst thing I’ve ever seen and some people will probably love it, but I am scared for life.


One blogger, Major Daily, was kind enough to refer to this new show as BayWatch 2.0…they wish. I might have, strange as it sounds, liked it more if they had run down the beach in swimsuits. I’m not one for needlessly and hatefully bashing (especially since I don’t feel a sense of hatred of this) so I’ll explain why I didn’t like this show in a nice calm manner.


1. I seriously hope this was an episode one, one time only, phenomena because that was the longest intro ever. I kept waiting for the Enegizer Bunny to come strolling through.

2. The idea of the show really has such good intentions and potential, but failed to deliver in terms of acting, location, cinematography, script, and more.

3. I was excited to see Dolph Lundgren in a major U.S. television role, but unless he’s a bad guy or making me laugh, I don’t think I take kindly to his acting technique.

4. Did I mention script yet, specifically the plot? There were so many clichés in the first episode that watching it to the end seemed a little silly, but I kept waiting to be surprised. Also, it seems like someone on staff could have taken a few minutes to actually speak to some rescue professionals to make some of the procedures and details a little more believable…but maybe I’m wrong on this count. Maybe it’s perfectly acceptable to not only move, but swim against a wild current, when carrying a possible neck injury victim who could possibly end up with permanent paralysis.

5. Halfway through the show I told myself that this was going to be one of those shows that was sooo bad, that it was actually good. I’d somehow find myself entertained by the absurdity of the show, but that didn’t happen.

The last thing I’d like to say is that it’s been a long time since I’ve sat down and actually tried to watch new television programming and that maybe I’m just out of touch. Also, this was episode one, maybe it will get better, but I don’t plan on finding out for myself. I’ll wait to hear about it through the grapevine and stick to my books.

For now, I’m still screaming on the inside, “What the crap did I just watch?!”

For more on Saf3, visit the links below.
Teaser promo: http://www.youtube.com/
From Major Daily: Chicagonow
IMDB: Saf3


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Friday, August 30, 2013

Spiritual Warfare by Dr. Sheila C. Carpenter

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Title: Spiritual Warfare
Author: Dr. Sheila C. Carpenter
Publisher: Carpenter's Press & Media, Inc.
Reading Level: Adult
Genre: Christian Fiction, Spiritual 
Content Rating: PG
Formats:  Hardcover, Ebook
Pages: 274
Purchase Links: Amazon | Barnes and Noble

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Four Midwestern families and a local congregation are about to embark in life-changing Spiritual Warfare. But are they spiritually and emotionally prepared for battle? God sends His head angel Ashshod to lead a host of angels to stop Satan from destroying His people. But Satan has plans of his own and sends Greed and his imps to kill and destroy whoever gets in the way. The angels must put on the whole armor of God to help protect all of God's people if they want to stop Satan from getting the job done. Will good prevail? Or will the unthinkable happen? "Spiritual Warfare" is a thrilling page-turner that reminds us that we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. (Ephesians 6:12)

About The Author
Dr. Sheila C. Carpenter is the Executive Chief Officer of Carpenter’s Press & Media, Inc. a Christian company that spreads the Unadulterated Gospel of Jesus Christ through books, media and video games.

Dr. Carpenter provides Psychological Therapy services to inner-city youth and adults; she also serves as a mediator and rape counselor. She has studied in Egypt and done missionary work in Japan. Dr. Carpenter’s books include, Forgive Me, and she is the award winner of The Christian Walk: The Struggle to Remain On The Path.” - www.carpenterspress.com


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