August 27, 2014

Attack Eyebrows

Still see Malcolm Tucker for now but Capaldi will be a fun one to watch.

August 21, 2014

While Watching Jaws

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“I think it’d be scary if you were out in the middle of the ocean and that music’d start playing” — Dad, on the Jaws theme

James Cain

August 16, 2014

George Bernard Shaw

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A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.

James Cain

August 14, 2014

Morning Glories

James Cain

August 14, 2014

And Now a Statement from the Wife of the Ferguson, MO Chief of Police

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Truly disgusting.

James Cain

August 13, 2014

James’ Blog Origins: Explained

I’m sure you’re asking yourself, why did you go to all the trouble to create a Facebook-like blog when Facebook is just right over there. In fact, haven’t I even seen you on Facebook?

Yes you probably have seen me on Facebook. I created a couple profiles recently only to kill them in short order.

Simply, I don’t trust Facebook. Privacy issues, ads, data manipulation, etc. When I’m on Facebook I feel like I’m on the toilet with a guard watching me.

My pictures are mine. My thoughts are mine. No one owns me and I want to keep it that way.

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James Cain

August 13, 2014

Lauren Bacall – Your Face

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I think your whole life shows in your face and you should be proud of that. — Lauren Bacall

James Cain

August 13, 2014

Robin Williams & the Statue of Liberty

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The Statue of Liberty is no longer saying, ‘Give me your poor, your tired, your huddled masses.’ She’s got a baseball bat and yelling, ‘You want a piece of me?’

Robin Williams

http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/r/robin_williams.html#xgKDSpmjDkRq1HWM.99

James Cain

August 12, 2014

RIP Robin Williams

Robin Williams was one of those actors you expected to always be around. His comedy was unlike any other: manic, intelligent, unexpected, and rapid-fire. You could feel the man’s yearnings in interviews and in the characters he played. None touched me more than the movie Awakenings, with Robert DeNiro. Much like Williams himself, you could feel his reservations, his social awkwardness, and finally his desire to connect and reconnect with the people in his life. It’s sad he’s gone but we’re so much better for having known him. Robin, I hope you find your peace, and wherever you are, you are making your audience laugh.

James Cain

August 11, 2014

Ferguson, MO – Scary Goings On

James Cain

August 10, 2014

Orange is the New Black: Marathon Completed

Just finished both seasons of Orange is the New Black. What can I say? It’s compelling in a way that not even Breaking Bad was. The first season is definitely the best. Chapman seems to have little to do in season 2 and I felt Taystee’s character took a major step backward. Laura Prepon (Alex) is good and her absence is definitely felt in the second season, but she’s a little like Kirsten Dunst in the Spider-man trilogy: fine I guess but you wish they would have tried harder in casting this role as she comes off kind of obvious and without much depth. I found myself enjoying my time exploring the back-stories of the other characters, and I particularly like how the show never condescends with story recaps or unrealistic character development. There are story arcs, and you need to pay attention unless you want to get left behind. Because of the extreme adult nature of the show, I can’t say I’d recommend it to just anyone. The show is raw and can be downright uncomfortable to watch at times, but it can also be touching and funny as well. It’s worth finding out if this is a show for you.