BLOG WEEK 5

#1

Well, The Avengers:Endgame is out, and the money is rolling in. DON'T WORRY, there will be no spoiler here during our chat.

I always feel movies of this magnitude are difficult to review. The problem is, no one wants to hear anything that glowing.  If you don't love it you're judged and called "not a real fan."  Fans love every frame of this movie without even seeing it.  That is the challenge of the reviewer here.

I think movies for the most part should be reviewed on what they are, and who they are made for.  And this is made for it's core fans, and in that respect it delivers everything they can possibly want.  Yes, this is 3 plus hours, but that is not a problem.  This movies along nicely, keeps you in the game.  This movie brings all the other movies into play, and tries to tie it all up in tidy fashion.

One of the troubles they have here, it's tough to have all of your favorites play a vital role in this entire production, and some may be mad that some of their favs do not play the large role some of the other superheros do.  Just not enough screen time. Something had to give.  There also area couple of scenes here that don't make much sense, but how cares?  It's superheros on screen fighting evil, with a grand payoff.

And the ardent and casual fans will love it.


#2

Earlier this week it was Adopt A Shelter Dog Day, and the fact that day even exists makes me very happy.  I am a big believer in shelter dogs, as I feel they have a special purpose.  They more times than not had a rough start in some way.  Being abused, dumped, forgotten, or just given up on in some way.  So, they silently wait for a hero to show up who will show them there is another sunrise for them.  Dogs love people. At least they want to.

When you adopt a shelter dog, you are giving them a second chance at happiness.  But because of the sense you get from them, you may feel the same way.  Many times an adopted dog comes to you as a result of a loss of another dog in some way. Or a need you have to care for something, or the company, or simply the love you have for dogs.   You see, you and your shelter dog have more in common tha  you think.

I adopted Juneau The Husky 8 years ago when she was one year old. She had been dumped, and was on the run for about a month before she would finally succumb to the elements and hunger.  After she was collected and taken to a shelter, I adopted her.  I was interested in a Great Dane that was there a long time, but was adopted a day or so before. So skinny and scared (Atika) or Juneau as I would rename her, went home with me.

We have filled the voids in each other, as I feel she chose me.  Isn't that the charge of a shelter dog?  I think so. PLEASE consider adoption they next time you are looking for a dog.  It's about as nice of a thing as you may ever do.

#3

The Avengers will dominate the box office again this weekend, but there are a couple new flicks to take in this week!

Long Shot

This has the formula to be really funny, and fun. This stars Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen in a classic "She's out of my league film."  She is a high roller, and he is just a sloppy dude, and somehow they find each other set up for romance.

I think every guy has felt this at one time or another in their life.  Whether its accurate or not in reality, guys can sometimes feel find themselves on a date with someone out of their league.  And many times you find yourself surprised to who you are attracted to. So the formula is there for a high level of truth

I am hoping that this stay on track and doesn't sell out to a bunch of bathroom humor  as Seth Rogen I feel has worn that out.  He has a good idea here, and a strong co-star.


The Intruder

Dennis Quaid stars a  creepy dude that sells his house to a nice young couple but can't seem to let go of the past or the house.  So he terrorizes them.

I'm not sure about this one


#4

I have been in Country Radio for 38 years and have hosted morning shows in many cities.  I have heard a ton of songs over the years and lived through the ebb and flow of Country Music many times over.  I do get asked a lot, "Who are your favorites in Country?"  Truth is, I have a tendency to be a bigger fan of songs as opposed to artists.

Of course some artists resonate more with me than others, but songs are where I live mostly.  I gravitate to songs that talk to you directly.  I like songs that celebrate the lifestyle of the listener as well.  And as Country fans, we have about as wide of a range of interests as anyone.  Our music is the only one that sounds as good in a Mercedes as it does in an old F-150.

Here are couple of my favorites recently.   (No Order)


Down At The Honkytonk  -  Jake Owen


Up Down -  Morgan Wallen


When It Rains It Pours  - Luke Combs 


Hotel Key -  Old Dominion


On My Way To You   -  Cody Johnson



Why?  As a format we have stretches where we can take ourselves too seriously sometimes.  There's nothing wrong with a "lovey-dovey" song, or some kind of "You're too good to be true" song. Or "If I was yours song, I'd be great to you" song.  And we certainly have no shortage of those.  But when we are the best, in my opinion, is when we have an great balance of that and what is listed above.  Music that represents our fun, our funny side, or our more than honest side.  Our music, like our fans is as versatile as any kind of music.  When we celebrate our versatility, we are the best we can be.

When we are too heavy, too serious, too dark, too pop we are much like the rest of the music scene.  Country peeps are true and fun, and like to be reminded of such.

What are yours?