Voisin’s Biscooter? But Didn’t They Make Luxury Cars?
Voisin’s Biscooter? But they made Luxury Cars! Right? More about that later. After WW II, Spain needs affordable cars. And the Voisin Biscooter fit the bill perfectly. Autonacional S. A.…
“Cherry 2000” or “Making Mr. Right?” – Which One’s Better?
“Cherry 2000” or “Making Mr. Right?” – Which One’s Better? Both were released in 1987. Humanoid robots are central to both of them. Both movies come off as corny, and…
“The Flying Lizards” – A Crazy Musical Genre I Love
“The Flying Lizards” – A Crazy Musical Genre I Love. For a while they turned out music of the likes that hadn’t been heard before. Going by music trends, we…
Ford Escort Mk I – For Me It Was Beautiful
Ford Escort Mk I – For Me It Was Beautiful. Back in 1969, my dad was set to buy the new Ford Escort Mk I. But then he switched to…
“The Right Stuff” (1983) – Human Angle to The Space Race
This is a revisit to a movie that portrays America’s attempt to put man in space. It takes you down to the level of the people involved. Their personalities, emotions,…
Kenny Rogers and My Love of Country Music
Kenny Rogers and My Love of Country Music. With his coming death anniversary, in March, I want to reflect on the late Kenny Rogers and my love of Country Music.…
Farewell Vulcan, You Were Unique
This is a reprint of my article, “Farewell Vulcan,” I had written back in 2015 when the Vulcan made its final flight. It was targeted to a younger audience who…
A Home Invasion and the Resulting Fallout (2 of 2)
And so, we continue with “A Home Invasion and the Resulting Fallout (2 of 2). Taking stock of the situation, the reality of what had happened set in. Traumatic stuff.…
Spotlight On the Source of Subaru’s Success
This time we’re shining the spotlight on the source of Subaru’s success. Subaru is recognized for its line of All Wheel Drive vehicles promising reliability and trustworthiness. They’ve carved out…
“The Swimmer”(1968) – A Feast of Tragic Narratives
“The Swimmer” (1968) – a feast of tragic narratives. The film tells the story of a day in the life of Ned Merrill following his quest to “swim” home from…
