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Tuesday, August 18, 2015
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Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Friday, July 10, 2015
Thursday, July 9, 2015
Sunny Day Motel - Short Story by Ryan A. Loera
An arctic breeze wrapped around the Sunny Day Motel then blew in through my room window. Winter had come early, it felt good. I've never been a summer person, always been a winter person.
I turned on the small television set and watched some weird show about a bunch of spoiled house wives driving around in BMWs. Ten minutes later I turned it off. They call it reality television. That ain't reality!
I picked up the guitar magazine I bought at the gas station and thumbed through it. My favorite guitarist was on the cover. He looked happy and proud.
That used to be me, that could've been me. But not now.
I heard a quick knock on my door. I hastily slipped on my steel toed boots and tucked in my flannel shirt. When I opened the door I was shocked and stunned.
"Hello! My name is Valerie! Are you Harold Dinkman?" She was quite possibly the most beautiful person I had ever seen!
"Are you Harold Dinkman?" She asked again.
Her eyes were bright blue and they sparkled like two perfectly formed stars.
"I uh… yes. I mean… it's Dunkman not Dinkman." I spoke in a semi-incoherent manner.
"Oh I'm sorry. But you are Harold… right?" She pushed back a strand of her raven black hair and smiled.
"Yes! Harold… I am Harold!" I shouted without realizing it.
"All right then. If you can please remove your pants and lie back on the bed we can begin your treatment." She began undressing.
I closed the door and did what she requested. She slipped off her bra and panties then slowly walked towards me. I turned on the small white clock radio then tuned it to a smooth jazz station.
"So did the doctor give you good news today?" She asked while gyrating to the music. Her nude body glistened beautifully.
"No. He said the cancer has spread to my brain." I replied.
"Oh, dear! What… do we do now?" She looked down at her wedding ring then hugged me tight.
"There's not much we can do. Let's just stay here for a little while, my sweet Val." I wanted to cry but I had already accepted my fate.
I wish I could've stayed in that moment forever. I never wanted to leave my beautiful wife… Valerie.
All words written by Ryan A. Loera
Copyright 2015
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Siri is Gay? + Gay Marriage is Legal Now
Click the link to watch YouTuber King Shafee give his two cents on gay marriage. He makes some valid points. I also agree... people should be allowed to live their lives however they want.
Monday, June 29, 2015
Thursday, June 25, 2015
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Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Monday, June 22, 2015
World's Greatest Dad Movie Review by Ryan A. Loera
Stars:
Robin Williams - Lance Clayton
Daryl Sabara - Kyle Clayton
Alexie Gilmore - Claire
Director: Bobcat Goldthwait
Release Date: August 21, 2009
Genre: Indie film/Drama
Rated R
Lance Clayton (Robin Williams) is a struggling writer who teaches poetry at a private school. He's written five unpublished novels and amassed piles of rejection letters from various publishers. Add to that having to raise a troublesome teenage son and you have the makings of a pretty frustrated guy.
Troublesome is really just a polite way of describing Kyle (Daryl Sabara). He's a straight up perverted asshole who doesn't appreciate everything his Dad has done for him. Although, his behavior does appear to be nothing more than a defense mechanism designed to keep him from getting too close to people, he's still quite vexing.
One morning, Lance walks into Kyle's room only to find him in the middle of choking himself while masturbating. Lance then tries to talk to him about masturbation but drops the subject upon seeing how uncomfortable it makes Kyle feel.
Luckily, Lance's flaky girlfriend, Claire (Alexie Gilmore), provides him with some minor relief from his frustrations. Of course, the fact that she's also a teacher at the same school means they have to keep their relationship a secret. This too frustrates Lance to no end.
Unfortunately, just when Lance is starting to find some kind of middle ground with his son, Kyle accidentally chokes himself to death. Lance becomes visibly distraught. This scene alone is very emotional and portrayed quite well.
In an effort to make his son's death seem less humiliating, Lance repositions Kyle's body in the closet and types out a deeply poetic suicide note.
After some time has passed, Lance returns to his teaching position only to discover that Kyle's suicide note was downloaded and printed in the school newspaper. Every student who reads it immediately feels some kind of connection to Kyle. The same goes for the faculty.
Lance then decides to write and publish Kyle's journal. Of course, Kyle could barely string two sentences together; let alone write an entire journal filled with thought provoking entries.
Still, Kyle's journal quickly becomes the number one book to read throughout the school. In fact, it becomes so popular that it grabs the attention of big name publishers and nationally syndicated talk shows.
I won't spoil the end but eventually all of Kyle's "fans" are revealed for the hypocrites they truly are.
Robin Williams' performance throughout this movie is stellar. He was a great comedic actor and an even greater dramatic actor. I believe most people tend to overlook that fact.
On a scale of 1 tamale to 10 tamales I give World's Greatest Dad 8.5 tamales.
(Rest in peace Robin Williams.)
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Sideways Movie Review by Ryan A. Loera
Stars:
Paul Giamatti - Miles
Thomas Haden Church - Jack
Virginia Madsen - Maya
Sandra Oh - Stephanie
Director: Alexander Payne
Story by: Rex Pickett
Screenplay: Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor
Awards: Academy Award for Best Writing
Adapted Screenplay
Release Date: October 12, 2004
Genre: Comedy-drama
Rated R
Take two near middle aged men, send them to Santa Barbara Wine Country and have them drink copious amounts of wine. That’s the foundation of Sideways.
Miles (Paul Giamatti) is a struggling writer who teaches English to 8th graders when he's not writing. When his friend, Jack (Thomas Haden Church), announces his engagement Miles plans a week long bachelor's vacation in Santa Barbara Wine Country.
Jack sees it as an opportunity to sleep with as many women as possible before getting married. Miles just sees it as a bonding experience and a chance to teach Jack a little bit about wine.
Along the way, they drink many glasses of wine and meet two interesting ladies.
Maya (Virginia Madsen) waitresses at a restaurant called The Hitching Post. Miles has had a bit of a crush on her since first meeting her the year before. Jack tries to get Miles to ask her out but Miles hates being forced into doing something.
Later, they meet Stephanie (Sandra Oh) at a local vineyard. Her and Jack immediately hit it off. It turns out Stephanie and Maya are best friends and completely open to going on a double date with Jack and Miles. Miles is reluctant at first but loosens up after a couple of glasses of wine. Maya is definitely attracted to him but she respects his personal space.
Jack and Stephanie throw caution to the wind and dive head first into a passionate relationship. By passionate I mean they do it like rabbits every chance they get.
Eventually, Miles let's it slip to Maya that Jack is getting married. Maya then tells Stephanie who then beats Jack's nose to a bloody pulp.
There's lots of vineyard lingo used throughout the movie but it's not too difficult to follow.
Each actors' performance really stands out. Their characters are easy to relate to. I would say I identify with Miles the most. I know what it’s like to be a struggling writer.
On a scale of 1 tamale to 10 tamales I give Sideways 8.5 spicy tamales.
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