Monthly Archives: October 2018

A Fish Called Wanda

Posted on October 31, 2018 by chrisdeeohi

I had a long day of classes, and I returned home and watched “A Fish Called Wanda” on Blu-ray.  This edition, though, didn’t seem to look any better than the DVD edition.  The images weren’t what I would call sharp.  … Continue reading →

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National Lampoon’s Vacation and National Lampoon’s European Vacation

Posted on October 30, 2018 by chrisdeeohi

I brought out the Blu-ray discs of “National Lampoon’s Vacation” and “National Lampoon’s European Vacation” and watched them.  I came to realize what a contribution Lindsey Buckingham made to this series with his song “Holiday Road.”  It reached only 82 … Continue reading →

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Doug Martin’s Fumble

Posted on October 29, 2018 by chrisdeeohi

I watched CBS Sunday Morning. One segment showed Jamie Lee Curtis saying that she would always be known for “Halloween.” I went over to Trader Joe’s before having my breakfast and taking the buses over to the Fruitvale BART station … Continue reading →

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California 12, Washington 10

Posted on October 28, 2018 by chrisdeeohi

I finished up my work and bought a beef burrito before heading to the stadium. I arrived about 30 minutes before the kickoff. There was no giveaway, although people passed out pink ribbons. I took my seat and waited for … Continue reading →

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Johnny English Strikes Again

Posted on October 27, 2018 by chrisdeeohi

I waited around for my package which came from the A’s.  One of the good items in the box was a Chewbacca bobblehead.  I went to the record store and bought a Blu-ray copy of “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles,” which … Continue reading →

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The Treasure of the Sierra Madre

Posted on October 26, 2018 by chrisdeeohi

I watched “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre” again, still a great movie, with one of Humphrey Bogart’s best performances.  John Huston did a great job of directing, and his father Walter Huston also did a great job in his … Continue reading →

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Blazing Saddles

Posted on October 25, 2018 by chrisdeeohi

I waited for a delivery truck to arrive outside my door, and as I waited, I watched “Blazing Saddles” again. People involved in the making of the film say that the movie couldn’t be made today because of the language. … Continue reading →

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Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Posted on October 24, 2018 by chrisdeeohi

After a long day of teaching, I went home and watched the end of the World Series game. I saw the big three-run home run that was devastating for the Dodgers. After the game ended, I didn’t want to sit … Continue reading →

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Golden State Warriors 123, Phoenix Suns 103

Posted on October 23, 2018 by chrisdeeohi

I went to work wearing my jacket for the first time in months. Afterwards, I took the bus out to the Rockridge BART station. I wished the schedule to the MacArthur station could be more efficient. I did make my … Continue reading →

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Venom

Posted on October 22, 2018 by chrisdeeohi

I woke up and watched part of a Chargers game in London. I guess it’s better for them there than in Carson. I think the people of London aren’t getting their money’s worth, however. I went out to Target to … Continue reading →

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