tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post7515082170902723985..comments2024-03-28T16:20:46.168-04:00Comments on Alex J. Cavanaugh: Insecure Writer’s Support Group. April Movie Preview, Revolution 2050, Ready Player One Review, and More Movie ReviewsAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-50156916745900709652018-05-19T15:33:43.628-04:002018-05-19T15:33:43.628-04:00Revolution 2050 sounds like my kind of book. I hav...Revolution 2050 sounds like my kind of book. I haven't seen Ready Player One yet, have just picked up the book as I've heard so many people raving about it. I am not sure if I will like Jumanji or not, it seems far from the original. Anstice Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659015918272722407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-12461491196497223152018-04-15T11:24:19.330-04:002018-04-15T11:24:19.330-04:00No, no, and no. I just stopped in to say "Hi ...No, no, and no. I just stopped in to say "Hi Alex!Cockeyed Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107151148843311635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-41093949284106727592018-04-14T13:37:06.041-04:002018-04-14T13:37:06.041-04:00Hi Alex,
We saw Jumanji last night. Loved it. Ther...Hi Alex,<br />We saw Jumanji last night. Loved it. There were a lot of laugh out loud places.<br />Hope your weekend is productive and pleasant.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-41385375626743793262018-04-14T04:40:14.134-04:002018-04-14T04:40:14.134-04:00I watched Jumanji, but it wasn't all that fun ...I watched Jumanji, but it wasn't all that fun for me-- especially the last part with the eye which just seemed a little silly. I loved the funny bits though. I want to watch The Shape of Water-- haven't had the chance yet.<br /><br />I'm happy to co-host if you still need anyone in the coming months.<br /><br />Thanks, as always, for your continued friendship and support, Alex. much appreciated.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283371140346602856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-73385234606772092822018-04-14T01:01:35.281-04:002018-04-14T01:01:35.281-04:00Lots of reviewers have been searching for a hidden...<b>Lots of reviewers</b> have been searching for a hidden layer in Ready Player One. I'm not sure why but that's one Easter egg they're not going to find. This movie is meant to be fun, not Shakespeare.Blue Grumpsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03106493133778319165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-85769122962549667372018-04-13T18:30:53.597-04:002018-04-13T18:30:53.597-04:00Thanks for the movie 🎥 reviews, Alex. The only on...Thanks for the movie 🎥 reviews, Alex. The only one I’ve seen is The Shape of Water and I had mixed feelings about it, but the more people ask me about it or the more I talk about it the more I realize I truly loved the film. Yes, it was odd, a little weird, but not too uncomfortable or unsettling to watch. It was a beautiful movie. It was an emotional movie that made me cry. The main characters’ characterization is worth studying and I intend to watch it again and learn from it. <br />2050 promises to be a great dystopian book and I’m eager to read it. As I was reading the review, I couldn’t help but worry about how closely it mimicked our own political problems we suffer today.<br />And when I’m drowning, down in the dumps — where do I turn or what helps? I noticed that most turn to music. I’m in the minority, I can’t write with music playing. I wish I could . Watching sad movies and crying it out helps. Brainstorming during long walks often works, and swimming is good for the soul and my darkness. If you’ve never let out a hellacious scream underwater, you should try it sometime. It cathartic ... therapeutic. You can let go of so much pent up frustration, anger and other emotions and no one hears you. When you pop back above water you feel like a fresh new person.<br /> Melissa @ <br /><a href="http://melissasugarwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Sugar Crime Scene</a>Melissa Sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16268333458796847721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-59847636918706076402018-04-13T11:02:32.831-04:002018-04-13T11:02:32.831-04:00Wait... you worried that you’d reached an age wher...<b>Wait... you worried that you’d reached an age where you couldn’t enjoy anything anymore?<br /><br />Me too. (No, not that me too.... </b><br /><br />Loved the movie.Blue Grumpsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03106493133778319165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-5230304159619610682018-04-13T10:52:08.197-04:002018-04-13T10:52:08.197-04:00Susan, I agree with you. I mostly want to be enter...Susan, I agree with you. I mostly want to be entertained.<br /><br />Michael, it has a lot of tense and scary moments.<br /><br />Marcy, I think it deserved the Oscar more.<br /><br />JH, exactly.<br /><br />Mina, thanks! I'll email you.<br /><br />Deniz, awesome!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-2091227079324904572018-04-13T07:25:12.371-04:002018-04-13T07:25:12.371-04:00That's really neat! I'm hoping to attend t...That's really neat! I'm hoping to attend the book sale at the English Library in Geneva next week -- I could drop the form off then!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-27747040263796502662018-04-12T22:44:20.348-04:002018-04-12T22:44:20.348-04:00Okay, I'd be happy to send that letter to my l...Okay, I'd be happy to send that letter to my local library. Sounds exciting.<br /><br />Thanks for the info on the conference.<br /><br />Also, I wasn't sure about the Ready Player One, but I might give that one and Jumanji a try. I saw Shape of Water and I liked it--but then again, I tend to like romance mixed with monsters. <br /><br />Congrats on your book release, Jay. :)Mina Burrowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483363743530076604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-44487474738593961612018-04-11T14:42:34.109-04:002018-04-11T14:42:34.109-04:00Ready Player One was one that I saw soon after it ...Ready Player One was one that I saw soon after it hit theaters. I'd listened to the audiobook, read by Wil Wheaton, and so when my husband told me they were making a movie, we both hopped on board. I wasn't disappointed. I felt it was a good book to screen adaptation, and was okay with the changes to events. I plan on watching it again sometime.<br /><br />I also loved Jumanji. It was fun and funny. Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-91531700738950370172018-04-11T05:02:08.977-04:002018-04-11T05:02:08.977-04:00Looking forward to the special guest!
I think hav...Looking forward to the special guest!<br /><br />I think having another artistic outlet, as you do with your music, is so important and valuable. It allows you to switch gears while still being creative.J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-58577762310125686852018-04-10T20:42:25.969-04:002018-04-10T20:42:25.969-04:00I saw Ready Player One and as someone who read the...I saw Ready Player One and as someone who read the book, I was disappointed by all the (in my mind) unnecessary changes. I think anyone who hasn't read the book would enjoy it a lot more. I have also heard other people say they thought Pan's Labrynth was more deserving an Oscar. I'm not sure. That's a tough call.<br /><br />Oh, and I'm looking forward to The Incredibles 2 :)mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-34104572452995447392018-04-09T00:25:48.693-04:002018-04-09T00:25:48.693-04:00Congratulations, Jay. Alex, I could have guessed t...Congratulations, Jay. Alex, I could have guessed that your inspiration would be music. So glad I was right.<br /><br />I really want to see "A Quiet Place" but I know that I never will because it is filled with jump scares, and I just can't handle those anymore. I've got hypertension as is. No need to just elevate that in what's supposed to be a pleasant experience.<br /><br />I too loved Jumanji.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-5538219013398386942018-04-08T21:27:32.488-04:002018-04-08T21:27:32.488-04:00Music is great motivator. Unfortunately when I'...Music is great motivator. Unfortunately when I'm down, I listing to depressing music, but after a few days, I'm ready to get back to it. Sometimes we just need to wallow for a while. Characters get to do it. So can we. Jean Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02047709505502621618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-22872256762652185382018-04-08T16:19:45.422-04:002018-04-08T16:19:45.422-04:00Congrats to Jay! And a great idea to ask the blogg...Congrats to Jay! And a great idea to ask the blogging community to send in library requests forms. I hadn't even thought of that for when I get mine.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-75527918103422409772018-04-07T21:28:25.266-04:002018-04-07T21:28:25.266-04:00Loved Reader Player One! And majorly loved Jumanj...Loved Reader Player One! And majorly loved Jumanji! Looking forward to Rampage. <br /><br />Movies are meant to entertain watchers. Depression days brought about entertainment during a desperate time. So, I want to enjoy a movie, not look for complex meanings. That said, there are Oscar movies that I ignore. <br /><br />Avengers: Infinity war--I am doing a happy dance in my mind.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-73009424380391215952018-04-07T20:52:52.903-04:002018-04-07T20:52:52.903-04:00I agree, I love music too! I can't wait to see...I agree, I love music too! I can't wait to see Jumanji! My mom and brother really liked the Shape of Water. Congrats to Jay on his new book! Take Care Alex!Magic Love Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133368208464734546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-57732486690097805742018-04-07T16:40:09.949-04:002018-04-07T16:40:09.949-04:00Sometimes I am drowning in life and I have to let ...Sometimes I am drowning in life and I have to let the rest go. I can only do what I can do. My goal with writing lately is just to have fun. Heard good things about Ready Player One. Looking forward to the Avengers.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-69422484886849621032018-04-07T12:09:59.161-04:002018-04-07T12:09:59.161-04:00Music helps me when I am in a rut too!
I haven...Music helps me when I am in a rut too!<br /><br />I haven't seen Jumanji but have been told how great it is. I am glad to see you liked it too. Based on the previews it doesn't look like something that would really appeal to me- but maybe the elements come together well (sounds like it from your review). <br /><br />Congratulations to Jay on his new book. <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-21231426958320106882018-04-06T03:04:30.947-04:002018-04-06T03:04:30.947-04:00Sometimes we've all got to drown. I know I'...Sometimes we've all got to drown. I know I've hit that point.<br /><br />Like you, I enjoyed Jumanji and was unsure on Shape of Water. Haven't see Ready Player One yet, but I did read the book at my son's request, and found it to be pretty good, despite not being a gamer.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-27912104201545675992018-04-05T18:59:42.280-04:002018-04-05T18:59:42.280-04:00Lynda, you are too damned cool - Mechgodzilla?!
M...Lynda, you are too damned cool - Mechgodzilla?!<br /><br />Michael, I am huge fan of his as well. That one just didn't do it for me.<br /><br />Angela, I think it was better than the first Jumanji. Wish I could master the smolder. Hope Johnson can pull off Rampage.<br /><br />Nila, I do want to see that one.<br /><br />Sandra, Ready Player One was fun, especially for those who remember the eighties well.<br /><br />Deb, a thousand times more depressing.<br /><br />Deidre, both good movies. Seeing Quiet Place tomorrow.<br /><br />Tonja, take that back!<br /><br />Julie, thanks!<br /><br />Jo, it wasn't that memorable. Zathura was better.<br /><br />Rhonda, yes - it's like a sequel.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-17332134735927514722018-04-05T16:43:31.015-04:002018-04-05T16:43:31.015-04:00I loved the original Jumanji, and while I am not a...I loved the original Jumanji, and while I am not a fan of remakes, this one sounds more like a sequel. I have some movie passes sitting on my desk that expires this month. I think I finally picked my movie. Rhonda Albomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455873487349816911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-74398778635590543222018-04-05T15:55:48.921-04:002018-04-05T15:55:48.921-04:00For a guy who was only going to write one book, yo...For a guy who was only going to write one book, you seem to be managing pretty well with the inspiration thing. <br /><br />Not much in the list of films appeals to me. I saw the original Jumanji with Robyn Williams but don't remember a heck of a lot about it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-73978018800550912112018-04-05T15:00:45.513-04:002018-04-05T15:00:45.513-04:00I'd be happy to send the form to my library! V...I'd be happy to send the form to my library! Very cool your publisher has set that up. I hope you end up in tons of libraries. :)Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.com