J. Alan Sharrer

Artemis Fowl: The Ways of the Father

J. Alan SharrerJun 21, 2020

Blues Brothers, where are you? Since I'm not a huge fan of the Artemis Fowl series, I've decided to allow someone who is the ability to share their thoughts. In this case, it's my daughter Rebecca. Here's what she had to say . . . I started reading the Artemis Fowl...

Disney+Features Film Reviews

The Call of the Wild: True Friends

J. Alan SharrerMay 8, 2020

If there is one thing the global pandemic has taught us, it?s that our way of living can be turned upside down quite easily. We have all felt the effects of something no naked eye can see. Companies have been reduced to shells of themselves?or even cease to exist....

Features Film VOD

Self-Isolation Film Festival: Napoleon Dynamite

J. Alan SharrerApr 1, 2020

"I'll give you 10 good reasons to watch this film . . . after I show off some sweet dance moves." Like many people, I have a specific slate of movies I turn to whenever I am bored or want to relax after a long day at work. Many of the films are humorous, such as The...

Film Reviews SIFF

Richard Jewell: The End of the Innocence

J. Alan SharrerMar 17, 2020

They're a common sight around malls, retail stores, and companies these days. They help make sure things go smoothly yet are often ignored or make fun of. Of course, I'm referring to the humble security guard. Perhaps the most infamous of all security personnel in the...

Film Reviews

Cosmos: Multiple Worlds – Are We Ready for This?

J. Alan SharrerMar 9, 2020

An imagined human settlement on an exoplanet moon is offered as a reminder that we are capable of greatness. COSMOS: POSSIBLE WORLDS premieres March 9, 2020 on National Geographic. (Cosmos Studios) A number of years ago, my family took a trip to Crater Lake in Oregon...

Reviews SmallFish

The Mandalorian Preview?A Gritty Return to the Star Wars Universe

J. Alan SharrerNov 8, 2019

He's as bad as he wants (or needs) to be. Recently, I had the privilege to head down to Hollywood and take a look at one of the first major entries in Disney?s new streaming service, Disney+ (launching November 12).? If you have any interest in Star Wars, read on to...

Disney+Interviews Star Wars

The Hot Zone: A Healthy Fear

J. Alan SharrerMay 27, 2019

(National Geographic/Amanda Matlovich) Now that Game of Thrones has moved on from the world of water cooler discussion, what are you planning to watch this week?? One acceptable option could be a new series from National Geographic called The Hot Zone.? Starring...

Current Events Reviews Television

The Biggest Little Farm: Rebuilding Eden

J. Alan SharrerMay 9, 2019

John and Molly Chester, owners of Apricot Lane Farms (photo J Alan Sharrer) When a person finds purpose in what they do, every day is an opportunity just waiting to be explored. In the case of John and Molly Chester, their purpose lies on 214 acres of land just north...

Current Events Reviews

Hostile Planet: We Will Survive

J. Alan SharrerApr 5, 2019

(National Geographic) A few months ago, I had the opportunity to view a few scenes from a new show on National Geographic called Hostile Planet (Mondays, 9 PM/8 CT).? Being an avid nature enthusiast, I was thrilled to spend some time with God?s creation since I don?t...

Current Events Reviews Television

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