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Catching Up As We Gladly Exit the Fun House Mirror of 2021

December 7, 2021 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

I apologize for getting lost. No good reason, just a barrel of feeble excuses. Like much of the world, I’ve been running sideways, backward, two steps forward, ducking, and hopping erratically depending on the how reality dictates. Time to at least get somewhat caught up. In no particular order: Been busy on a variety of […]

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Obituary: Sadie the Greyhound

April 19, 2016 by Ocean Palmer 9 Comments

Sadie, a 14-year old retired racing greyhound, died in her sleep Monday from the infirmities of old age. The brindle daughter of racing Hall of Fame parents, Sadie passed away peacefully, her head resting on her adoptive father’s lap and comforted by the love of her doting mother. The winner of five races, Sadie stopped […]

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23 One-Sentence Summer Movie Reviews

September 7, 2015 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

The summer season is always hit and miss. There are a few gemstones, some fun entertainment, and some better suited for idle viewing. I use a 5-finger rating system, with a high-five going to those rare films that are a true treat to watch. Films rated four fingers are excellent and well worth paying to […]

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March One-Sentence Movie Reviews

April 3, 2015 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

Thanks to a wide variety of foreign, independent, and studio options, choosing a film in March is a lot of fun. Award-winning movies enjoy expanded release and word-of-mouth gems earn a slow building, well-deserved audience. An occasional stinker will sneak into the market with a flashy trailer that outperforms the finished product, but those movies don’t last long. The competition is too strong. I rate […]

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One Sentence Movie Reviews: January 2015

January 31, 2015 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

January is hit and miss, as some Oscar caliber films finally see mainstream release but bad ones sneak into the market without advance hype (example: the dreadful “Mortdecai”). There are some good ones currently playing well worth the popcorn. A few others? Skip ’em. I use a 5-finger (high-five) rating system where 5 is outstanding, 4 […]

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Summer Movies: A Dozen One-Sentence Reviews

August 19, 2014 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

I write screenplays and rarely watch TV but love to go the movies. This is the summer season, so our local cinemas are sprinkled with little films, niche releases, foreign imports, and blow-’em-up, smash ’em up big budget action films. The pickings are hit and miss. Below are one-sentence reviews for a dozen recent releases. […]

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The Demise of X-Factor & Putin’s X-Factor Olympic Games

February 15, 2014 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

Whether it’s Simon Cowell’s X-Factor USA or Vlad Putin’s X-Factor Winter Olympics, what makes a show expected to be good do just the opposite and bomb? After three seasons of hype, evaporating ratings, and invisible record sales, Cowell’s singing show has officially been canceled. FOX diplomatically said it has “completed its domestic run.” And, after […]

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The Only Resolution We Ever Need

December 31, 2013 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

December 31, 2013 During my recent visit to New Zealand’s Bay of Islands I visited the small Christ Church graveyard in the tiny coastal town of Russell. Christ Church is 175 years old. A small modest building, its exterior has musket ball holes from when it was attacked by angry natives prior to New Zealand […]

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September Movie Reviews — In One Sentence

October 9, 2013 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

9 October 2013 People who write movie scripts tend to watch a lot of films and like to share opinions. Listed below are one-sentence reviews for 10 recent and current films, each judged by my almost famous “5-finger” scoring system. Ratings: 5 fingers = a great film easily worth the money. 4 fingers = excellent. […]

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How to Protect Your R.O.E. (“Return On Energy”)

April 30, 2013 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

In business we often hear about a company’s desire for a high “ROI” (Return on Investment). “If we invest X amount, how much will we reap from that investment? What’s our rate of return?” High numbers make people happy. Low numbers get them fired. Companies live to know and discuss ROUI. People like chasing a […]

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