This review may contain spoilers. This was my first time watching this. It started out pretty good, but overall, it wasn’t that great. I’m glad I never bought it or paid to see it in theaters. I know there’s been a lot of controversy surrounding Ezra Miller, and while he usually gives a solid performance, this one just didn’t deliver. The whole story was a slog and a snooze-fest to get through.
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From Disney+:
No spoilers.
I finished Andor last night and walked away feeling unsatisfied. The characters were strong and interesting, and the actors and actresses who portrayed them were compelling and talented. The problem was the story.
While the season did provide some valuable background, explaining how we got to this point, the pacing felt uneven. Some parts were rushed, while others were overly drawn out. It seemed like they were trying to cram the content of four or five additional episodes into just three.
If you're going to do that, then each episode needs to be treated like a classic TV miniseries—back in the day, miniseries would run across three or four nights, and each episode would be about 90 to 105 minutes (to account for commercial breaks). That kind of format could have helped here.
Yes, technically (not a spoiler), the show leads into the beginning of Rogue One, but it didn’t tie things up in a satisfying way. Rogue One ends with a powerful, climactic bow. Andor, by contrast, left me disappointed and wanting more.
After over two years of waiting, we got about 8.5 hours of content total. For that amount of production time, it deserved either more episodes or longer, richer installments. I understand that the time spent producing, directing, and editing was probably five or six times that—but still, for two years of work, you better deliver great pacing, superior storytelling, and fantastic special effects.
This felt like it had so much potential and tried to hit the right spots, but it was more like scratching the surface and hoping you’d hit the itch. 🎬
In my continuing battle with subscription fatigue, I’ve decided to drop my SiriusXM satellite radio service — they wouldn’t match the rate I had before, so I let it go 👋. For two years, I paid just $6.98 total (taxes included). It wasn’t the top-tier plan, but it suited my needs, especially since I used it two to four times a week. That subscription ends next month. I’m also parting ways with my free Netflix access, which came bundled with a Verizon Peacock deal last year.
Finished reading: Who is Jesus– Really? by Josh McDowell 📚 Finally finished. Learned a couple of new ways of thinking and explaining things. On to the last book in the series.
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This was much better than I expected. I really liked all the characters—each one felt distinct and well-acted. The story moved at a good pace and held my attention the whole way through. Knowing it’s based on real events made it even more gripping. I can confidently say I’d never want to work in the North Sea—especially not above or below it. If you’re claustrophobic, it could be triggering. Overall, a solid and well-made film that’s definitely worth a watch.
Big cast but ultimately disappointing. The pacing was slow, and the story didn’t flow well. Hard to tell how true to life it really was.
I just received a notice that my High Yield American Express Savings Account has dropped its rate from 3.80% to 3.60%. I remember it being 4.00% at the end of last year, and even a bit higher when I opened the account earlier in the year.
So, let’s recap:
All this while “he who must not be named” shot the whole economy in the foot with what amounts to the largest tax increase in American history, all while claiming “the other country pays the tariff.”
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House of David was excellent, especially the two-part season finale. I do wish there had been one more episode to really round out the season. Once again, I find myself frustrated by shows only getting eight episodes. Here's hoping we don’t have to wait a year or two for a new one. No spoilers. 🎬
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House of David is very interesting. They do warn viewers that the series takes some liberties with the story and is not entirely based on the Bible, but I think they’re trying to stay as true to it as they can.
Andor is progressing nicely—I just hope they tie everything up with a bow to connect it smoothly to the movie. No spoilers. 🎬
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Today isn’t just another Sunday — it’s Star Wars Day. 🎉
May the Force — or the Fourth — be with you.
I'm a big fan of Star Wars (though I’ll admit I’m an even bigger Star Trek fan — too bad Trek doesn’t have its own dedicated day, at least not one that’s widely known). Still, credit where it’s due: Disney — with the help of Dave Filoni, Jon Favreau, and their talented team — is doing an excellent job keeping the Star Wars universe alive and thriving.
Caption: A hand-drawn sketch showing a frustrated man with empty pockets in front of a laptop running Pocket in Firefox.
I’ve been using Pocket since I switched to Mozilla Firefox over four years ago. I like Firefox, though I do miss some functionality from Chrome—like the ability to cast directly to the TV. Still, one of the things I’ve always appreciated was Pocket.
I actually signed up for Pocket back when it was called Read It Later, even before Mozilla acquired it. I never paid for the service—I stuck with the free plan. But recently, I decided that Pocket is one service I’m willing to support financially, especially to help Mozilla. I also subscribe to Mozilla’s Relay service (which I’ve started using quite a bit) and pay for it annually.
When the AI hands you the script and the tea kicks in—suddenly, you’re unstoppable. I’ve never been more productive with computers than I am right now. I have several projects in progress, and all of it has been made possible with the help of AI. I know AI is a hot-button issue depending on who you talk to—ranging from environmental concerns to broader ethical debates. But for me, it has made a real difference.
📺 This Week’s Watchlist
From Disney+:
Andor – Season 1, Episode 12 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐
Andor – Season 2, Episodes 1-3 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rewatched before starting the new series. Excellent and the real start of the rebellion. Great but a little slow going in parts. If this is the last season I hope they tie everything up nicely for the tie in to the movie. 🎬
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This review may contain spoilers. This was an OK Sequel. After watching it I think I would much rather the cartoon look of the first one and CGI in this was one was heavy.
After reading @manton’s post and Rob Shearer’s “Mastodon Exit Interview” at v.cx, I decided to spin up a Sharkey instance 🦈. I have to say—I like it! If the price is right, I plan to keep it alongside my Mastodon instance. I’m hosting it with K&T Host 🎉. #sharkey #fediverse
I follow this group of talented young siblings, and this song feels so appropriate for today. 🎶 They’re incredibly gifted!
#Music #LifeIn3D #FamilyTalent #Easter
Scripture Reading: Luke 19:28–48 (ESV)(Luke 19:28) And when he had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.
(Luke 19:29) When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples,
(Luke 19:30) saying, “Go into the village in front of you, where on entering you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet sat. Untie it and bring it here.”
(Luke 19:31) “If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ you shall say this: ‘The Lord has need of it.’”
(Luke 19:32) So those who were sent went away and found it just as he had told them.
(Luke 19:33) And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying the colt?”
(Luke 19:34) And they said, “The Lord has need of it.”
(Luke 19:35) And they brought it to Jesus, and throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it.
(Luke 19:36) And as he rode along, they spread their cloaks on the road.
(Luke 19:37) As he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives—the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen,
(Luke 19:38) saying, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
(Luke 19:39) And some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples.”
(Luke 19:40) He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.”
(Luke 19:41) And when he drew near and saw the city, he wept over it,
(Luke 19:42) saying, “Would that you, even you, had known on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.
(Luke 19:43) For the days will come upon you, when your enemies will set up a barricade around you and surround you and hem you in on every side
(Luke 19:44) and tear you down to the ground, you and your children within you. And they will not leave one stone upon another in you, because you did not know the time of your visitation.”
(Luke 19:45) And he entered the temple and began to drive out those who sold,
(Luke 19:46) saying to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be a house of prayer,’ but you have made it a den of robbers.”
(Luke 19:47) And he was teaching daily in the temple. The chief priests and the scribes and the principal men of the people were seeking to destroy him,
(Luke 19:48) but they did not find anything they could do, for all the people were hanging on his words.
(Scripture quotations are from the English Standard Version. © Crossway. Used by permission. All rights reserved.)
It’s almost that time of year again—when the whole world owes so
much to one part of the Trinity: God’s Son, who became man—the King and
Lord of all men, Jesus of Nazareth.
Luke 24:6 — “He is not here, but has risen.” (ESV)
After enduring betrayal, a rigged trial, brutal beatings, and the agonizing walk to Calvary—Jesus was crucified and laid in a tomb. The skies had darkened. The veil had torn. And now, by Roman command, the tomb was sealed and guarded.
You know, the Romans went to great lengths to guard and seal a dead man.
If He was truly just a dead man, why post more than one soldier? That’s because, I believe, they knew—deep down—this was no ordinary man.
(Luke 21:5) And while some were speaking of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said, (Luke 21:6) “As for these things that you see, the days will come when there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” (Luke 21:7) And they asked him, “Teacher, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?” (Luke 21:8) And he said, “See that you are not led astray. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and, ‘The time is at hand!’ Do not go after them. (Luke 21:9) And when you hear of wars and tumults, do not be terrified, for these things must first take place, but the end will not be at once.”
After Jesus rebuked the Pharisees and drove out those misusing the Temple courtyard—turning what was meant to be a place for God into a market—He spoke many parables about what was to come. Then He turned His attention to the Last Supper and the betrayal that would soon unfold.