Posted by Nolan Dalla on Mar 18, 2026 in Blog |
Hey, you Trump MAGATS!
Here’s your reminder that while your cult leader is ramping up on another insane trillion-dollar war in the Middle East, the nation Trump said is the biggest threat to America …… China ….. continues building 300-mph bullet trains, managing its natural resources with government oversight, crafting alliances, investing in wind and solar energy, promoting 21st century technology instead of oil and coal which is out of the 19th century, and is solidifying alliances with constructive relationships all over the world especially in developing nations.
Wars cost money. Lots of money Wars cost lives. Sometimes, hundreds even thousands of lives Cheerleading destruction and ignorance like it’s a video game comes at a terrible cost.
See this 21st century bullet train. This should have been every major American city.
But it’s not. One reason? Wars. Unnecessary ridiculous wars. Wars based on lies.
Someone is getting rich, and it’s sure the fuck isn’t us.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Mar 18, 2026 in Blog |
Let’s make sure all the wife beaters and child abusers have a right to their guns!
America! Fuck yeah! Are we great yet?
The Republican Party and the criminal terrorist organization known as the NRA in action. Right here. Right now.
They just voted to kill a bill that would have restricted access to guns from people who are known abusers. This is on you, MAGA. READ MORE HERE
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Mar 15, 2026 in Blog |
60 YEARS OF OSCARS:
WHAT MOVIES WON VS. WHAT MOVIES SHOULD HAVE WON?
PART 5 OF 5 (2010-2020)
Thank your to readers for many interesting replies and comments here on Facebook in response to PART 1 (1955-1979) and PART 2 (1980-1989) and PART 3 (1990-1999) and PART 4 (2000-2009) of this multi-tasking series on Oscar-winning movies.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Mar 13, 2026 in Blog |
60 YEARS OF OSCARS:
WHAT MOVIES WON VS. WHAT MOVIES SHOULD HAVE WON?
PART 4 OF 5 (2000-2009)
Thank your to readers for many interesting replies and comments here on Facebook in response to PART 1 (1955-1979) and PART 2 (1980-1989) and PART 3 (1990-1999) of this multi-tasking series on Oscar-winning movies. Next year, I’ll do a similar series on actors awards, which will be fun. Assuming the world is still in one piece.
Now, let’s move into the 2000s. As promised, here’s PART 4.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Mar 11, 2026 in Blog |
60 YEARS OF OSCARS:
WHAT MOVIES WON VS. WHAT MOVIES SHOULD HAVE WON?
PART 3 OF 5 (1990-1999)
Thanks again to readers for so many interesting replies and comments here on Facebook in response to PART 1 (1955-1979) and PART 2 (1980-1989) of this series on Oscar-winning movies.
Next, let’s move into the 1990s. As promised, here’s PART 3.
[Note: Each year below refers to the date of Academy Awards ceremony and winner for BEST PICTURE from movies released in the previous year]
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Mar 10, 2026 in Blog |
60 YEARS OF OSCARS:
WHAT MOVIES WON VS. WHAT MOVIES SHOULD HAVE WON?
PART 2 OF 5 (1980-1989)
Read: PART 1
I was pleased to see so many interesting replies and comments here on Facebook to PART 1 of this series on Oscar-winning movies. I expect even more pushback and discussion as we move into movies that more people will remember in the 1980s. As promised, here’s PART 2. I also changed the parts up in this article — and will do the rest of the way BY DECADE. So, this segment is 1980 through 1989.
[Note: Each year refers to the Academy Award ceremony and winner for BEST PICTURE from movies released the year before.]
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Mar 8, 2026 in Blog |
60 YEARS OF OSCARS:
WHAT MOVIES WON VS. WHAT MOVIES SHOULD HAVE WON?
PART 1 OF 3 (1955-1979)
Sorry to say, I’ve lost much of my interest and most of my affection for Academy Awards. Has any cultural institution become so utterly uninteresting and embarrassingly lacking in social significance?
Indeed, I lament the decline of Oscar night — coming up next weekend — with a deep personal sadness. It used to be one of my favorite nights of the year. For most of my life, I loved the Oscars. But for many reasons, which I may write about later, the Academy Awards just don’t mean much to me anymore.
Still, that doesn’t change traditions and a fascinating history that’s not only been controversial many times, but has also reflected who we are and what society aspires to, sometimes in the most embarrassing fashion.
Let’s take the “BEST PICTURE” winner each year. What follows is this: I’ll give my opinion not only on if the Oscar winner stands up over time, but also comment on what movie from that same year should have won. I’ve also included some of the “underappreciated” films that deserved more nominations and awards and were overlooked at the time.
Let’s go in chronological order and see where you agree, or disagree–and please feel free to do so!:
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Mar 7, 2026 in Blog |
“WAR” IS “RAW” SPELLED BACKWARDS
a.k.a. WHAT’S ON FIRST, WHO’S ON SECOND, I DON’T KNOW’S ON THIRD, AND NOBODY’S HOME
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Mar 6, 2026 in Blog |
PUTTING ASIDE OUR DIFFERENCES
Regardless of what we believe politically, let’s agree “regime change” would be a wonderful final outcome of this war.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Mar 6, 2026 in Blog |
“CROSSOVER” TELEVISION SHOWS
I watched something interesting last night. Allow me to share it with you since most readers probably missed it.
One of Marieta’s favorite TV shows is “Chicago Med.” We watch every Wednesday night. It’s one of the few weekly series we make time for that airs on regular television.
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