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My name is Bruce Harden. I am a teacher who retired after working with exceptional students for twenty-five years. I have degrees in education and political science. Subjects I want to write about include movies, books, TV, education, and politics, among others.

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Entertainment > Movie Genres New movies you really should see: 2 of 61
There are several new movies out that you really should see, especially if you are a science fiction or action fan. In no particular order, here are some.THE INVASIONA space shuttle crashes. Soon humans are being infected by an intelligent virus in the wreckage. REM sleep triggers a transformation in people who have the disea... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Best movies ever: 9 of 81
1. Close Encounter of the Third KindThis is a chronicle of man's first contact with intelligent beings from another planet. Writer/director Steven Spielberg brings us a beautiful message of peace, complete with spectacular visual effects. Magnificent soundtrack by John Williams. This movie features Richard Drefuss' best perfo... More..
Entertainment > Movie Characters & Performances Best actors of all time: 10 of 58
What makes a great actor? There are two kinds of outstanding actors: (1) Those who can play different kinds of characters and make you believe it (e.g., Johnny Depp); (2) Those who mostly play themselves but have such charisma that you just love to watch them (e.g., John Wayne). Following is my list of those great actors who ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Best science fiction movies: 2 of 11
Here are my favorite science fiction movies, in reverse order:10. When Worlds Collide" (1951)Based on the classic novel by Wylie and Balmer, "When Worlds Collide" details what happens when the Earth is on a collision course with another planet. This movie set the stage for all of the "Earth-collision" films of the future, inc... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Good family movies: 6 of 31
Here are a couple of hints for you: (1) Today's kids will enjoy today's movies better than yesterday's classics; (2) You cannot go wrong with Disney. With this in mind, I offer a short list of recent family films. (In no particular order)."The Princess Diaries" - A fifteen-year-old learns not only is her grandmother the queen... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews:The Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer: 4 of 18
Genre: Science Fiction/Adventure/ComedyDirector: Tim StoryStars: Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael ChiklisMPAA rating: PGRunning Time: 92 minutesDistributor: FoxA mysterious object is flying around the world, messing up the weather. Meanwhile, Reed Richards (Captain Fantastic) is getting ready to marry Susan S... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) Harry Potter: Should parents allow their kids to watch it: 8 of 34
Should parents allow their children to watch Harry Potter movies? Some say the series is a harmless fantasy and parents should let their kids watch it. Others fear that the movies and books will get young people interested in sorcery, witchcraft and magic. Still others say it is up to the parents.Alex Roosenburg, opinion colu... More..
Entertainment > Directors & Film Makers Alfred Hitchcock's best films: 3 of 10
I have always had a love-hate relationship with Alfred Hitchcock. On the one hand, some of his movies are suspenseful or even funny ("Rear Window", "To Catch a Thief"). On the other hand, some ("Psycho", "The Birds") will scare the bejesus out of you.The following, which contains examples of both kinds of Hitchcock films, is ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Beowulf: 9 of 28
Genre: Fantasy/AdventureDirector: Robert ZemeckisStars: Ray Winstone, Anthony Hopkins, and John MalkovichRunning Time: 1 hour, 53 minutesMPAA Rating: PG-13Distributor: Warner/ParamountRelease Date: Nov. 16, 2007My Grade: A+The good news is we get to see Angelina Jolie in the nude.Actually, there is a lot of good news in Rober... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Best attractions in Fort Walton Beach, Florida: 1 of 3
Florida's beautiful Emerald Coast is in the state's Panhandle, and stretches from Pensacola to Panama City. Right smack dab in the middle of all this incredible scenery is Fort Walton Beach. This is paradise for fishermen, golfers, and sportsmen of all stripes. You will never run out of things to see and do in this fabulous t... More..