Dome Pondering

Slowing down, to recognize the burden of others not visibly clear.  Take my pace, as peace and hope, for your  win. 

What is it about? The dramatic story of Emmett Till's murder in 1955, more so from the perspective of his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley. Who is in it? Danielle Deadwyler - Mamie Till-Mobley Sean Patrick Thomas - Gene Mobley Favorite Scene: Mamie finally confronts Moses about that fateful night and the choices he had to make.  Favorite Quote: "I know what the verdict is." Review: Till is a remarkable film.  Films like this aren't easy to make, easy to consume, nor easy to provide entertaining and historical insight that we didn't have before. In the case of Till, it nailed all three.  The story of Emmett Till will always be a difficult one for this nation to relive, yet it must be done. What makes this film so incredibly special is that it provided the perspective of Mamie Till-Mobley. As much as you learn about Emmett Till in your High School history class, or research on your own, this perspective was not one that I've ever encountered. I'm so incredibly grat...

Here are a few aesthetic inspos that caught my eye and intrigued me this month.  --- Caitlin 1 Basketball Shoes Caitlin Clark and Nike finally dropped her signature shoe, and it was a great debut. I love the little Cs in the texture of the shoe. The original blue colorway was a great drop, but the "Purple" (creative title, huh?) colorways are awesome. Every great signature shoe line is all about how you follow up the initial version; Caitlin 2s should be interesting.  Philadelphia Phillies Field of Dreams Uniform I've grown fond of the annual game. The uniforms have also become a part of that experience. This year's Phillies threads have to be up there if we're ranking all six teams to have participated. These were dope.  Josh Naylor's Diamond Studded Space Jam Jordan 11s Josh Naylor can annoy a lot of opposing fan bases, but you have to respect the dude's shoe game. These right here? On the baseball field? Fire.  New York Jets White-Helmets The Jets lose ...

What is it about? Following his college experience, Will navigates the transition to the real world by landing a job, as are his roommates, girlfriend, and eventually, his dad.  Who is in it? Miles Teller - Will Davis Anna Kendrick - Jillian Stewart Bryan Cranston - Roger Davis Favorite Scene:  Will confronts his internship supervisor, expecting a job; he is told he no longer has one due to downsizing.  Favorite Quote: Will Davis: Charlie got a job today. Jillian Stewart: McDonald's or Taco Bell? Charlie: Middle school chemistry teacher. Jillian Stewart: I weep for our future. Review: This one was rough.  Get a Job is a film that boasts a star-studded cast and has a slam-dunk plot in a period and generation where the college-to-"real" world transition is a growing gap across many phases.  Outright, this film misses that opportunity greatly, amongst the other misses in its plot, characters, and overall entertainment. The film has a decent start but quickly goes o...

The Sunday Sundown Rundown (formerly in the format of "3 Up and 3 Down") is where I share thoughts on three topics that piqued my interest, along with my favorite photo from the week. Russell Westbrook It's amazing to me that Westbrook's career is now over. Especially after a summer where we all reacted to LeBron James making yet another decision. LeBron outplaying everyone, man. Westbrook's last few years felt rather disappointing, especially considering the dynamic player that he was in his prime, and what he was still able to bring this late in his career. Nonetheless, I always found Westbrook to be more...because the dude was special! Westbrook averaged a triple-double- read that again! - four times! FOUR TIMES!  2016–17 (Oklahoma City Thunder): 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, 10.4 assists per game 2017–18 (Oklahoma City Thunder): 25.4 points, 10.1 rebounds, 10.3 assists per game 2018–19 (Oklahoma City Thunder): 22.9 points, 11.1 rebounds, 10.7 assists per game 20...

What if, each version of you, from each season of your life, met for dinner?

The Sunday Sundown Rundown (formerly in the format of "3 Up and 3 Down") is where I share thoughts on three topics that piqued my interest, along with my favorite photo from the week. WNBA Madness Welp, the WNBA has found itself in the middle of a culture war after the satirical (hopefully?) video of Enes Freedom (fka Kanter) declaring for the upcoming WNBA Draft. The WNBA continues to be a super fascinating entity. As likely this country's premier women's league, it has been the root of so many discussions - this one being the "protection of women in sports".  Here are ten super quick ponderings on this:  The WNBA has made its identity over the years as being extremely vocal in the political space. Regardless of your opinion, that positioning puts them at risk for these kinds of stunts.  I've long thought the commissioner, league, someone - anyone? - should have had players, coaches, and all tone down the continued politics. Not to suppress freedom of s...

In their quiet thought or by stray song, or by random reminder, Am I chosen? 

What is it about? A close-knit group of Miami cops discovers a stash of millions in cash that creates distrust among themselves and outsiders.  Who is in it? Matt Damon - Lieutenant Dane Dumars Ben Affleck - Detective Sergeant J.D. Byrne Steven Yeun - Detective Mike Ro Favorite Scene: [spoiler alert] Byrne realizes something isn't right and confronts Dane about the protocol in play.  Favorite Quote: "Don't trust anyone." Review: The Rip is amazing.  Apparently it's based on a true story, which makes it even more compelling for me. Nonetheless, the absolute beauty in this film is that it keeps you guessing whether the characters are protagonists or antagonists, and in moments, as a viewer, you think through making a case for each.  I wish we had a bit more on some of the characters who became key contributors to the closing of the plot. There is a lot that goes into this film, as it is shot very well, as expected from a big-budget Netflix vehicle. The film has its ...

What is it about? A Navy SEAL set out to avenge his wife's murder, only to find himself amidst a much larger international conspiracy.  Who is in it? Michael B. Jordan - John Kelly Jodie Turner-Smith - Karen Greer Jamie Bell - Robert Ritter Favorite Scene:  [spoiler alert] After finally confronting Rykov, the team engages in an all-out confrontation with snipers and local police in an attempt to escape alive.  Favorite Quote: "I'll show them what a pawn can do to a king." Review: I finally watched Without Remorse. Because it's an Amazon original film, I may have taken its availability for granted. During a week I had some time off from the World, I finally watched it, and I wasn't disappointed.  For starters, I'm not a huge Tom Clancy aficionado, so my review is coming from a casual. But I do love a good thriller, especially from that of a rogue government official turned independent spy. Long live Jason Bourne.  Without Remorse, should there be a sequel, ...