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Synopsis: After her son is killed in a racing accident, Lenora Spence hires struggling attorney Preston Morgan to visit her estranged daughter-in-law, Sabena, in Acapulco with an offer of $500,000 to give up custody of her son to the wealthy heiress. Even though success would mean a life-changing commission, Preston is relieved when Sabena refuses and the pair even begin a romantic relationship. However, Sabena's twin sister, Dara, and her husband are desperate for money and scheme to murder Sabena so Dara can take her place. Who's in it? The movie stars Craig Hill , Marcia Henderson, Robert Lowery , Irene Tedow, Dayton Lummis and David Renard. Review: I had other movies in my library, but when I came across Deadly Duo last night, I decided to add it to the top of my list and wound up watching it this morning. It proved to be a solid movie that wasn't anywhere near as predictable as I feared it would be. Marcia Henderson does an excellent job in her dual role as both Sab...

Image by Christian_Crowd from Pixabay I sneak up on my next victim He (or is it she?) doesn't know I'm there. To some, the item I am holding is just a fly swatter. In my hands, however, it is a weapon with no mercy to spare. I hesitate only briefly. Just to make sure I am unseen. Then with a flick of my wrist, my victim is dead. I probably just imagined it, but I think it let out a little scream. It wasn't my first kill. It won't be my last. My victim's friends are flying around in a panic. They'll soon forget and more will meet the same fate, fast. My daughter tells me not to be so mean. I am choosing to ignore her advice. If they want to stay safe, they should stay outside. Once they trespass inside my home, they will pay a price. There are people who say they want to be a fly on the wall. Perhaps they'd feel differently if they saw the fate my flies were dealt. My message is clear, if you choose to land on a wall in MY house, You probably will be another...

Synopsis: After being left a vast inheritance by her father, Jane Withersteen has become a bit of an outcast in her Mormon community by refusing to marry Tull, a Morman elder seeking to make her his second wife and claim her property as his own, and by befriending and even becoming romantically involved with the Gentiles the rest of her community despises. When Elder Tull and other Mormons try to force her submission by stealing her cattle and forcing her riders to abandon her, Jane hires Lassiter, a notorious gunman who has arrived to get revenge for the now deceased Milly Erne. Review: My local library has a large selection of westerns, mostly in their large print section, and while I usually don't bother checking any of them out, I decided to finally give the genre a try with Zane Grey's Riders of the Purple Sage.  Ultimately, I concluded the genre probably isn't for me. However, the book did prove to be a decent read. I've said this in the past, but I do like book...

My wife had what she referred to as a "wet" photoshoot yesterday. Basically, it consisted of her wearing several outfits, all white but made from different material, into a swimming pool and being photographed after she got the fabric wet and transparent. I did get some behind-the-scenes shots, but most aren't suitable to post on here so, instead, I'll share some photos I took of her with my phone prior to her getting into the water. Model: Cynthia Helmer ___________________________________________________________________ Here are some other photoshoot photos: Behind the Scenes at a Beach Photoshoot Backyard Photoshoot Some Behind-the-Scenes Photoshoot Photos Behind the Scenes at the Retzer Nature Center Photoshoot

Synopsis: In the early 1990s, Nintendo controlled 95 percent of the home videogame market in the United States until an aggressive marketing campaign from Sega successfully challenged that dominance. However, Sega soon learned getting to the top was easier than staying at the top. This documentary tells the story through first-hand accounts from executives of both companies. Review: My wife and youngest daughter are at a middle school production of The Spongebob Musical . Since I had the TV to myself for a bit, I decided to watch a documentary and settled on Console Wars , which has been in my library for a few weeks. It turned out to be an interesting watch. I was a teenager when Sega Genesis came out and even owned one at some point (after it ended up on a clearance rack). I did not realize, however, just how much that game system and the feud it triggered with the then-monopolistic Nintendo, changed the entire video game industry. The marketing campaign that went into Sega's l...

Project Runway is more my wife's thing than mine. However, I've been watching it with her (or at least been in the same room) for quite a few years and consider myself invested in the reality TV series. So, I feel qualified to say the show isn't anywhere near as good as it was when it first aired 22 years ago. Here are five changes I would make to try to restore it to part of its former glory: First, bring back Tim Gunn. It's not that I don't like Christian Siriano. I just think Gunn was a considerably better mentor. His critiques and suggestions just seemed more sincere, and the show hasn't been the same since he left. Siriano can still remain as a judge or co-mentor. More sewing, less drama. Look, I get it, it's reality TV and contestant drama is part of the deal, which is also probably the only reason for team challenges. However, there are times when it feels as though the contestants are cast more for that than actual skill and that hurts the show'...