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Spiderman: Far From Home
Spider Noir once again proves the arachnid superhero succeeds with many variations in his New York world; but as a traveler, I follow a trail in Europe.
Robin Holabird
4 days ago1 min read


Mads plays mad Viking
Dark and violent but played for laughs, The Last Viking blends disturbing acts with sweet ones, adding musical interludes and some psychological insights.
Robin Holabird
May 301 min read


Playing games in Malta
From real life Caravaggio to a fictional stay for Monte Cristo’s count, Malta proves fascinating for set-jetters and all kinds of cultural enthusiasts.
Robin Holabird
May 301 min read


Tuner tunes into to fun characters
Sometimes having fun means playing “Let’s Pretend. That’s how it works for Tuner, about a guy whose sensitive hearing helps him keep pianos playing well.
Robin Holabird
May 241 min read


Sheep Detectives solve moviemaking challenges
...a family friendly film that appeals to both adults and kids by combining wry observations with physical pratfalls and other comic routines.
Robin Holabird
May 172 min read


Flasback: A Nevada road trip promoting Elvis, Marilyn, and the Space Aliens
Get your driver's license and start your road trip from Reno to Las Vegas
Robin Holabird
May 150 min read


Tulip Mania: Biggest day of 2026
With seven million—yeah, seven MILLION bulbs planted, no words match images in explaining why so many people want to see this garden.
Robin Holabird
May 141 min read


Harry Potter: Magic in Porto
Popcorn and passports make going around the world in movies possible for adventures in Porto with Potter and port
Robin Holabird
May 142 min read


Nevada's Boulder sheepishly goes Into the Wild
Granted, not too many movies focus on sheep. Not to ram the point too much, but sheep make worthy cinematic subjects, so perhaps someday a movie maker will come to celebrate the Boulder City locals at Hemenway Park. Not a baaaahd idea.
Robin Holabird
May 111 min read


Tonopah--Spirits Arise
When we used our fifth-floor sitting area at Tonopah’s Mizpah Hotel, officially rated as the most haunted in the United States, Fred and I knew we would experience spirits...a glass of wine at very least.
Robin Holabird
May 111 min read


Colombia birding
... you can say Colombia is for the birds…and butterflies and flowers and more
Robin Holabird
May 111 min read


Million Dollar Bet makes a winning slacker film
...a good-hearted slacker style comedy about upending predictions.
Robin Holabird
May 102 min read


I Dreamed of Africa (with Lions)
Video of a scene described in the Africa chapter of Around the World in 80 Movies
Robin Holabird
May 81 min read


Robin Holabird
May 80 min read


Tulip Fever in the Netherlands
...live in the moment and enjoy the flowers in their homeland.
Robin Holabird
May 81 min read


Casa Grande showcases great cast and location
Despite budget limitations, Casa Grande proves both engaging and entertaining.
Robin Holabird
May 32 min read


Lou Diamond Phillips know what's in a name
Lou has a reputation as a great person with a penchant for remembering people’s names
Robin Holabird
May 11 min read


Tulip Fever from Youtube
https://youtu.be/9uu2PcLziZo (click to view) Though it filmed in England, the movie Tulip Fever refers to Netherland provinces in the 1700s. However, our 2026 visit to the country shows a type of fever and mania for tulilps still exists. Joining a Viking River cruise called “Tulips and Windmills,” we hit the biggest blossom mass at Keukenhof Gardens outside Amsterdam. Some 45,000 people showed up for that top day of tulip season, which runs a surprisingly short
Robin Holabird
Apr 293 min read


Dutch Masters in Amsterdam
Click here: https://youtu.be/jJHhF3wobBY
Robin Holabird
Apr 281 min read
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