Monthly Archives: August 2026

Neo-Medieval Charms of “Silo” 

Posted on August 29, 2026 by williamjcobb

Silo has become quite timely: While the plotlines involving the present-day Silo people are taking place roughly four centuries in the future, there’s now a plotline that appears to be set in roughly present-day contemporary times: In the series we are at war with Iran. Continue reading →

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“Nightborn” Review: Fun Finnish Horror

Posted on August 25, 2026 by williamjcobb

Something dark and sinister lurks in the Finnish forests. Continue reading →

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“The End of Oak Street”: Jurassic Park Meets Poltergeist

Posted on August 21, 2026 by williamjcobb

It’s like Jurassic Park meets Poltergeist. Continue reading →

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Yellowstone Backpacking Trip Report 2026

Posted on August 21, 2026 by williamjcobb

In 2024 we kayaked Yellowstone Lake, in 2025 Shoshone Lake, and for 2026 we backpacked to Heart Lake. This year was extra special: our 25th wedding anniversary. Continue reading →

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Cul-De-Sac Anguish: On Netflix’s “The Last House”

Posted on August 15, 2026 by williamjcobb

I’ll try to avoid spoilers here but will add that when we finished watching it, we both said, “Wow. I’m surprised we finished that movie.” As in: I’m surprised we didn’t stop watching and go do something more entertaining, like poking each other with a sharp stick. Continue reading →

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