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Oh, where do I even begin with Sisu: Road to Revenge? This is not merely a movie; it is a transcendent thunderclap of pure cinematic audacity. From the first frame, the film detonates onto the screen with the subtlety of a meteor strike, announcing itself as a masterpiece of gleeful excess. This is the movie that every other action film will envy for the rest of their lives. The landscapes are so gorgeously shot they look like nature itself hired its own personal glam squad. The score doesn’t merely accompany the action; it leaps off the speakers and demands that...

Solomon Ray topped the iTunes Top 100 Christian and gospel albums chart last week, and he’s not even real … or Christian … or black. Ray is solely a creation of Artificial Intelligence (AI). “His most recent release, a Christmas EP called A Soulful Christmas, features tracks with titles like ‘Soul to the World’ and ‘Jingle Bell Soul,’ reports Christianity Today. “Ray is a verified artist on the streaming platform, draws over 324,000 monthly listeners, and became the top artist on the iTunes top 100 Christian and gospel albums chart this week.” “But Solomon Ray … is not a real...

Newsdump Alert: A Wave Of Israeli Air Attacks In Gaza And Lebanon...Nationalist Settler Attacks Continue... Newsdump Alert: Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Pre-Emptively Arrested... By September 30th of next year, the federal government is projected to collect 615 billion dollars in tariff revenue. Based on a US population of 347.8 million people that breaks down... Politics defined by Ronald Reagan as the world's second oldest profession bearing a close resemblance to the first. One definition of Congress is "sexual intercourse". So we should all rejoice when anyone decided to stop being a.... "Americans are used by the Political Industrial Complex...

X just revealed the location of every user on the platform, triggering chaos among foreign rage farmers and slop peddlers — the massive ranks of which have shaped our culture now for yearsTwilight of the Pakistani rage farmer. Friday night, X released a long-requested profile update revealing the location of users, including anonymous users. A few glorious hours following that initial and immediately legendary release, the feature was temporarily shut down, as the American commentariat erupted in Surprised Pikachu shock at the revelation much of our domestic online discourse is shaped by catfishing rage farmers from the third world, the...

Very few movies from the silent film continue to have notoriety in this day and age, however this film is one of those rare exceptions. Released 100 years ago, this movie underwent multiple transformations, was depicted from a very popular book, contained within it frighteningly disfiguring looks and designs of the main character that were top secret (so as to maximize the “horror” effect of the story), until the official premiere of the film. This film would also be the one film that actor Lon Chaney would be ultimately remembered for, for the rest of his life and career. The...

Remembering Free Republic Founder Jim Robinson... "And God spoke all these words, saying, I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me" Exodus 20:1-3 ESV Bible... I was once proud telling folks I didn't drink booze or do drugs but the was I was getting the ultimate chemical experience in my own selfish... He warned about distractions of "Movements" and "Politics" including the notion that politics in South Korea were distracting Christians... We all miss Rush Hudson Limbaugh III man...

You know, I've stood in front of cameras for most of my life. I've played gunslingers, cops, cowboys, outlaws. I've directed stories about heroes and villains, about redemption and revenge. But I've never been more nervous than I am right now standing here to talk about something that's more real than anything I've ever put on screen. I'm here to tell you about the day I gave my life to Jesus Christ. and more importantly, why he's the only way. Now, I know what some of you might be thinking. Clint Eastwood, the guy who played the man with no...

Newsdump Alert: Afghanistan-Pakistan Peace Talks Break Down Conflict Follows Pakistan Leader's White House Visit, Trump Demand For Use Of Bagram Air Base... Back in September Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made his country's priority clear when meeting military leadership... "He was the founder of this important internet platform for Conservatives, and was a true patriot"... But for starters I'll go back to the music I heard in my background the guys in the dorm were into this group... "And so I put the blame on both Republicans and Democrats for basically, Caitlin. Just can't say it on CNN. But it's...

VIDEOThe director of the 2025 Miss Universe pageant in Thailand sure gave off strong Colonel Saito vibes when he berated Miss Mexico as a "dumbhead." This caused a walkout by the other contestants as the poor director screamed at them to STOP! Later the director, in an act of public humiliation, apologized during a ceremony for acting like a jerk. You just know he felt inside like Colonel Saito did when he was forced to backtrack on his rule about officers having to work on the Bridge On The River Kwai. Interestingly, that bridge in reality is also located in...

Newsdump Alert: Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene Lays Out Frustration With Republican Leadership... Today Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney saying he has apologized to US President Donald Trump... A pretty stunning video interview happened just over a week ago involving Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes... Nick Fuentes: "A lot of them agree with it because they get it. It's their life. A lot of them that's their life. Their life is and another thing we didn't even bring up is the porn thing which is there also. This is their life. Weed, gaming and porn. And I think they know it's...

The movie begins with a suicide at a skyscraper in Philadelphia. Later that day, five people who have business to conduct in this same skyscraper, board an elevator. Their sins, their pride, and their backgrounds lead them, by unusual circumstances and timing, to elevator 6. Ben Larson (Bookeme Woodbine) just started working at this building as a Security Guard who has a violent past. Vince McCormick (Geoffrey Arend) is a mattress salesman, and a scam artist who cheats people out of their money via a Ponzi scheme. Sarah Caraway (Bojana Nocakovic) is trying to divorce her husband and take a...

Newsdump Alert: Trump Meeting In Qatar Opens Foreign Trip... Qatar's Connections To The US, Israel And Hamas Cannot Be Denied... The rage against Hamas over the brutal events of October 7th, 2023 belies the facts of Israeli and American interaction with Hamas through Qatar prior to October 7th. Having Hamas in power in Gaza and the... How about some Top Ten Country Songs from 50 years ago today the music of my life... Time for a "National Debt Update" our theme song... This week the US national debt that began rising when Lyndon Johnson was President of the United States...

A week on the road for your currently sober drunk host a week in the heartland visiting eateries like "Culvers" and "Pizza Ranch" synonymous with 'fly over country' as El Rushbo used to describe it... Those were big songs back in 1971 played by a local disc jockey whose remote broadcasts I used to hang out at. I was 11 years old. That guy used to get me involved in his remotes keeping track of that lengthy playlist of songs played from the radio station... "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow...

"They're taking Lloyd Dobyns off" That's how I felt about the move by NBC to introduce its new live Saturday night show bi-weekly alongside the newsmagazine "Weekend". "Weekend" was a show I had enjoyed during the previous 1974-75 season every week. I liked watching Lloyd Dobyns and his attempt to bring some attitude to television news... I read about this newfangled NBC Saturday Night Live show in the newspaper much hype about the reunion of Simon and Garfunkel which came on the second show in the series later in October. In all honesty I didn't watch the first show and...

Dolly Parton has been facing some “health challenges,” and her sister, Freida Parton, has asked for prayers for the country star. After Dolly Parton postponed her Las Vegas residency in September, her sister Freida took to social media to ask her fans to pray for her. “Last night, I was up all night praying for my sister, Dolly. Many of you know she hasn't been feeling her best lately. I truly believe in the power of prayer, and I have been lead to ask all of the world that loves her to be prayer warriors and pray with me,” Freida...

We Won't Back DownYoung Queen of ScotsOur Time is NowWe Are the Children of Those Who BledOne Land, One FightRise of the IslesThe Lion Still RoarsYou Are Not AloneWe Won't Let Britain Go Rule Britannia And I can't help but throw this in: Turning Point

VIDEOMost people think of Greta Garbo as an exotic symbol of glamour, sophistication, and mystery. However, Orson Welles also described Garbo as an awkward "Swedish Cow." How could he even think such a thing? This video reveals why Welles had such an opinion and also shows the miracle of personal transformation.

Whatever Happened to Just Going Out for Family Fun? Now that I’m retired, with more time behind me than ahead, I find myself looking back a lot more than forward. I’ve been reflecting on the changes I’ve seen — not just in the world at large, but right here at home, in the way families like mine spend time together. When I was young, family fun meant something simple. Back in the 1950s, when money was tight for most folks, we didn’t need expensive outings to enjoy ourselves. A picnic at the park, a day at the beach, just a...

🚨 MAJOR BREAKING: Now, Disney ABC is CANCELING Jimmy Kimmel "INDEFINITELY" due to him lying that the Charlie Kirk assassin was MAGA, per WSJ. This came right after the ABC affiliates canceled Kimmel via Nexstar.

Around the Fire: The True Power of StorytellingThere was a time, thousands of years ago, when the day’s work was done and the people of a tribe would gather around a fire. There was no television, no printing press, no smartphones — just the night sky, the crackle of flame, and the voice of the storyteller. This figure wasn’t just a source of entertainment. He was the keeper of the tribe’s soul.Through his stories, children learned who they were supposed to be. The brave were praised, the cowardly shamed. The heroes were honored with tales that would last generations, while...