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Congratulations, Peter Parker

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On September 17, 2026

In General Cogitation

As I said in my review of Spider-Man Brand New Day, it will likely break the record for the highest-grossing movie in the domestic box office. Star Wars: The Force Awakens held the top spot for 11 years. Congratulations, Peter Parker!

I’ve been following the box office numbers for Brand New Day since I wrote that review. Based on its momentum, I knew it would beat Star Wars sometime this week. It will be interesting if it still has enough steam to break one billion dollars.

I was never under the delusion that Star Wars would maintain the top spot forever. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is a damn good movie, and I’m happy that it is the successor. I guess that makes Peter Parker the … heir to the Empire IYKYK. The ball is now in Filoni’s court to try to take it back; that would be a fun game of movie ping-pong.

Spider-Man is probably the perfect film for taking the crown. It’s much better than some chick flick or a woke reimagining of Ancient Greek literature .

I hope Spider-Man’s new position doesn’t go to his head. After all, with great power comes great responsibility (RIP Uncle Ben).

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“The screen is a magic medium. It has such power that it can retain interest as it conveys emotions and moods that no other art form can hope to tackle.” 
– Stanley Kubrick

Movie Review: Spider-Man Brand New Day

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On August 24, 2026

In General Cogitation

Spider-Man Brand New Day movie poster

Directed by: Destin Daniel Cretton
Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Mark Ruffalo
Release Date: July 31, 2026
Runtime: 2h 25m
My Rating:

Spider-Man is trying to navigate a world where everyone has forgotten Peter Parker, including those that he loved. Despite his efforts, a mysterious threat appears that knows who he cares about. Now Peter teams up with Frank Castle (aka The Punisher) to thwart this new threat.

This is an excellent film. I almost gave it 5 stars, except it felt a little long. It has one of those endings where the writers take an extra 15 minutes to settle a couple of story plots.

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Another Critical Look at AI

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On September 17, 2025

In Soapbox, Tech Talk, Technology

Just over two years ago, I wrote a post about ChatGPT and OpenAI, including some predictions. I’ve decided to follow up on that and take another critical look at AI. Since that time, I have still never used ChatGPT, and I have barely touched any form of AI.

Does that mean you shouldn’t? Not necessarily. While I still believe my prediction came true—that AI is making people lazier—you don’t have to be like them. Use it as a tool to facilitate your work, but don’t use it to do your work. For example, writing an email does not need to be outsourced. If you’re a developer, don’t buy into this “vibe coding” crap. You’ll learn more by doing it yourself. More on that later.

There are a couple of claims that I want to address. The claim that AI has “changed the world” and that if you’re not embracing it, then you’re being left behind.

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Ode to 23

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On July 30, 2025

In General Cogitation

You know that I don’t eulogize a celebrity unless they truly meant something to me and I’m truly mourning their passing. In this case, it’s a celebrity athlete, which means they aren’t as well-known around the world. The past two weeks have been hard on us GenXers, but the latest death hit me the hardest. I’ve mentioned before how I grew up as a Chicago Cubs fan, and my favorite player was Ryne Sandberg.

Ryno was amazing to watch at 2nd base. He could teach a master class on 2nd base defense. Second base is my favorite infield position, and it’s because of Ryno. Not only did he make it look easy, but he also made it look fun.

He Didn’t Do It For the Money

When you listen to the stories pouring out from his old teammates and coaches, you learn so much more. He was always a professional. He played the way he played because that’s how you’re supposed to play; it was never about the money. If you don’t believe me, read about his 1994 retirement.

He walked away from a $16 million contract extension because he felt like his game was slipping. He did come back in 1996 to play two more years with the Cubs, and his performance was amazing again. Then, he officially retired at the end of the 1997 season.

I got to meet him once, in the 90s. It was the Cubs Convention in Chicago. I got his autograph and a quick photo with him.

Getting Ryne Sandberg’s autograph at the Cubs Convention about 30 years ago

Thank you for all the childhood memories.

RIP

Happy Fourth!

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On July 4, 2024

In General Cogitation

Let’s set aside those inane topics that divide us and celebrate our freedom today. I know it’s hard but we should all be able to show respect for those with dissenting opinions. No matter which side of the aisle you stand on.

Also, make sure you’ve picked up some CBD treats for the dogs. Fireworks are always much more entertaining when you’re high.

Merry Christmas (2023)

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On December 25, 2023

In General Cogitation

Merry Christmas to one and all. I hope my Jewish friends had an excellent Hanukkah! If you celebrate something different, I hope it is equally as merry and excellent! I hope all of your festivities are safe, enjoyable, and drama-free. While I believe Christmas is more about giving than receiving, I hope you get that Nintendo and/or that Red Ryder, carbine action, 200-shot, range model air rifle you’ve always wanted.

MTFBWY

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