Posts by Matt Gilligan

Have you ever had an experience where it looked like you were up to something sinister, weird, or maybe even illegal but everything was totally on the level? Those are usually the moments when you have to yell out “I can explain!” And hopefully, you’re able to articulate yourself enough that no one calls the...

I can explain! How many times have you been caught in what looked like a crazy predicament and you had to yell that out to people so you could plead your case? It may sound like something that only happens in movies, but I assure you that it happens in real life, too. And here’s...

Sometimes, you root for the bad guy in a movie, right? I used to think I was maybe the only person who did this, but it looks like I’m in good company with a bunch of folks who occasionally get enamored with the villains in movies and forget about the good guys and gals. Do...

You’ve been in this situation before: someone gives you a compliment and then a few minutes later it dawns on you…HEY, THAT WASN’T A COMPLIMENT! THAT WAS AN INSULT! And then you get offended and start crying and you’re not friends with that person anymore…at least that’s the way it works for me… What are...

I’ve had friends tell me about getting stalked by people who became obsessed with them and it is downright scary. For some folks, a switch just flips and they become infatuated with people to such an unhealthy degree that something needs to be done about it. Has this ever happened to you? Here are some...

When I was a kid, there was a family in our small town and they drove a convertible… And I thought they were THE SHIT. Who actually OWNS a convertible, I used to think to myself. I believed they lived in a mansion, went to country clubs, and probably had maids and butlers. Looking back...

Oooh, this will be a lot of fun! I always love to discover new music, so this will be a great opportunity to do that. I personally have a TON of songs that I love that think are Perfect Tens that most people probably haven’t heard of… “My My” by Reigning Sound. “Only When I...

The older you get, the more you realize that fighting is no joke. What seemed kind of harmless when you’re younger really becomes dangerous and potentially life-altering as you keep aging. You should always avoid a fight whenever possible, but there are some instances in life when you have to defend yourself. And you should...

Everyone has questions they don’t like to be asked by other people. I started getting gray hair at a pretty young age and when people asked me about it out in public or at work I would just die a little bit inside. I still don’t love it when someone asks me about it, but...

The older you get, the more quickly time passes and you start to realize that, unfortunately, there are a lot of things that you’ll probably never accomplish in your life. Next year’s the year I’m gonna learn to play the guitar! Well, hopefully… What hobbies would you get good at if you lived to be...

With these films, we’re not talking about “musicals” per se, but movies that are music-related or musically-themed. Like documentaries and concert films, with some movies that could be considered musicals such as Mary Poppins Returns. Are you ready to sing your little heart out?!?! To access each of these individual categories, sign into Netflix and replace...

I have to say, I’ve never been the biggest science fiction or fantasy fan in my life, but I’ve become way more interested in it during the past few years. Maybe it’s because it seems like we’re headed toward a dystopian nightmare as a species! Good times! Do you want to watch a whole lot...

When certain things happen in life, it seems like time moves in slow motion. I’m talking about car accidents, fights, or any other kind of disturbing incidents. It’s hard to describe, but it almost feels like what you’re experiencing isn’t even real and you say to yourself, “I can’t believe this is really happening right...

When something extreme happens in life, it’s hard to believe it’s actually happening. There’s a surreal aspect to these moments where it almost feels dream-like, especially if it’s something very shocking. I’m sure a lot of you have had these experiences before. Perhaps it was a death, or a phone call about sometimes awful happening,...

Come on people…get it together, will you? Most of us are trying to do our best during this current crisis where people are dying, losing their jobs, and we’re all forced to stay inside. It’s tough on everyone, okay? But some people still have to behave badly for some reason. And act like this whole thing isn’t...