5 Random Thoughts to Consider During a Snowstorm
Here we are in the middle of yet another snowstorm here on the East Coast. It’s the perfect time to let the mind wander and take stock of some truly…
9 Good Things About the Polar Vortex
Be my guest if you want to complain about the Polar Vortex that has settled in over much of the country. But if you think about it, this much-maligned weather…
7 Great Survival Stories
This has been a banner year for stories of survival, including the excellent film “All Is Lost,” starring Robert Redford. These tales, whether in movies or the printed word, bring…
Horror Movies – If They Were Set in Washington, D.C.
In honor of Halloween, The Jimbo List has compiled a monster mash-up of two terrifying things: horror movies and government. Be afraid. Be very afraid. INVASION OF THE BUDGET SNATCHERS…
If The Government Shutdown Continues Much Longer
You won’t believe all the crazy stuff that will happen if the government shutdown goes on for an extended period of time. For instance… DR. OZ BECOMES THE NEXT U.S.…
7 Movies with Obsessed NFL Fans
Here we are at the first Sunday of the NFL season, and the excitement is running pretty high. It’s a beautiful thing. As we await the festivities, take a look…
Ben Affleck as Batman? 7 Things to Look For
Social media is buzzing with the news that Ben Affleck has been cast as the new Batman in an upcoming movie featuring the Caped Crusader and Superman. The staff at…
Air Conditioner Settings I’d Like To See
As you may have heard, there’s a bit of a heat wave going on in the Northeast this week. It follows a monster heat wave a couple of weeks ago…
Sharknado Nation
Now that we’ve experienced the phenomenon that is “Sharknado,” there’s no stopping the toothy creatures from taking over Hollywood. Here’s what a full-scale shark attack at the local cinema would…
Independence Day Top 40
Happy Independence Day, everyone. Here’s a List of Top 40 songs as envisioned by the folks who brought us the Declaration of Independence. GEN. WASHINGTON’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND LIGHT…
Old Folks in Road Movies
There’s a built-in poignancy about road movies involving codgers. Either they’re retracing footsteps of an embattled past, or they’re journeying into unknown territory in defiance of age and expectation. Either…
Singer Names That Are Just Sick
Being a sick singer can mean one of two things. Either the cool kids think you’re so talented that you’re sick, or you’re a vocalist in need of medical treatment.…