2016 Week 17 Power Rankings

Unscripted NFL Power Rankings
2016 Week 17

Previous Power Rankings:

Week 16, Week 15, Week 14, Week 13, Week 12, Week 11, Week 10, Week 9,

Week 8, Week 7, Week 6, Week 5, Week 4, Week 3, Week 2, Week 1,

Preseason, Post-SuperBowl

On the bubble:

16. Cardinals, 15. Saints, 14. Ravens

13. Lions, 12. Broncos, 11. Dolphins

The Top 10:

2016 Week 16 Power Rankings

Unscripted NFL Power Rankings
2016 Week 16

Previous Power Rankings:

Week 15, Week 14, Week 13, Week 12, Week 11, Week 10, Week 9, Week 8,

Week 7, Week 6, Week 5, Week 4, Week 3, Week 2, Week 1, Preseason,

Post-SuperBowl

On the bubble:

16. Redskins, 15. Dolphins, 14. Titans

13. Buccaneers, 12. Ravens, 11. Broncos

The Top 10:

2016 Week 15 Power Rankings

Unscripted NFL Power Rankings
2016 Week 15

Previous Power Rankings:

Week 14, Week 13, Week 12, Week 11, Week 10, Week 9, Week 8, Week 7,

Week 6, Week 5, Week 4, Week 3, Week 2, Week 1, Preseason, Post-SuperBowl

On the bubble:

16. Cardinals, 15. Ravens, 14. Redskins

13. Vikings, 12. Giants, 11. Broncos

The Top 10: 

2016 Week 14 Power Rankings

Unscripted NFL Power Rankings
2016 Week 14

Previous Power Rankings:

Week 13, Week 12, Week 11, Week 10, Week 9, Week 8, Week 7, Week 6,

Week 5, Week 4, Week 3, Week 2, Week 1, Preseason, Post-SuperBowl

On the bubble:

16. Redskins, 15. Giants, 14. Vikings

13. Ravens, 12. Cardinals, 11. Packers

The Top 10:

2016 Week 13 Power Rankings

Unscripted NFL Power Rankings
2016 Week 13

Previous Power Rankings:

Week 12, Week 11, Week 10, Week 9, Week 8, Week 7, Week 6, Week 5, Week 4,

Week 3, Week 2, Week 1, Preseason, Post-SuperBowl

On the bubble:

16. Chargers, 15. Dolphins, 14. Saints

13. Redskins, 12. Vikings, 11. Bills

The Top 10:

2016 Week 12 Power Rankings

Unscripted NFL Power Rankings
2016 Week 12

Previous Power Rankings:

Week 11, Week 10, Week 9, Week 8, Week 7, Week 6, Week 5, Week 4, Week 3, 

Week 2, Week 1, Preseason, Post-SuperBowl

On the bubble: 

16. Steelers, 15. Cardinals, 14. Panthers

13. Lions, 12. Bills, 11. Eagles

The Top 10: 

2016 Week 11 Power Rankings

Unscripted NFL Power Rankings
2016 Week 11

Previous Power Rankings:

Week 10, Week 9, Week 8, Week 7, Week 6, Week 5, Week 4, Week 3, Week 2,
Week 1, Preseason, Post-SuperBowl

On the bubble:

16. Lions, 15. Steelers, 14. Packers

13. Redskins, 12. Panthers, 11. Bills

The Top 10: 

2016 Movie Reviews: August

Unscripted Movie Reviews

Here we go! By popular request, I'm back on the blog and reviewing movies! My movie-watching was a bit slow to start the year - I was in PhD school after all - but picked up once I got home and had free time and free movies once again.

Previous 2016 Reviews:

January & February,  March & April,  May,  June,  July

Unscripted Ratings:

4/4 - Buy a ticket, poster, & DVD.

3.5/4 - Buy a ticket.

3/4 - Buy a matinee ticket.

2/4 - Wait to stream/rent it.

1/4 - Consider as last resort.

0/4 - Avoid at all costs.

With that, here's Part 6 of the 2016 Movie Review catch-up - enjoy!!

7 Election Reflections

Unscripted Political Talk

On Nov. 8th 2016, America elected Donald J. Trump to the office of the Presidency in the most divisive, negative, and surprising election in U.S. history. I have some thoughts...

1. The Lord sits on the throne in ultimate sovereignty (Psalm 48, Isaiah 40, Revelation 4, etc.).

2. Submit to rulers and governing authorities, be obedient, be ready for every good work (Romans 13, Titus 3, etc.).

3. Submission is not blind and we do not have to adopt the sinful attitudes of leaders or obey sinful commands (Acts 5:27-32). Speaking truth to power is right.

4. How we stand up for our convictions demonstrates earnestness and determines effectiveness. Speak evil of no one, be gentle, show perfect courtesy toward all people, avoid foolish controversies and quarrels about the law (Titus 3).

5. We don't know what tomorrow will bring and to think so is arrogance, so let's take reality a day at a time and do the good we can in each day (Matthew 6:25-34, James 4:13-17).

6. Evangelicals need to reflect on (a) the role we played in this election and (b) recognize and respond to the effects of our support.

6a. Evangelicals have overwhelmingly (over 80%) supported a foolish, wicked, and unrepentant man, which is wrong, and justified it in the name of good, with a "lesser-of-two-evils" philosophy, which is also un-Biblical (Proverbs 17:15, Romans 3:5-8, 1st Thessalonians 5:19-22, James 4:13-17). We as a community need to earnestly reflect on and talk about why most of us supported a man who bragged about sexual assault and adopted language of hate. In the name of what did we do so? What does Scripture say?

6b. My social networks are filled with friends afraid about what this election means for them and their loved ones. Whether you think their worry is justified or not, it's very real. And now we have to figure out how to reach them for Christ when many of them now see the Church as losing moral credibility in its witness. If you voted for Trump, now is not the time to boast, but to listen and learn, to befriend and empathize, to comfort and seek peace & harmony (Romans 12:15-18).

7. Pray for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way (1 Timothy 2:1-2).

2016 Week 10 Power Rankings

Unscripted NFL Power Rankings
2016 Week 10

Previous Power Rankings:

Week 9, Week 8, Week 7, Week 6, Week 5, Week 4, Week 3, Week 2, Week 1,

Preseason, Post-SuperBowl

On the bubble:

16. Eagles, 15. Bills, 14. Bengals

13. Steelers, 12. Chargers, 11. Panthers

The Top 10:

2016 Week 9 Power Rankings

Unscripted NFL Power Rankings
2016 Week 9

Previous Power Rankings:

Week 8, Week 7, Week 6, Week 5, Week 4, Week 3, Week 2, Week 1, Preseason, Post-SuperBowl

On the bubble:

16. Bengals, 15. Chargers, 14. Bills

13. Panthers, 12. Eagles, 11. Steelers

The Top 10: 

2016 Week 8 Power Rankings

Unscripted NFL Power Rankings
2016 Week 8

Previous Power Rankings:

Week 7, Week 6, Week 5, Week 4, Week 3, Week 2, Week 1, Preseason, Post-SuperBowl

On the bubble:

16. Panthers, 15. Raiders, 14. Bengals

13. Bills, 12. Chargers, 11. Steelers

The Top 10:

2016 Week 7 Power Rankings

Unscripted NFL Power Rankings
2016 Week 7

Previous Power Rankings:

Week 6, Week 5, Week 4, Week 3, Week 2, Week 1, Preseason, Post-SuperBowl

On the bubble:

16. Giants, 15. Panthers, 14. Redskins

13. Bengals, 12. Eagles, 11. Chiefs

The Top 10: 

2016 Movie Reviews: July

Unscripted Movie Reviews

Here we go! By popular request, I'm back on the blog and reviewing movies! My movie-watching was a bit slow to start the year - I was in PhD school after all - but picked up once I got home and had free time and free movies once again.

Previous 2016 Reviews:

January & February,  March & April,  May,  June

Unscripted Ratings:
4/4 - Buy a ticket, poster, & DVD.

3.5/4 - Buy a ticket.

3/4 - Buy a matinee ticket.

2/4 - Wait to stream/rent it.

1/4 - Consider as last resort.

0/4 - Avoid at all costs.

With that, here's Part 5 of the 2016 Movie Review catch-up - enjoy!!

2016 Week 6 Power Rankings

Unscripted NFL Power Rankings
2016 Week 6

Previous Power Rankings:

Week 5, Week 4, Week 3, Week 2, Week 1, Preseason, Post-SuperBowl

On the bubble:

16. Ravens, 15. Chiefs, 14. Panthers

13. Bills, 12. Raiders, 11. Bengals

The Top 10:

2016 Week 5 Power Rankings

Unscripted NFL Power Rankings
2016 Week 5

Previous Power Rankings:

Week 4, Week 3, Week 2, Week 1, Preseason, Post-SuperBowl

On the bubble:

16. Texans, 15. Ravens, 14. Chiefs

13. Cowboys, 12. Panthers, 11. Raiders

The Top 10:

2016 Week 4 Power Rankings

Unscripted NFL Power Rankings
2016 Week 4

Previous Power Rankings: Week 3, Week 2, Week 1, Preseason, Post-SuperBowl

On the bubble:

16. Texans, 15. Falcons, 14. Cowboys

13. Raiders, 12. Ravens, 11. Bengals

The Top 10:

2016 Week 3 Power Rankings

Unscripted NFL Power Rankings
2016 Week 3

Previous Power Rankings: Week 2, Week 1, Preseason, Post-SuperBowl

On the bubble:

16. Chargers, 15. Giants, 14. Raiders

13. Ravens, 12. Jets, 11. Chiefs

The Top 10: 

2016 Week 2 Power Rankings

Unscripted NFL Power Rankings
2016 Week 2

Previous Power Rankings: Week 1, Preseason, Post-SuperBowl

On the bubble:

16. Buccaneers, 15. Giants, 14. Jets

13. Ravens, 12. Texans, 11. Raiders

The Top 10:

2016 Movie Reviews: June

Unscripted Movie Reviews

Here we go! By popular request, I'm back on the blog and reviewing movies! My movie-watching was a bit slow to start the year - I was in PhD school after all - but picked up once I got home and had free time and free movies once again.

Previous 2016 Reviews:

January & February,  March & April,  May

Unscripted Ratings:
4/4 - Buy a ticket, poster, & DVD.

3.5/4 - Buy a ticket.

3/4 - Buy a matinee ticket.

2/4 - Wait to stream/rent it.

1/4 - Consider as last resort.

0/4 - Avoid at all costs.

With that, here's Part 4 of the 2016 Movie Review catch-up - enjoy!!

2016 Week 1 Power Rankings

Unscripted NFL Power Rankings
2016 Week 1

(In addition to my 2016 Week 1 Power Rankings, you can also view my 2016 Season/SuperBowl Predictions here!!)

Previous Power Rankings: Preseason, Post-SuperBowl

On the bubble:

16. Bills, 15. Ravens, 14. Redskins

13. Texans, 12. Raiders, 11. Vikings

The Top 10:

2016 Season Predictions

Unscripted NFL Predictions 2016

Get your Asian Zing and Honey BBQ sauces ready Buffalo Wild Wings, because football's back and I'm hungry! While my traditional Sunday meal is a near certainty, how the NFL season will unfold is a lot more of a guessing game. But that's not going to stop me from pretending I know enough to predict the champs we'll see come winter and Superbowl 51.

(In addition to my 2016 Season/SuperBowl Predictions, you can also view my 2016 Week 1 Power Rankings here!!)

2016 Movie Reviews: May

Unscripted Movie Reviews

Here we go! By popular request, I'm back on the blog and reviewing movies! My movie-watching was a bit slow to start the year - I was in PhD school after all - but picked up once I got home and had free time and free movies once again.

Previous 2016 Reviews:

January & February,  March & April

Unscripted Ratings:
4/4 - Buy a ticket, poster, & DVD.

3.5/4 - Buy a ticket.

3/4 - Buy a matinee ticket.

2/4 - Wait to stream/rent it.

1/4 - Consider as last resort.

0/4 - Avoid at all costs.

With that, here's Part 3 of the 2016 Movie Review catch-up - enjoy!!

2016 Preseason Power Rankings

Unscripted NFL Power Rankings
2016 Preseason

Previous rankings: Post-SuperBowl

On the bubble:

16. Redskins, 15. Cowboys, 14. Ravens

13. Texans, 12. Raiders, 11. Jets

The Top 10:

2016 Movie Reviews: March & April

Unscripted Movie Reviews

Here we go! By popular request, I'm back on the blog and reviewing movies! My movie-watching was a bit slow to start the year - I was in PhD school after all - but picked up once I got home and had free time and free movies once again.

Previous 2016 Reviews:

January & February

Unscripted Ratings:
4/4 - Buy a ticket, poster, & DVD.

3.5/4 - Buy a ticket.

3/4 - Buy a matinee ticket.

2/4 - Wait to stream/rent it.

1/4 - Consider as last resort.

0/4 - Avoid at all costs.

With that, here's Part 2 of the 2016 Movie Review catch-up - enjoy!!

2016 Movie Reviews: January & February

Unscripted Movie Reviews

Here we go! By popular request, I'm back on the blog and reviewing movies! My movie-watching was a bit slow to start the year - I was in PhD school after all - but picked up once I got home and had free time and free movies once again.

Previous Reviews: 

Top 10 Movies of 2015

Unscripted Ratings:
4/4 - Buy a ticket, poster, & DVD.

3.5/4 - Buy a ticket.

3/4 - Buy a matinee ticket.

2/4 - Wait to stream/rent it.

1/4 - Consider as last resort.

0/4 - Avoid at all costs.

With that, here's Part 1 of the 2016 Movie Review catch-up - enjoy!!

Top 10 Movies of 2015

Unscripted Movie Reviews

2015 was a fun year at the movie theater, with a variety of engaging films filling up the Top 10. In fact, I saw about 80 movies released in 2015. So let's get to it, with some quick housecleaning to do...

A Blast from the Past: Check out the following links for my Top 10 Movies of previous years: 2014 - 2013 - 2012 - 2011 - 2010 - 2009

A Look to the Future: Check out the link for my Most Anticipated Movies of 2016.

Context: For transparency, here's what I watched and what I missed in 2015.

Potential Listbusters: (some films I didn't see, but heard were good): Anomalisa, Beasts of No Nation, Carol, Cop Car, Phoenix, Son of Saul, The Danish Girl

15 Honorable Mentions: Bridge of Spies, Concussion, Everest, It Follows, Jurassic World, Kingsman: The Secret Service, The Last 5 Years, Legend, Me & Earl & the Dying Girl, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, No Escape, Predestination, Spotlight, Straight Outta Compton, Trainwreck

And now onto the feature presentation...

Most Anticipated Movies of 2016

Unscripted Movie Previews

I have to start off by saying that "Most Anticipated Movies" lists can often be futile endeavors. Most movies that are going to come out in 2016 haven't even finished being made yet. Some sound interesting now, but will end up being terrible. Some sound terrible now, but will end up being amazing. And many will be small limited releases that no one currently knows about!

But. So many of ya'll have asked me what the big movies are 2016 are going to be, I've gone ahead and put together a quick list of movies that I'm interested in. So, with the disclaimer that there will be many, many, many good movies to come out that I haven't listed and that some of these might turn out to be flops, here are some movies I'm looking forward to in 2016:

2016 Post-SuperBowl Power Rankings

Unscripted NFL Power Rankings
2016 Post-SuperBowl

Previous rankings: 2015 Week 17

On the bubble: 

16. Falcons, 15. Lions, 14. Bills

13. Redskins, 12. Texans, 11. Vikings

The Top 10:

Kyle's Top Movies of 2015

Guest Reviewer: Kyle Kuzemchak

You can also check out Kyle's Top Movies of 2014.

2015 Superlatives

What I Watched in 2015

As of this writing - January 16th, 2016 - I have seen exactly 76 movies which were released domestically in 2015. That's actually a pretty slow year for me (thanks PhD school), but I'm going to try to catch up on a few more before I put together my Top 10 Movies of 2014 post, coming soon!!! Here's what I watched in 2015...