{"id":168179,"date":"2026-02-07T14:13:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T14:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/168179\/"},"modified":"2026-02-07T14:13:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T14:13:10","slug":"reviews-of-the-lost-bus-on-apple-tv-koda-power-failure-night-light-san-diego-union-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/168179\/","title":{"rendered":"Reviews of \u201cThe Lost Bus\u201d on Apple TV & KODA power failure night light \u2013 San Diego Union-Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"

For many years I have been reviewing movies and products here. Usually, the companies who make these movies and produce these products make them available to the press to do these reviews, in the form of press screenings and complimentary review products. Other times, I discover them on my own, just as you would.<\/p>\n

You might be wondering, how do I select products for review? I try to entertain and inform here, so I am inclined to review movies and products that I think you and I might like. Such was the case with \u201cThe Last Bus\u201d on Apple TV, and the KODA power failure night light.<\/p>\n

Review of \u201cThe Lost Bus\u201d on Apple TV<\/p>\n

Recently, while I was at home, I felt like taking a break and decided to watch a movie on TV. There were probably hundreds, if not thousands to choose from, between the usual broadcast channels, my Spectrum On-Demand service and several streaming channels. With all of those channels, there was a lot to choose from.<\/p>\n

\"PaulPaul Greengrass in The Lost Bus
\n(Melinda Sue Gordon, courtesy of Apple TV)<\/p>\n

As I checked out my Apple TV streaming service, one movie in particular caught my attention: \u201cThe Lost Bus.\u201d I read the description and learned that it is an Oscar nominated (for best visual effects), 2025 film drama about the terrible Paradise fire in California. I live in California, so the possibility of wildfire directly impacting my life is a constant concern. Thankfully I have only had to evacuate my home once, and the damage was limited to a fine covering of black soot on my property, which I was able to wash away.<\/p>\n

Since this is an important subject in so many people\u2019s lives, and the movie \u2014 which was inspired by real events \u2014 is well regarded enough to receive an Academy Awards nomination, I decided to watch it, and then review it here.<\/p>\n

Apple Original Films provides this synopsis: \u201cThe Lost Bus\u201d is a white-knuckle ride through one of America\u2019s deadliest wildfires as a wayward school bus driver (Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey) and a dedicated school teacher (Emmy, SAG and Golden Globe Award winner America Ferrera) battle to save 22 children from the terrifying inferno.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe Lost Bus now streaming on Apple TV
\n(Courtesy of Apple TV)<\/p>\n

Thankfully there is not an over-emphasis on the backstory. We learn just enough to care about the people involved. The drama is intense and the portrayal of events realistic. It conveys a powerful sense of authenticity. The consequences are life-or-death.<\/p>\n

The news at the time showed us the terrible devastation that occurred. We did not know how it would turn out for these people, who we grew to sincerely care about. I will not spoil this for you. To find out their fate, watch the movie. I highly recommend it.<\/p>\n

To watch the official trailer and to learn more about \u201cThe Lost Bus,\u201d visit: https:\/\/www.apple.com\/tv-pr\/originals\/the-lost-bus\/.<\/p>\n

Review of KODA power failure night light<\/p>\n

Over the years I have bought several different night lights at Costco Wholesale. I can almost always count on Costco for competitive pricing with an industry-leading returns policy. When I saw the 3-packs of these KODA night lights at Costco recently, combined with them being sold for $5 off, I bought two 3-packs to try them out.<\/p>\n

\"KODAKODA power failure, motion and light sensing, color changing night light and flashlight
\n(Jan Wagner)<\/p>\n

These are the best night lights that I have ever used \u2014 by far. Aside from their versatility for use as a night light with selectable colors and as a rechargeable flashlight, these lights are also very sensitive to motion from near or far, unlike my older night lights. Depending upon the color you select, they can either be quite bright to illuminate a large area (the lights can be rotated, to aim them), or relatively dim, if that is your preference. Blue seems to be their least illuminative color, and bright white the most illuminative. I liked them so much that I bought three more 3-packs, for a total of 15 night lights.<\/p>\n

\"KODAKODA color changing night light and flashlight
\n(Jan Wagner)<\/p>\n

For some reason, I could not find them on Costco.com or the KODA website, although I did find them on Costco.ca (Canada): https:\/\/www.costco.ca\/koda-modern-power-failure-night-light%2C-3-pack.product.4000370278.html. I phoned KODA, who told me that this is their most advanced night light. I suggest that you try to buy them at your local Costco Wholesale.<\/p>\n

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Copyright \u00a9 2026 by Jan Wagner \u2013 AutoMatters & More #915r1<\/p>\n

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