Category Archives: Movies

Movies in Theaters and on our TV

Prospect

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Steve

Well, one thing I can thank the Pandemic for is it got me to clear out all the movies/shows piling up in my Netflix-Hulu-Disney-Apple+ queues. It’s also giving me an excuse to finally implement a section I’ve wanted to do … Continue reading →

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Count Rugan is probably behind DST

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Steve

Two days in and I’m still exhausted but thanks to coronavirus, getting rid of this stupid, agricultural society remnant will have to wait. Thanks to Debbie for the gag.

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SXSW 2020 is cancelled!!

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Steve

My bitching about SXSW is nothing new but its cancellation this Spring is a dream come true! We taxpaying, non-asshole residents get to enjoy our city for a little while longer. The writing was on the wall anyway. Nazi-sympathizer Jack … Continue reading →

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The Invisible Man (2020): Worth Seeing

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Steve

Another reason why I’m glad Universal’s Dark Universe (aka, “re-imagining” their monster properties) crashed harder than Windows CE. Their 1999 take on The Mummy was still good. It didn’t need Tom Cruise repeating his Mission: Impossible crap and then meeting Mr. Hyde to set … Continue reading →

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RIP James Lipton

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Steve

For starters, wow, he was much older than I expected so a big round of applause for James taking good care of himself! Like most people, he came to my attention through the Will Ferrel skit on SNL. James loved it … Continue reading →

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Knives Out: Must See

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Steve

If this is Daniel Craig’s post-Bond career move, I am looking forward to the next installment by Writer-Director Rian Johnson. Benoit Blanc is part Foghorn Leghorn, part Clouseau encased in the dedication of Poirot. The short version of Knives is what … Continue reading →

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RIP Kirk Douglas

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Steve

He really hung in there! Not to be flippant or crude but I thought he already passed away like in the Aughts. Kirk did bring us a slug of good movies that I often caught on TV: Spartacus, The Vikings and Paths to … Continue reading →

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The Rise of Skywalker: Must see!

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Steve

We’re finally out of Spoilers territory so I can blather my two cents. I also caught Rise at Alamo Drafthouse three times to make sure how I felt about it. First time during the special Thursday night screenings (due to my … Continue reading →

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RIP Terry Jones

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Steve

So sad to see another Python pass away but poor Terry had been fading away via dementia over the last several years too. Terry will be sorely missed because he was the member who directed the three hilarious movies the … Continue reading →

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RIP Buck Henry

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Steve

A tremendous loss to the world of Comedy, especially in how much Buck influenced what followed, namely the great sketch shows I grew to love: The Kids in the Hall, Strangers with Candy and SCTV. Sadly, most obits will go on about he … Continue reading →

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RIP Syd Mead

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Steve

Sci-Fi fans will know Syd’s name alongside Ralph McQuarrie. I think Syd was more of a Futurist though since movie producers hired him to estimate what the designs would be like in the Near-Future flicks he did: Blade Runner, Alien, Star Trek: The … Continue reading →

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Belated Xmas card from the Eighties

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Steve

Pretty good PhotoShop work…way better than mine but the lighting is a tad off when you compare all three of their skin tones. It’s also odd that they didn’t go with the more neutral, universal “Holiday Wishes” given that the … Continue reading →

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Star Wars “fixes” an old Christmas song

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Steve

Just in time to celebrate The Rise of Skywalker, a new friend I made online shared this goofy take on the song people are getting their underpants in a knot over. Last time I checked the lyrics, the male voice isn’t … Continue reading →

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I finally bought or replaced the Apple TV at my house

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Steve

I grew tired of watching The Mandolorian on my portable and the Disney+ App hasn’t been created for Vizio-brand TVs. Given my profession, you need to watch the hit Star Wars-based show immediately because co-workers are bad at withholding spoilers! Hooking the device … Continue reading →

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RIP René Auberjonois

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Steve

Sad to hear this great character actor passing away but he brought scores of great memories for his comedic and dramatic acting. On the comedic side, my generation mostly knew him for being the foil on Benson, the guy advising the … Continue reading →

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