#Bales2026MovieChallenge - Bolivia The motorcycle diaries (2004) It’s hard for me to adequately express how much I like this true coming of age adaptation of Che Guevara’s memoirs. It recounts his motorcycle trip across S America (including Bolivia).

#AugustMovieChallenge - painter Basquiat (1996) This was the movie when I first remember seeing Jeffrey Wright. As he always does, he delivers in this role as the legendary neo-expressionist painter Jean-Michel Basquiat. @omacolt.bsky.social

#AugustMovieChallenge —air traffic controllers Apollo 13 (1995) Flight controllers at NASA were the air traffic controllers for Apollo 13. @omacolt.bsky.social

#Bales2026MovieChallenge -Marilyn Monroe Monkey Business (1952) Monroe as the secretary steals the every scene in this fun Hawks screwball comedy.

#AugustMovieChallenge -Axe Paul Bunyan (1958) I was a small child when I first saw this charming Disney short film and I remember it led me to become fascinated with the Paul Bunyan legend. @omacolt.bsky.social

#Bales2026MovieChallenge -jazz Green Book (2018) My step dad introduced me to the soothing sounds of Don Shirley & I went into the movie a fan. I thought Mahershala Ali subtly conveyed his dignified personality. Powerful performance. I am not with the haters.

Don Shirley's Inspired Smile

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#Bales2026moviechallenge -fruit #AugustMovieChallenge -submarine Yellow Submarine (1968) For some reason stylized fruit is used in the Pepperland sequences of this psychedelic musical. @omacolt.bsky.social

#Bales2026MovieChallenge -Peter O’Toole Ratatouille (2007) O’Toole was brilliant, handsome and talented and known for charisma and wit and being deeply human and self depreciating. He also had a distinctive voice making him perfect to play Anton Egon.

Anton Ego's Emotional Reaction to Ratatouille

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#AugustMovieChallenge -revolutionary war Schoolhouse Rock (1975-79) I love the America Rocks series with “shot heard round the world”, “the preamble” and “no more kings”. @omacolt.bsky.social

Schoolhouse Rock! Title Card Animation

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#Bales2026MovieChallenge -a revolt #AugustMovieChallenge -music video in a movie Pink Floyd the Wall (1982) Essentially a series of music videos woven into a narrative. It includes images of fascist rallies, mass rebellion and societal unrest. @omacolt.bsky.social

Pink Floyd The Wall: Goodbye Blue Sky Animation

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#Bales2026MovieChallenge -magical / coming of age  #JulyMovieChallenge -a CEO Big (1988) I love young Hanks and I love this scene. Thanks for playing along with me in Ju And thanks @omacolt.bsky.social for a fun month.

#JulyMovieChallenge -Arnold Schwarzenegger Jingle all the way (1996) This might be his worst reviewed movie. It has a 20 on rotten tomatoes. All the critics are wrong. It’s a ton of fun. @omacolt.bsky.social

Jingle All The Way Toy Store Scramble

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#Bales2026MovieChallenge -movie I saw with my BFF Best in Show (2000) We’ve seen many, but one of my favorites I saw with @davidjshaffer is Best in Show. We were supposed to be in a law conference but skipped to watch March madness and this.

#Bales2026FilmChallenge for august is now available - play!!! - three or four entries a day per person would not be too much @bramblejim.bsky.social @moondogrick.bsky.social @omacolt.bsky.social @tadool.bsky.social @pedropeterperico.bsky.social @josephaisenberg13.bsky.social @gemini53.bsky.social

#Bales2026MovieChallenge -space exploration #JulyMovieChallenge -wedding  Space Balls (1987) Mel Brook’s space odyssey. Princess Vespa flees her wedding rather than marry the narcoleptic Prince Valium. She explores space with Barf, Star and crew. Sequel coming. @omacolt.bsky.social

Spaceballs

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#Bales2026MovieChallenge - children’s classic #JulyMovieChallenge -amputee Toy Story (1995) The mutant toys seemed scary, but they were just victims of Sid. Barbie’s legs end up attached to a green fishing rod. @omacolt.bsky.social

#Bales2026MovieChallenge -Korea #JulyMovieChallenge -Inoculation Train to Busan (2016) I Am Legend (2007) Have to go with a zombie theme. Much of Legend involves creating a vaccine and administering experimental doses. Korea's Busan is my No 1 favorite zombie movie. @omacolt.bsky.social

#Bales2026MovieChallenge -overcoming adversity #JulyMovieChallenge -Mick Jagger Ned Kelly (1970) Jagger stars as the legendary outlaw who faces poverty and overwhelming odds. Not the best version. Many dislike it, but I like the history and Australian setting. @omacolt.bsky.social

#Bales2026MovieChallenge -a film I love #JulyMovieChallenge -a Christmas movie Tokyo Godfathers (2003) I love this quirky story with its surprisingly hopeful outlook about 3 homeless people who find an abandoned baby on Christmas Eve. An annual watch in our family. @omacolt.bsky.social

#Bales2026MovieChallenge -Utah #JulyMovieChallenge -a spy Sneakers (1992) Super cool espionage heist film with an insanely good cast that includes Utah’s favorite resident, the late Robert Redford. @omacolt.bsky.social

#Bales2026MovieChallenge -Japan #JulyMovieChallenge -beauty pageant Beauty Queen (2021) A beauty pageant winner becomes rebel commander in the resistance after her father is killed by the invading Japanese imperial army in WWII @omacolt.bsky.social

#Bales2026MovieChallenge -science #JulyMovieChallenge -a penguin March of the Penguins (2006) You’ll like this one. Whether it’s the educational value, emotional impact, stunning scenery or the engaging narration of the great Morgan Freeman, it’s 10/10⭐️s @omacolt.bsky.social

#Bales2026MovieChallenge -literary adaptation #JulyMovieChallenge -Robin Williams The World According to Garp (1982) Unique and with emotional depth, this early Williams adaptation captures the strange and unpredictable way the Irving novel looked at life. @omacolt.bsky.social

#Bales2026MovieChallenge -saw with someone I love #JulyMovieChallenge -Native American in a movie Courage Under Fire (1996) We saw this Rashomon like film on an early relationship date night. Stellar cast includes Lou Diamond Phillips, who is part Cherokee. @omacolt.bsky.social

#Bales2026MovieChallenge -women’s right 9 to 5 (1980) Super fun movie about sexism in the workplace in the 80s. We’ve come a long way since then, but not nearly far enough. The Dolly Parton theme song is epic.

Atta Girl 9to5

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#JulyMovieChallenge -UFO The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (2005) Many spaceships in this movie including the Heart of Gold flown by Zaphod Beeblebrox and powered by the infinite improbability drive. @omacolt.bsky.social

#Bales2026MovieChallenge -social justice #JulyMovieChallenge -civil war Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) This fantasy story that takes place in the backdrop of the Spanish civil war is an exploration of protecting the innocent under authoritarianism and resisting fascism. @omacolt.bsky.social

#Bales2026MovieChallenge -something fun #JulyMovieChallenge -plane crash King Kong (1933) A squadron of bi-planes take out Kong (so mean), but not before he grabs one causing it to crash. I know, I know, it wasn’t the airplanes, it was beauty that killed the beast. @omacolt.bsky.social

#Bales2026MovieChallenge -sci-fi #JulyMovieChallenge -rebellious teen Star Wars (1976) Small film you’ve probably never heard of. Check it out. 19 year old Luke is rebellious, albeit in a grounded way. Restless and idealistic, but not as defiant as was his father. @omacolt.bsky.social

#Bales2026MovieChallenge -art #JulyMovieChallenge -space exploration Solaris (1972) Tarkovsky uses music and paintings to explore memory and identity. The space station has a classic painting as a nostalgic reminder of earth and humanity. 10/10 ⭐️ @omacolt.bsky.social