There’s a great essay (written or video) just waiting to be created about all the ways-subtle and large-that John McTiernan deconstructs and teases classic masculinity in his action movies.

Halloween PSA: if you have Tubi and want to enjoy a great night of underrated werewolf movies, you can currently catch all three of these!

One of my favorite podcast subgenres is "thoughtful deep dives into junkfood pop culture," and I'm swiftly falling in love with this one. I've listened to part of one episode (about the commercials), & there's been lots of unironic praise for Jim Varney's acting skill. I love it!

This is gonna be a controversial take, but Latka is the only part of TAXI that I struggle with. The rest of the show is a pitch-perfect, bittersweet look at what it’s like to work a blue-collar job, and Latka’s over-the-top character feels out of step in a show where everything else feels authentic.

Sitcom People@sitcompeople.bsky.social · 7d ago

I’ve been reading John Scoleri & Peter Enfantino’s blog in which they rewatch one episode of KOLCHAK: THE NIGHT STALKER a day. I had to post this excerpt from a comment Scoleri made because it makes me long for something we don’t have. His SALEM’S LOT series idea sounds great!

So it turns out it’s not the World Series that’s happening. Thanks for not calling me out on my stupidity!

AJ Howell-O-Ween@howell489.bsky.social · last wk.

Since the World Series is going on (and because this movie's available on Tubi), here's a shoutout to one of my favorite baseball movies. It seems like it'd be silly, but it respects the sport and it's intelligent about it. The story really draws me in and it has lots of heart!

One more note on LITTLE BIG LEAGUE: I won’t pretend that I’m an expert (or even super knowledgeable) about baseball; I like the game but I’m barely a novice at best. However, this movie speaks with such a level of confident intelligence that you know it’s getting everything right.

AJ Howell-O-Ween@howell489.bsky.social · last wk.

Since the World Series is going on (and because this movie's available on Tubi), here's a shoutout to one of my favorite baseball movies. It seems like it'd be silly, but it respects the sport and it's intelligent about it. The story really draws me in and it has lots of heart!

I just read the FANGORIA article about this and it sounds fantastic. It sounds like a ‘70s conspiracy thriller (specifically CAPRICORN ONE) with some interdimensional craziness tossed into the mix. I’m looking forward to this!

C. Robert Cargill@crobertcargill.bsky.social · last wk.

Gang, I cannot stress how excited I am for you to hear Midnight Radio. It's been a weird, punk rock, self-funded, dream project. Season 1 is just insane, with a crazy cast I can't believe I got to work with. You've never heard anything quite like it. Episodes drop beginning Oct 22nd!

Very early in life, probably in elementary school. I hated being different at the time, but I’ve grown to appreciate the weird parts of my personality.

Gail Simone@gailsimone.bsky.social · last wk.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: This sounds like a joke question, but it isn’t. If it doesn’t apply to you, fine. But it’s a serious question with different levels of meaning. And I am genuinely curious. When did you first realize you were weird?

Hello, police? Please come quickly, I am being personally attacked. 😱 (Someone sent me this and I checked the math and…Damn.)

Since the World Series is going on (and because this movie's available on Tubi), here's a shoutout to one of my favorite baseball movies. It seems like it'd be silly, but it respects the sport and it's intelligent about it. The story really draws me in and it has lots of heart!

So Danny Trejo was manipulated and tricked into being in Ben Shapiro's newest film. Holy shit.

Idk how often you guys have chats with oldies nerds, but the next time someone tries to claim that all of the Beach Boys’ car songs are disposable nonsense, play them this one and accept their apology gracefully. It makes me emotional EVERY time! youtu.be/j87xoaxsd9s?...

Ballad Of Ole' Betsy (Remastered 2001)

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#PremakeAMovie LETHAL WEAPON (1974) Director: Don Siegel Screenplay: Walter Hill Roger Murtaugh: Sidney Poitier Martin Riggs: Jan-Michael Vincent Gen. McAllister: John Vernon Mr. Joshua: Andy Robinson Hunsaker: Robert Vaughn

Abbott and Costello Meet MikeZilla Minus Zero (#15584)@mikeymcfilms.bsky.social · 2w ago

#PremakeAMovie GLENGARRY GLENN ROSS (1951) Written & Directed by John Huston Blake: James Cagney Ricky Roma: Clark Gable Shelley Levine: Spencer Tracy Dave Moss: Lee J. Cobb Dave Aaronow: Humphrey Bogart James Lingk: Cary Grant John Williamson: Gary Cooper

I was too young to see movies at the theater by myself when THE CABLE GUY was released, but I’ve been in love with this movie since I first saw it. Nice to see it getting the treatment it deserves!

Cereal At Midnight@cerealatmidnight.com · 2w ago

Audiences weren't ready for THE CABLE GUY in 1996. It was a modest hit that has become a cult classic, appreciated for its dark satire of TV culture. Now, 30 years later, the movie gets its due with a 4K Steelbook, which includes NEW and legacy features. "CLICK." link.amazon/B0byMYELk

Went thrifting today at a secondhand bookstore in my town. Didn’t find any Encyclopedia Brown like I was hoping, but I still picked up some nice stuff!

I’m not saying anything that thousands of film nerds don’t already know, but this is an EXCELLENT film. Five stars in my book, and definitely my favorite film discovery of the year so far!

Including a rewatch just last week!

Scott Renshaw@scottrenshaw.bsky.social · 2w ago

What is the movie that came out before you were born that you’ve watched the most times?

Talk about a TWILIGHT ZONE episode that’s still relevant today. With AI bros and tech people telling us to get with the times or become obsolete, and with the government devaluing education in arts, philosophy, etc., this particular story rings particularly true (and modern)!

Alan Sepinwall@sepinwall.bsky.social · 3w ago

The best Twilight Zone episodes countdown continues with Number 11: In a dystopian future, Burgess Meredith is “The Obsolete Man.”

There’s something charming and aspirational about a world where a new book causes kids to riot like this! (Of course, as someone who loved GOOSEBUMPS books, I can absolutely understand the frenzy!) www.instagram.com/reel/Db0xGYC...

Wilson and the Mertzes are definitely the most endearing in my book! I’ve been watching a lot of ALF lately, though, so I didn’t want to let this post go by without mentioning the Ochmoneks!

Sitcom People@sitcompeople.bsky.social · 3w ago

Who’s your favorite sitcom wacky neighbor?

I started a blog series called “One Good Episode” a while ago, so I could talk about TV shows I liked with a focus on one episode that spoke to me. The series has sat at one entry for a long time, because with one thing and another, I neglected my blog. I’m writing a new entry now, & it feels good!

I was just thinking about THE JETSONS earlier today, and specifically how Sly Stallone uses “Spacely Sprockets” in a mocking way in DEMOLITION MAN. I like that moment a lot!