Be prepared to be disgusted. The hate and bigotry really is a feature, not a bug, of today's GOP.

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You come away from “John Candy: I Like Me” with both laughter and tears, happy that his comedic talents are preserved for new generations to discover and sad to think of what might have been. #filmsky

Let the whining from our low IQ president begin.

Not that I think she's worth supporting but this is a story worth paying attention to.

When my cat lies like this I know she feels perfectly safe around me. (When anyone else shows up she immediately hides UNDER that couch.) #caturday

Clearly “Sincerely Saul” is not for every taste. Those of a certain age with an especially twisted sense of humor may be able to relate. Everyone else will wonder what the hell is going on. #filmsky

Put October 10 on your calendar. It's the day whining crybaby Trump will have a major public meltdown when the this year's recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize is announced and it's NOT him.

Never been the biggest Sylvester Stallone fan but he's great in "Tulsa King." Into the new season and there's no let up. #tvsky

My 45th law school reunion is this weekend. Since I haven't practiced in over four decades and became a film critic and author of humorous fiction, naturally I was put on the reunion committee.

I've given up on night screenings so I miss a lot of stuff. Caught up with 3 films this week: Warfare -- tough, gritty film about the futility of war Superman -- gave up after twenty minutes Elio -- loved it; if I still measured my age in single digits it would be movie of the year #filmsky

I'm hoping Jimmy Kimmel (no relation) opens tonight's show by quoting Jack Paar. Paar walked off the Tonight Show when NBC edited a reference to a "water closet." He came back a month later and said, “As I was saying before I was interrupted…”

A response came from ANTIFA headquarters: "We don't exist."

Just finished fourth season of "Orange is the New Black." Three seasons (39 episodes) to go. Wow. #tvsky

Congress shamefully passed a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk. Should he have been murdered? Of course not. What he racist, fascist scum? Absolutely.

“Motherland” is a flawed but provocative film that proves to be more interesting as a thought experiment than as a dramatic whole. #filmsky

About presidents and late night comedians: do you know what Gerald Ford did when Chevy Chase portrayed him as a klutz on SNL? Let his press secretary serve as guest host and recorded clip that appeared on the show.

Arrrr! Wishing everyone a happy "Talk Like a Pirate Day!"

“UnBroken” confronts some of the horrors of the Holocaust, but its focus is on seven siblings who managed to survive. You won’t forget your encounter with this remarkable family. #filmsky #jewish

Over the years of seeing many films about the Holocaust, some stand out. It’s not because they answer how such evil could be allowed to occur, but because they bring out the humanity of its victims. Anthony D’Ambrosio has succeeded in doing just that in TRIUMPH OF THE HEART. #filmsky

There’s a number of interesting things going on in SOMNIUM, a first feature by writer/director Racheal Cain. It makes the film watchable, but it’s a near-miss. #filmsky

Just spent a moments scrolling through the open sewer of X. What's being posted is extreme and violent. It really IS a cult.

Just caught up with the live action version of "Lilo and Stitch." It was okay if wholly unnecessary since the aliens were all animated in this version as well. At least it was better than the live action "Pinocchio" and "The Little Mermaid," the latter of which I couldn't even sit through. #filmsky

In the end, “The Cut” turns out not to be a movie about the big championship match, but about getting to the point where you finally get to take control of your own life. #filmsky

Utilizing an animation style that’s a cross between the ‘60s television cartoon “Davey and Goliath” and the modern “South Park,” it is what some might call “surreal.” That’s a polite way of saying it’s an incoherent mess. #filmsky #animation

Jeanine Pirro is on a roll! Sixth time a DC grand jury has declined to indict. Maybe she should go after the proverbial sandwich... No, wait, she lost that one, too.

Hard to believe he was once known as a champion of the First Amendment.

Strathairn is one of those people who we tend to take for granted, even though he’s a plus in nearly everything he’s in. In "A Little Prayer" he lets his eyes and his face convey much of his world-weariness, not broken but not whole either. #filmsky

MAGNETOSPHERE is a coming-of-age story, but not quite like one you’ve seen before. You see, Maggie has synesthesia. Maggie has been keeping this a secret which makes it all the more awkward. #filmsky

RELAY is a crackerjack thriller that keeps surprising you right up to the very end. #filmsky

You never know what you'll stumble across on YouTube. #filmsky #tvsky

Currently catching up with "Orange is the New Black." On season 3. Great cast, and am very impressed with Kate Mulgrew who seemed blah on "Star Trek: Voyager." She's dynamite here. #tvsky

Haven't posted this in a while. I do NOT follow back people whose page consists of nothing but reposts of others. I am NOT looking for someone to curate the site for me.

Because occasionally we just need to laugh.

I'm back after 24 hours in Bluesky Jail. One of the stupider ideas they borrowed from Facebook.

I'm on the second floor of a two story building and leave the blinds up about a foot so Nazar can enjoy "cat TV." #caturday

A number of victims of Epstein/Maxwell are speaking out publicly. Kudos for their bravery in exposing -- and having to relive -- the abuse they suffered. This keep this story alive. And the more Trump engages in a coverup, the worse it looks.

“Me, Myself & the Void” is the sort of movie where you’ll quickly decide whether it’s for you or not. You’ll either suspend disbelief at the proceedings – which are never explained – or decide you can’t. If you can go with it, it’s sweet, funny film. #filmsky

I’m clearly not the target audience for “The North.” Lovers of hiking and the great outdoors will likely feel otherwise. #filmsky

From NBC News: Flu vaccine manufacturers have already begun shipping doses to health care providers and pharmacies in anticipation of flu season starting around October. And the FDA approved new formulations of the Covid vaccine to be rolled out later this year.

It's time to face reality.

Appalled at people ready to condemn Netanyahu -- who thoroughly deserves it -- but get hysterical when called upon to condemn the genocidal terrorists of Hamas. It's crystal clear what their actual agenda is, and it's not peace or sympathy for Palestinians.

For my birthday my daughter created this miniature display of all the books I've written. She's willing to update it but warned me I can only write six more books.

THE LIZZIE BORDEN GAME is a low-budget horror film that isn’t entirely witless but will mostly appeal to viewers who feel there aren’t enough on-screen ax murders in the movies they watch. #filmsky #horror

THE BAD GUYS 2 is an animated romp intended for the whole family, but if you don’t have any kids to take, don’t miss out on the fun and go see it by yourself. #filmsky #animation

It’s not art, but “The Naked Gun” should make you laugh… a lot. And stick around through all the closing credits. #filmsky

Butch Patrick, Eddie on "The Munsters," turns 72 today. Feeling old? #tvsky

Strange but true. Just learned that the first EV wasn't the Tesla. It was built in Iowa... in 1890!