The most insane thing about the framing of this from the media (and Platner's supporters) is that it makes it seem like this was a long time ago. Platner got married in 2023. The Barbie movie is older than his marriage! That's how recently he was cheating on his wife.

Democrats are in the midst of a Tea Party movement that are putting four seats in key swing states at risk. I take a look at these races, and just how badly Dems could soon screw up in the primaries: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2026/05/asse...

The title of "most famous American film I've never seen" is perpetually changing as I see more movies, but I'm guessing at this point it's probably one of these four films. Anyone want to fess up to their biggest stateside cinematic blindspot?

Denise Powell's victory in Nebraska's primaries opens up a question-will the House Democrats officially cross the triple-digit threshold into having 100 women as members come January. I take a look at the math: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2026/05/deni...

A recent trip to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child invited not just thoughts on the play, but also two social media conversations that have been raging over the past month: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2026/05/harr...

For #LetterboxdFriday this week, it's all about Steve McQueen (and a peak at some of my blog articles for the weeks ahead), as well as Gregory Peck's boring film debut and a bonkers performance from Virginia Madsen.

In honor of David Attenborough's 100th, my ranking of his brilliant documentary series. Still waiting to catch Kingdom & Parenthood (and cannot wait for Blue Planet 3: boxd.it/c8sv2

My votes for Best Dressed of the night. Honorable Mentions: Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sabrina Carpenter, & Nic Hoult

This is a good reminder that Zell Miller retired from the Senate a Democrat.

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My #LastFourWatched this week took a continued detour not just through 1964, but also through some gaps in my Psycho-Biddy viewing. A disappointing hit sequel & a DVR cleanup title round it out. A solid list, overall.

Film you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Star Trek, Star Wars, LOTR, DC, Marvel, Disney, Pixar, Spielberg, Cameron, Wachowskis, or Ghibli.

I've officially completed the Kubrick filmography (at least the features). With one exception, all of the movies are thumbs up, nearly all of them masterpieces. An unparalleled success rate.

Given the rumors of Ted Cruz & Mike Lee being considered for a possible Supreme Court vacancy, I decided to take a look at the interesting history of members of Congress being put on the Court: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2026/04/a-br...

A very stressful week in my life meant more comfort viewings than anything else, so we had not just a rewatch of Agatha All Along (still holds up), but also filling a recent Disney gap with the live-action Dumbo, & a Christmas noir. Also, finished up Charles Bronson month!

Abdul El-Sayed was the star of this weekend's Michigan conventions, but polling and his past behavior make him look unusually vulnerable in the general. I talk about this, and how a blue wave is not a magic wand for candidates that can't win their states: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2026/04/abdu...

Hooray! I have officially finished 33rd Oscar Viewing Project-all of the nominees across the categories (with me picking the winners), and this time we're doing 1964-a battle between Dr. Strangelove, My Fair Lady, Mary Poppins, Zorba the Greek, & Becket: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2026/04/1964...

More 1964 & Charles Bronson this week (I've only got three more screenings for the OVP, and I'm hoping to get to all of them this weekend so expect a post soon). Also saw The Christophers, an interesting but lacking Soderbergh pic & a solid barebones mid-50's noir. #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched

As part of a fraternal birthday celebration, we are looking at all things Disney (parks) today at the blog, with me ranking my favorite parks & rides from the Most Magical Place on Earth: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2026/04/rank...

Guess who didn't skip cardio on double workout day? 💪🏼 (Please ignore the zit)

@letterboxd.social needs to create a filter so you don't see when an actor is playing themselves, specifically in archive footage. It's insane that you have to see movies decades after an actor is dead to get to "100%" viewed because they use an old clip of them in a picture.

This is also true for film series that we generally think of as insanely profitable. Harry Potter took 7 movies before they found a film that equalled the original, Scream took 6, and Jurassic Park took 3. Ghostbusters has never done it.

Easily one of the weirdest lineups I've had for #LastFourWatched #LetterboxdFriday in a while. A couple of DVR cleanups, a random short film curiosity, & a new film. Still working on 1964, and starting 1990, this weekend.

Kamala Harris is the current frontrunner for the Dem nomination in 2028, so I take a look at the history of pre-midterm frontrunners, and how many actually pull it off: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2026/04/kama...

I take a look at Susan Collins, surely the most successful #NeverTrump Republican of the Trump era, and how recent polling might suggest she could use that movement to her advantage against a polarizing Democratic nominee: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2026/04/can-...

Democrats, in an otherwise good year, are flirting with disaster in the California Governor's race. I talk about how one of the nation's bluest states is on the brink of electing a Republican governor (and the ticking clock to fix it): theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2026/04/demo...

All right-a week down, and we're making a lot of progress on 1964 (5 more for the OVP, 23 more for the My Ballot), and also got another (long) title off of the DVR. And of course I snuck out & saw The Drama, which hopefully everyone is supporting this weekend at the box office. #LetterboxdFriday

I want a brick & mortar place with a comic book environment (nerding out, lots of stuff to buy & browse) for classic film. I want to go to a store where everyone is discussing Angie Dickinson or Dan Duryea.

I voted for Dave (twice!) and so should you. Dave's videos are amazing, I read all of his newsletters top-to-bottom (also Chris's-love the MCU references!), and it's great to see & support genuine, quality independent journalism in an era where it feels like it's an endangered species.

Was very proud to be amongst the 100,000 Minnesotans who stood up and marched. Yesterday we marched to the Capitol, but in November (and in 2028) we march to the ballot box to ensure that Trump & his administration is gone for good.

#LetterboxdFriday This week is a nice combo of DVR cleanup (Rififi was SO good), officially finishing the AFI Heroes/Villains list, theater visits, & more 1964 screenings! #LastFourWatched

As a longtime Harry Potter fan, I have a lot of complicated attitudes toward the impending TV series, and wanted to share my thoughts (the good, and yes there is some good, and the bad) about the trailer: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2026/03/my-t...

My #LastFourWatched for #LetterboxdFriday - double duty for Sean Connery month (one part of our continual push to see 1964 movies), as well as finally getting to a theater & a random DVR movie that's been on there for a while. 🎥

I give my thoughts on Tuesday's primaries, looking at how the Land of Lincoln delivered a lot of mixed messages on what Democratic voters are thinking (and how Virginia sent a warning sign in an otherwise blue-friendly night): theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2026/03/5-th...

Ewan McGregor is one of just five actors to have presented Best Picture without ever getting an acting nomination, along with Will Rogers, Carol Burnett, Meg Ryan, & Billy Crystal. He could get one in the future. Clint Eastwood & Eddie Murphy both presented before they got their first acting nods.

And now it's MY turn. I pick all of the nominees & winners from 2025 for myself (never done this before Oscar-kind of fun), including a number of movies that Oscar didn't seem to notice: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2026/03/my-2...

Okay-I forgot to do this yesterday so really this is two viewings from today, but it's still a good indication of my March goals of rewatching some of my favorite film series, focusing on our Star of the Month Sean Connery, finishing up a few 2025 viewings, & a random noir as a treat.

There's been a lot of debate on this one, so I did an article about the pros & cons of 401k withdrawal penalties. Not a typical article from me, but I found it interesting: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2026/03/rant...

I have officially seen all of the Oscar Viewing Project contenders for the 98th Academy Awards, and am ready to go on record (my 32nd such rundown for the Oscars). Check out my choices for the 2025 Academy Awards: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2026/03/2025...

Graham Platner's campaign has been shocking, not just Platner himself, but from Dems (many of them estalished) who have tried to excuse behavior they would loathe in Republicans. I talk about how his campaign tests my "Vote Blue No Matter what" limits: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2026/03/grah...

Everyone, and I repeat EVERYONE I knew as an elder Millennial owned this on VHS. It was basically the law.

Felt cute (plus haircut). 🥰

#LastFourWatched #LetterboxdFriday this week is me continuing to clean out the 2025 Oscar nominees, our last screening of Errol Flynn from last month's Star of the Month (less movies than usual this week), and then two totally random screenings that have been lounging on my watchlist for a while.

Steve Daines decision in Montana is one of the most undemocratic moves I've seen in modern politics in a while-essentially depriving both parties the chance to pick their candidate. But the Dems actions with Chuy Garcia leave them little room to complain: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2026/03/stev...

My thoughts on the Texas & North Carolina primaries, which saw a rising star rise, while five House incumbents either flirted with a loss (or lost already): theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2026/03/5-th...

There has been a lot of misinformation in the wake of Mike Johnson's decision to decline Jesse Jackson "lying in honor" distinctions on the floor of the US Capital, and so I wanted to look through the history of this honor, and whether Johnson is right: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2026/02/jess...

Anyone else watching Heated Rivalry Season 2 this morning, or is that just happening in my brain?

In the heart of 1964 viewings as we tackle that next for the OVP, as well as getting a totally random MGM movie off of my DVR, and at least one (surprisingly solid) trip to theaters for a 2026 release. Weirdly no 2025 Oscar nominees, but that'll change tomorrow. #LastFourWatched

If you aren't watching at least one totally random old movie to make your followers "Your Friends are Watching" page a little bit more sporadic each week, what's the point of living?

Thoughts on the passing of Robert Duvall, a steady, calming presence in movies who bridged the gap between Classical Hollywood all the way to a new era of blockbusters: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2026/02/robe...