Madame Rose (Hope Emerson) helps Martin Rome (Richard Conte) relax in CRY OF THE CITY (1948), directed by Robert Siodmak. Another superb choice by @eddiemuller.bsky.social on his Noir Alley on TCM. One of several reasons to be concerned about the pending Netflix acquisition.

I've decided to sell signed 11" X 15" prints of some paintings. Message me if interested.

Must be Monday...

Doing science today... Hmmm... Let's see what happens when I mix a little phthalocyanine with a fair amount of cadmium... then add a touch of dioxazine... a bit of titanium... and just a smidge of chromium oxide... I shall report back... Hopefully.

I paint a fair amount of commissions, but I also do a lot of paintings for myself, simply because I enjoy it. Too many perhaps. These must go. To make room for more, of course (Apparently I have a painting problem). If interested in any, make an offer via private message.

It’s a day for floats and balloons… But forget about fixing that broken toilet… Wishing you all the best on this day, with much gratitude. You are appreciated. Be safe and well.

My latest painting is a bit of horror-scifi-surrealism. “First Seen as Blur,” acrylic on 12” X 16” canvas panel. Besides selling these paintings I also license the image for book covers, album covers, etc.

*Started writing about a chair but felt it was beneath me. *If you sing just “the Professor and Mary Ann” over and over three thousand times you’ll go mad. *Anyone else going to the big sewer opening? *Imagine finding a bag on your doorstep and you open it and find your own human head.

*I’m thinking underling is not a positive aspiration. *Remember: Goatees are what you wear. Goatese is what goats speak. *Women tend to ask directions while men prefer to stop at a guess station. *Nothing moves in the garden once the inertia is in bloom. *I’m a journeyman hiker at best.

*Spent some time as a lounge speaker until I was escorted out. *Refresh my US geography—which is the “fugue state?” *I often forget I was the first person to develop the backless flame. *Not many people realize JAWS was based on a real life incident involving Jabberjaw the Shark.

Here’s what’s on my mind, so it doesn’t have to be on yours… *A man was arrested for bathing in public but he managed to have it expunged from his record. *The reason I’m considered steadfast is that my stead always comes in first. *On my walk today saw a baby harmonica.

Three Times a Skelly… The one in the middle is still available.

Jack Palance’s infectiously robust Mr. Hyde, with Billie Whitelaw, in the excellent Dan Curtis TV production THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE (1968). He looks a bit like early renditions of the Joker.

Hot off the easel, the latest in the Lost Skeleton Gallery of monster portraits, Version 3 of Skelly himself, acrylic on 12” X 16” canvas panel. This is the first one that wasn’t a commission, so this guy is available for purchase. Shoot me a message if interested.

Finished 1st season of THE GOLD, riveting account of '83 Brink’s-Mat robbery. Impressive deck of characters, terse Neil Forsyth’s script, gritty direction by Aneil Maria & Lawrence Gough. Cast is spot-on, especially magnetic Charlotte Spencer as DI Nicki Jennings, who sometimes resembles Diana Rigg.

A giant of cinema has left us. RIP Tatsuya Nakadai (1932 - 2025).

Yet another… Do pick up the two books I have of these if you haven’t already. Makes wonderful conversation over ironing or scaling fish. Or even ironing fish.

The wonderful Andrea King looking positively feral as she steals the terrific 1950 noir-procedural SOUTHSIDE 1-1000. Recently enjoyed courtesy of @eddiemuller.bsky.social’s Noir Alley on TCM.

Amazing to think that one or more of these can be on a wall close to you or someone you care about. How is that even possible? Make great presents for anyone that doesn’t have them. Make an offer via message. Clockwise from upper left “Floont” “Demmizen” “Ogtott” & “Elymyx,” each a lovely 12” X 16”

Ingrid Pitt & Soledad Miranda shake it but don’t break it in EL SONIDO DE LA MUERTE (SOUND OF HORROR), 1966 Yeah it’s an invisible human-sized dinosaur, but still surprisingly enjoyable, effective “compound/siege horror” like KILLER SHREWS, NIGHT OF THE BLOOD BEAST, ATTACK OF THE CRAB MONSTERS etc.

Happy today! #halloween

Yet another doodled cartoon...

Yes.

The 2004 THE ALAMO directed by John Lee Hancock bombed which is too bad since it's very much worth seeing, if for nothing else than to savor the thoughtful, measured, moving performance of Billy Bob Thornton as David Crockett. It's also the closest to actual events, with attention to authenticity.

The only drawback with these were that they broke so easily, so not too many have stood the test of time, even when sitting.

“Demmizen,” my latest GOONALIEN painting, acrylic on 12” X 16” canvas panel.

Mug shots...

… when you would look at a movie poster and have no doubt that… THAT is a movie poster… RIP, the one, the only, Drew Struzan. This is one of my favorites, and not just because I like the movie.

Latest in my GOONALIENS series, “Elymyx,” acrylic on 12” X 16” canvas panel. Available for purchase.

“O Is For Offal” (1949) 78m. Bob Pillar, Sarah Knuckleday, Judson Armour. Educational film shows the history of insides from caveman insides right up to modern day businessman insides.

“Miss Pulchritude of 1936” (1936) 74m. Mary Appletrain, Lenny Doughstar, Jenny Garper. In the year 1936 a woman has a strange last name for some reason.

“Bullets Are My Semicolons” (1958) 93m. Kelder Fetting, Omaya Daws, Jean Manascule. A vigilante English teacher takes grammar into his own hands by swiping semicolons and making a dash for it.

“Clown B” (1960) 86m. Carper Wallday, Anita Drayson, Hollider Randerson. An international clown of mystery appears wherever a backup clown is needed. Cobbled from episodes of the television series.

“Dr. Alive’s House of Feasance” (1965) 86m. Chaney Goodleaf, Carla Pontine, Tennison Bibbs. An obsessed scientist in his underground lab experiments with methods of bringing back the living.

“The Incredulous Bowman” (1952) 87m. Walter Rottner, Barbara Lout, Henry Duckmeier. Commoner John Bowman becomes a Royal Archer and won’t stop talking about the coincidence until he’s beheaded.

Long time since I posted any these. “When Laughed We Met” (1943) 86m. Jenny Anwell, Billy Basin, Dola Knight. A beloved vaudeville couple reminisce about their life together and specific pies they’ve thrown.

Today would have been the 115th birthday of the great Robert McKimson who is probably my favorite of the Looney Tunes geniuses, and that is certainly saying something. Flanked here by two of his creations, who are also two of my favorite LT characters. Cheers and appreciation, Mr. M.

“Ogtott,” Golden Open acrylic on 12” X 16” canvas panel, latest in my new GOONALIENS series of paintings.

Thought I’d post this shot of my original shooting script to show the proper spelling of a certain word.

What kid didn’t wish he or she had these when they didn’t have them?

New painting, in a bit of Halloweenish mood. “Floont” was painted with Golden Open acrylic on 12”X16” canvas panel. First of what I’m calling my GOONALIENS series. If you’re interested in purchasing for yourself or as gift message me.

THE BAADER MEINHOF COMPLEX (2008) rockets along w/ gritty cinematic energy. Uli Edel’s directs Bernd Eichinger's script with the ice cold docudrama of a 70s film. Cast is superb, especially the intense three shown on the right: Moritz Bleibtreu, Johanna Wokalek & Martina Gedeck. Highly recommended.

Me, looking at my newsfeed every morning.

MORE ON AI SENSATION TILLY NORWOOD Recent quote: “I would like to star in a new summer action love-buster as a brave but courageous heroine but can still laugh-cry with the guys over Coke and pretzels.”

MORE ABOUT TILLY NORWOOD Hobbies include popping up in random video games just as some poor dope is about to reach next level. Known for onset hissy fits and refusing to leave her flash drive.

MORE STUFF ABOUT TILLY NORWOOD On résumé under Special Talents: can break down and reassemble as donkey or great ape depending on role. Costars have complained about that “artificial odor” and “new CG smell.” Supposed source of the expression “crying pixel tears.” (more)

STUFF YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT RISING AI STAR TILLY NORWOOD Tilly Norwood has had a lot of work done. Can trace her lineage to a second cousin of Sonic the Hedgehog and a chair from 101 DALMATIANS. Allegedly slept with important bitcoins to get where she is. (more)

When I was a little kid I thought Gen. Grant looked like Rod Serling. If his 5 o’clock shadow went to 10. Now? Not so much. But that's how important Rod was to me even before I knew of his works. He was the guy that opened a door to the unknown. It's 66th ann. of TWILIGHT ZONE. Long live Rod Serling

Meanwhile...

A.I., at the prospect of being unleashed en masse, prior to any kind of regulation or full understanding of its widespread ramifications…