No matter how many times I watch it, the fact that Favreau basically adapted Lone Wolf and Cub into a Star Wars story still blows me away. The first two "seasons" of The Mandalorian are 10/10, with season 3 maybe 8/10 after a re-watch.

One of my favorite books has always been The Green Futures of Tycho by WIlliam Sleator. I did some work with ol' Chat GPT and came up with some Pixar style character studies. If you haven't read it, I highly recommend it.

#MovieSky #FilmSky What a killer film! A "lost" films that Vinegar Syndrome brought out in HD, "Paradise of Terror" from 1965. It feels like an episode of the Twilight Zone with a very unique feel. Terrific cinematography too! Starring Charles Macaulay - Landru from Star Trek! Worth watching!

#filmsky #moviesky #godzilla And, yes....Minus One was so good it defies all logic. www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-ND...

The show FROM offers some words of wisdom, I wish my place of employment would take to heart....

All of these episodes are still better than the summation of Academy's first season.

#filmSky #MovieSky After the rather wholesome Widmark film, it's time for some Sam Raimi "Send Help".

#filmSky #MovieSky Tonight's selection is "A Prize of Gold" (1955) starring the one and only Dick Widmark. He's another one of those actors that could sit in a chair for 2 hours and it would be entertaining to watch. I've been dying to watch this one for years and it finally got an HD release!

So Capri Sun came out in US in the early 80s and instantly became the staple lunch beverage for those of us that brown-bagged (or lunch-boxed) every day. My question is: why did it take 45 years for them to realize the nectar of the gods belongs in a bottle and not just a two-swallow foil pouch?!?

#FROM Man, Harold Perrineau is amazing in FROM....

No no no...I meant a really BIG one! Leave it to Ohio to mess up a simple request. Me: The only way to fix this planet is a big asteroid smashing into Earth! Ohio: How's this?

#filmsky #moviesky #Elvis Tonight's viewing is the adorably fun "Kid Galahad" (1962) with a great cast including Charles Bronson, Gig Young, Ned Glass, Ed Asner, and the lovely Joan Blackwell. I find myself grinning from ear to ear when I watch these films. Something we all need these days.

#moviesky #filmsky Coming in at #49 on my list of favorite films...it's a big list, folks...is "Cast Away" (2000). Fantastic direction, cinematography, and acting showcase one of the most amazing physical transformations on film. Just as good as it was 26 years ago. Maybe better.

This cat.....I mean look at his face.

The following is a list of slang words and terms I never want to hear again: based hits different viral my truth living your best life ok, boomer no cap finna dank This message has been brought to you by your friendly neighborhood #oldmanrant

#filmsky #moviesky Watched "War Machine" with Alan Ritchson. You know? It's a lot of fun. Gory as hell. Just check your brain at the door and enjoy the carnage.

#filmsky #moviesky "Follow That Dream" 1962 What fun film. Great comedy with loads of fun moments and a terrific cast. Less "Elvis sings" and more of a family film, this one is easily atop the Elvis movie heap. Well worth watching.

#filmsky #moviesky Tonight's Elvis movie is the adorable and silly "Follow That Dream" from 1962.

Well damn....I love "Laughter in the Rain". One of the prettiest love songs ever made. RIP Neil Sedaka. Thank you for the amazing music.

#Filmsky #moviesky "Shelter" (2026) It may be a lot of the same things we have seen in other movies; super skilled loner hiding from his past, innocent girl, corrupt government agent, loads of action...but watching Statham kill bad guys never gets old. Very Jason Bourne-ish. Worth a watch.

#filmsky #moviesky Finally watched 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. Even better than the last one, Ralph Fiennes puts on one hell of a show. Pun intended.... Note: If you are squeamish or sensitive to religious themes, you might want to skip this one....

#Ohio Yep....this is how boring the Dayton Ohio area is....

#filmsky #moviesky "The Hot Rock" 1972 What a ridiculously fun heist film. A terrific ensemble cast. A bungled diamond heist leads to more heists. Absurd, hilarious, and silly. Directed by Peter Yates. The World Trade Center was still under construction when they filmed this one in NYC.

#Filmsky #Moviesky Coming it at number 7 on my favorite (some number) films list is the 1992 masterpiece "Sneakers". Full of suspense, mystery, and comedy, the film is a blast thanks to one of the greatest ensemble casts ever. Saw it 4 times in the cinema and countless since. Too many secrets.

Absolutely Positively one of my all time favorite actors. Thank you for so many amazing memories, Mr. Duvall. Rest in peace.

#filmsky #moviesky Now watching: "Primal War" (2025) @peterclines.com book "God's Junk Drawer" got me into a dinosaur mood...so I spooled this one up. You know? It's actually a lot of fun! Effects aren't bad either. Just check your brain at the door and enjoy the ride.

#Superbowl I have no dog in the fight with this Superbowl....but Kenneth Walker III is one of the best running backs I have seen in years. Fastest acceleration since Barry Sanders. Amazing fun to watch him work. And that Uber Eats commercial using Elvis' Suspicious Minds made me clap and laugh.

#filmsky #moviesky Finishing off the TOS films with another masterpiece. Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country is a beautifully crafted mystery with tons of great dialog. #2 on my favorite Trek film list. "Fly her apart, then!"

Quite possibly one of the three biggest pro-sports snubs in history has finally been corrected. My all-time favorite football player, Roger Craig, is being inducted into the hall of fame.

#filmsky #moviesky #StarTrek The most fun you can have with Star Trek. It's silly. It's funny. It's actually one of the best of the 13 films. I actually place this one at #3 on my list. The more I watch it the more I love it. And as a former Californian, I miss Winchell's Donuts SO much! 1/2

#filmsky #moviesky #StarTrek Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. Kirk: Mister Scott...have you always multiplied your repair estimates by a factor of four? Scotty: Certainly, Sir. How else can I keep my reputation as a miracle worker? Fun fact: My last boss called me Scotty because I do this.

#filmsky #moviesky Just finished "Above Us the Waves" from 1955. A really good war film about the British X class mini submarine attack on the Tirpiz battleship anchored in Norway during WWII. Claustrophobic and tense. Well worth watching.

#filmsky #moviesky #StarTrek Simply of the best sci-fi films ever made. In 82, my step dad and I went to see Wrath of Khan - double feature with Beastmaster.....back then, they just ran the films all day. We walked in to this scene and had to sit through Beastmaster to find out what happened!

#moviesky #filmsky #ElvisPresley And....it's another "Elvis Movie" night! Name that film! Bonus points if you know who the fellow on the left in the second photo happens to be.....

Wow....my "cost of living" pay increase this year is .57 cents an hour. What is this? 1970? If there is an asteroid out there that is about to mash into this planet...please land on Washington D.C.

#filmsky #moviesky Just finished "Sinners". Maybe a bit over-hyped and for some reason Ryan Coogler loves adding vulgarity to the dialog for no real reason....but it's a fun, well shot, well acted vampire film with some good delta blues. 4/5 for me simply because of the ending.

The old man and his best pal, Ashley. He loves me....and snacks....mostly snacks....

#filmsky #moviesky Watched "The Guest" (2014) last night. Great film. The intensity of Dan Stevens is a tangible thing.

Might as well post my last four #filmsky #moviesky

@peterclines.com "God's Junk Drawer" death #1 actually made me gasp out loud and say "no way!" Nobody creates bizarre mystery better than Peter. He makes the weird feel almost cozy...right up until it very much isn’t. And it's +100 when narrated by the amazing @realrayporter.bsky.social

The first class three kill storm of the year is upon is. At present, in Dayton, OH, it is 9° with a wind chill of 1°. Overnight, 2° and -10° We are expecting 12" of snow and -20° this weekend. Remind me why I live in this @#$%&! state?!? I grew up in National City just south of San Diego 😫

#StarTrek My review of Star Trek The Motion Picture along with the following additional note. Modern Trek producers would be incapable of making a Trek film or series with the intelligence and grace of TMP.

#StarTrek "No! B e l a y t h a t p h a s e r o r d e r!" Still a damned pretty film after all these years.

I subscribe to a ton of people that post recipes on various sites and apps. I'm a cooking nerd. So....Can we PLEASE stop using the word "viral" when we are talking about food? I mean, "viral chicken" doesn't sound very tasty, does it? #OldManRant

On his birthday, I celebrate my favorite actor, the one and only Cary Grant. Here are a few of my faves: North by Northwest Charade Father Goose The Amazing Adventure Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House Notorious Gunga Din Walk Don't Run The Philadelphia Story The Talk of the Town #CaryGrant

#filmsky #moviesky The answer to yesterday's post was "Tickle Me" from 1965. A hilarious and silly romp that doesn't take itself seriously. The whole end of the film plays out like a Scooby Doo episode too. Highly recommended. As for my favorite Elvis song... youtu.be/vN2HgBbzFA8?...

#filmsky #moviesky #ElvisPresley Okay movie nuts! I am watching another of Elvis' films tonight....one that contains my personal favorite of his songs. Anyone want to take a stab at the name of the film and guess the song? And yes, that is Julie Adams of Creature From The Black Lagoon!

#filmsky #moviesky #LordOfTheRings "You shall not pass!!!" Been spending many hours (over seven so far) watching the extended cuts of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. The Balrog of Morgoth is still one of the best creature designs in film history. What are some others?

#StarTrek Observation: If you don't like Neelix, you're a jerk. He kept up morale when the crew was at their lowest. He was resourceful; saving the crew from starving, finding supplies to keep them going, and helping navigate the quadrant. He was kind, loyal, and brave. A top-notch character.

#filmsky #moviesky It all of the gazillion times I've watched the Back to the Future trilogy, I never noticed Marty trying out the thought reading machine....Always too busy watching Doc read the letter, I guess. Oh, since I got the new LEGO Delorean, I am watching for the gazillionth plus one.