Since Fox had already screwed up the airing order of Firefly, it’s no surprise that despite Shindig being the fifth episode aired sixth after episodes that would come later in the timeline. Morons. Written by the talented Jane Espenson, this episode was broadcast on 1 November, 2002. Mal (Nathan Fillion) and company need a job….
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What About Bob? (1991) – Frank Oz
For some reason, I wasn’t really interested in watching this one when it came out. I remember it being on the loop tape constantly in the video store I worked in. Maybe that was why. I mean, I like Bill Murray, and I like Richard Dreyfuss, both of whom famously did not get along on…
Elio (2025) – Adrian Molina, Madeline Sharafian, and Domee Shi
It’s been awhile since I settled in for a Pixar movie. In fact, I’ve fallen behind on them, and have a nice list to catch up on for the blog. Elio (Yonas Kibreab) has gone to live with his aunt, Olga (Zoe Saldana), after his parents die. Olga works for the space administration, but with…
The Amityville Horror (2005) – Andrew Douglas
Okay, it’s not a great film, but wow what a cast; Ryan Reynolds, Melissa George (who I’ve made no secret about the crush I have), a young Chloe Grace Moretz, Rachel Nichols, and Philip Baker Hall. Best on the alleged true story, we are given yet another version of the story of the Luz family…
My Old Ass (2024) – Megan Park
Aubrey Plaza makes a few welcome appearances in this well-crafted coming-of-age tale that wonders what you would ask your older self if you were able. And would you make different choices because of the answers. Written and directed by Megan Park, this movie beautifully Canadian, shot up on Lake Muskoka, and making a number of…
Smallville (2003) – Insurgence, and Suspect
Surveillance and counter-surveillance in the Luthor family is going to cause problems not just for them but for Clark (Tom Welling) as well in Insurgence. Written by Kenneth Biller and Jeph Loeb, this episode was first broadcast on 21 January, 2003. Lex (Michael Rosenbaum) is furious to discover that his father, Lionel (John Glover) has…
The Beastmaster (1982) – Don Coscarelli
I remember seeing The Beastmaster back in the early 80s on one of the free First Choice/Super Channel weekends. I liked it a lot at ten years old, and hadn’t seen it since. So I was curious if I was going to enjoy it. The opening credits and title cards made me dubious, but over…
Stargate: Atlantis (2007) – Miller’s Crossing, and This Mortal Coil
Kate Hewlett returns to Stargate” Atlantis in Miller’s Crossing. Written by Martin Gero, this episode was first broadcast on 30 November, 2007. McKay (David Hewlett) returns to Earth with Sheppard (Joe Flanigan) and Ronon (Jason Momoa), when his sister, Jeannie (Kate Hewlett) is kidnapped. Her computer was being monitored and it’s all about getting McKay…
Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) – James Cameron
Fire and Ash is an experiential popcorn movie. It needs to be seen on the biggest screen possible, and while 3D has some detractors, it is used beautifully in this film. This is a movie-going experience. Having said that, I miss James Cameron’s early work, Aliens, The Abyss, The Terminator, and T2, even True Lies….
Smallville (2002) – Redux, and Lineage
Redux first aired on 29 October, 2002 and was written by Russel Friend and Garrett Lerner. There’s lots going on in this episode! It seems a number of Smallville High students are aging rapidly. What’s causing that? And if Clark (Tom Welling) didn’t have his hands full with that, there’s more trouble at the school….
The Mind Reels 