Blog – Page 33 – Careful Now!

When it’s good, it’s so very good. When it’s not, it’s usually because there’s some stupid romance thing going on. I don’t care, Charlie. Just give me the Little Tramp dealing with the outrageous situations he finds himself in and I’m good. Like his starving roommate trying to kill and eat him for dinner because he thinks he’s a chicken. Classic.
Verdict: Funny is timeless. And a lot of the time, Gold Rush is very funny.

14. PUMAMAN (1980)

One of the greatest of all MST3K outings. There are so many reasons that it soars, but one reason is its immortal flying scenes, the true horribleness of which has yet to be matched. I have linked to the MST3K version of the film, which is just flat-out brilliantly funny.
Verdict: The MST3K version is an inductee in Laurie’s Cinematic Hall of Fame.

15. METEOR (1979)

Mediocre. And dull. But it’s got a great cast, all keeping it professional so it’s got that going for it.
Verdict: A solid meh.

A small gift.

Walking out into the yard in the morning and being greeted with this sight…a gift is exactly what it is.

It’s tax month!

I can’t think of a more appropriate calendar photo.

Bolsa Chica Wetlands…

Just in time for a bit of a superbloom…

Urban Wildlife!

California ground squirrel, Clark Regional Park

This guy, taking his sweet time…

Mr. Crook, our resident #1 Western fence lizard. You can tell it’s him because of the kink in his tail, the fact that he’s big for his species, and the direct, sassy eye contact he gives you. My day is made when I see this guy.

Poetry Corner!

I AM THE SONG

I am the song that sings the bird.
I am the leaf that grows the land.
I am the tide that moves the moon.
I am the stream that halts the sand.
I am the cloud that drives the storm.
I am the earth that lights the sun.
I am the fire that strikes the stone.
I am the clay that shapes the hand.
I am the word that speaks the man.

Charles Causley

@ Harriet Wieder Regional Park…

2024 Movie Diary, Part 4

10. DEVIL WITH A BLUE DRESS

And to think, this could have been a franchise if it hadn’t been such a flop. Well, I did my part. I paid to see it. And I liked it. It’s a story with depth, relevant context, beautiful production values, and Denzel, as always, is fantastic and easy on the eyes.
Verdict: Stupid 1995 moviegoers.

11. SINK THE BISMARK!

This is a decent WWII film about the British attempt to sink the legendary German battleship Bismarck. Concentrates on logistics more than character, so I found it to be a little unengaging at times, but overall, it was interesting and the cast was good.
Verdict: Pretty good if you like WWII movies, but not exactly memorable.

12. ENDLESS SUMMER

I love the ocean, and love looking at videos of big waves, so I tuned in. The waves aren’t that big, but it’s a fun ride nonetheless, perhaps a little long, but the nostalgia is fun, the scenery is pretty, and the travelogue aspect is more interesting than I thought (and more politically incorrect than you’d ever see in a film today).
Verdict: Not bad.