497. AMERICAN GRAFFITI (1973)

Going WAAAAY back for GRADUATION DAY 2026 with this one! All the way to 1973 and AMERICAN GRAFFITI! George Lucas followed up THX-1138 with this look back his days in Modesto soon after his graduation from high school with this nostalgia look at cruising the main street, listening to music, and trying find someone willing to make out with you. From IMDB: A group of teenagers in California's central valley spend one final night after their 1962 high school graduation cruising the strip with their buddies before they pursue their varying goals. AMERICAN GRAFFITI IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE WHEREEVER YOU RENT OR BUY YOUR MOVIES. GO SEE MOVIES! ENJOY! Love and Rockets, Corey and Joseph ------------------ If you'd like to show your support for members of WGA, SAG, IATSE, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages