You Are My Density

The Means justifies the end, an ultra random 80s sex comedy, the Doctor is in, Samuel Alito sucks donkey dicks, yelling at myself, Charles Durning will kick your ass, Jan-Michael Vincent as cautionary tale, a very solid horror comedy with Liam Neeson, and a brand new spooky supernatural movie set in Ireland. Stuff mentioned: Stuck on You (1982), Universal Life Church (https://getordained.org), Stand Alone (1985), Walking Tall (1973), Cocoon (1985), Death Wish (1974),  Defiance (1980), Cold Storage (2026), Stranger Things (2016-2025), Pavements (2024), and Hokum (2026).

Stay away AI, some Russian wisdom, a change is going to come (hopefully), the endearingly weird Krofft Brothers, Trump is a hater, Morrissey is sleepy, cow butt, an enjoyable new horror movie, another reason to mention Logan, an overlooked Bruce Willis action thriller, a girl with yellow eyes, butt cheeks, and hemming and hawing over a Hyundai. Stuff mentioned: Love Connection (1983-1994), The Bugaloos (1970-1971), Land of the Lost (1974-1976), Dr. Shrinker (1976), Wonderbug (1976), Pryor's Place (1984), Ray Parker Jr. "Pryor's Place" (1984), Morrissey "I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris" (2009), Morrissey Years of Refusal (2009), Whistle (2025), Final Destination (2000), Logan (2017), Mercury Rising (1998), Pet Sematary (1989) Kindergarten Cop (1990), and Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994).

A boxing update no one asked for, pillows from Satan, a passable Pacino, the larger than life Mickey Rourke, Tiger troubles, a totally fun 80's Kurt Russell actioner, a flawed but ambitious time bending movie, and the way to find a treasure. Stuff mentioned: Sebastian Fundora vs. Keith Thurman (March 28, 2026), Game of Death (1978), Heat (1995), Johnny Handsome (1989), Mask (1985), Executive Decision (1986), Memento (2000), and Redux, Redux (2025).

The passing of an acting legend, a puzzling philsopher, Mads made me mad, a sweet story, two movies I wanted to love but didn't, a surprisingly scary movie, reefer madness, and some examples of starting over. Stuff mentioned: The Way of the Dragon AKA Return of the Dragon (1972), Good Guys Wear Black (1978), A Force of One (1979), The Octagon (1980), An Eye for an Eye (1981), Silent Rage (1982), Missing in Action (1984), The Delta Force (1986), Invasion U.S.A. (1995), Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984), Code of Silence (1985), The Fugitive (1993), Top Dog (1995), Hamnet (2025), Beast (2017), Hammett (1982), It Was Just an Accident (2025), Paranormal Activity (2007), Islands (2025), Body Heat (1981), Boogeyman 2 (2007), Boogeyman (2005), Boogeyman 3 (2008), Starting Over (1979), Animal House (1978), Friday the 13th (1980), John Lennon "(Just Like) Starting Over" (1980), and John Lennon Double Fantasy (1980).

Mommie dearest, the worst video ever produced, a truly great Kennedy, Abraham Lincoln and ecstasy, a vile word, don't fuck with my eye drops, a Guns N' Roses disaster, get Ruffalo some Ex-Lax, a kind of a boring day at the movies, a Nick Nolte sighting, a really enjoyable random Richard Gere movie, the cool as hell Will Patton, my favorite Carradine, a somewhat despicable woman, some streaming selections, and the sweet smell of success. Stuff mentioned: Secretary Kennedy and Kid Rock's Rock Out Workout (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU33MUgiWo5/?hl=en), Cobra (1986),  Airplane (1980), Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" (1987), Crime 101 (2026), Safe Men (1998), Heat (1995), The Mothman Prophecies (2002), The Butterfly Effect (2004), Coma (1978), Revenge of the Nerds (1984), 8 Million Ways to Die (1986), Frailty (2002), Blow Out (1981), Shocker (1989), Dragged Across Concrete (2018), and Unlawful Entry (1992), and Magnum, P.I. (1980-1988).

Plans gone awry, Vincent Gallo is full of salame, an unspoken agreement with Amy Smart, more talk of death, a contrarian viewpoint, the madness that is method, a piercing photograph, and a character test. Stuff mentioned:  Ice-T Rhyme Pays (1987), Ice-T "Intro/Rhyme Pays" (1987), Mike Oldfield "Tubular Bells" (1973), The Exorcist (1973), Black Sabbath "War Pigs" (1971), Michael Jackson "Thriller" (1982), Palookaville (1995), Dawson's Creek (1998-2003), Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 (2012-2013), Varsity Blues (1999), Head of the Class (1986-1991), Titicut Follies (1967), High School (1968), Hospital (1970), Near Death (1989), The Godfather (1972), The Godfather Part II (1974), The Godfather Part III (1990), Apocalypse Now (1979), The Rain People (1969), The Outfit (1973), Lincoln (2012), My Beautiful Laundrette (1985), There Will Be Blood (2007), and Blood Run (1994).

Hot or cold works, another bozo move by Bezos, beyond bad performance art, political stupidity, a true dickhead, some thoughts on that bastard Epstein, all hail Raimi, all hail Modine, the long, long trailers, and a truly powerful new movie. Stuff mentioned:  Send Help (2026), Red Eye (2005), The Maze Runner (2014), Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025), Hallow Reed (2025), Gone Girl (2014), Perry Mason (2020-2023), Sirât (2025), Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981), and Twentynine Palms (2003).

An urgent bulletin, winning, two great South Korean revenge movies, and a totally ridiculously fun new science fiction whodunit. Stuff mentioned: The Man from Nowhere (2010), Deliver Us from Evil (2020), Deliver Us from Evil (2014), The Black Phone (2021), Mercy (2026), Robocop (1987), and Hypnotic (2023).

Excessive whistling, a reminder on phone etiquette, astronomic astigmatism, a glitch in the system, this goddamn Açaí shit, forward to the future, Alphabet City has shitty music, a joke not worth repeating gets repeated, Navin Johnson on wine, several stories from other episodes gets repeated (I think), a goofy horror film about killer dessert, a little Tessio, a misstep from Osgood, and a classic song from a goofy movie. Stuff mentioned: Prince "Kiss" (1986), Alphabet City (1984), Police Academy (1984), The Jerk (1979), Mad Max 2: The Warrior (1981), The Stuff (1984), The Godfather (1972), Wendy's "Where's the Beef?" (1984 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FZNYXKHwNw), Bang the Drum Slowly (1973), Brian's Song (1971), Keeper (2025), Long Legs (2024), The Monkey (2025), Psycho (1960), Mahogany (1975), Diana Ross "Theme from Mahogany" [Do You Know Where You're Going To?] (1975), and Diana Ross Mahogany (1975).

It's got dodgy singing and some of the voice wavers, but I swear there's something to this ending right?  Or I am nuts?  Don't answer that.

Rocky roads, mommy dearest, the name game, a solid new French thriller, and some questionable quotes. Stuff mentioned: A Private Life AKA Vie privée (2026).

OK I kind of like this one. Although goddamnit it kind of sounds like I am saying "If you have a pee" when I am actually saying "If you have a key".  Oh and I kind of dislike the very ending lyrics but I was too lazy to change them.  My apologies.

The allure of statistics, produce pornography, billionaire bozos, a fairly good Dennis Miller impersonation, movies with Marc, a weird LA Jack the Ripper film, an enjoyable body horror film, a shitty idea for a movie, a genuine masterpiece, and more statistics. Stuff mentioned: The Muffs "Lucky Guy" (1993), The Muffs The Muffs (1993), Hamnet (2025), Michael Steinberger The Philosopher in the Valley: Alex Karp, Palantir, and the Rise of the Surveillance State (2025), Is This Thing On? (2025), Punchline (1988), Funny People (2009), Lenny (1974), The King of Comedy (1982), Doc Hollywood (1991), The Lodger (2009), Shell (2024), The Plague (2025), and The Animal Kingdom (2023).

OK, the last installment of the trilogy of terror, here's one more song.  The lyrics are kind of just made up on the spot, but goddamnit, once again I am digging this chorus.

I know you are like why is this asshole posting just songs all of a sudden?  God I hate Marc D.  I want to kill him.  Wait, ok back on track.  Yes my singing is always shoddy, but I just did this one tonight and isn't it a pretty ok chorus?

So aside from some dodgy singing, I mean come on isn't this chorus kind of good?  Don't lie, you son of a bitch.

Stand back and standby.

Going over things, a couple bands somehow related to new years, Alan Arkin is injured, Bronzi beat, some truly odd movie choices, an admirable Texas indie, and a final toast. Stuff mentioned: The New Year Newness Ends (2001), The New Year "Gasoline" (2001), The New Year "Alter Ego" (2001), The Dismemberment Plan "The Ice of Boston" (1997), The Dismemberment Plan The Dismemberment Plan is Terrified (1997), 12 to Midnight (2024), Do You Fear What I Fear (2025), Kickin' It Old School (2007), The Rich Man's Wife (1996), Mad TV (1995-2016), Big Daddy Kane "Set it Off" (1988), Big Daddy Kane Long Live the Kane (1988), The Beast of Trinity Texas (2025), Tinsel Town (2025), and Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon (1998).

Another Hollywood tragedy, I need to leave early today, success is around the corner, a fight that nobody won, revisiting Greene, a brilliant Branzi, news snippets, and Merry Christmas. Stuff mentioned: Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua (December 19, 2025), The Rich Man's Wife (1996), The Caretaker (2025), 12 to Midnight (2024), 10 to Midnight (1983), Olivia Nuzzi American Canto (2025), and Carlos Lozada "Olivia Nuzzi, Karine Jean-Pierre and Eric Trump Have All Written the Same Book" (The New York Times, December 16, 2025 https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/opinion/olivia-nuzzi-karine-jean-pierre-eric-trump.html).

Dream on America, gun nuts, Stanford is an incubator of idiots, some thoughts on Peter Greene, time to get ready for the prom, some fucked up Stephen King movie, hang up on Black Phone 2, and some dime store philosophy. Stuff mentioned: Pulp Fiction (1994), Mask (1994), The Blob (1988), The Rich Man's Wife (1996), Clean, Shaven (1993), Riding the Bullet (2004), Black Phone 2 (2025), and A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984).

Another movie to avoid, Francis Ford No-polla, a dumb thought on ratings, don't go chasing waterfalls, a small time likable noir, a crackerjack unmissable thriller, and the genius and madness of Denis Johnson. Stuff mentioned: Jay Kelly (2025), Kicking and Screaming (1995), Sullivan's Travels (1941), The Godfather (1972), Apocalypse Now (1979), Peggy Sue Got Married (1976), Megalopolis (2024), Megalopolis Unbound (2026?), Megadoc (2025), Leaving Las Vegas (1995), It's a Wonderful Knife (2023), Stone Creek Killer (2025), Relay (2025), Hell or High Water (2016), Avatar (2009), Dwight Garner "A Writer Who Dazzled on the Page but Lived for the Margins" (The New York Times, December 2, 2025 https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/books/review/denis-johnson-flagrant-self-destructive-gestures.html), Denis Johnson Jesus' Son (1992), The Velvet Underground & Nico "Heroin" (1967), and Jesus' Son (1999).

More excuses.

Losing bearings, nose rings rarely look good, please feed Ariana, emailing the rich and infamous, another pretentious word, Orson Welles and birthdays, Justin Long is funny, and a smoking pope. Stuff mentioned: Wicked: For Good (2025), Wicked (2024), The Outsider (2020), Kru Contemporary Japanese Cuisine (3135 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816), Coyotes (2025), It's a Wonderful Knife (2023), Smoking Popes "Midnight Moon" (1994), and Smoking Popes Born to Quit (1994).

Technology versus my mom, no magic pills here, military memories, more thoughts on the new Colin Farrell gambling movie, a new Los Angeles noir, Dead of Winters, do not fuck with Jack Smith, a dead Dick, a cocaine casualty, alcohol, and Groucho Marx. Stuff mentioned: Ballad of a Small Player (2025), Hollywood Grit (2025), Dead of Winter (2025), Dead of Winter (1987), Little Big Man (1970), Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Night Moves (1975), The David Letterman Show (February 13, 2006), The Brady Bunch (1969-1974),  Alex Williams "Michael Ray Richardson, N.B.A. Star Derailed by Cocaine, Dies at 70" (New York Times, November 12, 2025).

Nothing really.

Counting carbs, a stylish new gambling movie, a corny but undeniably great song, teenage angst, a confusing conversation, the passing of a jazz giant, and some bullshit about storytelling. Stuff mentioned: Ballad of a Small Player (2025), Conclave (2024), Novocaine (2024), and K-Ci and Jo-Jo "All My Life" (1997).

A rocky hairline, a great George C. Scott horror movie, a mention Mr. Keach, respect Dev Patel, somehow Jim Parsons gets involved, and some thoughts on Bruce Willis. Stuff mentioned: Tulsa King (2022-present), The Munsters (1964-1966), The Exorcist III (1990), The Exorcist (1973), Child's Play (1988), William Peter Blatty The Exorcist (1971), William Peter Blatty Legion (1983), The Ninth Configuration (1980), Rabbit Trap (2025), Slumdog Millionaire (2008), The Big Bang Theory (2007-2019), Misery (1990), Stephen King Misery (1987), Misery (2015 Broadhurst Theatre), and Roseanne (1988-1997).

A government of goons, Cheech & Chong at the cemetery, a little woo for you, a train of pain, a blah box, the death of a rock star, and hearing Beth call. Stuff mentioned: A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon (1988), Walter Isaacson Steve Jobs (2011), Vicious (2025), The Box (2009), Donnie Darko (2001), Derek & the Dominos "Bell Bottom Blues" (1970), Kiss "Beth" (1976), Kiss Destroyer (1976), and Kiss "Detroit Rock City" (1976).

Talking cool, Bill and Ted on Broadway, life as a Robert Altman film, a great Guy, taking long-term parking to the extreme, some smart quotes, a great little film anchored by a solid Sean Young, and a visit to the recording studio. Stuff mentioned:  Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), Samuel Beckett Waiting for Godot (1953), Waiting for Godot (Hudson Theatre, September 13, 2025-January 4, 2026), The Woman in Cabin 10 (2025), The Brutalist (2024), The Boost (1988), The Onion Field (1979), Vision Quest (1985), Malice (1993), Sea of Love (1989), Batman Returns (1992), Benjamin Stein Ludes: A Ballad of the of the Drug and the Dream (1982), Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), Days of Wine and Roses (1962), Cage the Elephant "Right Before My Eyes (2011), and Weezer "Do You Wanna Get High?" (2016).

Trying to be positive, the tyranny of Ellen DeGeneres, Jared the jerk off, a couple scenes for you, a couple very worthwhile thrillers, and a good one from Goodall. Stuff mentioned: My So-Called Life (1994), Tron: Aeres (2025), Tron (1982), Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983-1987), Discs of Tron (1983), Bee Gees "More Than a Woman" (1977), Electric Light Orchestra "Yours Truly, 2095" (1981), Electric Light Orchestra Time (1981), The Substance (2024), Mulholland Drive (2001), Somnium (2024), Ick (2025), The Blob (1988), Night of the Creeps (1986), The All-American Rejects "Swing, Swing" (2002), The All-American Rejects The All-American Rejects (2002), and Secondhand Serenade "Fall for You" (2008).

More people not paying attention, don't look at me while I'm pissing, the passing of a legend, yet more scenes, a M3GAN worth watching, a new horror film that kind of works, a damn near masterpiece at the the theater, steroid Sean, and playing Charade. Stuff mentioned: Sorcerer (1977), The Wages of Fear (1953), Three Days of the Condor (1975), Sneakers (1992), Field of Dreams (1989), M3GAN 2.0 (2025), M3GAN (2022), Terminator 2 (1991), Night of the Reaper (2025), The Godfather (1972), One Battle After Another (2025), Thomas Pynchon Vineland (1990), Henry Mancini Charade (1963), and Charade (1963).

Fucking up again, 1989 ruled, testicle testimony, the crime of the century, a couple of heavy duty quotes, a satanic tick, some silly spoofs, and a song to wrap it all up. Stuff mentioned: Forrest Gump (1994), Notorious B.I.G. Freestyle (1989 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSx03q1-1KA),  Kevin Zelman "Jerry O’Connell’s Wallet and Phone Stolen by ‘Yoga Bandit’ in Los Angeles" (KOMO News https://komonews.com/news/entertainment/jerry-oconnell-had-his-wallet-and-phone-stolen-by-what-hes-calling-the-yoga-bandit), Alex V. Cipolle "‘Terrifying’: Minnesota Artist Run Over by Cybertruck at Burning Man Recovers" (MPR News https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/09/11/terrifying-minnesota-artist-run-over-by-cybertruck-at-burning-man-recovers),  Karissa Waddick "Why Some People are Turning Vegan. Hint: It isn't Because They're 'Woke'" (USA Today, August 28, 2025 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/08/28/lone-star-tick-alpha-gal-meat-allergy/85846377007), Rebecca Heiss "I Study Stress. This Cure Surprised-and Helped-Me" (The Wall Street Journal, August 28, 2025 https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/i-study-stress-this-cure-surprisedand-helpedme-3236b6df?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=ASWzDAiZhvDfLxOFTUMuX6Bpx-t-MvOBl0zSzz80SUsCRT1ZGe_hdeRLTkWI0iGQbaQ%3D&gaa_ts=68d1f7f6&gaa_sig=nDeu4bNgjP91GZJMrIWSu5XnqqgD-7JUOD7JFU6_CxS23ibOgKzZyyqu2VH-I3zxunKt1zSZd8En_jgO0p2Wzg%3D%3D), Superhero Movie (2008), Disaster Movie (2008), Juno (2007), Stan Helsing (2009), Drake Bell "Superhero! Song" (2008 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7b_TzNsiSc)

Some bad British accents, a high class boxing match, a fight with a fridge, remembering Ricky, a paranormal play, choose your own adventure, another Road Games, a wonderful Walken, and our impending doom. Stuff mentioned: Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford (September 13, 2025), Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton (May 2, 2009), Paranormal Activity (November 7-December 7, 2025, Ahmanson Theatre), Paranormal Activity (2007), The Blair Witch Project (1999), Road Games (1981), Psycho II (1983), Road Games (2016), Re-Animator (1985), From Beyond (1986), Chopping Mall (1986), AKA Charlie (2025), The Dead Zone (1983), and Stephen King The Dead Zone (1983), 

Inspiration on the stereo, Paul Newman had a terrible singing voice, some shit talking, the disappearing man, an old slasher worth watching, a new slasher not worth watching, a guaranteed best seller, and waiting on an ending. Stuff mentioned: Fountains of Wayne "Mexican Wine" (2003), "Get High on Yourself" (1981 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5xBwOSVYfg), Popeye (1980), Popeye Village Malta (https://popeyemalta.com), Apocalypse Now (1979), The Godfather (1972), The Shining (1980), Cherry Falls (1999), Clueless (1995), What Happened, Brittany Murphy? (2021), Die'ced Reloaded (2025), Die'ced (2023), Terrifier (2016), Terrifier 2 (2022), and Terrifier 3 (2024).

The repellent Robert F. Kennedy Jr., my proven theory, a discussion about testosterone, everything you always wanted to know about hematocrit (but were afraid to ask), a purposeful life, losing translation, a crack cinematographer, a dark blackout, a few horror anthologies, yet another horror sequel, Shakespeare and soccer, a troubled talent, and some thoughts on Los Angeles.  Stuff mentioned: Us (2019), American Idol (2002-present), The Jerk (1979), The Sixth Sense (1999), Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), The Silence of the Lambs (1999), Melvin and Howard (1980), Last Embrace (1979), Married to the Mob (1987), Something Wild (1986), Blackout (1985), Jagged Edge (1985), Shattered (1991), Cat's Eye (1985), Airplane (1980), Dune (1984), Dune (2021), Dune: Part Two (2024), Trick 'r Treat (2007), Body Bags (1993), I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025), I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997), She's the Man (2006), William Shakespeare Twelfth Night (1601-1602), Twelfth Night (September 4 - September 14, 2025 The Delacorte Theatre), and The All-American Rejects "Dirty Little Secret (2005).

Crossroad City, losing the balance, a haunted Hunter, some recent news, a radioactive Red Lobster, a recipe from Sammy, a first class Stamp (these jokes can just write themselves sometimes, right?), a couple of driven yet destructive directors, book talk, a slow burn strange little new thriller, and wrapping it up with a little Elliott Smith. Stuff Mentioned: Late Night With David Letterman (November 19, 1987 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcf-u2LdjiI), Dan Tana's (9071 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069), Superman II (1981), Billy Budd (1962), Teorema (1968), Blonde Redhead "Pier Paolo" (1997), Blonde Redhead Fake Can Be Just as Good (1997), The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994), The Limey (1999), Hide Sushi (2040 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025), Leo Tolstoy War and Peace (1867), Richie Valens "La Bamba" (1958), La Bamba (1987), Sharp Corner (2024), Results (2015), That '70s Show (1998-2006), The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974), The Wizard of Oz (1939), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968), Heatmiser "Somebody to Lose" (1994), and Heatmiser Cop and Speeder (1994).

Getting my mom out of the woods, an underwhelming welcoming, how to spot a terrible person, a Liam Neeson movie to avoid at all costs, brief thoughts on The Naked Gun, Seth MacFarlane sucks, the truly evil concept of honor killings, killer chocolates, and a compelling ending quote. Stuff mentioned: Ice Road: Vengeance (2025), The Ice Road (2021), The Naked Gun (2025), Dante Alighieri Divine Comedy (1321), and Sebastian Langdell "A Medievalist Hits the Gym" (The New York Times, July 7, 2025 https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/opinion/death-suicide-weight-lifting.html).

My mom and marmite, Andy Griffith wants to destroy the world, pregnant pausing, more man on the street wisdom, I don't know shit about binders, a punk band you have to check out, a passable movie scene, a pretty great new thriller, and I've got a secret. Stuff mentioned: Spy Hard (1996), In Living Color "Ice Ice Baby" (February 10, 1991 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdtKBe7sM48), They Call Me Mister Tibbs (1970), Spaceballs (1987), Weapons (2025), Barbarian (2020), Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), and Long Legs (2024).

Paging Rick Deckard, the return (sort of) of Frank Drebin, Liam in love, the legacy of Leslie Nielsen, the one of a kind Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the pleasures of Retribution, my cat is missing, and an ending featuring Danny Aiello, Jack Nicholson, and John Wayne. Stuff mentioned: Blade Runner (1982), The Naked Gun (2025), The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988), Baywatch (1989-2001), Leslie Nielsen Fart Interview (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGuHDdSImFQ), Cloud (2025), Pulse (2001), Cure (1997), Creepy (2016), Retribution (2006), and Rhonda Byrne The Secret (2006).

Centennial fever, chewing and sleeping, birthday greetings, a Joan Rivers curiosity, an all too human Hulk, cursed sitcoms, a trumpeter that made us feel good, a farewell to Ozzy, a flight worth taking, and getting young with Jung. Stuff mentioned: Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Monkey (2025), Psycho (1960), Rabbit Test (1978), What's Opera, Doc? (1957), They Live (1988), Rocky III (1982), Wrestlemania III (March 29, 1987), Hogan Knows Best (2005-2007), The Cosby Show (1984-1992), Family Ties (1982-1989), Diff'rent Strokes (1978-1986), Chuck Mangione "Feels So Good" (1977), The Osbournes (2002-2005), Fight or Flight (2025), and Bullet Train (2022).

Some eagerly awaited boxing updates, it's game over for Pacman, the pleasures of Jason Statham, a safe Harbour, going gray, a clothes dryer query, a pretty good Beetlejuice impression, and the perils of movie previews. Stuff mentioned: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois (July 19, 2025), Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios (July 19, 2025), Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels (1998), Swept Away (1974), Swept Away (2002), A Working Man (2025), Stranger Things (2016-2025), Hellboy (2019), Violent Night (2022) Dominic Lewis "Santa Claus Has Had Enough of Christmas" (2022), and Beetlejuice (1988).

Mathletics is gaining steam, the legendary Lee Iacocca, a strange little Michael Madsen film with a great cast, the passing of two political titans, some Falk talk, an unfortunately named new supplement I'm taking, remembering Hervé Villechaize, an arthouse classic sci-fi film from the 1970s, and David Bowie can't stop singing. Stuff mentioned: Sixteen Candles (1984), The Godfather (1972), Novocaine (2025), The Winner (1997), The In-Laws (1979), Fantasy Island (1977-1984), The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976), David Bowie "Ashes to Ashes" (1980), David Bowie Scary Monsters [and Super Creeps] (1980), David Bowie "Space Oddity" (1969), and David Bowie David Bowie (1969).

Flying adventures, peer pressure, a farewell to Michael Madsen, the new sport that is sweeping the nation, George C. Scott has a headache, a director I despise, a movie about a killer date, another solid horror movie from Osgood Perkins, the search continues, and closing the door. Stuff mentioned: Twelve Angry Men (1957), Kris Kristofferson "The Pilgrim - Chapter 33" (1971), Taxi Driver (1976), Reservoir Dogs (1992), Kill Me Again (1989), Caught Stealing (2025), Elvis (2022), Pi (1998), The Whale (2022), Drop (2025), The Monkey (2025), Longlegs (2024), Stephen King The Monkey (1980), and The Box (2009).

Taking a week off from the podcast, I'm sure you are devastated

Raging at aging, bouncing a reference check, movie jail, a Montgomery Clift tale, the death of a rebel, more marijuana inspired movie moments, some thoughts on the homeless, and a repulsive creature from the Amazon. Stuff mentioned: A Minecraft Movie (2025), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Raintree County (1957), Murder, My Sweet (1944), The Caine Mutiny (1954), A Place in the Sun (1951), Theodore Dreiser An American Tragedy (1925), The Misfits (1961), Judgment at Nuremberg (1961), Reflections in a Golden Eye (1967), Patricia Bosworth Montgomery Clift: A Biography (1978), Novocaine (2025), and Dumb and Dumber (1994).

Still feeling no pain, rushing to my grave, the allure of the steakhouse, McNally's rules, 2020 wrapped, a memory from county, the passing of a pop music legend, mushroom humor, some random quotes I came across, and people needing people. Stuff mentioned: Novocaine (2025), Lawry's The Prime Rib (100 N La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211), Keith McNally I Regret Almost Everything (2025), The Odeon (145 W Broadway, New York, NY 10013), Balthazar (80 Spring St, New York, NY 10012), Minetta Tavern (113 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012), Jay McInerney Bright Lights, Big City (1984), Bright Lights, Big City (1988), The Kinks "Better Things" (1981), The Kinks Give the People What They Want (1981), James Fogle Drugstore Cowboy (1990), Volbeat "The Bliss" (2016), Volbeat Seal the Deal & Let's Boogie (2016), The Beach Boys "God Only Knows" (1966), The Beach Boys "Break Away" (1970), The Beach Boys "Time to Get Alone" (1969), The Beach Boys "This Whole World" (1970), Laura Delano Unshrunk: A Story of Psychiatric Treatment Resistance (2025), and Casey Schwartz "After Years of Prescription Pills, She Is Unmedicated and Unapologetic" (The New York Times Book Review, March 20, 2025 https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/books/review/unshrunk-laura-delano.html)

A little performance art, a couple of classic Los Angeles locations, happy birthday to my mom, a unforgettable glowing suitcase, a classic Los Angeles evangelist, our imperfect memories, a Matthew Perry moment, one (and I mean one) moment of insight from Trump, a mea culpa to Jai Courtney, Paul Dano still sucks, and c'mon and join our convoy. Stuff mentioned: Nadya Tolokonnikova POLICE STATE (WAREHOUSE at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, 152 N Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012 https://www.moca.org/program/nadya-tolokonnikova-police-state), Bradbury Building (304 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013), Double Indemnity (1945), Chinatown (1974), Wolf (1994), Blade Runner (1982), Newhart (1982-1990), Angels Flight Railway (351 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90013), Hill Street Blues (1981-1987), Criss Cross (1949), Kiss Me Deadly (1955), Generation X "Kiss Me Deadly" (1981), Generation X Kiss Me Deadly (1981), Pulp Fiction (1994), Repo Man (1984), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Highway Patrolman (1991), La La Land (2016), Perry Mason (2020-2023), Orphan Black (2013-2017), Angelus Temple (1100 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026),  Claire Hoffman Sister, Sinner: The Miraculous Life and Mysterious Disappearance of Aimee Semple McPherson (2025), Pavement Slanted and Enchanted (1992), Matt Bai The Unbearable lightness of Elon Musk (The Washington Post, June 1, 2025 https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/06/01/musk-doge-defeat-washington-bureaucracy), A Good Day to Die Hard (2013), Terminator Genisys (2015), Die Hard (1988), Dangerous Animals (2025), The Loved Ones (2009), The Devil's Candy (2015), Dead Calm (1989), and C.W. McCall "Convoy" (1975).

Slow motion movie watching, another visit from Beavis and Butthead, dancing in the living room, Dr. Sammy Davis Jr., things on my chest, George C. Scott as record label executive, Ishtar and herbs, the Michelob mystery, some legendarily bad boxing nicknames, a worthy documentary on Netflix, Tom Cruise goes on a date, Jack Nicholson has a drink or two, and the necessity of suspending disbelief. Stuff mentioned: Novocaine (2025), The 5th Dimension "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In" (1967), Hair (1967), Ishtar (1987), Stand by Me (1986), The Goonies (1986), Don King: Only in America (1997), and American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden (2025).

Sick of being sick, a satisfying sequel, saying farewell to a horror legend, a listener challenge, my love affair with newspapers, stirring my fancy, thoughts on Pavements, a terrible Q&A, raising a glass to George Wendt, a jaw-dropping quote from Jung, and you don't mess with the Zbig. Stuff mentioned: Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025), Candyman (1992), Pavements (2025), Landmark Nuart Theatre (11272 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025), Cinefile Video (11280 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025), Cape Fear (1991), Cheers (1982-1993), James Poniewozik "Everybody Knew His Name: 'Norm!'" (The New York Times, May 20, 2025 https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/20/arts/television/george-wendt-norm-cheers.html), VFW (2019), Edward Luce Zbig: The Life of Zbigniew Brzezinski, America's Great Power Prophet (2025), and Morning Joe (2007-present).

A long path to finishing The Shortcut, Spotify the enemy, the magic of Nick Nolte's voice, a farewell to Joe Don Baker, more Frank Sinatra, baking and flying, a dissection of of Bill Belichick, a personal prohibition, thoughts on Fugazi, walking a straight edge, and waiting for tomorrow with Shane MacGowan. Stuff mentioned: The Shortcut (2009), Walking Tall (1973), The Outfit (1973), Cape Fear (1991), Michael Jackson "We Are The World" (2004), E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Fugazi "Waiting Room" (1988), Fugazi 7 Songs (1988), Minor Threat "Straight Edge" (1981), and Annie "Tomorrow" (1977).