That was a ridiculous scene indeed but I'll also add that it was no more ridiculous than the pod racing sequence in Phantom Menace or basically any scene with Jar Jar Binks in it.

I'd say this is a definite sign that the show is not for you.

SW to me will forever be Episodes IV, V and VI. I purchased the prequel trilogy mainly to see II and III (actually saw I in a theater) for the backstory. III was tolerable but I may never watch it again, whereas I'll sometimes marathon IV, V and VI (ESB being my favorite). I won't even try another newer one now as I don't want to spoil the story (for me it ends with VI RotJ).

The show is poorly written, storyboarded and structured. Maybe season 2 will find a better footing? Based on the showrunner's comments towards critics, though, I don't think it will. Very frustrating given the source material's quality.

I highly, highly recommend you give "Rogue One" a shot. It is a direct prequel to Episode IV and I am 99% confident that you will like it.

At least "Maximum Overdrive" was entertaining and full of laughs. So bad it was good. "The Last Jedi," on the other hand... Hard to find anything noteworthy or positive there.

And it featured a really great song by AC/DC "Who Made Who?".

Will do.



Along with other AC/DC tracks, but that's the main one.

Finally watched "Nobody's Fool" last night. The one from 1994, that starred Paul Newman and Bruce Willis and was the last movie featuring Jessica Tandy, released after she died. It was set in the fictional town of North Bath, NY. There really is a Bath, NY, but not North Bath (and the town is too small to be worth identifying the geographical difference). I'm originally from Northeastern Pennsylvania, and I was certain from the buildings that it had to have been shot somewhere in the region. So being a "credits watcher" I decided to see if they mentioned the location. They gave thanks to (meaning "portions most likely filmed in") Hudson, Poughkeepsie, and Fishkill, NY. For those of you not familiar with the area, Hudson is about 30 miles North of, and Fishkill about 35 miles South of, and all on the same side of the river as, The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome and Museum (Poughkeepsie is between Fishkill and Rhinebeck.).

Altered Carbon Season 2 is on Netflix now.

Yup. I’ll be watching the first episode next week.

Best Pacific War doc I ever viewed. Highly recommended. https://www.amazon.com/Pacific-War-Color-Season/dp/B07GJVV473

Darn. All the episodes are here free! https://hdclump.com/?s=+Pacific+War+in+Color

Just watch this week's Picard. Better each week!

Hey, there was one episode of Next Generation where the admirals had parasites in their necks and it open ended. Was there ever a sequel?

The Simpsons. Good episode. Makes fun of big movie franchises like Marvel Cinematic Universe with its never ending sequels, their crazed fans, movie spoilers and the ungodly amount of $ they bring in.

This tripe again?


What kind of "ungodly" amount of money do you think the Simpsons has made in advertising revenue for Fox (now Disney) over the past 25+ years.

I'm six expisodes into "Mr. Robot" and the quality of writing is strikingly better than "The Witcher." Every episode has built upon the last with strong characters, plotting and worldbuilding. The best way I can describe the show is think of Chuck Palahniuk's "Fight Club" merging with Bret Easton Ellis's "American Psycho" and hints of Philip K. Dick.

I know it is way too soon to pass any kind of verdict, but I'm refreshed after wasting a week and a half on predigested poo compote.

That was the first Simpsons episode I watch this season.

I have not watched it yet but "Mr. Robot" has had overwhelmingly positive reviews by critics since it first debuted. It has a relatively small niche audience compared to most other "water cooler" shows but it managed to last several seasons.

Watching e4 of Warship Life at Sea S2. They eat better than I do! Smoked salmon at breakfast!

Ford vs. Ferrari is the third racing film that is worth watching (in my book) because it works as a film and not just as gearhead fan service.

Jojo Rabbit is brutal in its humor, a spark of genius in a way. Definitely worth a look.