You Are My Density (Marc D)

 An introduction, movies and video stores, Stacy Keach, Dorothy Stratten and seeing Bruce Willis while stoned, what more could you ask for?  Stuff mentioned:  Reality Bites (1994), Back to the Future (1985), Back to the Future Part II (1989), The Frighteners (1996), The Hard Way (1991), Faithfull: An Autobiography (1995), Mike Hammer, Private Eye (1997-1998), Road Games (1981), Psycho II (1983), Psycho (1960), Psycho III (1986), Psycho IV:  The Beginning (1990), Blow Out (1981), Body Bags (1993), An American Werewolf In London (1981), Running on Empty (1988), That Thing You Do (1996) but I meant to say The Thing Called Love (1993), Mission Impossible (1996), Ed Ruscha's 12 Sunsets (1965-2007 https://12sunsets.getty.edu/map/narrative?d=0.42000&flip=true&mode=no-map), Star 80 (1983), All That Jazz (1979), Sister, Sister (1987), Altered States (1980), The Last Boy Scout (1991), The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996), and Bang the Drum Slowly (1973). 

Mike Tyson eating a muffin and an ear, calling judges while drunk, my dad calling George Foreman in Africa, a possibly stupid comparison between Floyd Mayweather and David Fincher and Christopher Nolan, and...Stacy Keach. Stuff mentioned:  Sonny Clapp's "Girl of My Dreams" (1927), Angel Heart (1987), Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield II (1997), Antonio Margarito vs. Miguel Cotto I (2008), Antonio Margarito vs. Miguel Cotto II (2011), Buster Douglas vs. Mike Tyson (1990), The Set Up (1949), West Side Story (1961), Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), Requiem for A Heavyweight (1962), Fat City (1972), Pavement Slanted and Enchanted (1989), The Maltese Falcon (1941), Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948), The Misfits (1961), Chinatown (1974), Winter Kills (1979), A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon (1988), My Own Private Idaho (1991), Snake Eyes (1998), After Dark, My Sweet (1990), Rush (1991), That Championship Season (1982), Paul Pfeiffer's The Long Count (2001), Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman (1974), The Champ (1979), Raging Bull (1980), Ordinary People (1980), Taxi Driver (1976), Jackson Brown "Late for the Sky" (1974), Memento (2000), Inception (2010), The Fight Club (1999), Seven (1995), The Game (1995), Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Manny Pacquiao I (2012), Interstellar (2014), Innerspace (1987), The Social Network (2010), Network (1976), Sunset Boulevard (1950), and The Dead Pool (1998).

 A kind of mea culpa to David Fincher and Christopher Nolan, the classiness of Peter Cushing, Kelly LeBrock calling me, how not to hold a girl's hand, the amazing and dearly departed Steve James, Vincent D'Onofrio liking me, and Vincent Gallo breaking up a relationship of mine (ok maybe it wasn't a relationship). Stuff mentioned: Fight Club (1999), Panic Room (2002), Star Wars (1977), Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills (6300 Forest Lawn Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068), Three's Company (1977-1984), Sling Blade (1996), Blame it on Rio (1984), Singin' in the Rain (1952), Charade (1963), Hill Street Blues (1981-1987), St. Elsewhere (1982-1988), Midnight Run (1988), Tron (1982), Voyagers! (1982), The Woman in Red (1984), Weird Science (1985), Sixteen Candles (1984), Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), Hard to Kill (1990), Missing in Action (1984), Missing in Action 2: The Beginning (1985), Delta Force (1986), Invasion U.S.A. (1985), Kinjite (1989), Barfly (1987), American Ninja (1985), The Player (1992), The Brother from Another Planet (1984), Eight Men Out (1988), Lone Star (1996), Blood Simple (1984), Cheers (1982-1993), Drugstore Cowboy (1989), Buffalo '66 (1998), and The Brown Bunny (2003).

Some corrections, Werner Herzog and his amazing voice (and documentaries), a bunch of other super depressing documentaries (but some more uplifting, comedic ones as well), and seeing Jamie Lee Curtis at a restaurant and just blowing it.  Stuff mentioned: What's Up, Doc? (1972), Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972), Fitzcarraldo (1982), Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979), Paul F. Tompkins Werner Herzog Yelp Review for Trader Joe's on Hyperion, Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995-1998), La Soufrière (1977), Lessons of Darkness (1992), Grizzly Man (2005), To Die For (1995), Cape Fear (1995), Dead Calm (1989), My Best Fiend (1999), Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills (1996), Capturing the Friedmans (2003), The Act of Killing (2012), The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst (2015), O.J.: Made in America (2016), Salesman (1969), The Imposter (2012), Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008), Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72 (1973), The War Room (1993), A Lion in the House (2006), The Bridge (2006), American Movie (1999), The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007), Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2008), Good Morning America Spinal Tap Interview with Charles Gibson (1992 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZtSQCbAQxU), and Hoop Dreams (1994).

My adventures with one of the Charles Manson Family, Milla Jovovich had a band, The Night Stalker kills Kajagoogoo, The Golden State Killer and his love of gardening, some other creeps, and a bunch of movies. Stuff mentioned: Nine Inch Nails The Downward Spiral (1994), Nine Inch Nails "March of the Pigs" (1994), The Beatles White Album (1968), The Beatles "Helter Skelter" (1968), The Beatles "Piggies" (1968), Helter Skelter (1976), Real Genius (1985), Napoleon Dynamite (2004), The White Lotus (2021-2024), Helter Skelter (2004), The Million Dollar Hotel (2000), Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders (1974), Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer (2021), American Horror Story: 1984 (2019), Kajagoogoo "Too Shy" (1983), The Ring (1998), Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel (2021), The Vanishing (1988), The Vanishing (1993), I'll Be Gone in the Dark (2020-2021), Reptile (2023), The Little Things (2021), The Hitcher (1986), Jack's Back (1986), Time After Time (1979), Cyndi Lauper "Time After Time" (1983), William Sickert Jack the Ripper's Bedroom (1907), I Saw the Devil (2010), Serial Mom (1984), and Malice (1993).

Some embarrassing life moments involving haunted houses and Madonna, some good to great scary/thriller movies, the legendary Harold Ramis, things I put my grandmother through, an actress with stomach problems, and the meaning of life (just kidding). Stuff mentioned: Red Eye (2005), Interior (2007), High Tension a.k.a. Switchblade Romance (2003), Muse "New Born" (2001), Muse Origin of Symmetry (2001), The Ice Harvest (2005), Lost Highway (1997), Return of the Living Dead (1985), Re-Animator (1985), Re-Animator: The Musical (2011), Day of the Dead (1985), Madonna Sex (1992), Frailty (2001), Antlers (2021), Fright Night (1985), Fright Night (2011), Green Room (2015), Wolf (1994), Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966), Carrie (1976), Pino Donaggio "I Never Dreamed Someone Like You Could Love Someone Like Me" (1976), Session 9 (2001), Welcome to the Dollhouse (1995), and Nightmare on Elm Street (1984).

The allure of horror movies, Wilford Brimley, Goldie Hawn in an elevator, Buckley and Body Double, "That's what I want!", Erasure, a horrific experience at a convalescent hospital, nystagmus, "Big Ben, Parliament", and the amazing Tom Atkins. Stuff mentioned: Friday The 13th (1980), The Thing (1982), An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), Breakdown (1997), Big Trouble in Little China (1986), Days of our Lives (1965-present), Trick 'r Treat (2007), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), Body Snatchers (1993), 2:22: A Ghost Story (2021), Ghost Story (1981), Body Double (1984), John Lautner's Chemosphere, Frankie Goes to Hollywood "Relax" (1983), In the Mouth of Madness (1994), Wait Until Dark (1967), Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985), Sick (2022), Erasure "A Little Respect" (1988), 1408 (2007), Identity (2003), Logan (2017), Dracula (1979), The Box (2009), Donnie Darko (2001), Southland Tales (2006), Fade to Black (1980), Lethal Weapon (1987), Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982), Night of the Creeps (1986), National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985), RoboCop 3 (1993), and The Predator (2018).

Fame, unmarked graves, George C. Scott and I refusing an Oscar, They Might Be Giants, softcore porn, and Marc's Three Rules to Live By™. Stuff mentioned: The Maltese Falcon (1930), Hammett (1982), One from the Heart (1981), The Woman in Me (2023), Patton (1971), Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park & Mortuary (1218 Glendon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024), Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964), They Might Be Giants (1971), They Might Be Giants Dial-A-Song (1-844-387-6962), They Might Be Giants "The End of the Tour", The New Centurions (1972), CHiPs (1977-1983), In Cold Blood (1967), Day of the Dolphin (1973), The Changeling (1980), Taps (1981), A Christmas Carol (1984), Singles (1992), The Formula (1980), Hardcore (1979), and Playing Dangerous (1995). 

Funny movies, Woody Allen and John Landis are turds (but made some great movies), Albert Brooks taking vitamins, full-grown adult-size bangeroos, driving into a tree trunk, a Rodney Dangerfield sighting, pissing with Garry Marshall, Eddie Murphy walking like a white guy, the genius that is Sam Rockwell, and a saucy Bernaise. Stuff mentioned: Singin' in the Rain (1952), Totally Killer (2023), The Jerk (1979), Billy Rose and Lee David "Tonight You Belong to Me" (1927), Take the Money and Run (1969), Modern Romance (1981), When Harry Met Sally (1989), City Slickers (1991), Robert Urich Bayer commercial (1990), Ladybugs (1992), Beverly Hills Ninja (1997), The Blues Brothers (1980), The Blues Brothers "Shake a Tail Feather" featuring Ray Charles (1980), Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983), Coming to America (1988), Beverly Hills Cop III (1994), Saturday Night Live "White Like Me" (1984 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_LeJfn_qW0), Dynasty (1981-1989), Richard Pryor: Live in Concert (1979), Eddie Murphy: Delirious (1983), Eddie Murphy Raw (1987), The Toy (1982), Happy Days (1974-1984), The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961-1966), Overboard (1987), Pretty Woman (1990), Some Like it Hot (1959), Hello Dolly! (1969), American Buffalo (2022), Matchstick Men (2003), Safe Men (1998), Fosse/Verdon (2019), Liza with a Z "Bye Bye Blackbird" (1972 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWcxwEnY5vg), Starting Over (1972), Candice Bergen "Better Than Ever" (1972), The Life of Brian (1979), and History of the World, Part I (1981).

Seeing bands back in the day, musings on aging, me being an idiot with Unwound, the amazing Blonde Redhead, yelling at Julie Delpy, Pavement and a drunken karaoke, the majesty and tragedy of Elliott Smith, the joy that Quasi brings, don't cheat on Beck (or anyone), and a departed friend. Stuff mentioned: Unwound "Lady Elect" (1996), Blonde Redhead "Violent Life" (1995), Blonde Redhead Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons (2000), Blonde Redhead Fake Can Be Just as Good (1997), Blonde Redhead "Futurism vs. Passéism" (1997), Pavement "Sensitive Euro Man" (1996), Pavement Slanted and Enchanted (1989), Pavement "Silence Kid" (1994), Elliott Smith "Say Yes" (1997), Elliott Smith "Coming Up Roses" (1995), Elliott Smith "I Figured You Out" (2017, recorded in 1995), Quasi Featuring "Birds" (1997), Quasi "California" (1997), Quasi "It's Raining" (2001), Beck Sea Change (2002), Beck "Cyanide Breath Mint" (1994), Elliott Smith "True Love" (2015, recorded in 2001), Edna St. Vincent Millay "First Fig" (1920), and Elliott Smith "Happiness" (2000).

Bad luck and a broken TV, me being a bad sport, mini fridges and Ryan Gosling, the intensity and vulnerability of Eric Roberts, bad noir, mullets, a fake Tèa Leoni sighting, bad plastic surgery, an odd Earth Day commercial, and an epic Eric Roberts Cameo video. Stuff mentioned: Paul Pfeiffer: Prologue to the Story of the Birth of Freedom at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA (November 12, 2023 - June 16, 2024), Barbie (2023), Inherent Vice (2014), Hard Eight (1996), Star 80 (1983), Runaway Train (1985), Slow Burn (1986), Best of the Best (1989), Nature of the Beast (1995), Blade Runner (1982), Billy Joel "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant" (1977), The Pope of Greenwich Village (1984), Rocky (1976), Cool Hand Luke (1976), Johnny Handsome (1989), Dave Grusin The Pope of Greenwich Village soundtrack (1984), and The Terminator (1984).

Northern California kind of sucks, getting naked at Disneyland and the Oscars, a dismal attempt at soccer with Blonde Redhead, some other sports-related failures, weird ass supplements, Mads Mikkelsen, smoking and drinking and chewing tobacco and generally being an idiot, worst college experience ever, a couple of great Los Angeles movies, and a dearly missed Irish bar. Stuff mentioned: Leonard Bernstein (music), Betty Comden and Adolph Green (lyrics) "New York, New York" (1944), On the Town (1949), New York, New York (1977), Sammy Fain, Irving Kahal, and Pierre Norman "You Brought a New Kind of Love to Me (1930), Another Round (2020), Scarlet Pleasure "What A Life" (2020), Riders of Justice (2020), Wild at Heart (1990), Jim Morrison and The Doors "A Feast of Friends" (1978), Tomaso Albinoni's "Adagio in G Minor" (1708, perhaps), In Country (1989), Protomartyr "Polacrilex Kid" (2023), Protomartyr Formal Growth in the Desert (2023), Protomartyr "A Private Understanding" (2017), Protomartyr Relatives in Descent (2017), From Hollywood to Deadwood (1988), The Late Show (1977), and Married...with Children (1987-1997).

Eric Roberts is still the best, a totally Los Angeles Robert Blake movie, the amazing and somewhat insane Shane MacGowan, bloody noses, my error on The Ice Harvest, my mom and her addiction to books, a hilarious Keanu Reeves moment, some restaurants, getting lost while stoned with Buckley, Paulie Malinaggi and his wardrobe malfunctions, and Jim Carrey as Vanilla Ice. Stuff mentioned: Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill (1981), The Pogues "Summer in Siam" (1990), Modern Problems (1981), The Ice Harvest (2005), Book Soup (8818 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069),  The Viper Room (8852 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069), Jerry Stahl Permanent Midnight (1995), The Menu (2022), The Smoke House (4420 W. Lakeside Drive, Burbank, CA 91505), Lobster and Beer (3456 Motor Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034), Kru (3135 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA), Hawks (5530 Douglas Blvd, Granite Bay, CA 95746), AC/DC "Thunderstruck" (1990), and In Living Color "White, White, Baby" (1991).

Palo Alto's two gems, newspaper addiction, some passings of note, my man Stacy Keach, Casey Affleck is a dud, some cool sayings, mimicking Al Pacino, Rakim and chewing tobacco, and a couple Christmas movies. Stuff mentioned: Mac's Smoke Shop (534 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301), Sundance The Steakhouse (1921 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306), The Silver Jews Starlite Walker (1994), The Silver Jews "Advice to the Graduate" (1994), Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park & Mortuary (1218 Glendon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024), Love Story (1970), Paper Moon (1973), The Driver (1978), The Champ (1979), Francis Lai "Theme From Love Story" (1970), The Deer Hunter (1978), Stanley Myers "Cavatina" (1970, recorded by Stanley Myers in 1978), All in the Family (1971-1979), The Killer Inside Me (1976), The Killer Inside Me (2010), The Old Man and the Gun (2018), William Shakespeare The Life and Death of King John (1623), Cobra (1986), The Fly (1986), Scarface (1983), Eric B. & Rakim "Microphone Fiend" (1988), Eric B. & Rakim Follow the Leader (1988), Eric B. & Rakim "Follow the Leader" (1988), It's a Wonderful Knife (2023), It's a Wonderful Life (1946), Die Hard (1988), The January Man (1989), The Taking of Beverly Hills (1991), Max Headroom (1985-1986, 1987-1988), Rebel Without a Cause (1955), and Griffith Observatory (2800 East Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027).

Dating sucks, Joel Kinnaman is cool, there was something about Mary, a car from hell, the beauty that was Jean Seberg, a cool French movie, a couple classic Ray Liotta movies, and a few quotes. Stuff mentioned: The de Young Open at the de Young Museum (September 30, 2023-January 7, 2024) The Equalizer (2014), The Equalizer 2 (2016), The Equalizer 3 (2023), RoboCop (2014), Silent Night (2023), The Machinist (2004), Session 9 (2001), Fractured (2019), Avatar (2009), Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), Marco Beltrami "Junior's Music Box" (2023), Blow Out (1981), Eugene O'Neill Hughie (1958), The Minus Man (1999), Blade Runner (1982), Marco Beltrami The Minus Man: Music From the Shooting Gallery Motion Picture (1999), Breathless (1960), Saint Joan (1957), Bonjour Tristesse (1958), Mauvais Sang aka Bad Blood aka The Night is Young (1986), David Bowie "Modern Love" (1983), Another Round (2020), Shades of Blue (2016-2018), Unforgettable (1996), and Something Wild (1986).

Good riddance to 2023, a few interesting artists, the tragic characters Montgomery Clift and Guillaume Depardieu, the fascinating and missed Guiseppe Andrews, hearing songs at the grocery store, Matthew Modine is awesome, my life is becoming like the movie Memento, and a New Year's Eve greeting from The Godfather Part II. Stuff mentioned: Doctor Who "The Church on Ruby Road" (2023), Stéphane Mandelbaum at the Drawing Center (November 10, 2023-February 18, 2024), A Place in the Sun (1951), The Misfits (1961), Pola X (1999), Detroit Rock City (1999), Guiseppe Makes a Movie (2014), Guiseppe Andrews "Nachos" (2014), Bad Samaritan (2018), Pet Shop Boys "Suburbia" (1986), Disturbia (2007), Revenge (1990), Revenge (2011-2015), Full Metal Jacket (1987), Married to the Mob (1988), Vision Quest (1985), The Strokes "12:51" (2003), Night Shift (1981), Memento (2000), The Godfather Part II (1974), The Godfather (1972), The Conversation (1974), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), and The Deer Hunter (1978).

Some bad singing, the allure and perils of gambling, my grandpa's Campho-Phenique addiction, don't take the bust card, a bunch of gambling movies about self-destructive men, please watch Atlantic City, a couple of fugues, seeing Frank Sinatra, and the old school classiness of my dearly departed dad. Stuff mentioned: Bob Seger "Still the Same" (1978), Dead Kennedys "Viva Las Vegas" (1980), The Color of Money (1986), The Hustler (1961), The Sting (1973), Freddie Mercury "Love Kills" (1984), Passenger 57 (1992), Lookin' to Get Out (1982), The Gambler (1974), Who'll Stop the Rain (1978), The Gambler (2014), Hard Eight (1996), The Cooler (2003), MC5 "Kick Out the Jams" (1969), Uncut Gems (2019), Tricheurs aka Cheaters (1984), Atlantic City (1980), Bugsy (1991), The Godfather Part II (1974), Two for the Money (2005), California Split (1974), Mississippi Grind (2015), James McManus Positively Fifth Street: Murderers, Cheetahs, and Binion's World Series of Poker (2003), Let it Ride (1989), Guys and Dolls soundtrack "Fugue for Tinhorns" (1955), Glenn Gould "So You Want to Write a Fugue" (1963 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8hLInDFWg8), Oceans 11 (1960), Frank Sinatra "Fly Me to the Moon" (1964), and Louis Prima "Just A Gigolo"/"I Ain't Got Nobody" (1956).

Only in dreams, The Golden Globes are bullshit, Spoon and getting screwed by a major label, fuck you Shakespeare, a mea culpa to Janet Weiss, fuck influencers, the genius of Albert Brooks, life can be rough, praying to Crom, and the amazing band Pixies. Stuff mentioned: Spoon "Loss Leaders" (2006), Spoon Soft Effects EP (2006), Spoon A Series of Sneaks (1998), Spoon "The Minor Tough" (1998), Spoon "The Agony of Lafitte" (1998), William Shakespeare Richard III (1633), Quasi "Two by Two" (1999), Quasi "R.I.P." (2013), Quasi "Nothing, Nowhere" (2001), Mel Torme "No Moon at All" (1960), Mother (1996), It Happened One Night (1934), Drugstore Cowboy (1989), Conan the Barbarian (1982), Pixies Trompe Le Monde (1991), Pixies "Motorway to Roswell" (1991), Pixies "Motorway to Roswell" Peel Session (1991), and Pavement "Brink of the Clouds/Candylad" Wireless JJJ Radio Australia (1994).

 A little levity and "Jealousy", the addition of some guitar, when our artistic heroes become sleazeballs, the worst basketball team ever, the best high school class ever, some great songs from Grease, Kristy McNichol, and Yaphet fucking Kotto. Stuff mentioned: Billy Joel "Jealousy" (1978), Badfinger "No Matter What" (1970), Play it Again, Sam (1972), The Bad News Bears (1976), Built to Spill "Twin Falls" (1994), Built to Spill Perfect from Now On (1997), Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), Rambo: First Blood Part 2 II (1985), Bye Bye Birdie (1963), Grease (1978), Bye Bye Birdie "We Love You Conrad" (1963), Grease "There Are Worse Things I Could Do" (1978), Grease "Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee"/Reprise (1978), Xanadu (1980), Olivia Newton-John "Magic" (1980), The Pirate Movie (1982), The Blue Lagoon (1980), Dream Lover (1986), The Pirate Movie "Happy Ending" (1982), Heart of Dixie (1989), Midnight Run (1988), Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Gigli (2003), The Star Chamber (1983), Blue Collar (1978), and Jigsaw "Sky High" (1975).

Leaving Las Vegas in San Mateo, Clive Owen is kind of cool, large helmets and Spaceballs, my attempt at a movie scene, Uma Thurman blowing my mind, more stuff from Bang the Drum Slowly, me being a dick in high school, the all too human River Phoenix, a few great movies about coming of age, badly Photoshopped movie covers, and God himself telling me it's ok to drink wine. Stuff mentioned: Leaving Las Vegas (1995), Monsieur Spade (2024), The Maltese Falcon (1941), John's Grill (63 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94102), True Detective Season 4 (2024), True Detective (2014), True Detective Season 2 (2015), True Detective Season 3 (2019), Spaceballs (1997), Conan the Barbarian (1982), Pierre Choderlos de Laclos Les Liaisons Dangereuses (1782), Dangerous Liaisons (1988), Naked (1993), Bang the Drum Slowly (1973), Mark Harris Bang the Drum Slowly (1956), Dogfight (1991), My Bodyguard (1980), Brick (2005), And Justice for All (1979), The Beach Boys "God Only Knows" (1966), Kelly Clarkson "Underneath the Tree" (2013), and First Class "Beach Baby"' (1974).

A not great joke about losing brain cells, a car getting totaled, the late, lamented Hyundai Veloster, the stupidity of ethical nonmonogamy, a couple songs about dreaming, the tragedies of John Belushi and Chris Farley, a couple great parts from Animal House, a bad attempt at an Eminem song, the amazingly witty and just great person Craig Bierko, the creepiness of people hovering on the ceiling, Los Angeles is my friend and Sunnyvale is my enemy, and a great catchy as hell Britney Spears song. Stuff mentioned: Jim Morrison and The Doors "A Feast of Friends" (1978), Sugar File Under: Easy Listening (1994), The Minus Man (1999), The Moody Blues "Your Wildest Dreams" (1986), Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark "Dreaming" (1988), The Alan Parsons Project "Don't Answer Me" (1984), The Alan Parsons Project "Ammonia Avenue" (1984), Neighbors (1981), Continental Divide (1984), Animal House (1978), Eminem "Til I Collapse" (2020), Scary Movie 4 (2006), Scary Movie 3 (2003), The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996), The Thirteenth Floor (1999), Frank Lloyd Wright Ennis House (2655 Glendower Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027), Frank Lloyd Wright Hollyhock House (4800 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027), Brightburn (2019), Hereditary (2018), MOCA Grand (250 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012), Dear John's (11208 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230), Book Soup (8818 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069), and Britney Spears "Baby One More Time" (1999).

Los Angeles rules, another The Minus Man moment, a bad Gary Coleman movie, the amazing actor Guy Pearce, a somewhat bad James Ellroy impersonation, my William Fichtner obsession, and a couple songs. Stuff mentioned: The Minus Man (1999), On The Right Track (1981), The Rover (2014), The Gift (2015), Keri Hilson "Pretty Girl Rock" (2010), L.A. Confidential (1997), James Ellroy L.A. Confidential (1990), Memento (2000), Midnight Run (1988), Lockout (2012), Outland (1981), High Noon (1952), Tex Ritter "Do Not Forsake Me: The Ballad of High Noon" (1952), Disturbing the Peace (2020), Mare of Easttown (2021), The Infernal Machine (2022), Sunrise (2024), Results (2015), Zone 414 (2021), First Snow (2006), Identity (2003), Hypnotic (2023), Elysium (2013), and Memory (2022).

The amazing Terms of Endearment, a not horrible Jack Nicholson impersonation, film school at Loyola Marymount, seether is neither, Jack Klugman and Gunsmoke, an amazing film class or two, my time on the Beverly Hills 90210 set, Hotpants College II, death by a thousand jump cuts, some funny times with my buddy Colin, and a missed and troubled friend. Stuff mentioned: Terms of Endearment (1983), Broadcast News (1987), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1971), Veruca Salt "Seether" (1994), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968), Time Bandits (1981), Back to School (1986), Dressed to Kill (1980), Christine (1983), Gunsmoke (1955-1975), The Odd Couple (TV Series 1970-1975), The Odd Couple (1968), Once Upon a Time in the West (1968), Ennio Morricone Once Upon a Time in the West soundtrack (1968), Love and Death on Long Island (1996), Child's Play 3 (1991), Mr. Mercedes (2017-2019), Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), Legend (1985), Frank Black "Los Angeles" (1993), and Pixies "Alec Eiffel" (1991).

Throwing away night guards, Stacy Keach and vitamins, who wants to live forever, Dave Asprey is kind of a fool, the underappreciated movie Elysium, appreciating music, a pretty rough attempt at a beautiful song, follow the arc to Arcturus, a mustache mistake, forgetting what I texted people, the bullshit of Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg, the failure of technology, and a gem from Stevie Wonder. Stuff mentioned: Eric B. & Rakim "Follow the Leader" (1988), Elysium (2018), Henry Purcell Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III, 37. Ground, Aria and Ritornello "When I am Laid in Earth/Dido's Lament" (1688), Jeff Buckley "When I am Laid in Earth/Dido's Lament (1995 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA5UAbl1OWY), Built to Spill "Big Dipper" (1994), Easy Rider (1969), and Stevie Wonder "Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing" (1973).

The incredible Alexei Navalny, a goofy but great forgotten Los Angeles movie, keeping it together with Ted Lange, meet me at the corner of Corleone and Siegel, Joe Don Baker will kick your ass, the defiance of Lenny Bruce, the foxiness of Valerie Perrine, my Martin Riggs moment, and a few Glorias. Stuff mentioned: Terminal Exposure (1987), Blow Up (1966), Zabriskie Point (1970), The Passenger (1975), The Love Boat (1977-1987), Jack Jones "Love Boat Theme" (1977), Suspiria (1977), Tenebrae (1982), The Godfather (1972), Escape From Alcatraz (1979), Dirty Harry (1971), Charley Varrick (1973), The Outfit (1973), The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976), The Outfit (2022), Lenny (1974), Superman (1978), Maureen McGovern "Can You Read My Mind?" (1978), Deathtrap (1982), Sleuth (1972), Sleuth (2007), Lethal Weapon (1987), Wind River (2017), Gloria (1999), Gloria (1980), Laura Branigan "Gloria" (1982), and Umberto Tozzi "Gloria" (1979).

My career in advertising, putting my voice in Mattel commercials, yo quiero Taco Bell, working with pros and idiots, don't fuck with Jack Palance, epic dinners, Zack Snyder and dog shit, Tony Kaye and weird shit, the dreamboat Amy Smart, editing with Lou Barlow and Royal fucking Trux, the amazing Videodrome, and a tribute to the editor and great guy Eric Z. Stuff mentioned: Super Mario Bros. (1993), Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future (1985), The Taking of Beverly Hills (1991), D.O.A. (1988), City Slickers (1991), D.O.A (1950), Jack Palance tirade (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkAPvH4epMI), Metric Live it Out (2005), Metric "Combat Baby" (2003), Metric Old World Underground, Where Are You Now? (2003), The Apprentice (2004-2017), American History X (1998), Just Friends (2005), Van Wilder (2002), Sugarcult "Bouncing Off the Walls" (2000 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMJUy_HN-00), Sebadoh "Flame" (1999 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=expcmtqTyC4), Royal Trux Live at Gettysburg (1997 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUd-dyPugZ4), Royal Trux Accelerator commercial (1998 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrnERAMXbLk), Royal Trux "Call Out the Lions" (2000), Royal Trux Pound for Pound (2000), Videodrome (1983), Beastie Boys "Sabotage" (1994), Weezer "Buddy Holly" (1994), Beastie Boys "Fight For Your Right" (1986), Being John Malkovich (1999), Adaptation (2002), Polvo Exploded Drawing (1996), Polvo "When Will You Die for the Last Time in My Dreams" (1996), and Electric Light Orchestra "Mr. Blue Sky" (1977). 

Silicon Valley still sucks, wrapping up advertising, nursing is exhausting, going to Skywalker Ranch, meeting Mark Hamill, reading comics in a park, the stupidity of post-credit scenes and encores, the awesome Sam Raimi, the genius that is Logan, trying to pronounce Boyd Holbrook, a forgotten John Ritter movie, and a quote and a joke. Stuff mentioned:  Blur "Tracy Jacks" (1994), Taco Bell Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQkNOXzapyk), Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977), Dirty Dancing (1987), Obsession (1976), Vertigo (1958), Marvel Comics Power Man and Iron Fist (1972-1986), Frog and Toad Are Friends (1970), The Evil Dead (1981), Evil Dead II (1987), Army of Darkness (1992), Drag Me to Hell (2009), Darkman (1990), Howard the Duck (1986), Back to the Future (1985), Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), Logan (2017), Shane (1953), In the Shadow of the Moon (2019), Cold in July (2014), The Terminator (1984), The Greatest American Hero (1981-1983), Joey Scarbury "Believe It or Not"/Theme from The Greatest American Hero (1981), Hero at Large (1980), Spider-Man (2002), The Amazing Spider-Man (1977-1979), and Batman (1989).

Sunnyvale you can rot in hell, a listener question that I made up, from Mattel to microbiology, stomach trouble in New Mexico, traveling cross country with Grandaddy, seeing some famous places, losing my computer at the Graceland Hotel, some nursing school clinical memories, a really cool nurse I met in Washington D.C., and yes, somehow, I work in Stacy Keach and George C. Scott. Stuff mentioned: Final Destination (2000), Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010), 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016), Breaking Bad (2008-2013), Grandaddy The Sophtware Slump 2000, Grandaddy Sumday (2003), Grandaddy "Miner at the Dial-a-View" (2000), Grandaddy "Hewlett's Daughter" (2000), Talk Radio (1988), Wild at Heart (1990), Phantasm (1979), Bubba Ho-Tep (2002), Mystery Train (1989), The Clash "Spanish Bombs" (1979), James Yarsky Big Dead Waltz (1997), James Yarsky "When My Feet Left the Ground" (1997), Intimate Strangers (1986), and The Hospital (1971).

Online dating still sucks, go see Love Lies Bleeding, the tyranny of charity, being a class act and texting people back, psych nurses are weird, the heroic blind psychiatric manager, completely wrenching human moments, a few compelling movies about blindess, some songs and movies about hearing voices, fake fox meat, the compelling Peter Greene, the tragedy of frog legs, ride cymbals can be devastating, an Ernest Hemingway experience, go get Mexican food in Winnemucca, another George C. Scott reference, John Sturges is not to be trifled with, and some quotes. Stuff mentioned: Love Lies Bleeding (2024), Saint Maud (2019), Twilight (2008), Frank Bruni "The Friends Who Got Away" (New York Times, March 14, 2024), Howard Jones "Things Can Only Get Better" (1985), Jennifer 8 (1992), Blink (1993), The Up Series (1964-2019), Drive (2011), Ryan Gosling, Mark Ronson, Slash, and the Kens "I'm Just Ken" (2024 Oscars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmG0983hPUs), Sonic Youth "Schizophrenia" (1987), Kim Gordon Girl in a Band: A Memoir (2015), Thurston Moore Sonic Youth: A Memoir (2023), Guided By Voices "Over the Neptune/Mesh Gear Fox" (1992), Guided By Voices Propeller (1992), Clean, Shaven (1993), The Mask (1994), Pulp Fiction (1994), Bill Conti "Gonna Fly Now/Theme from Rocky" (1976), Chuck Mangione "Feels So Good" (1977), Lipstick (1976), Basic Instinct (1992), Islands in the Stream (1977), Ernest Hemingway Islands in the Stream (1970), Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers "Islands in the Stream" (1983), Ernest Hemingway The Old Man and the Sea (1952), The Old Man and the Sea (1958), Bad Day at Black Rock (1955), The Magnificent Seven (1960), The Great Escape (1963), Elmer Bernstein "Main Title/The Great Escape" (1963 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbsuAbTTsV8), Queen and David Bowie "Under Pressure" (1981), Ernest Hemingway A Farewell to Arms (1929), and Evil Dead 2 (1987).

Making up words, loving Los Angeles, old school restaurants, a possible Columbo episode, a made up movie, this small unknown band named Nirvana, some Kurt Cobain stories, my dearly departed grandmother, some more River Phoenix and Elliott Smith, being a rock star can be hazardous to your health, playing an arena rock concert in my living room, don't mess with Billie Holiday, a moment of sincerity, and George Carlin. Stuff mentioned: Frank Sinatra "L.A. Is My Lady" (1984), Frank Sinatra L.A. Is My Lady (1984), Julian Lennon "Valotte" (1984), Columbo (1968-2003), The Grifters (1990), The Grifters "Rats" (1994), The Grifters Crappin' You Negative (1994), Madonna Sex (1992), Anne Murray "You Needed Me" (1978), Anne Murray "I Just Fall In Love Again" (1979), Starting Over (1979), Nirvana "Smells Like Teen Spirit" (1991), Dogfight (1991), Running on Empty (1988), Joey Scarbury "Believe It or Not"/Theme from The Greatest American Hero (1981), Nirvana In Utero (1993), Versus "River" (1994), Versus The Stars Are Insane (1994), Versus "Raining" (1999), Rebel Without a Cause (1955), The Room (2003), Night Ranger "When You Close Your Eyes" (1983), Exodus (1960), Leon Uris Exodus (1958), Titanic (1997), Avatar (2009), Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), Paul Alexander Bitter Crop: The Heartache and Triumph of Billie Holiday’s Last Year (2024), Billie Holiday "I'll Be Seeing You" (1944), and Tricia Romano The Freaks Came Out to Write: The Definitive History of The Village Voice, the Radical Paper That Changed American Culture (2024).

Neglecting our loved ones, smart phones are making us dumber and meaner, a classic thriller, the Belushi baffle, my dad meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger, don't lie about air conditioning, seeing Judge Ito, some brutal and amazing fighters, the all around cool guy Kelly Pavlik, the tragedy of Arturo Gatti, the despicable but ferocious Edwin Valero, a Taxi Driver ripoff in Los Angeles, an unmissable documentary about movies and Los Angeles, the bad ass Burt Lancaster, and a quote or two. Stuff mentioned: Pamela Prickett and Stefan Timmermans "Why Are More Americans Dying Alone?" (Los Angeles Times, March 24, 2024), Jonathan Haidt The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness (2024), Misery (1990), This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Animal House (1978), The Blues Brothers (1980), Saturday Night Live (1975-present), Red Heat (1988), Twins (1988), Pumping Iron (1977), Tim Tszyu vs. Sebastian Fundora (2024), Kelly Pavlik vs. Jermaine Taylor (2007), George Foreman vs. Michael Moorer (1994), Arturo Gatti vs. Micky Ward I (2002), Arturo Gatti vs. Micky Ward II (2002), Arturo Gatti vs. Micky Ward III (2003), Red Nights (1988), Taxi Driver (1976), Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003), David Kipen (editor) Dear Los Angeles: The City in Diaries and Letters, 1542 to 2018 (2018), Sinclair Lewis Elmer Gantry (1926), Elmer Gantry (1960), Unwound "Lady Elect" (1996), and Atlantic City (1980).

Going postal, a rotten apple, my latest TV noir obsession, a pretty great Lou Gossett Jr. movie, movies are taking over my mind, a girl with personality, the brilliance and excess of Marlon Brando, my so-called acting life, another genius moment with Oliver Reed, some Brando quotes and movies, a little George C. Scott, life getting rough, some more boxing metaphors, getting serious, and a few great quotes. Stuff mentioned: Sugar (2024), An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), Iron Eagle (1986), Diggstown (1992), Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982), Burt Kearns Marlon Brando Hollywood Rebel (2024), Fight Club (1999), In at the Deep End with Oliver Reed (1985 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmnK0ty0RBE), On the Waterfront (1954), Streets of San Francisco (1972-1977), The Godfather (1972), Do the Right Thing (1989), The Formula (1980), The Karate Kid (1984), The Wild One (1953), One Eyed Jacks (1961), Apocalypse Now (1979), Joseph Conrad Heart of Darkness (1899), A Streetcar Named Desire (1951), Tennessee Williams A Streetcar Named Desire (1947), The Room (2003), The Freshman (1990), The Dick Cavett Show with Marlon Brando (1973 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU-4wmwc2Rw), and Raging Bull (1980).

The age of plus, Apple kind of sucks, turning the tables on Sunnyvale, dimwits driving with their brains off and their brights on, some thoughts on O.J. Simpson, Robert Kardashian blew it, the sadness of Nicole buying the gloves, the shoes did fit, the admirable Dominick Dunne, forget O.J. and remember Nicole, a great looking new French movie, a word of caution about Lemmy, the real monsters in Carrie, actors should just stick to acting, movies to the rescue once again, and a promise. Stuff mentioned: Reversal of Fortune (1989), Jagged Edge (1985), General Idi Amin Dada: A Self Portrait (1974), The Act of Killing (2012), The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad (1988), The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear (1991), Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (1994), Poltergeist (1981), Poltergeist (2015), Poltergeist III (1988), Rachel Louis Snyder "What the O.J. Simpson Trial Taught America About Domestic Violence" aka "Nicole Simpson Called for Help Five Days Before She Was Killed. It Was Not Enough" (The New York Times, April 12, 2024), The Beast (2023), Alphaville (1965), Leo Tolstoy Anna Karenina (1878), Carrie (1974), Carrie (1976), Pino Donaggio "Theme from Carrie" (1976), From Here to Eternity" (1953), The Man with the Golden Arm (1955), Nelson Algren The Man with the Golden Arm (1949), The First Deadly Sin (1980), The Dave Chapelle Show "Wrap it Up" (2003 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-emlb2_jdI), The Fabulous Thunderbirds "Wrap it Up" (1986), The Fabulous Thunderbirds Tuff Enuff (1986), The Fabulous Thunderbirds "Tuff Enuff" (1986), Drive-Away Dolls (2024), Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985), Frank Black "I Heard Ramona Sing" (1993), Frank Black Frank Black (1993), Hollywood Forever Cemetery (6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038), When in Rome "The Promise" (1988), and When in Rome (2010).

The overrated Wes Anderson, a one-way ticket to Palookaville, things said at your eulogy, a couple bad jokes, a couple great and horrific French movies, San Jose surprises me for once, Johnny Flynn is pretty damn cool, earning your ovation, a completely amazing new French movie about people turning into creatures, artificial highs don't cut it in the end, the downfall of Hunter S. Thompson, the eventual and final fade out, and a storytelling song. Stuff mentioned: Bottle Rocket (1996), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Palookaville (1995), Alice (1976-1985), Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974), The Beast (2023), Henry James The Beast in the Jungle (1903), Martin McDonagh Hangmen (2015), Beast (2017), Martin McDonagh The Lieutenant of Inishmore (2001), Poolman (2023), Humanity (1999), Li'l Quinquin (2014), Twentynine Palms (2003), The Animal Kingdom (2023), Storytelling (2001), Kids (1995), and Belle and Sebastian "Storytelling" (2002).

Large objects, the bad ass Russell Crowe, caviar dreams, Shane Black is God, the connection between heartbreak and running, some wisdom from Hitchcock, some running movies, a mystical horse, a public service announcement on steroids, three out of four doctors recommend Camel cigarettes, Chicago rules, trainers as friends, the 90% Honesty Rule™, more sports movies, the immortal Adele Dazeem, exercise is my lover, and the pro as hell Mike Patton. Stuff mentioned: Olivia Newton-John "Physical" (1981), Sleeping Dogs (2024), Memento (2000), Where Sleeping Dogs Lie (1991), Heat (1995), Saving Private Ran (1998), Born on the Fourth of July (1989), Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous (1984-1995), The Nice Guys (2016), Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005), Marathon Man (1976), South Park (1997-present), The Book of Mormon (2011), The Book of Mormon "Man Up" (2011), The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962), Iron Maiden "The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner" (1986), Iron Maiden Somewhere in Time (1986), Nirvana "Serve the Servants" (1990), Nirvana In Utero (1990), The Blues Brothers (1980), The Untouchables (1987) , Risky Business (1983), Personal Best (1982), Chinatown (1974), The Last Detail (1973), The Yakuza (1974), The Longest Yard (1974), Perfect (1985), Faith No More "Just a Man"(1995), and Faith No More "Just a Man" live (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w-9e-2Y6Ws SWU Festival/Brazil 2011).

Tim Ferriss sucks, missing ingredients, I know a little German, a Los Angeles friend, the great Radar Bros., the inimitable band Superchunk, playing drums in my car, my classy dad and mom, don't fuck with The Fucking Champs, don't fuck with Fuck, Kurt Cobain loved Chokebore and so should you, loving The Muffs and not loving morphine, a couple of foxy girls, answering machines were cool, puking and singing with the legendary Robert Pollard, me and my buddy starting a band, and dream on. Stuff mentioned: The Nice Guys (2016), Hot Shots! (1991), Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993), The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad (1988), Top Secret (1984), Airplane (1980), Museum of Home Video (https://www.museumofhomevideo.com), The Fall "I Am Damo Sazuki" (1985), Radar Bros. "Five Miles" (1999), Radar Bros. The Singing Hatchet (1999), Superchunk On the Mouth (1993), Superchunk Here's Where the Strings Come In (1995), Superchunk "Precision Auto" (1993), Superchunk "Trash Heap" (1993), Superchunk "Swallow That" (1993), Mel Torme "Mountain Greenery" (1955), Superchunk "Detroit Has a Skyline" (1995), The Fucking Champs "Air on a G-String" (2002), The Fucking Champs V (2002), The Fucking Champs "Valkyrie is Dying" (1996), The  Fucking Champs III (1996), The Fucking Champs "Esprit de Corpse" (2000), The Fucking Champs IV (2000), Fuck Fuck (1994), Baise-moi (2000), Fuck Pardon my French (1997), Fuck "Fuck Motel" (1997), Fuck "One Lb. of Indigo" (1997), Chokebore Anything Near Water (1995), Chokebore "Thin as Clouds" (1995), Chokebore "A Taste for Bitters" (1996), Chokebore A Taste for Bitters (1996), Chokebore Motionless (1993), Chokebore "Shine" (1993), The Breeders "Invisible Man" (1993), The Breeders Last Splash (1993), The Invisible Man (2020), Saw (2004), The Muffs "The Best Time Around" (1999), The Muffs Happy Birthday to Me" (1999), The Breeders "Shocker in Gloomtown" (1994), Friends "The One Where No One's Ready" (1996), Guided by Voices Under the Bushes Under the Stars (1996), Guided by Voices "When She Turns 50" (1990), Guided by Voices Same Place the Fly Got Smashed (1990), Guided by Voices Bee Thousand (1994), and Guided by Voices Alien Lanes (1995).

Sugar is sweet, where's the beef, some hair-raising hairpieces, my man Alfredo ("you broke my heart, Fredo") Pacino, the sleazy and ugly Phil Spector, some John Travolta, a little Frank Sinatra, the hair and genius that was Burt Reynolds, big-screen boobs, Yul Brenner and I, a Peter Fonda moment, Matthew McConaughey and a miracle hair potion, a great Telly Savalas memory, and yes, some quotes. Stuff mentioned: Sugar (2024), Serpico (1973), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), The Dog (2013), Elton John "Amoreena" (1970), Scarface (1983), Sea of Love (1989), Frankie and Johnny (1991), Terence McNally Frankie and Johnnie in the Clair de Lune (1987), 88 Minutes (2007), Spector (2022), The Beatles Let it Be (1970), George Harrison All Things Must Pass (1970), The Ramones End of the Century (1980), George Harrison "What is Life" (1970), Grease (1978), Perfect (1985), Get Shorty (1985), Swordfish (2001), Tony Rome (1967), The First Deadly Sin (1980), Hustle (1975), The Cannonball Run (1981), S.O.B. (1981), Dallas (1978-1991), The Sound of Music (1965), Sharky's Machine (1981), Stick (1985), Heat (1986), Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), All the President's Men (1976), Malone (1987), Rent-a-Cop (1987), Westworld (2016-2022), Westworld (1973), Stephen Malkmus Stephen Malkmus (2001), Stephen Malkmus "Jo-Jo's Jacket" (2001), Futureworld (1976), Ghost Rider (2007), Birdy (1984), The Munsters (1964-1966), and Kojak (1973-1978).

More thoughts on boxing, reel life and real life criminals, action figures in my pants, MC Lyte is cool as hell, talking like Alan Alda, one of the dumbest motor vehicle accidents ever, being a Dumas, Ryan Gosling is pretty damn good, bits and pieces of an amazing song, Jeff Spicoli and Spanish class, a pistol in Pleasant Hill aka Gunfight on Kimberly Circle, John Dahl is a genius, Professor Pullman, the great Caruso, shattered windows, lookout for The Lookout, Ivan the terrible, Paul Newman was a legend, she wore blue velvet, Jack Nicholson is without peer, please mister postman, and a final word from Hercule Poirot. Stuff mentioned: Sergey Kovalev vs. Robin Sirwan Safar (May 18, 2024), Olexander Usyk vs. Tyson Fury (May 18, 2024), The Silent Partner (1979), Predator (1987), Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989), Alexandre Dumas The Three Musketeers, The Fall (2024), The Fall Guy (1981-1986), Saturday Night Live Beavis and Butthead (2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86qKgK0asGo), The Stunt Man (1980), Dusty Springfield "Bits and Pieces" (1980 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQiA-bdGUgk), Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), Kill Me Again (1989), Red Rock West (1993), Twin Peaks (1990-1991), The Last Seduction (1994), Jade (1995), The French Connection (1971), NYPD Blue (1993-2005), Kiss of Death (1995), Kiss of Death (1947), Session 9 (2001), The Lookout (2007), Wall Street (1987), Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle (1994), The Underneath (2005), An Inconvenient Truth (2006), Absence of Malice (1981), The Verdict (1982), Twilight (1998), Blue Velvet (1986), The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981), The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946), and A Haunting in Venice (2023).

Going coastal, a newbie in New York City, killer cabbies, the amazing Kim's Video, a Blonde Redhead redhead, drunken sledding, neighborhoods and abbreviations, meet me on Stacy Keach Street, a short Christopher Nolan movie, check out Jim Knipfel, porno theaters make no sense, Jeffrey Epstein is dead and rotting in hell, a double Spader, Mark Valley is a stand up guy (did I ever tell you that Vincent D'Onofrio liked me in an acting class?), planning trips, some Broadway movies, some Broadway plays, the dearly departed Philip Seymour Hoffman, Hal Hartley rules, welcome to my candy store, a great Gatz, I've got the golden brick-et, the ghosts of the Hotel Chelsea, and a summation from Werner Herzog. Stuff mentioned: Green Acres (1965-1971), Pace Picante Sauce commercial (1988 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1S828Y7Eais), The Freshman (1990), Kim's Video (2023), Balthazar (80 Spring St, New York, NY 10012), Following (1998), Thurston Moore Sonic Life: A Memoir (2023), Sunshine Hotel (2001), New Museum (235 Bowery, New York, NY 10002), New Museum The Last Newspaper: Contemporary Art, Curating Histories, Alternative Models (October 6 2010–January 9 2011), Jim Knipfel Slackjaw (1999), Escape From New York (1981), Alphabet City (1984), Police Academy (1984), The Cruise (1998), Taxi Driver (1976), I, The Jury (1982), Manhattan (1979), The Blacklist (2013-2023), Boston Legal (2004-2008), Game of Thrones (2011-2019), Neue Galerie New York (1048 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028), Neue Galerie Richard Gerstl (June 2017-September 2017), Richard Gerstl Self-Portrait, Laughing (1907 https://www.neuegalerie.org/content/self-portrait-laughing), Café Sabarsky (1048 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028), Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) [2014], Rope (1948), Game 6 (2005), After Hours (1995), Late Night with Conan O'Brien "A Visit with Hunter S. Thompson" (June 11, 1997 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zwLuFy-TrY), All About Eve (1950), Sam Shepard True West (2000 Circle in the Square Theatre), Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007), Eugene O'Neill Long Day's Journey Into Night (2003 Plymouth Theatre), Will Eno Thom Pain (based on nothing) [2005 DR2 Theatre], Fay Grim (2006), Henry Fool (1997), Heathers: The Musical (2014 New World Stages), Heathers (1989), Heathers: The Musical "Candy Store" (2014), Elevator Repair Service Gatz (2012 REDCAT), F. Scott Fitzgerald The Great Gatsby (1925), Samuel Beckett Waiting for Godot (1953), Maidstone (1970), Dear Evan Hansen (2017 Music Box Theatre), Pitch Perfect (2012), In & of Itself (2017 Daryl Roth Theatre), Little Shop of Horrors (1986), Hotel Chelsea (222 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011), Arthur C. Clarke 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), William S. Burroughs Naked Lunch (1959), Chelsea GIrls (1966), Andy Warhol grave webcam (https://www.earthcam.com/usa/pennsylvania/pittsburgh/warhol/), Sid and Nancy (1986), Sid Vicious "My Way" (1979), Chelsea Hotel (BBC Arena 1981 https://vimeo.com/84587129), Nico "Chelsea Girls" (1967), and Nico Chelsea Girl (1967).

The pros and cons of being single, being young equals being dumb, Hannibal Lecter's fridge, a dick named Nixon, Nipplegate, trying to sound like Hunter S. Thompson, stealing from the Watergate, a trilogy for thee, a movie about brainwashed shoulders, me and Bill Clinton shaking hands, the amazing Phil Hartman, a paranoid song or two, Rosemary had a baby, Lennon's last night, cutting to the bone, and we should all be paranoid these days. Stuff mentioned: The Boys from Brazil (1978), Police Academy (1984), Against All Odds (1984), Phil Collins "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)" (1984), The Watergate Hotel (2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037), The Beastie Boys "Sabotage" (1994), Joshua Tree Inn (61259 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252), Richard Hofstadter "The Paranoid Style in American Politics" (Harper's Magazine, 1967), Klute (1971), The Parallax View (1974), A Clockwork Orange (1971), Anthony Burgess A Clockwork Orange (1962), All the President's Men (1976), Deep Throat (1972), Rockwell "Somebody's Watching Me" (1984), Three Days of the Condor (1975), The Manchurian Candidate (1962), The Manchurian Candidate (2004), Criss Cross (1949), Blade Runner (1982), Saturday Night Live "Bill Clinton at McDonald's" (1992 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYt0khR_ej0), The Thing (1982), John W. Campbell Who Goes There? (1938), Black Sabbath "Paranoid" (1970), Black Sabbath Paranoid (1970), Rosemary's Baby (1968), The Dakota (1 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023), Fantômas "Rosemary's Baby" (2001), Fantômas The Director's Cut (2001), John Lennon and Yoko Ono Double Fantasy (1980), John Lennon with Mark David Chapman photo (1980 https://www.gettyimages.ca/detail/news-photo/late-afternoon-in-new-york-city-former-beatles-musician-news-photo/1251330011), Imagine: John Lennon (1988), John Lennon speaks with homeless man (1971 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dk_PQt-bdo&t=6s), Blow Out (1981), Conspiracy Theory (1997), Cutter's Way (1981), Newton Thornburg Cutter and Bone (1976), The Conversation (1974), Laverne and Shirley (1983), and Joseph Heller Catch-22 (1961).

Driving in Sunnyvale, White Claw is evil, an admirable Chris Pine effort, vote for me, the legendary and flawed Francis Ford Coppola, a movie for tasteful people, the troubled and missed Brad Renfro, sleeping no more, Silicon Valley is bullshit, a mea culpa to Against All Odds, my male curiosity, the tragedy of Beverly Glen Boulevard and Santa Monica Boulevard, giving up on friends, a touch of Godard, and a dash of Blur. Stuff mentioned: Oppenheimer (2023), Gone with the Wind (1939), Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Dances with Wolves (1990), Braveheart (1992), Poolman (2023), Esotouric: Tours Into The Secret Heart of Los Angeles (https://esotouric.com/), Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988), Blade Runner (1982), Chinatown (1974), WarGames (1983), Back to the Future Part II (1989), Megalopolis (2024), The Zombies Odyssey and Oracle (1968), The Zombies "This Will Be Our Year" (1968), What You Wish For (2023), Soylent Green (1973), The Menu (2022), Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003), The Terminator (1984), Bully (2001), The Client (1994), Apt Pupil (1998), Brad Renfro arrest picture (https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-renfrofall-pg-photogallery.html), The Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation (47 W Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401), Sleep No More (2011-2024, The McKittrick Hotel, 530 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001), Punch-Drunk Love (2002), William Shakespeare The Tragedie of Macbeth (1623), Macbeth (1971), Pavement Slanted and Enchanted (1989), Against All Odds (1984), Jan and Dean "Dead Man's Curve" (1964), Kid Creole and the Coconuts "My Male Curiosity" (1984), Blur "End of a Century" (1994), and Blur Parklife (1994).

Playing by your own rules, a wasteful week, a great boxing quote, an unforgettable Willie Mays and Satchel Paige anecdote, a mea culpa to Donald Sutherland, the somewhat sad story of Morgan Spurlock, the bloodied but unbowed Jim Otto, the sleazy Al Davis, the worst haircut of all time, the insanity of stickum, a modern day true romance, a crazy night in Northern California, bad speed, learning a lesson, some tales from the psychiatric hospital, a touching elevator ride, don't Judge me, and a beautiful one. Stuff mentioned: The Lost Weekend (1945), Charles R. Jackson The Lost Weekend (1944), Days of Wine and Roses (1962), Days of Wine and Roses (2024 Studio 54), Don't Look Now (1974), Super Size Me (2004), Sex Pistols "Pretty Vacant" (1977), Sex Pistols Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols (1977), Goodfellas (1990), Elliott Smith "The Last Hour" (2004), Elliott Smith From a Basement on the Hill (2004), Wings of Desire (1987), Apocalypse Now (1979), The Getty Center Cy Twombly: Making Past Present (August 2-October 30 2022), Dead in a Heartbeat (2002), Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Beverly Hills Cop 2 (1987), Beverly Hills Cop 3 (1994), Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024), The Cardigans "Beautiful One" (1995), and The Cardigans Life (1995).

A couple of Orsons, the electricity that was Robin Williams, following your obsessions, slowly weathering, a great joke and a bad joke, a real dick, a couple of Bermans, a list for Monsieur Hornbeck, a future Colombo episode, one bad night in Los Angeles with a soundtrack by Elvis Costello, something to blow your mind (or head), a couple quotes once again, and another Elvis Costello song to close it out. Stuff mentioned: Mork and Mindy (1978-1982), Happy Days (1974-1982), Orson Welles Paul Masson outtakes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nvxwf1jxdaM), The Fisher King (1991), Frankenpenis (1996), The Silver Jews "The Frontier Index" (1996), The Strokes "Ode to the Mets" (2020), Paris, Texas (1984), The Lovers on the Bridge (1991), Three Colors: Blue (1993), Three Colors: White (1994), Three Colors: Red (1994), Dekalog (1989-1990), The Daily Pint (2310 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405), Sade "The Sweetest Taboo" (1985), Seven (1995), Elvis Costello "Alison" (1977), Scanners (1981), Jesse Green "A Ulysses That Squeezes Bloomsday Into 2 Hours, 40 Minutes" (The New York Times, June 25, 2024), James Joyce Ulysses (1920), Elvis Costello "The Other Side of Summer" (1991), and Elvis Costello Mighty Like a Rose (1991).

Losing my mom and my mind in the grocery store, some phrases I hate, Zsa Zsa had a point, the tragedy of the Wonder Twins powers, never turn down Kusshi oysters, a major political sighting in Palo Alto, psychiatric nurses are kind of cool, a couple of political movies, a bad picture, no one knows shit, a pretty good psychiatric nurse joke, a Gap in Darien, a great boxer, a batshit baseball fight involving a bat, a possibly great game for a group of people, being on Team Dylan McKay, internal versus external, somebody wanting to fuck my brain, cultivating a sex appeal, and listening to you. Stuff mentioned: Quest for Fire (1982), Up in Smoke (1978), Prince "Kiss" (1986), The Wonder Twins (1977-1984), Twins (1988), Sundance the Steakhouse (1921 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306), The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother (1975), The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother "Kangaroo Hop" (1975 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOx4i1OYVo8), The Candidate (1972), A Face in the Crowd (1957), Simon and Garfunkel "The Sound of Silence" (1966), Juan Francisco Estrada vs. Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez (June 29, 2024), Escape from New York (1981), Scanners (1981), Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990-2000), Bob Dylan "Who Killed Davey Moore?" (1963), You Cannot Kill David Arquette (2020), Scream w/David Arquette at least (1996-2022), The Who "See Me, Feel Me" (1969), The Who Tommy (1969), and Woodstock (1970). 

Breaking some eggs, it's time to start smoking, another nugget from the psych hospital, some of the latest gnews, the undeniably awesome Shelley Duvall, suicide isn't painless, a screenwriting master, Alice doesn't live here anymore, screw the Kennedys, Charles Darwin and his natural selection of mail, three second acts and hoping for a third act, the mind-blowing Rubik's cube, the masterful Brian Eno, a forgotten horror movie, and long walks with the dearly missed Chris Cornell. Stuff mentioned: Billy Joel "I Go to Extremes" (1989), Billy Joel Storm Front (1989), Happy Days "Hollywood: Part 3" (Season 5/Episode 3, September 20, 1977 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO0D0jF83lc), Detour (1945), The Great Space Coaster (1981-1986), Brewster McCloud (1970), M*A*S*H (1970), Johnny Mandel (music) and Michael Altman (lyrics) "Suicide is Painless/Theme from M*A*S*H" (1970), Popeye (1980), Popeye Village Malta (https://popeyemalta.com), The Shining (1980), Chinatown (1974), Shampoo (1975), The Two Jakes (1990), Sam Wasson The Big Goodbye: Chinatown and the Last Years of Hollywood (2020), Maureen Callahan Ask Not: The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed (2024), Elizabeth Beller Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy (2024), Brian Eno Here Come the Warm Jets (1974), Eno (2024), Alcatraz East Crime Museum (https://www.alcatrazeast.com), Bad Dreams (1988), The Chambers Brothers "Time Has Come Today" (1967), The Electric Prunes "I Had Too Much to Dream Last Night" (1966), Sid Vicious "My Way" (1978), Andrew Wyeth "Christina's World" (1948 https://www.moma.org/collection/works/78455), Chris Cornell "Follow My Way" (1999), Chris Cornell Euphoria Morning (1999), Soundgarden "The Day I Tried To Live" (1994), and Soundgarden Superunknown (1994).

A mea culpa to Gary Gnu, a truly amazing song, Kurt Russell got back to me, a bad parking spot, a listeners request, the classy split diopter, a couple band names, Long Legs has legs, a visit to Blumhouse, some annoying people, a slow simmer, Superman with a hemorrhoid, the great Alicia Witt, Houston we have a supplement problem, the stupidity of the VIP, going downhill, and a great new song. Stuff mentioned: Brewster McCloud (1970), James Weldon Johnson "Lift Every Voice and Sing" (1900), Ray Charles "Lift Every Voice and Sing" (1972 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW_pZEFMh8c), Frantic (1988), Ennio Morricone "Frantic" (1988), Hardcore (1980), City of the Living Dead aka Gates of Hell (1983), Graduation Day (1981), Pieces (1982), Long Legs (2024), Psycho (1960), Psycho II (1983), Cy Twombly "Synopsis of a Battle/Primary Title" (1968 https://vmfa.museum/piction/6027262-8151173), Cecil B. Demented (2000), and Pom Pom Squad "Downhill" (2024).

The passing of Shannen Doherty, you'll never understand Sunnyvale, balloons are useless, another great steakhouse, eating with Jake Gittes, playing pool with Weezer, dear daddy, lost in San Mateo, listening to Bad Religion on the way home, some tips for when you come across a bear, the power of Ironside, the power of infomercials, the power of Billy Mays, the dumbest product ever, the tangled web we are stuck in, and a heavy song. Stuff mentioned: Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990-2000), Heathers (1988), Charmed (1998-2006), "Let's Be Clear with Shannen Doherty" (2023-2024), Commando (1985), Dreamscape (1984), The Stepfather (1987), Chinatown (1974), Soundgarden "The Day I Tried to Live" (1984), Superchunk "Detroit Has a Skyline" (1995), Weezer "Say It Ain't So" (1994), Weezer Weezer aka The Blue Album (1994), Weezer "Say It Ain't So" live on David Letterman (1995 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXqG6oR_o7Q), Pet Shop Boys "Always on My Mind" (1987), The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad" (1988), James Hervey "Since all the downward tracts of time" (1746), Bad Religion "Generator" (1991, released in 1992), Bad Religion Generator (1991, released in 1992), Visiting Hours (1982), Scanners (1981), Tool Band-it (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyYTYqIB3-Q), The Beatles "I Want You/She's So Heavy" (1969), Abbey Road (1969), Paul McCartney isolated bass "I Want You/She's So Heavy" (1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNN48VIh-0Y&t=292s).

Birthday songs at the gym, more messed up lyrics, walking and reading in Los Angeles, an Uber ride from hell, decompressing, a pretty lousy restaurant experience, more decompressing, a great performance by Quasi, sake can be rocky, a great old school bar and another Chinatown connection, trying to keep my cool at a dinner, and everything reminds me of something. Stuff mentioned: Ace Hood "Bugatti" (2013), System of a Down "Chop Suey" (2001), System of a Down Toxicity (2001), System of a Down "Toxicity" (2001), Green Day "Brain Stew" (1995), Green Day Insomniac (1995), The Troubadour (9081 N Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069), The Godfather (1972), Cleopatra (1963), Dan Tana's (9071 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069), Quasi Featuring Birds (1998), Donner Party Complete Recordings (1987-1989 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP9vwg7qx3s), Ellliott Smith "From a Basement on the Hill" (2004), The Prince (3198 1/2 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005), Chinatown (1974), The Two Jakes (1990), Frank n' Hank (518 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020), and Naked Eyes "Always Something There to Remind Me" (1983).

A song about walking that I missed, more bullshit from Silicon Valley, the tragedy of Buca di Beppo, a cross eyed waiter, dreaming with Ryan Reynolds, getting trapped with M. Night Shyamalan, post-vacation depression, a couple of Starmen, the perils of driving a stick shift in San Francisco, changing gears in real life, a made up movie about pinball and love, a couple devastatingly great songs, a satanic seventy-six trombones, and my attempt at an Italian giallo song. Stuff mentioned: Missing Persons "Walking in L.A." (1982), Missing Persons Spring Session M (1982), F. Scott Fitzgerald "The Great Gatsby" (1925), Just Friends (2005), Trap (2024), The Man with Two Brains (1983), The Godfather Part III (1990), Starman (1984), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), David Bowie "Starman" (1972), American Graffiti (1973), David Bowie The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1972), Jack Nitzsche "Starman" (1984), Jack Nitsche Starman (1984), Liza Minnelli "Bye Bye Blackbird" (1972), Liza with a Z (1972), Meredith Wilson "Till There Was You" (1957), Meredith Wilson "The Music Man" (1957), The Music Man (1962), The Music Man "Seventy-Six Trombones" (1962), and The Beatles "Till There Was You" (1963).

We made it to fifty, feeling for the Flying Dutchman, birthday greetings to Mr. Keach,  a demonic fridge, an alcoholic couch, happy endings, a listeners question, Tom Cruise needs to stop it, my so-called breakdancing life, a real-life Tron, video arcade memories, a bad purchase at The Sharper Image, a somewhat shattering experience outside the grocery store, waiting for DoorDash, the tiresome trifecta of Mark Zuckerberg/Joe Rogan/Elon Musk, more psych hospital stories, idiotic injuries, a bad Swiss accent, the damaged and awesome Russell Crowe, and my affair with Alanis Morissette. Stuff mentioned: Risky Business (1983), Losin' It (1983), Tron (1982), Discs of Tron (1983), Dragon's Lair (1983), Space Ace (1983), Breakin' (1984), Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984), Saturday Night Live "The French Chef" (December 9, 1978), The Exorcism (2024), Frasier (1993-2004), Alanis Morissette "Head Over Feet" (1995), Alanis Morissette Jagged Little Pill (1995), and Alanis Morissette "You Oughta Know" (1995).

An update on the Matthew Perry story, doing the right thing, some savoir-faire, drinking a big soda, the magical Gena Rowlands, some drinking quotes, the great Benjamin Franklin's weirdness, some falling down references, the totally cool band NOFX, Count fucking Basie, F/X, more Kim Shattuck, some thoughts on porn and normalcy, the passing of a French legend/louche, a perfectly French question, another psych hospital story, perhaps the worst phrase to ever say at a girl at a bar, a couple of Los Angeles movies, showcasing a showcase, eat your broccoli rabe, a beautiful streamer, and a promise. Stuff mentioned: A Woman Under the Influence (1974), Falling Down (1993), NOFX "Linoleum" (1994), NOFX "Punk in Drublic" (1994), NOFX "Linoleum" Live (1998 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kKod2qay94), Frank Sinatra "Sinatra at the Sands" (1966), F/X (1986), NOFX "Lori Meyers" (1994), Alain Delon, Marianne Faithful, and Mick Jagger Photo (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dollerosa/51285282253), Rain Man (1988), Skincare (2024), Crossroads of the World (6671 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028), Hollywood Homicide (2003), Boardner's (1652 N Cherokee Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028), David Rabe Hurlyburly (1985), Hurlyburly (1998), Hurlyburly (June 21-July 29, 1984 Promenade Theatre), William Shakespeare The Tragedie of Macbeth (1623), David Rabe Streamers (1975), Streamers (April 21, 1976-June 5, 1977 Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre), and Stephen Foster "Beautiful Dreamer" (1864).

A message from Beavis and Butthead, texting sucks, my dad holding court on the phone, my mom and her mysterious machine, horoscoping, don't say sui generis, the legendary Colonel Sanders, a funny James Franco skit, carpets and more, my life as Jack Nicholson, a rumination situation, dogs versus cats, this world can be harsh, a touching moment at work, alcohol is verboten in the movie theater, a great new thriller, the genius of Thelonious Monk and Charlie Parker, the great Ella Fitzgerald, and a song I came up with around midnight. Stuff mentioned: Colonel Sanders Voiceover (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1c7k2zyLn6I), James Franco: Gucci Commercial Outtakes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUtkQ1lp_Yo), Rush (1991), Strange Darling (2023), Z Berg "Better the Devil" (2023), Thelonious Monk "'Round Midnight" (1943), Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988), Round Midnight (1986), Bird (1988), Heat (1995), Ella Fitzgerald "'Round Midnight" (1962), Ella Fitzgerald and Dinah Shore "Memphis Blues" (1963 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skth17Ky-HA), and Ella Fitzgerald "You'll Have to Swing It/Mr. Paganini" (1936).

I'll cry if I want to, a wilted rose, deal breakers, a horror and a hero in France, trying to be nice, an easy rider in Folsom, rear-view mirror moments, my cyborg mother, low steaks, a windy winery, the class act Phil Donahue, the classless Ayn Rand, toothpaste thievery, assault and battery, a terrible sculpture, dicks and driving, the intersection of genius and dumbass, Christopher Meloni in the goofiest commercial ever, a pain in the back, burning buttocks, go Ti West young man, and the amazing Larry Fessenden. Stuff mentioned: Lesley Gore "It's My Party" (1963), Lesley Gore "Maybe I Know" (1964), The Blue Rose (2023), Blue Velvet (1986), Mulholland Drive (2001), Easy Rider (1969), Taxi Driver (1976), The Phil Donahue Show/Donahue (1967-1996), Ayn Rand on Donahue (1979 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqpwTAzdPUI), Clash of the Titans (1981), Grey Poupon "Pardon Me" (1981 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwOCOm9Z0YE), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999-present), Tommy Copper "Advanced Weapon" (2023 https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1m0q/tommie-copper-advanced-weapon-save-20-featuring-christopher-meloni), Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024), Beetlejuice (1988), MaXXXine (2024), Psycho (1960), House of the Devil (2009), Blackout (2023), The Last Winter (2006), Hellboy (2004), and Session 9 (2001).

Messing up names, the genius and madness of Philip K. Dick, more human than human, the dangers of falling for a robot, adjusting our fate, looking into the future with Nicolas Cage and Christopher Walken, a goofy ass movie with Ben Affleck that I love, a French Dick movie, Philip K. Dick and the impact of his deceased twin sister, a really great Paul Newman movie that never gets mentioned, the craziness of the amazing Total Recall, there's nothing better than Fright Night, a big time Spielberg adaptation, a science fiction movie I adored as a kid, the allure and absolute destruction that amphetamine abuse can cause, Philip K. Dick predicted our future in so many ways, a ridiculous moment at a midnight movie, and some quotes. Stuff mentioned: Philip K. Dick Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (1968), Blade Runner (1982), Fight Club (1999), Electric Light Orchestra "Yours Truly, 2095" (1981), Bradbury Building (304 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013), Union Station (800 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012), 2nd Street Tunnel (620 W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012), Ennis House (2655 Glendower Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027), The Shining (1980), Blade Runner: The Final Cut (2007), Blade Runner: Director's Cut (1992), Blade Runner 2049 (2017), The Adjustment Bureau (2011), Philip K. Dick Adjustment Team (1954), Source Code (2011), Screamers (1995), Philip K. Dick Second Variety (1953), Alien (1979), Blue Thunder (1983), The Return of the Living Dead (1985), Screamers: The Hunting (2009), Next (2007), Saturday Night Live: Ed Glosser, Trivial Psychic: Limited Usefulness (October 24, 1992 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-xz0z1gU1M), The Dead Zone (1983), Philip K. Dick The Golden Man (1954), Impostor (2001), Philip K. Dick Impostor (1953), Paycheck (2003), Philip K. Dick Paycheck (1953), Philip D. Dick Confessions of a Crap Artist (1975), Barjo (1992 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf-wG85iLgA), Philip K. Dick We Can Remember It for You Wholesale (1966), Total Recall (1990), Fort Apache the Bronx (1981), Total Recall (2012), Fright Night (1985), Fright Night (2011), The Man in the High Castle (2015-2019), Philip K. Dick The Man in the High Castle (1962), Sugar (2024), Philip K. Dick The Minority Report (1956), Minority Report (2002), Flash Gordon (1980), Queen Flash Gordon Original Movie Soundtrack (1980), Queen "Flash's Theme" (1980), Elliott Smith "Speed Trials" (1994), Elliott Smith Either/Or (1994), A Scanner Darkly (2006), and Philip K. Dick A Scanner Darkly (1977).

Apologies to Madeleine Stowe, a great thriller from 1998, resting dick face, a couple of great stoner performances, the genius of May and Matthau, laying off the drinking, a great horoscope, ridiculous coffee orders, actors doing crappy commercials, a touching animated movie about a dog and a robot, an amazing article about loneliness, Elon Musk still sucks, the quieting of the American cafeteria, airport bins are toxic, a movie with substance, an amazing perfomance by Demi Moore, another burning behind, and saying goodbye. Stuff mentioned: Disturbing Behavior (1998), The Green Mile (1999), The Mist (2007), Wheel of Fortune The Green Mile (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgrT3_3qcfE), Back to the Future (1985), The Gamble House (4 Westmoreland Pl, Pasadena, CA 91103), Harvey Danger "Flagpole Sitta" (1997), The Cabin in the Woods (2012), A New Leaf (1971), Beastie Boys "Intergalactic" (1998), Beastie Boys Hello Nasty (1998), Pixies "Debaser" (1989), Pixies Doolittle (1989), Un Chien Andalou (1929), Looper (2012), Philip K. Dick Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (1968), Robot Dreams (2023), The Wizard of Oz (1939), Earth, Wind & Fire "September" (1978), Matthew Shaer "Why Is the Loneliness Epidemic So Hard to Cure?" (The New York Times Magazine, August 27, 2024 https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/27/magazine/loneliness-epidemic-cure.html), The Substance (2024), Revenge (2017), The Muppets "Saying Goodbye" (1984), The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984), and Alien (1979).

I'm no Einstein, more Demi Moore, the unforgettable Divine, don't overcook Jake's steak, the tragedy and triumph of Theresa Saldana, Cedars-Sinai is the place to die, some cold logic from Alfred Hitchcock, a superhero on Hollywood Boulevard, more artificial unintelligence, not talking about sex, a bat boy turned rap superstar, the death of sports in the city of Oakland, a little Gertrude Stein, going to see A's games with my grandpa, the wild and entertaining Billy Ball era, the legendary Crazy George, you can't put a dollar sign on everything, being kind of a dick to a neighbor, another ridiculous commercial, and some bands that spooked me as a kid. Stuff mentioned: Kingpin (1996), Mortal Thoughts (1991), Endangered Species (1992), Choose Me (1984), Trouble in Mind (1985), Footloose (1984), Raging Bull (1980), Defiance (1980), Suspicion (1941), Salt-N-Pepa "Let's Talk About Sex" (1991), Salt-N-Pepa A Salt with a Deadly Pepa (1988), MC Hammer Feel My Power (1986), MC Hammer "Ring 'em" (1986), New Edition "Mr. Telephone Man" (1984), The First Wave Oakland Athletics vs. New York Yankees (October 15, 1981 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sqGxQoORYE), Remington Balder Boss "Shave Your Head in 90 Seconds" (2023 https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1881/remington-balder-boss-shave-your-head-in-90-seconds-three-payments-of-2499), Midnight Oil "Beds Are Burning" (1987), Yes "Owner of a Lonely Heart" (1983 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVOuYquXuuc), Yes "Heart of the Sunrise" (1971), Yes Fragile (1971), Fine Young Cannibals "She Drives Me Crazy" (1989), Fine Young Cannibals The Raw & the Cooked (1989), and "Weird Al" Yankovic "She Drives Like Crazy" (1989 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PdqNHyEyXY).

A farewell to a cool guy, sending good vibes to Stacy Keach, a deadly notebook, give 323-310-5332 a call, say it ain't so Francis Ford Coppola, recent newspapers and articles that drew my attention, some James Carville, the toxic intersection of politics and facial hair, some dispatches from the medical world, nobody knows anything, a towering achievement, more quotes and jokes, endless shrimp will destroy us all, some dude in 1881 knew his shit, more useless technology from Silicon Valley, a literary takedown of Elon Musk, animals bullshitting with each other, and some quotes on perseverance. Stuff mentioned: Days of our Lives (1965-present), Death Note (2017), Death Note (2006), Tsugami Ohba Death Note (2003-2006), The Substance (2024), Flashpoint (1984), Megalopolis (2004), Hill Street Blues (1981-1987), Dr. Butcher M.D. (1982), Zombie Holocaust (1980), George Miller Beard American Nervousness, Its Causes and Consequences: A Supplement to Nervous Exhaustion (Neurasthenia) [1881], Kate Conger and Ryan Mac Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter (2024), and The Animal Kingdom (2023).

Al Pacino wrote a book and had another kid, Clint Eastwood will never die, a song and a dog named Misty, a completely amazing Pacino performance in a ridiculous movie, little boy blue, doing the sticky, Daffy Duck having an existential crisis, Long Beach 4-5620, calling Mr. Apology, catholic school daze, impure thoughts, looking like Abel Ferrara, a bunch of Ferrara movies, be careful when you tell someone they look like someone, don't fuck with Lawrence Tierney, Tony Hawk and vitamins, Mel Gibson and vitamins, an under the radar science fiction movie worth watching, and waiting for a femme fatale. Stuff mentioned: Al Pacino Sonny Boy: A Memoir (2024), "Al Pacino Is Still Going Big" (New York Times Podcasts, October 5, 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f1P5x47poAP), Play Misty for Me (1971), Erroll Garner "Misty" (1955), Serpico (1973), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), The Godfather (1972), Jack and Jill (2011), EMF "Unbelievable" (1991), You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008), Adam Ant "Strip" (1983), Duck Amuck (1953), Glen Miller Orchestra "Pennsylvania 6-5000" (1965), John O'Hara Butterfield 8 (1935), Butterfield 8 (1960), The Driller Killer (1979), Ms. 45 (1981), Bad Lieutenant (1992), Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009), Fear City (1984), Body Double (1984), MaXXXine (2024), King of New York (1990), The Addiction (1995), Dangerous Game (1993), Padre Pio (2022), Body Snatchers (1993), Scent of a Woman (1992), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), ER (1994-2009), Reservoir Dogs (1992), Pulp Fiction (1994), Jackie Brown (1997), Dillinger (1945), Trees Lounge (1996), Tony Hawk Qunol CoQ10 Commercial (2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ErlInBH8yA), Mel Gibson Vitamin Commercial (1993 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV2olDA0w8U), The Dark Knight (2008), Back to the Future (1985), The Breakfast Club (1985), Face/Off (1997), RoboCop 2 (1990), Chinatown (1974), Warning Sign (1985), Hill Street Blues (1981-1987), Police Academy (1984), Roxanne (1987), and Gone with the Wind (1939).

A thank you, not getting terrified, a memorable Jason, a weird interview, children of Donovan,  a stellar remake, a tortured Jack, the interesting Peter Greene, a nice little horror anthology, the bloated Bezos, a touch of Tati, a groovy French song, considering cats, a beloved dog, saying goodbye, an unforgettable phone call, breaking down, and you aren't my destiny. Stuff mentioned: Road Games (1981), Terrifier 3 (2024), Joker: Folie à Deux (2024), The Hangover (2009), The Hangover Part II (2011), The Hangover Part III (2013), Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984), Sunset Beach (1997-1999), The Young and the Restless (1973-present), Lucan (1977-1978), Crispin Glover on Late Night with David Letterman (1987 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm2CbuTdTtE), River's Edge (1987), Say Anything (1989), A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon (1988), Donovan "Hurdy Gurdy Man" (1968), Zodiac (2007), Donovan "Season of the Witch" (1966), To Die For (1995), The Blob (1988), The Blob (1958), Warning Sign (1985), Eraserhead (1977), Hammett (1982), Dune (1984), Blue Velvet (1986), Wild at Heart (1990), Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992), Lost Highway (1997), Meatballs 4 (1992), A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987), The Mask (1994), Pulp Fiction (1994), Peter Greene Breaks up Street Fight (TMZ https://www.tmz.com/watch/actor-peter-greene-breaks-up-street-fight-tmz-live-0-g20936fu), Campfire Tales (1997), F. Scott Fitzgerald The Rich Boy (1926), The Falling Star (2023), Mon Oncle (1958), Birds on a Wire "Dernière Chance" (2024), Birds on a Wire "Dernière Chance-Alt. Version" (2024), Birds on a Wire "Dernière Chance-Instrumental" (2024), Bird on a Wire (1990), Aaron Neville "Bird on a Wire" (1990), Leonard Cohen "Bird on the Wire" (1969), Patti Smith Horses (1975), Pavements (2024), Pavement "Extradition" (1995), and Pavement Wowee Zowee (1995).

Let's talk scary movies, my man Tom Atkins, spending Halloween at the psych hospital, a little Norman Bates, my crush on Teri Copley, a decent brand new Netflix thriller, a possible Billy Mays commercial, a great Italian zombie horror comedy, a couple movies you won't ever want to watch twice, watch April Fool's Day on Halloween, hiking with a valley girl, somehow working in Little House on the Prairie, a crush on Kristy Swanson, a bunch of lesser loved Wes Craven movies, trick or treating memories, more complaining about this modern age, the mysterious purple people, and a spooky song. Stuff mentioned: Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982), Donovan "Season of the Witch" (1966), Night of the Creeps (1986), National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985), The Monster Squad (1987), Manhunter (1986), The Goonies (1985), Popcorn (1991), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990), Psycho II (1983), We Got it Made (1983-1984, 1987-1988), Don't Move (2024), Yellowstone (2018-present), Horizon: An American Saga-Chapter One (2024), Don't Blink (2014), Idle Hands (1999), Breakdown (1997), Cemetery Man aka Dellamorte Dellamore (1994), Stage Fright (1987), Valentine (2001), Angel (1999-2004), Bones (2005-2017), Red White & Blue (2010), Frontier(s) [2007], April Fool's Day (1986), Scream (1996), When a Stranger Calls (1979), Valley Girl (1983), Frank Zappa and Moon Zappa "Valley Girl" (1982), Happy Birthday to Me (1981), Cape Fear (1962), The Guns of Navarone (1961), Little House on the Prairie (1974-1983), Deadly Friend (1986), Shocker (1989), The X-Files (1993-2018), Cursed (2005), Happy Days (1974-1984), Zapped (1982), My Soul to Take (2010), Pulp "Underwear" (1995), and Pulp Different Class (1985).

Yet another pitcher, picking the wrong week to give up things, nicotine teens, several smiles, psych hospital as acting class, some talk on antidepressants, the dangers of do it yourself, EKG comedy, a great silly werewolf movie, the likable Gary Busey, the cautionary tale of Corey Haim, a horrific dance by Corey Feldman, you've got to know when to fold 'em, pizza and coke, a new drug no one needs, and a funny zombie high school movie. Stuff mentioned: Airplane (1980), Blazing Saddles (1974), Pee-Wee's Big Adventure (1985), Smile 2 (2024), Smile (2022), Terrifier 3 (2024), Smile (1975) Charlie Chaplin "Smile" (1936), Modern Times (1936), Silver Bullet (1985), The Lost Boys (1987), Dream a Little Dream (1989), Oliver Sacks Awakenings (1973), Awakenings (1990), Oliver Sacks Letters (2024), My Boyfriend's Back (1993), Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), and All the Right Moves (1983).

Goofballs at the gym, a solid new Clint Eastwood movie, some Jason Patric, a kinky Clint Eastwood movie, mindless obsessing, playing the tape forward, a completely dumb but watchable 90's film, people behaving badly, a butterfly effect, and hoping for a good ending. Stuff mentioned: House of Pain "Jump Around" (1992), Juror #2 (2024), Juno (2007), Little Miss Sunshine (2006), The Dead Pool (1988), After Dark, My Sweet (1990), Terrifier 3 (2024), River's Edge (1986), Tightrope (1984), Erika Andersen "I Was a Binge Drinker. This is How I Stopped" (Wall Street Journal, October 11, 2024 https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/i-was-a-binge-drinker-this-is-how-i-stopped-f1f27960), Excess Baggage (1997), Marco Brambilla Civilization (2008 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZFK8Wv-HTk), Demolition Man (1993), Reptile (2023), and The Butterfly Effect (2004).

Antique raspberries, a flossing obsession, birds are real, lions will eat you, demonic dentistry, Mike Tyson's butt, my hero Juan Manuel Marquez and a strategically placed sombrero, a couple old ass video games, a villainous Hugh Grant, what's up doc, nicknames at the psych hospital, boomerang dicks, a terrible time travel horror movie, and some transcendent music moments at stores. Stuff mentioned: The Birds (1963), Roar (1981), Daphne du Maurier The Birds (1952), Speed (1994), Night Moves (1975), Juan Manuel Marquez Sombrero Crotch (2011 https://larrybrownsports.com/boxing/juan-manuel-marquez-naked-sombrero-interview-picture/98375), Nintendo Entertainment System "Mike Tyson's Punch Out!!" (1987), Colecovision "Donkey Kong" (1982), Coleco Adam Computer (1982), Heretic (2024), 65 (2023), Yellowjackets (2021-present), Companion (2025), House (2004-2012), Universal Life Church (https://www.ulc.org), Hugh Grant Mugshot (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hugh-grant-mugshot.jpg), Time Cut (2024), Totally Killer (2023), Madonna "Cherish" (1989), and The Pointer Sisters "Dare Me" (1985).

Podcast as therapy, the worst website ever, a classic cartoon, don't try crack, the closing line from a song from a never made French musical I made up, methylene blues, I'm starting to suck at pool, another steak outing, whining about wine, a bad barber, credit card chicanery, I'm becoming Albert Brooks, O.J. won't be back, a 24-hour masterpiece, Balzac had a point, a knockout painting, a funny Italian artist, a million dollar banana, being not glad about gladiator, a sequel to avoid, and the inevitable fall off the mountain. Stuff mentioned: Robert Mankoff "The Story of 'How About Never'" (The New Yorker, March 27, 2014 https://www.newyorker.com/cartoons/bob-mankoff/the-story-of-how-about-never), Altered States (1980), The All-American Rejects "Dirty Little Secret" (2005), Eric B. & Rakim "I Ain't No Joke" (1987), Eric B. & Rakim Paid in Full (1987), Casablanca (1942), Chinatown (1974), Mayila Ellis "Fugitive Mountain View Barber Charged with Sexually Assaulting Two Men" (San Francisco Chronicle, November 20, 2024 https://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/fugitive-mountain-view-barber-charged-sexually-19933043.php), The Terminator (1984), Return of the Jedi (1983), Back to the Future (1985), Commando (1985), Breakout (1975), Christian Marclay The Clock (2010), René Magritte L'empire des lumières (1961 https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2022/modern-contemporary-evening-auction/lempire-des-lumieres-2), Maurizio Cattelan La Nona ora (1999 https://www.perrotin.com/artists/Maurizio_Cattelan/2/la-nona-ora/15420), Maurizio Cattelan America (2016 https://www.guggenheim.org/exhibition/maurizio-cattelan-america), Marcel Duchamp Fountain (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fountain_(Duchamp) ,Maurizio Cattelan Comedian (2019 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comedian_(artwork)), Banksy Love is in the Bin (2018 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_is_in_the_Bin), Bansky Girl with Balloon (2008 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girl_with_Balloon), Gladiator II (2024), Matchstick Men (2003), The Beastmaster (1982), Good Times (1974-1979), Phantasm (1979), The Hitcher (1986), The Hitcher (2007), and The Hitcher II: I've Been Waiting (2003).

A strange Thanksgiving, Urkel wrote a book, the passing of Gary Indiana, worrying about sleeping, you dirty rat, the stupidity of the singularity, some trouble on the horizon for the food industry, the future is plastic, paying cash for dinner, you thought soy milk was bad, a pretty great and sad true crime documentary, a Gene Simmons double feature, and just a hell of a woman. Stuff mentioned: Britney Spears "(You Drive Me) Crazy" (1999), Britney Spears...Baby One More Time (1999), Family Matters (1989-1997), Jaleel White Growing Up Urkel: A Memoir (2024), Gary Indiana I Can Give You Anything But Love (2015), Taxi! (1932), Ray Kurzweil The Singularity Is Nearer: When We Merge With AI (2024), Pilot "Magic" (1974), Pilot From the Album of the Same Name (1974), Flipper (1964-1967), Flipper (1963), Flipper's New Adventure" (1964), Henry Vars and William "By" Dunham "Flipper Theme" (1964), Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey (2024), Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills (1996), Paradise Lost 2: Revelations (2000), Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory (2011), Kiss "Detroit Rock City" (1976), Detroit Rock City (1999), Kiss "Beth" (1976), Wanted: Dead or Alive (1987), Runaway (1984), and Blade Runner (1982).

The insanity of bitcoin, Warren Buffett and a punk band, some expensive pizza, my mom falls asleep during podcasts, acting for testicles, my sister needs to get high, if you do it enough you'll go blind, the script of my life, a cool quote about Neil Young, morons in Malibu, and some tsunami relief. Stuff mentioned: Medium (2005-2011), Sister, Sister (1987), and Three's Company (1977-1984).

A reason to mention Stacy Keach, losing things, doubling down on Double Indemnity, drunken dialogue, more Silicon Valley stupidity, stay away from hospitals, the stories behind end-of-year Spotify playlists, an unnecessary movie, a cool new noir, a great new action movie, the Church of Marc, the power of "I don't know", and a closing line from Dirty Harry. Stuff mentioned: Double Indemnity (1944), Double Indemnity (1973), Harper (1966), Marc D Top Songs 2024 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1FoBcZwP6FCzpt?si=A3VMyH16TDK6BFzlg7K-Kw&pi=u-L4ABOI9SQVKA), Chris Cornell "Follow My Way" (1999), Jim Morrison "A Feast of Friends" (1978), Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice (2024), Lake George (2024), The Leftovers (2014-2017), Carry-On (2024), Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014), Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017), Rocketman (2019), Die Hard (1988), and Magnum Force (1973).

Happy holidaze.

Sick of being sick, beam me up, Smile 2 sucks, near death isn't death, a change is maybe gonna come, a weird listener question, some enema talk, constipation in the Old West, and a great musician. Stuff mentioned: Double Indemnity (1973), Smile 2 (2024), Jonny Polonsky Hi My Name is Jonny (1996), Jonny Polonsky "Half Mind" (1996), Jonny Polonsky "Shitstorm" (2004), and Jonny Polonsky The Power of Sound (2004).

The side effects of being tired, sleepover scares, more made-up scenes, please stop Kars4Kids, a nice holiday story, don't share music in North Korea, a movie I will pass on, I say nay on Chalamet, a bunch of Wilburys, a stupid but great Christmas movie, some thoughts on suicide, and some inspiration from George C. Scott. Stuff mentioned: William Shakespeare The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark (1599-1603?), Kars4Kids Commercial (2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F94DBBJjzko), Holly Peterson "The Closely Guarded Secrets of Manhattan Doormen" (The Wall Street Journal, December 13, 2024 https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/the-closely-guarded-secrets-of-manhattan-doormen-49bf5236), A Complete Unknown (2024), Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990-2000), Logan (2017), Traveling Wilburys "Handle with Care" (1988), and Jingle All the Way (1996).

The fire this time in Los Angeles, another George C. Scott moment, a classic somewhat insane Hollywood movie, another horoscope that hits me, a possible glimpse of my future self, thoughts on psychics, a couple new documentaries, leaving the house for the last time, and there's no place like home sweet home. Stuff mentioned: The Day of the Locust (1975), The Great Gatsby (1974), Look Into My Eyes (2024), Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever (2024), Mötley Crüe "Home Sweet Home" (1985), Mötley Crüe "Theatre of Pain" (1985), and The Wizard of Oz (1939).

I'm not very tan, vampires and George Hamilton, not all horoscopes are correct, the legendary David Lynch, don't smoke, more Jack Nicholson scenes, Anaheim is not Los Angeles, and to live and die in LA. Stuff mentioned: Nosferatu (2024), It (2017), Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922), Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979), The Witch (2015), The Lighthouse (2019), Love at First Bite (1979), Zorro, The Gay Blade (1981), Blue Velvet (1986), Wild at Heart (1990), The Wizard of Oz (1939), Lost Highway (1997), Mulholland Drive (2001), Twin Peaks (1990-1991), Sometimes They Come Back (1991), Stephen King Sometimes They Come Back (1974), Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), and David L. Ulin Sidewalking: Coming to Terms with Los Angeles (2015).

The fix may be in, rolling with the punches, an unmissable upcoming boxing match, the elegance of Roger Federer, a talented and troubled writer, addiction runs in my family, a kind of enjoyable new horror movie, aging sucks, swordfish stories, a couple of Los Angeles bands, a long overdue mention of an indie rock hero, and some thoughts on the state of the world. Stuff mentioned: Heatmiser "The Fix is In" (1996), Heatmiser Mic City Sons (1996), Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman (October 30, 1974), Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol I (October 12, 2024), Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol II (February 22, 2025), David Foster Wallace "Roger Federer as Religious Experience" (The New York Times, August 20, 2006 https://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/20/sports/playmagazine/20federer.html), David Foster Wallace Infinite Jest (1996), Strand Book Store (828 Broadway, New York, NY 10003), Book Soup (8818 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069), The Twilight Zone "Time Enough at Last" (1959), Bone Face (2025), Colombo (1971-1978), London Has Fallen (2016), Anthony Bourdain "Don't Eat Before Reading This" (The New Yorker, April 12, 1999 https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1999/04/19/dont-eat-before-reading-this), Swordfish (2001), The Sugarplastic "Mercurochrome" (2000), The Sugarplastic Resin (2000), Further "LHS '79" (1995 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUNtu9jq3lc), Kleenex Girl Wonder Ponyoak (1998), Kleenex Girl Wonder "Wait for Me (Please)" (1998), Kleenex Girl Wonder "Ponyoak" (1998), Kleenex Girl Wonder Graham Smith is the Coolest Person Alive (1998), Alexander Solzenitsyn The Gulag Archipelago (1973), Timothy Snyder On Freedom (2024), and Timothy Snyder On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century (2017).

On the Main Street interviews, more Jack Nicholson style quotes, alert and disoriented, there's an art to bullshitting, grocery store idiots, another night guard bites the dust, pandas and politics, here we are edutain us, another new entertaining horror film, a new documentary on the O.J. Simpson investigation, some thoughts on the evidence, the glove did fit, the tragedy of Ronald Goldman, and a great song from 1994. Stuff mentioned: Dumb and Dumber (1994), Gipsy Kings "Bamboléo" (1987), Megalopolis (2024), Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Giant Panda Cam (https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams/panda-cam), Bone Face (2025), Bloody Axe Wound (2024), Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey? (2024), American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson (2025), The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad (1988), William Shakespeare The Tragedie of Macbeth (1623), Elvis Costello "You Tripped at Every Step" (1994), and Elvis Costello Brutal Youth (1994).

Bloody liars, plastic brains, a plastic hero, interview jitters, a questionable karaoke choice, the rainbow connection, a great song by Buddy Greco, more idiots at the grocery store, some more made up dialogue, a ridiculously fun science fiction movie, a solid old fashioned new crime thriller, figure out what you like and go with it, and trying to keep things light in the darkness. Stuff mentioned: DC Comics Plastic Man (1966-present), The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show (1979), Eminem "Lose Yourself" (2002), Hamilton "My Shot" (2015), Hamilton (2015), Guns N' Roses "November Rain" (1991), Judy Garland "Over the Rainbow" (1939), The Wizard of Oz (1939), Under the Rainbow (1981), Gone with the Wind (1939), Stagecoach (1939), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), Ninotchka (1939), The Rules of the Game (1939), Rodgers & Hart Babes in Arms "The Lady is a Tramp" (1937), Frank Sinatra "The Lady is a Tramp" (1957), Buddy Greco "The Lady is a Tramp" (1960), The Philadelphia Experiment (1984), Eddie and the Cruisers (1983), Hero at Large (1980), The Order (2024), William Luther Pierce The Turner Diaries (1978), and Talk Radio (1988).

Yet another move on the horizon, being a good sport, pressure buildup, MTV memories, a classic movie moment, a witchcraft connection, another band name, an OK new movie on Apple TV, high concepts, and another Elvis. Stuff mentioned: David Bowie and Queen "Under Pressure" (1981), Timbuk 3 "The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades" (1986), The Buggles "Video Killed the Radio Star" (1980), The Godfather (1972), Witchcraft (1988), Witchcraft II: The Temptress (1989), The Gorge (2025), Sinister (2012), The Black Phone (2021), The Black Phone 2 (2025), Die Hard (1988), Jurassic Park (1993), Snakes on a Plane (2006), Elvis Costello and the Attractions "Riot Act" (1980), and Elvis Costello and the Attractions Get Happy (1980).

Here I go again, Bivol the magnificent, reading the signs, the tragedy of the five seasons, viddy well little brother, beer is overrated, a new drug on the horizon, an epic dig from Johnny Carson, I'm big in Paris, the rhythm method, the genius of Michel Legrand, the amazing Agnes Varda, a goofy ass yet enjoyable Pierce Brosnan curio, it's all about the traction, more made up quotes, and some wisdom from George Carlin. Stuff mentioned: Whitesnake "Here I Go Again" (1982), Dmitry Bivol vs. Artur Beterviev II (February 22, 2025), Derek and the Dominos "Bell Bottom Blues" (1970), Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956), The Box (2009), Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons "Opus 17/Don't You Worry 'bout Me" (1966), A Clockwork Orange (1971), Danny Sugerman and Jerry Hopkins No One Here Gets Out Alive (1980), Anthony Burgess A Clockwork Orange (1962), The Chevy Chase Show (1993), Hudson Hawk (1991), Howard the Duck (1986), An American in Paris (1951), Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story (2024), Gene Kelly "I Got Rhythm" (1951), Michel Legrand "The Windmills of Your Mind" (1968), The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), The Thomas Crown Affair (1999), Die Hard (1988), The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964), The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967), Michel Legrand "Devant le Garage" (1964), Michel Legrand "Chanson des Jumelles" (1967), Cleo from 5 to 7 (1962), Vagabond (1985), The Gleaners and I (2000), Taffin (1988), and Sayonara (1957).

Another apartment hunt, Hackman the man, a great singer, be yourself, a legendary Eddie Murphy skit, gem lettuce is addictive, yet another Jack Nicholson style quote, a possibly bad joke, a spooky new Soderbergh ghost story, don't ask me what my favorite movie is, can't you read the sign, a truly bad photo, and some truth from the psych hospital. Stuff mentioned: Weird Science (1985), Night Games (1975), Superman: The Movie (1978), Spider-Man (2002), Batman (1989), Logan (2017), Roberta Flack "The FIrst Time Ever I Saw Your Face" (1969), Play MIsty for Me (1971), Roberta Flack "Killing Me Softly With His Song" (1973), Al B. Sure! "Killing Me Softly" (1988), Saturday Night Live "The Fifth Beatle" (February 11, 1984 https://vimeo.com/groups/100392/videos/8904532), The Beatles "I Want to Hold Your Hand" (1964), The Beatles "Strawberry Fields Forever" (1967), Contagion (2011), The Underneath (1995), Presence (2024), and Jade (1995).

Another going away dinner, Los Angeles here I come, a catchy rubella, some wisdom from Boris Becker, and needing you around. Stuff mentioned: Smoking Popes "Rubella" (1994), Smoking Popes "Need You Around" (1994), Smoking Popes Born to Quit (1994), and Clueless (1995).

Oh Canada, the tryanny of vitamins, some wisdom and lunacy from William S. Burroughs, a Tell tale, living like Liam Neeson, living like Jerry Lewis, living like Albert Brooks, the madness of calling my mom, staying true to yourself, let's count to a billion, a fun big courtroom movie, seeing John Cusack high, a dumb enjoyable new werewolf movie, Jaime King checking me out, a convoluted documentary about Charles Manson, my personal Manson moment, and a visitor from Zurich. Stuff mentioned: John Adams (2008), William S. Burroughs Junky (1953), Hanya Yanagihara "When Life Becomes a Performance" (The New York Times Magazine, December 4, 2024 https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/04/t-magazine/actors-artists-performance.html), Runaway Jury (2003), Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead (1995), Werewolves (2024), Silent Night (2012), Chaos: The Manson Murders (2024), Tom O'Neill with Dan Piepenbring Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties (2019), Vincent Bugliosi with Curt Gentry Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders (1974), Pavement "Zurich is Stained" (1992), and Pavement Slanted and Enchanted (1992).

Judging me, life beats you up, apartment adventures, some cardinal rules of living in Los Angeles, pillow talk, the life and death of George Foreman, the troubled Tommy Morrison, nicotine you bastard, alcohol you bastard, fucking up Joseph Wambaugh's name (sorry Joseph), the grizzled James Garner, the sad tale of Margot Kidder, and the plot thickens. Stuff mentioned: Judgment at Nuremberg (1961), Pavement Slanted and Enchanted (1992), Billy Joel "I Go to Extremes" (1989), George Foreman vs. Michael Moorer (November 4, 1994), George Foreman vs. Tommy Morrison (June 7, 1993), Rocky V (1990), Airplane (1980), Joseph Wambaugh The Glitter Dome (1981), The Glitter Dome (1984), The Rockford Files (1974-1980), Superman: The Movie (1978), Twilight (1998), and The Beef Industry Council and Beef Board "I Eat the Evidence" (1988 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NZqx2T4zlk).

Yet another correction, a Bee Gees attempt, missing my mom, the satisfaction of innocent flirting, a new thriller that has a crash landing, a companion worth hanging out with, and some bad jokes. Stuff mentioned: Bee Gees "Tragedy" (1979), Bee Gees Staying Alive (1979) Bee Gees "Gilbert Green" (1967), Bees Gees Bee Gees 1st (1967), The Addams Family (1964-1966), Flight Risk (2025), Downton Abbey (2010-2015), Companion (2025), Novocaine (2025), Heretic (2024), Yellowjackets (2001-present), and Strange Darling (2023).

Another visit from Beavis and Butthead, another mention of The Muffs, Memento mori, reflections on Val Kilmer, more Vincent D'Onofrio, musings on apartment life, some hit and miss movie quotes, Ed McMahon, and thoughts on art. Stuff mentioned: The Muffs "Outer Space" (1997), The Muffs Happy Birthday to Me (1997), Memento (2000), Top Secret! (1984), Airplane! (1980), Real Genius (1985), Napoleon Dynamite (2004), Cinema Twain (2017), The Murders in the Rue Morgue (1986), Kill Me Again (1989), Willow (1988), Heat (1995), Heat (1986), The Salton Sea (2002), Spartan (2004), Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005), The Big Lebowski (1998), and Alissa Wilkinson "'Secret Mall Apartment' and The Blurred Line Between Life and Art" (The New York Times, March 28,2025 https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/movies/secret-mall-apartment-review.html).

More Val Kilmer, a little Jack Black, nightmarish neighbors, a premonition of a Final Destination sequel, a totally great documentary about aspiring actors in Hollywood, a subpar Wolfman, a Jack Nicholson scene, an Al Pacino scene, and life as an exposed nerve. Stuff mentioned : Tenacious D "To Be the Best" (2012) Tenacious D "To Be the Best" Music Video (2012 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nai7w1frB1E), Cape Fear (1991), The White Lotus (2021-present), Final Destination (2000), Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025), FInal Destination 3 (2006), The Final Destination (2009), Camp Hollywood (2004), Highland Gardens Hotel (7047 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028), Jon Levine "Nobody" (2009), Wolfman (2025), The Invisible Man (2020), Black Bear (2020), Danny and the Deep Blue Sea (2023 Lucille Lortel Theatre), John Patrick Shanley Danny and the Deep Blue Sea (1983), Edward Albee Zoo Story (1959), An American Werewolf in London (1981), Session 9 (2001), and Safe Men (1998).