I think that 40 marked the beginning of the senior part of my life.  So my being 50 today means I’m 10 years into my senior years. I’m happy and lucky to be 50.  Life is good.  I want to continue focusing on my health.  I want to be better about my relationships, because I thought I could be a loner for so much of my life, but quality relationships make life more complicated and sweeter at the same time.  Also, to appreciate the gray areas.  So many things don’t have to be black or white.  Forgiving myself, loving myself, and in turn, it can help me love others. Thank God for another year.  

Jason and I review the unrated 2025 remake of  The Toxic Avenger , praising it as a fun, gory, and heartfelt homage to the original Troma films. Jason highlights the cast—including Elijah Wood, Peter Dinklage, and Kevin Bacon—and gives it an 8.2, noting its gore, comedy, and spirit. I agree, giving it an 8, and saying it captures the over-the-top acting, humor, and gross-out style of classic ’80s Troma movies like  Class of Nuke ’Em High . We both enjoyed the outrageous kills, audience laughter, and overall fun vibe, recommending it to fans of the genre. YouTube version A longer audio review is coming soon on the podcast.

Check out this episode! On this episode, Jason G and I review 'Ballerina', a spinoff set in the 'John Wick' universe between chapters three and four. We praise the film’s action, calling it some of the best in the series, with standout scenes, such as a flamethrower sequence. I mention struggling to fully buy Ana de Armas as an action star, while Jason suggests the director’s style may emphasize looks over grit. We also note the inclusion of Lance Reddick’s character, filmed before his passing, and appreciate how the action feels intense but more grounded compared to other over-the-top set pieces in this universe. We give the movie an overall rating of 7 to 7.8 out of 10. The conversation concludes with thoughts on the box office and franchise. Despite a \$90 million budget, the film made about \$132 million worldwide, which may not cover total costs. However, it is performing well on VOD platforms. Lionsgate has not confirmed a 'Ballerina' sequel, but 'Joh...

YouTube Video This mixtape is a collection of music I enjoy listening to on my way home from work. It calms me down, gives me hope, and gets my creative juices going. It's music from movies, TV shows, and video games. Here's the track listing. ‘ H elena’s Theme ’ - John Williams - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Soundtrack ‘R eliquary ’ - Amos Roddy - The Wild at Heart game soundtrack ‘I nto the Starfield ’ - Inon Zur - Starfield game Soundtrack ‘G ris Pt. 1 ’ - Berlinist - Gris game soundtrack ‘L acero Expressivo ’ - Kim Neundorf - The White Lotus Season 2 soundtrack ’S isters ’ - Cristobal Tapia de Veer - The White Lotus Season 2 soundtrack ‘T he Unreliable ’ - Justin E. Bell - The Outer Worlds game soundtrack ‘L a Bella Vita ’ - Cristobal Tapia de Veer - The White Lotus Season 2 ‘E nlightenment ’ - Cristobal Tapia de Veer - The White Lotus Season 3 ’S ecrets of the Forest ’ (Inspired by the Chrono Trigger game) - Arrowny ‘A quatic Ambiance ’ ...

YouTube Video Weapons   by Zach Cregger was a solid horror film, especially for fans of face mutilation and suspense. While the twist didn’t fully land for me, the movie picked up after a slow start and became quite engaging. I really enjoyed the eerie electronic score during tense moments and thought the cast was strong—The characters and actors playing Gladys and Alex were standout performances. The multi-perspective storytelling around 17 missing kids added depth, and I liked how it wrapped up. Not as strong as   Barbarian , but still a very good film—I'd give it a 7.5 out of 10. Please post your thoughts, comments, down below. Find more of my movie reviews here.

Jason and I give our quick review of  Fantastic Four: First Steps.  We both gave it a  rating of 7.9/10 . We praise the movie’s stunning production design, visuals (especially Galactus and The Thing), and soundtrack. Pedro Pascal stood out as Reed Richards, and the Silver Surfer was a highlight. While the film lacked some character depth and suspense, we still considered it the best Marvel movie of the year so far — surpassing  Brave New World  and  Thunderbolts. There were  two post-credit scenes: one worthwhile, one forgettable. Here's our out of the theater review A longer podcast spoiler review is coming soon.

In the past, I would often draw an action scene.  My art inspiration comes from reading and enjoying comics.  Here, I just wanted to draw something a little different.  This drawing takes place on a movie set, and it seems that two actors are upset, with one storming off.  See the time-lapse video below from concept sketch to final product.  Please share your thoughts and comments below.