A ★½ review of Thrash (2026) Me: I want to watch Jaws Netflix: We have Jaws at home.

This was abysmal.
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#NowWatching A James Cagney western!?!? Sign me the fuck up!

It's another #LetterboxdFriday
#LastFourWatched

Happy #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched

Born 23.02.1904, one of Hammer’s most famed directors, here’s TERENCE FISHER behind the scenes on the set of Frankenstein Created Woman (1967). The birthday cake here is for Susan Denberg’s 22nd, not his. 🎂

He’s seen here with Susan, Peter Cushing, Thorley Walters & the producer Anthony Nelson-Keys

Newest addition to the Hammer collection.

A ★★★★½ review of Silverado (1985) I've been wondering throughout how this film failed at the box office. And the answer probably lies in the fact that it came out a week after Back to the Future. This was by no means a "new" Western w...

My 4.5⭐️ review of Silverado (1985).
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Broken clock being right twice a day and all that...

Also, my oldest son and I are going to the England v Wales match at Twickenham. Very excited!

On a bit of a Spaghetti Western kick. Just finished $10,000 Blood Money. And now watching:

the lord certainly does work in mysterious ways is written on a poster ALT: the lord certainly does work in mysterious ways is written on a poster

Amy upon seeing this pile:

Haven't posted one of these in a while.
#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched

Little Foxes: Dan Duryea in tux, peaking out from behind curtain.

Criss Cross: Dan Duryea sweating, mouth agape.

Underworld Story: Dan Duryea outside bookshop, under street lamp.

Winchester '73: Dan Duryea in Western hat, someone holding shotgun at him.

Actor who makes any movie better?

Dan Duryea, BOTD 1/23/07

From dapper leading man to sniveling sidekick to preening villain, love me some Duryea! Bonus: In BALL OF FIRE (41), he played Duke Pastrami! Classic!

Shown:
41 Little Foxes
49 Criss Cross
50 Underworld Story
50 Winchester '73

#filmsky 📽

A ★★½ review of The Thursday Murder Club (2025) The thing about adding in manufactured drama in an adaptation of the first novel in a series is, if you've read said books, you know what won't happen. Pierce Brosnan acting opposite David Tennant in ...

My review for The Thursday Murder Club.
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Of all the Charlie Browns in the world, you're the Charlie Browniest.

#NowWatching

🎅NEW EPISODE🎅

Join @robstroude.bsky.social & I as we cover the Greatest Trial in Holiday History w/ our chat about the 1947 classic, MIRACLE ON 34th STREET!

Now Available Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!

#GoldenAgeOfHollywood #GeorgeSeaton #EdmundGwenn

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Coming Tomorrow on the Podcast: @robstroude.bsky.social & I have the most compelling case in New York history on our holiday docket: The matter of the state vs. Kris Kringle!

Thats right, tune in tomorrow as we unpack the story and legacy of MIRACLE ON 34th Street!

#MiracleOn34thStreet

Not that anyone has asked, but here's the definitive Top 5 of A Christmas Carol adaptations:

1. A Muppets Christmas Carol
2. A Christmas Carol (1984)
3. Scrooge (1951)
4. Scrooged
5. Mickey's Christmas Carol

Amen brother.

Get ready folks, Kris Kringle is coming to your pod catcher of choice in the near future!

Watching some Festive Frights!

Wordle 1,626 2/6

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A ★★★½ review of Frosty the Snowman (1969) Nothing says Christmas Special more than a snowman wishing you a Happy Birthday when you place a top hat upon his head.

My 3.5⭐️ rating of Frosty the Snowman.

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Alex and I are out tonight to see the Hercules musical. To say I'm excited for a night out with my oldest is an understatement.

Unfortunately not. My wife has a work event that night, so I'm on dad duty with the boys.

A ★★★★½ review of Frankenstein (2025) I went into this blind and didn't know what to expect. Low on my list of expectations was to spend the runtime pondering the questions of life, death, meaning, and purpose. This was an utter delight a...

My 4.5⭐️ rating for Frankenstein.
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Frankenstein (2025) Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.

#NowWatching
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Wordle 1,602 3/6

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It was a panic choice as I noticed I was one short. 😂

We end our journey through the House of Hammer and conclude the #Halloweenhorrormoviethon2025! Until next year folks.