You Are My Density

Technology versus my mom, no magic pills here, military memories, more thoughts on the new Colin Farrell gambling movie, a new Los Angeles noir, Dead of Winters, do not fuck with Jack Smith, a dead Dick, a cocaine casualty, alcohol, and Groucho Marx. Stuff mentioned: Ballad of a Small Player (2025), Hollywood Grit (2025), Dead of Winter (2025), Dead of Winter (1987), Little Big Man (1970), Bonnie...

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

A rocky hairline, a great George C. Scott horror movie, a mention Mr. Keach, respect Dev Patel, somehow Jim Parsons gets involved, and some thoughts on Bruce Willis. Stuff mentioned: Tulsa King (2022-present), The Munsters (1964-1966), The Exorcist III (1990), The Exorcist (1973), Child's Play (1988), William Peter Blatty The Exorcist (1971), William Peter Blatty Legion (1983), The Ninth Configura...

A government of goons, Cheech & Chong at the cemetery, a little woo for you, a train of pain, a blah box, the death of a rock star, and hearing Beth call. Stuff mentioned: A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon (1988), Walter Isaacson Steve Jobs (2011), Vicious (2025), The Box (2009), Donnie Darko (2001), Derek & the Dominos "Bell Bottom Blues" (1970), Kiss "Beth" (1976), Kiss Destroyer (197...

Talking cool, Bill and Ted on Broadway, life as a Robert Altman film, a great Guy, taking long-term parking to the extreme, some smart quotes, a great little film anchored by a solid Sean Young, and a visit to the recording studio. Stuff mentioned:  Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), Samuel Beckett Waiting for Godot (1953), Waiting for Godot (Hudson Theatre, September 13, 2025-January 4, 2...

Trying to be positive, the tyranny of Ellen DeGeneres, Jared the jerk off, a couple scenes for you, a couple very worthwhile thrillers, and a good one from Goodall. Stuff mentioned: My So-Called Life (1994), Tron: Aeres (2025), Tron (1982), Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983-1987), Discs of Tron (1983), Bee Gees "More Than a Woman" (1977), Electric Light Orchestra "Yours Truly, 2095" (1981), Electric L...

More people not paying attention, don't look at me while I'm pissing, the passing of a legend, yet more scenes, a M3GAN worth watching, a new horror film that kind of works, a damn near masterpiece at the the theater, steroid Sean, and playing Charade. Stuff mentioned: Sorcerer (1977), The Wages of Fear (1953), Three Days of the Condor (1975), Sneakers (1992), Field of Dreams (1989), M3GAN 2.0 (20...

Fucking up again, 1989 ruled, testicle testimony, the crime of the century, a couple of heavy duty quotes, a satanic tick, some silly spoofs, and a song to wrap it all up. Stuff mentioned: Forrest Gump (1994), Notorious B.I.G. Freestyle (1989 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSx03q1-1KA ),  Kevin Zelman "Jerry O’Connell’s Wallet and Phone Stolen by ‘Yoga Bandit’ in Los Angeles" (KOMO News https://k...

Some bad British accents, a high class boxing match, a fight with a fridge, remembering Ricky, a paranormal play, choose your own adventure, another Road Games, a wonderful Walken, and our impending doom. Stuff mentioned: Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford (September 13, 2025), Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton (May 2, 2009), Paranormal Activity (November 7-December 7, 2025, Ahmanson Theatre), Para...

Inspiration on the stereo, Paul Newman had a terrible singing voice, some shit talking, the disappearing man, an old slasher worth watching, a new slasher not worth watching, a guaranteed best seller, and waiting on an ending. Stuff mentioned: Fountains of Wayne "Mexican Wine" (2003), "Get High on Yourself" (1981 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5xBwOSVYfg ), Popeye (1980), Popeye Village Malta (...

The repellent Robert F. Kennedy Jr., my proven theory, a discussion about testosterone, everything you always wanted to know about hematocrit (but were afraid to ask), a purposeful life, losing translation, a crack cinematographer, a dark blackout, a few horror anthologies, yet another horror sequel, Shakespeare and soccer, a troubled talent, and some thoughts on Los Angeles.  Stuff mentioned: Us...

Crossroad City, losing the balance, a haunted Hunter, some recent news, a radioactive Red Lobster, a recipe from Sammy, a first class Stamp (these jokes can just write themselves sometimes, right?), a couple of driven yet destructive directors, book talk, a slow burn strange little new thriller, and wrapping it up with a little Elliott Smith. Stuff Mentioned: Late Night With David Letterman (Novem...

Getting my mom out of the woods, an underwhelming welcoming, how to spot a terrible person, a Liam Neeson movie to avoid at all costs, brief thoughts on The Naked Gun, Seth MacFarlane sucks, the truly evil concept of honor killings, killer chocolates, and a compelling ending quote. Stuff mentioned: Ice Road: Vengeance (2025), The Ice Road (2021), The Naked Gun (2025), Dante Alighieri Divine Comedy...

My mom and marmite, Andy Griffith wants to destroy the world, pregnant pausing, more man on the street wisdom, I don't know shit about binders, a punk band you have to check out, a passable movie scene, a pretty great new thriller, and I've got a secret. Stuff mentioned: Spy Hard (1996), In Living Color "Ice Ice Baby" (February 10, 1991 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdtKBe7sM48 ), They Call Me M...

Paging Rick Deckard, the return (sort of) of Frank Drebin, Liam in love, the legacy of Leslie Nielsen, the one of a kind Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the pleasures of Retribution, my cat is missing, and an ending featuring Danny Aiello, Jack Nicholson, and John Wayne. Stuff mentioned: Blade Runner (1982), The Naked Gun (2025), The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988), Baywatch (1989-2001), Lesli...

Centennial fever, chewing and sleeping, birthday greetings, a Joan Rivers curiosity, an all too human Hulk, cursed sitcoms, a trumpeter that made us feel good, a farewell to Ozzy, a flight worth taking, and getting young with Jung. Stuff mentioned: Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Monkey (2025), Psycho (1960), Rabbit Test (1978), What's Opera, Doc? (1957), They L...

Some eagerly awaited boxing updates, it's game over for Pacman, the pleasures of Jason Statham, a safe Harbour, going gray, a clothes dryer query, a pretty good Beetlejuice impression, and the perils of movie previews. Stuff mentioned: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois (July 19, 2025), Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios (July 19, 2025), Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels (1998), Swept Away (1974),...

Mathletics is gaining steam, the legendary Lee Iacocca, a strange little Michael Madsen film with a great cast, the passing of two political titans, some Falk talk, an unfortunately named new supplement I'm taking, remembering Hervé Villechaize, an arthouse classic sci-fi film from the 1970s, and David Bowie can't stop singing. Stuff mentioned: Sixteen Candles (1984), The Godfather (1972), Novocai...

Flying adventures, peer pressure, a farewell to Michael Madsen, the new sport that is sweeping the nation, George C. Scott has a headache, a director I despise, a movie about a killer date, another solid horror movie from Osgood Perkins, the search continues, and closing the door. Stuff mentioned: Twelve Angry Men (1957), Kris Kristofferson "The Pilgrim - Chapter 33" (1971), Taxi Driver (1976), Re...

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

Raging at aging, bouncing a reference check, movie jail, a Montgomery Clift tale, the death of a rebel, more marijuana inspired movie moments, some thoughts on the homeless, and a repulsive creature from the Amazon. Stuff mentioned: A Minecraft Movie (2025), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Raintree County (1957), Murder, My Sweet (1944), The Caine Mutiny (1954),...

Still feeling no pain, rushing to my grave, the allure of the steakhouse, McNally's rules, 2020 wrapped, a memory from county, the passing of a pop music legend, mushroom humor, some random quotes I came across, and people needing people. Stuff mentioned: Novocaine (2025), Lawry's The Prime Rib (100 N La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211), Keith McNally I Regret Almost Everything (2025), The O...

A little performance art, a couple of classic Los Angeles locations, happy birthday to my mom, a unforgettable glowing suitcase, a classic Los Angeles evangelist, our imperfect memories, a Matthew Perry moment, one (and I mean one) moment of insight from Trump, a mea culpa to Jai Courtney, Paul Dano still sucks, and c'mon and join our convoy. Stuff mentioned: Nadya Tolokonnikova POLICE STATE (WARE...

Slow motion movie watching, another visit from Beavis and Butthead, dancing in the living room, Dr. Sammy Davis Jr., things on my chest, George C. Scott as record label executive, Ishtar and herbs, the Michelob mystery, some legendarily bad boxing nicknames, a worthy documentary on Netflix, Tom Cruise goes on a date, Jack Nicholson has a drink or two, and the necessity of suspending disbelief. Stu...