socalbat
@socalbat.bsky.social
Keepin the galaxy positive. What am I a fan of? Well, lots of stuff: Star Wars, LOTR, Disney, film nerd, elder emo, sci fi, horror, fantasy, MST3K, social justice, cosplay, Dodgers, Ducks, Rams, craft beer, red wine, whiskey, black coffee, he/him
Good morning! Hope you have a wonderful day killing time, doing whatever you need to do, before sitting down to watch Stranger Things tonight.
a red sign that says " stranger things " on it
Alt: a gif of the logo and opening credits to " stranger things " season 5
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November 26, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Good morning! Hope you have a wonderful day killing time, doing whatever you need to do, before sitting down to watch Stranger Things tonight.
Just began a Star Wars marathon while starting a Star Wars puzzle with a fresh cup of coffee. Let the cozy holiday week commence!
November 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Just began a Star Wars marathon while starting a Star Wars puzzle with a fresh cup of coffee. Let the cozy holiday week commence!
Off to the Ducks game! Hoping to see this home-stand winning streak continue.
November 20, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Off to the Ducks game! Hoping to see this home-stand winning streak continue.
Proof positive that if you have great characters and a compelling story, you can easily overcome other constraints.
Star Wars doesn’t need larger budgets. They need the time to allow their stories the space to breathe and chance to flourish.
Star Wars doesn’t need larger budgets. They need the time to allow their stories the space to breathe and chance to flourish.
STAR WARS REBELS had half the budget of THE CLONE WARS, says executive producer Henry Gilroy
(Source: Pod of Rebellion)
(Source: Pod of Rebellion)
November 18, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Proof positive that if you have great characters and a compelling story, you can easily overcome other constraints.
Star Wars doesn’t need larger budgets. They need the time to allow their stories the space to breathe and chance to flourish.
Star Wars doesn’t need larger budgets. They need the time to allow their stories the space to breathe and chance to flourish.
Happy Life Day to all who celebrate! Thoroughly enjoyed hanging with good friends, as well as friends of friends, around the Falcon this past weekend.
Star Wars is truly for everyone.
Star Wars is truly for everyone.
November 17, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Happy Life Day to all who celebrate! Thoroughly enjoyed hanging with good friends, as well as friends of friends, around the Falcon this past weekend.
Star Wars is truly for everyone.
Star Wars is truly for everyone.
Off to Disneyland for a Life Day meet-up with Star Wars pals.
“I have friends everywhere.”
“I have friends everywhere.”
November 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Off to Disneyland for a Life Day meet-up with Star Wars pals.
“I have friends everywhere.”
“I have friends everywhere.”
Just finished Frankenstein and this might be my favorite Guillermo Del Toro film since Pan’s Labyrinth (which is quite the feat). Gorgeously shot, lavish set pieces, emotional and empathetic. What a treat!
November 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Just finished Frankenstein and this might be my favorite Guillermo Del Toro film since Pan’s Labyrinth (which is quite the feat). Gorgeously shot, lavish set pieces, emotional and empathetic. What a treat!
Finally caught up on Visions, season 3 and damn… these keep getting better and better!!
November 14, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Finally caught up on Visions, season 3 and damn… these keep getting better and better!!
Arrived this morning: “Master of Evil” by @adamchristopher.me. As a huge fan of Shadows of the Sith, I’ve been eagerly awaiting this book since it was announced back in Spring. Jumping in now.
November 12, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Arrived this morning: “Master of Evil” by @adamchristopher.me. As a huge fan of Shadows of the Sith, I’ve been eagerly awaiting this book since it was announced back in Spring. Jumping in now.
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Reminder: Every time you shop at an independent bookstore, Jeff Bezos loses a little bit of power.
November 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Reminder: Every time you shop at an independent bookstore, Jeff Bezos loses a little bit of power.
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10/10 take. No notes.
November 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
10/10 take. No notes.
Back at Disneyland for the afternoon.
November 4, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Back at Disneyland for the afternoon.
Let’s do this, California!
November 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Let’s do this, California!
Breakfast of Champions.
November 2, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Breakfast of Champions.
Never forget
Shohei Ohtani left the Angels and immediately won two rings.
November 2, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Never forget
Just started reading The Last Order from @kwamembalia.bsky.social and that dedication page got me fired up already! Got a feeling this is exactly what I need right now.
October 31, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Just started reading The Last Order from @kwamembalia.bsky.social and that dedication page got me fired up already! Got a feeling this is exactly what I need right now.
I would love to see this story play out in literally any medium. A season two, a movie, a limited series, a book, a comic, a video game… anything. Just give us this!
Qimir / The Stranger eventually became the first Ren and founded the Knights of Ren, reveals Leslye Headland in The Art of The Acolyte book.
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October 26, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I would love to see this story play out in literally any medium. A season two, a movie, a limited series, a book, a comic, a video game… anything. Just give us this!
Happy birthday to the incomparable Carrie Fisher. May she forever rest in the Force.
Leader, rebel, and General to many. But to me, she’s royalty.
Leader, rebel, and General to many. But to me, she’s royalty.
October 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Happy birthday to the incomparable Carrie Fisher. May she forever rest in the Force.
Leader, rebel, and General to many. But to me, she’s royalty.
Leader, rebel, and General to many. But to me, she’s royalty.
Ugh. Springer.
a man wearing glasses and a watch says " i really hate that man "
ALT: a man wearing glasses and a watch says " i really hate that man "
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October 21, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Ugh. Springer.
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Shohei Ohtani has his magnum opus: www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
October 18, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Shohei Ohtani has his magnum opus: www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
Just arrived! And it’s beautiful!!
October 14, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Just arrived! And it’s beautiful!!