And there’s a full sized poster for TMNT 1, with artwork from TMNT 3 on the back. The making-of book is mostly about TMNT 1, with pics of Jim Henson, and only a few pages dedicated to 2-3. Each UHD case has reversible artwork featuring the new covers on one aside and the classic artwork on the other
January 1, 2026 at 10:25 PM
And there’s a full sized poster for TMNT 1, with artwork from TMNT 3 on the back. The making-of book is mostly about TMNT 1, with pics of Jim Henson, and only a few pages dedicated to 2-3. Each UHD case has reversible artwork featuring the new covers on one aside and the classic artwork on the other
The newly released 4K TMNT 90’s trilogy. It comes with a sweet set of retro-style film trading cards, stickers, a punch card for a free Roy’s Pizza, a making-of book that looks like a Roy’s Pizza menu, and 3 posters. There’s mini posters for TMNT 2 and 3. Each with reversible new and old artwork.
January 1, 2026 at 10:25 PM
The newly released 4K TMNT 90’s trilogy. It comes with a sweet set of retro-style film trading cards, stickers, a punch card for a free Roy’s Pizza, a making-of book that looks like a Roy’s Pizza menu, and 3 posters. There’s mini posters for TMNT 2 and 3. Each with reversible new and old artwork.
Portland November rain.
December 27, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Portland November rain.
In Portland the average high temp for December is 46, November is 53, and October is 64. Portland averaged 55 degrees for the first 17 days of December, 2025. Days from Time and Date .com and Wikipedia.
December 22, 2025 at 12:37 AM
In Portland the average high temp for December is 46, November is 53, and October is 64. Portland averaged 55 degrees for the first 17 days of December, 2025. Days from Time and Date .com and Wikipedia.
The family and I finally watched Elio. It was really good. Keep in mind I haven’t been down on Pixar’s last 5 years of output like many people have been. I’ve enjoyed most of their recent movies. As a lifelong sci-fi fan this film hit a lot of what I look for in those kinds of stories.
December 1, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The family and I finally watched Elio. It was really good. Keep in mind I haven’t been down on Pixar’s last 5 years of output like many people have been. I’ve enjoyed most of their recent movies. As a lifelong sci-fi fan this film hit a lot of what I look for in those kinds of stories.
Recently picked up a couple of film/TV/comics art books I’ve wanted for a while. The Art of Drew Struzan is a catalog of some of the greatest and most iconic film posters of all time. Each final poster is put alongside early rough concepts drafts.
November 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Recently picked up a couple of film/TV/comics art books I’ve wanted for a while. The Art of Drew Struzan is a catalog of some of the greatest and most iconic film posters of all time. Each final poster is put alongside early rough concepts drafts.
My way too late ‘seen it before’ Halloween viewing catchup post.
• The Ring- 2002, 4K. I don’t think I’d seen this since the theaters. It’s solid, if somewhat unremarkable. I still think it’s one of the better “pass the curse” horror movies. I showed this one to my kids for the first time.
• The Ring- 2002, 4K. I don’t think I’d seen this since the theaters. It’s solid, if somewhat unremarkable. I still think it’s one of the better “pass the curse” horror movies. I showed this one to my kids for the first time.
November 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM
My way too late ‘seen it before’ Halloween viewing catchup post.
• The Ring- 2002, 4K. I don’t think I’d seen this since the theaters. It’s solid, if somewhat unremarkable. I still think it’s one of the better “pass the curse” horror movies. I showed this one to my kids for the first time.
• The Ring- 2002, 4K. I don’t think I’d seen this since the theaters. It’s solid, if somewhat unremarkable. I still think it’s one of the better “pass the curse” horror movies. I showed this one to my kids for the first time.
My off-the-shelf ‘seen it before’ Halloween viewing catchup post.
• The Fog- 1980, 4K. One of my favorite John Carpenter films. It’s just a simple ghost story. A basic premise that’s well executed. I showed this one to my kids for the first time.
• The Fog- 1980, 4K. One of my favorite John Carpenter films. It’s just a simple ghost story. A basic premise that’s well executed. I showed this one to my kids for the first time.
October 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
My off-the-shelf ‘seen it before’ Halloween viewing catchup post.
• The Fog- 1980, 4K. One of my favorite John Carpenter films. It’s just a simple ghost story. A basic premise that’s well executed. I showed this one to my kids for the first time.
• The Fog- 1980, 4K. One of my favorite John Carpenter films. It’s just a simple ghost story. A basic premise that’s well executed. I showed this one to my kids for the first time.
Last nights spooky viewing. It was pretty good. I liked it slightly more than the filmmakers ‘22 outing, Talk to Me. Both films had similar strengths and weaknesses. Really amazing set up concepts, great atmosphere and vibe, mysterious hook, well made, but then ultimately just ok payoffs at the end.
October 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Last nights spooky viewing. It was pretty good. I liked it slightly more than the filmmakers ‘22 outing, Talk to Me. Both films had similar strengths and weaknesses. Really amazing set up concepts, great atmosphere and vibe, mysterious hook, well made, but then ultimately just ok payoffs at the end.
2022 Academy Award nominee. That was fun! I think I might’ve liked it more than Knives Out.
October 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM
2022 Academy Award nominee. That was fun! I think I might’ve liked it more than Knives Out.
Just saw PT Anderson’s latest, One Battle After Another. Wow… wow. I figured it would be a well made caper story with some wacky characters. And it was. But what I didn’t count on was how extremely overtly socio-political it would be. And how blunt and harrowing parts of the story got.
October 4, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Just saw PT Anderson’s latest, One Battle After Another. Wow… wow. I figured it would be a well made caper story with some wacky characters. And it was. But what I didn’t count on was how extremely overtly socio-political it would be. And how blunt and harrowing parts of the story got.
2022 Academy Award Nominee. Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve seen a film that’s this bad in such interesting ways. If it had been 2 hours long I would have said I was at least engaged with it. But at 3 hours long I couldn’t wait for it to end. I’d only recommend it for the morbidly curious.
September 30, 2025 at 4:53 PM
2022 Academy Award Nominee. Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve seen a film that’s this bad in such interesting ways. If it had been 2 hours long I would have said I was at least engaged with it. But at 3 hours long I couldn’t wait for it to end. I’d only recommend it for the morbidly curious.
Been a few years since I dusted off this classic. The kids and I had a good time revisiting it. This needs a really good 4K transfer from the original masters. The 1080p bluray has a weird soft smudgy look to it.
September 24, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Been a few years since I dusted off this classic. The kids and I had a good time revisiting it. This needs a really good 4K transfer from the original masters. The 1080p bluray has a weird soft smudgy look to it.
Recently viewed award winner. Brendan Fraser and Hong Chau are really good. And the makeup effects are very good. The rest of the movie was just ok-ish. But it does fall into that category of middling films that some people absolutely love and others totally hate. I can see both sides to that.
September 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Recently viewed award winner. Brendan Fraser and Hong Chau are really good. And the makeup effects are very good. The rest of the movie was just ok-ish. But it does fall into that category of middling films that some people absolutely love and others totally hate. I can see both sides to that.
2022 Academy Award Nominee. A simple character-driven story about overcoming trauma and finding support where you can. Not much in the way of propulsive plot. But that’s not really what the movie is going for.
September 13, 2025 at 6:35 PM
2022 Academy Award Nominee. A simple character-driven story about overcoming trauma and finding support where you can. Not much in the way of propulsive plot. But that’s not really what the movie is going for.
Great summer day hike on Mt Hood. Perfect balance of sunny and slightly warm. Umbrella Falls, Sahalie Falls, Elk Meadows.
September 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Great summer day hike on Mt Hood. Perfect balance of sunny and slightly warm. Umbrella Falls, Sahalie Falls, Elk Meadows.
Portland rainfall days for 2025.
September 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Portland rainfall days for 2025.
Last nights viewing, 2022 Academy Award nominee. A sweet, sentimental story with a wonderful central performance. Interestingly it’s an adaptation of a 1952 Akira Kurosawa film, Ikiru. Which itself is an adaptation of Tolstoy’s The Death of Ivan Llyich. And it’s VERY British.
September 6, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Last nights viewing, 2022 Academy Award nominee. A sweet, sentimental story with a wonderful central performance. Interestingly it’s an adaptation of a 1952 Akira Kurosawa film, Ikiru. Which itself is an adaptation of Tolstoy’s The Death of Ivan Llyich. And it’s VERY British.
Revisited this classic with the kids yesterday. They’ve seen it before but it’s an infinitely rewatchable movie. Honestly it’s probably on my short list of movies I’ve seen the most in my lifetime.
August 31, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Revisited this classic with the kids yesterday. They’ve seen it before but it’s an infinitely rewatchable movie. Honestly it’s probably on my short list of movies I’ve seen the most in my lifetime.
‘22 Academy Award winner. One of the best war movies I’ve ever seen. As far as WW1 films go, I thought this was far more moving than the lauded 1917(2019) film. Note: Netflix defaulted to the English dub 🤮 version. I had to change the settings to the native German language with English subtitles.
August 23, 2025 at 6:08 PM
‘22 Academy Award winner. One of the best war movies I’ve ever seen. As far as WW1 films go, I thought this was far more moving than the lauded 1917(2019) film. Note: Netflix defaulted to the English dub 🤮 version. I had to change the settings to the native German language with English subtitles.
First time viewing in probably 20+ years. What a delightful blend of action and comedy. Pacing is a little wonky and it’s probably 10 minutes too long. But overall a fun time!
August 23, 2025 at 6:07 PM
First time viewing in probably 20+ years. What a delightful blend of action and comedy. Pacing is a little wonky and it’s probably 10 minutes too long. But overall a fun time!