Rick Marshall
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A&E Editor @TimesUnion.com | Professional Geek | Award-Winning Writer / Editor / Podcaster / Journalist | Rotten Tomatoes & Critics Choice | Cat Guy
Past: MTV News, Digital Trends, Mental Floss, Daily Gazette, IFC, etc.
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More @ Linktr.ee/That_Rickmarshall
When you decide that digging the family out of a crazy snowstorm deserves a reward...
January 26, 2026 at 11:26 PM
When you decide that digging the family out of a crazy snowstorm deserves a reward...
Just a few hours ago, my karaoke performance of REM's "End of the World as We Know It" earned me the prestigious "Golden Microphone" trophy at an annual party we attend. Honestly, it might be one of the greatest awards I've ever received.
January 25, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Just a few hours ago, my karaoke performance of REM's "End of the World as We Know It" earned me the prestigious "Golden Microphone" trophy at an annual party we attend. Honestly, it might be one of the greatest awards I've ever received.
It's a nice night for a musical murder mystery!
January 24, 2026 at 1:02 AM
It's a nice night for a musical murder mystery!
Picked up plenty of fun stuff at last weekend's Nightmare Expo, including this cross-stitch of a question I've asked with increasing frequency lately. It sits in a place of honor near my desk gnome.
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(Art via StrangledHeartStore.com )
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(Art via StrangledHeartStore.com )
January 21, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Picked up plenty of fun stuff at last weekend's Nightmare Expo, including this cross-stitch of a question I've asked with increasing frequency lately. It sits in a place of honor near my desk gnome.
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(Art via StrangledHeartStore.com )
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(Art via StrangledHeartStore.com )
Made some new friends yesterday at the Nightmare Expo in Schenectady.
January 18, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Made some new friends yesterday at the Nightmare Expo in Schenectady.
January 16, 2026 at 4:59 PM
The early morning sky today. Beautiful. Ominous? (Both?)
January 14, 2026 at 12:28 PM
The early morning sky today. Beautiful. Ominous? (Both?)
S.O.S. ... Stuck in line at Geek Squad counter at mall Best Buy. ... Send snacks.
January 10, 2026 at 8:49 PM
S.O.S. ... Stuck in line at Geek Squad counter at mall Best Buy. ... Send snacks.
Tried a beer from Transylvania last night. It was good. Cautiously stepped into the sunlight this morning. No changes observed. I am obviously now a daywalker, like Blade. Looking for recommendations for techno beats & leather dusters.
January 10, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Tried a beer from Transylvania last night. It was good. Cautiously stepped into the sunlight this morning. No changes observed. I am obviously now a daywalker, like Blade. Looking for recommendations for techno beats & leather dusters.
All I'm missing is a… shrubbery!
January 8, 2026 at 12:33 AM
All I'm missing is a… shrubbery!
When Krampus in the Corner gets packed away, the holiday season has truly come to an end in our house.
January 4, 2026 at 7:13 PM
When Krampus in the Corner gets packed away, the holiday season has truly come to an end in our house.
Made our annual trip to Schuyler Mansion tonight for Twelfth Night. Ate a cornucopia of 18th century treats (spice cookies & gingerbread!), drank some mulled wine, and listened to delightful chamber music in the house where Alexander Hamilton married Elizabeth Schuyler.
January 3, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Made our annual trip to Schuyler Mansion tonight for Twelfth Night. Ate a cornucopia of 18th century treats (spice cookies & gingerbread!), drank some mulled wine, and listened to delightful chamber music in the house where Alexander Hamilton married Elizabeth Schuyler.
It's been more than a week after I found these in my Christmas stocking, and I'm still trying to figure out why Santa Claus hates me so much.
January 3, 2026 at 6:53 PM
It's been more than a week after I found these in my Christmas stocking, and I'm still trying to figure out why Santa Claus hates me so much.
Here's to keeping it weird and wonderful in 2026, everyone.
January 1, 2026 at 5:29 AM
Here's to keeping it weird and wonderful in 2026, everyone.
30yrs ago today, the greatest comic strip ever created ended its 10yr run in the most perfect way. Over the holiday week, I finally visited the Fenimore Art Museum to view the Calvin & Hobbes exhibit. "Let's go exploring," indeed.
December 31, 2025 at 8:30 PM
30yrs ago today, the greatest comic strip ever created ended its 10yr run in the most perfect way. Over the holiday week, I finally visited the Fenimore Art Museum to view the Calvin & Hobbes exhibit. "Let's go exploring," indeed.
Didn't bother with day-by-day photos of this year's Lego Star Wars calendar, which ended up being one of the most disappointing Lego calendars we've ever had.
Highlights: A Jawa in a festive sweater, Babu Frik, and a cool probe droid.
Low points: The 21 other days.
I still love Lego, but still...
Highlights: A Jawa in a festive sweater, Babu Frik, and a cool probe droid.
Low points: The 21 other days.
I still love Lego, but still...
December 31, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Didn't bother with day-by-day photos of this year's Lego Star Wars calendar, which ended up being one of the most disappointing Lego calendars we've ever had.
Highlights: A Jawa in a festive sweater, Babu Frik, and a cool probe droid.
Low points: The 21 other days.
I still love Lego, but still...
Highlights: A Jawa in a festive sweater, Babu Frik, and a cool probe droid.
Low points: The 21 other days.
I still love Lego, but still...
And even here, we cannot escape it...
December 19, 2025 at 6:32 PM
And even here, we cannot escape it...
The gift shop at the Titanic exhibit in Schenectady is a trip. Yes, that's a commemorative rubber duck, a bath toy, an ice mold (for making both Titanic-shaped ice AND miniature icebergs), and adorable Titanic-themed kids' apparel, among other items.
More in thread...
More in thread...
December 19, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The gift shop at the Titanic exhibit in Schenectady is a trip. Yes, that's a commemorative rubber duck, a bath toy, an ice mold (for making both Titanic-shaped ice AND miniature icebergs), and adorable Titanic-themed kids' apparel, among other items.
More in thread...
More in thread...
It's a weird Capital Region flex, but w/ Saturday's Times Union byline, I was informed that I'm probably one of the few local journalists to have had front-page stories for The Times Union, The Daily Gazette & Metroland at various points. That's basically the Capital Region NY newspaper trifecta.
December 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
It's a weird Capital Region flex, but w/ Saturday's Times Union byline, I was informed that I'm probably one of the few local journalists to have had front-page stories for The Times Union, The Daily Gazette & Metroland at various points. That's basically the Capital Region NY newspaper trifecta.
Some absolutely gorgeous murals in the photo gallery attached to this article. This is one of my favorites, by Julia Rodriquez. It's located in Canajoharie, NY. Check out the article at the link below. www.timesunion.com/art/article/...
December 13, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Some absolutely gorgeous murals in the photo gallery attached to this article. This is one of my favorites, by Julia Rodriquez. It's located in Canajoharie, NY. Check out the article at the link below. www.timesunion.com/art/article/...
I'm a day late on this, but whatevs. Added a little holiday rom-com to balance out the drama. #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched #Filmsky
December 13, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I'm a day late on this, but whatevs. Added a little holiday rom-com to balance out the drama. #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched #Filmsky