Ryan Lohner (he/him)
@ryanlohner.bsky.social
Aroace, autistic, audiobook narrator and writer of a goofy sci-fi novel.
Murder by Death could lead to some interesting perspective on the current revival of old timey detective stories like Benoit Blanc and Branagh’s Poirot.
February 11, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Murder by Death could lead to some interesting perspective on the current revival of old timey detective stories like Benoit Blanc and Branagh’s Poirot.
Also with Cloris Leachman and Mark Hamill.
February 11, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Also with Cloris Leachman and Mark Hamill.
After my only experience with him for years was the mockery over Dawson, I was amazed how much I loved him in the English dub of Castle in the Sky.
February 11, 2026 at 9:29 PM
After my only experience with him for years was the mockery over Dawson, I was amazed how much I loved him in the English dub of Castle in the Sky.
The X-Files episode Bad Blood is due for a big rediscovery.
The Lair of the White Worm, if Ken Russell's extremely idiosyncratic style works for you.
The Lair of the White Worm, if Ken Russell's extremely idiosyncratic style works for you.
February 11, 2026 at 7:47 PM
The X-Files episode Bad Blood is due for a big rediscovery.
The Lair of the White Worm, if Ken Russell's extremely idiosyncratic style works for you.
The Lair of the White Worm, if Ken Russell's extremely idiosyncratic style works for you.
Feels like there was a German song about this exact situation.
February 11, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Feels like there was a German song about this exact situation.
Check out the NBC show Emerald City for a way better take on Princess Ozma/Tip.
February 11, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Check out the NBC show Emerald City for a way better take on Princess Ozma/Tip.
One kid seems to really love the speedo man.
February 11, 2026 at 6:44 PM
One kid seems to really love the speedo man.
The Magic guys just announced they’re not doing an HP set, no other context because who needs it at this point?
February 11, 2026 at 4:18 PM
The Magic guys just announced they’re not doing an HP set, no other context because who needs it at this point?
And is literally the only thing in the movie that tries to be at all like the cartoon.
February 11, 2026 at 3:53 PM
And is literally the only thing in the movie that tries to be at all like the cartoon.
Someone got yeeeelled aaaaat.
February 11, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Someone got yeeeelled aaaaat.
Paul Newman got his Oscar for one.
February 11, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Paul Newman got his Oscar for one.
The tricky part is these were very "not your daddy's Mummy movies" themed from the start, so how do you build on that without the Seltzer-Friedberg thing of just copying jokes from the original? Though there will definitely be a great gag about Evie looking like herself again.
February 11, 2026 at 12:26 AM
The tricky part is these were very "not your daddy's Mummy movies" themed from the start, so how do you build on that without the Seltzer-Friedberg thing of just copying jokes from the original? Though there will definitely be a great gag about Evie looking like herself again.
The only downside is we won't get to see them trying to justify a black girl being lectured by every other character that slavery is good, actually.
February 11, 2026 at 12:18 AM
The only downside is we won't get to see them trying to justify a black girl being lectured by every other character that slavery is good, actually.
I keep saying the way to go with this series now is the full New Nightmare. An actual Ghostface starts killing people on the set of a new Scream movie and the actors have to become heroes for real.
February 11, 2026 at 12:16 AM
I keep saying the way to go with this series now is the full New Nightmare. An actual Ghostface starts killing people on the set of a new Scream movie and the actors have to become heroes for real.
1987
Nicolas Cage bursts out of his early forgettable roles to become a force of nature we're still feeling the impact of.
Nicolas Cage bursts out of his early forgettable roles to become a force of nature we're still feeling the impact of.
February 10, 2026 at 10:19 PM
1987
Nicolas Cage bursts out of his early forgettable roles to become a force of nature we're still feeling the impact of.
Nicolas Cage bursts out of his early forgettable roles to become a force of nature we're still feeling the impact of.
1986
Harrison Ford gives a shockingly well-aged portrayal of white male rage and privilege that turns everything about his usual persona on its head.
Harrison Ford gives a shockingly well-aged portrayal of white male rage and privilege that turns everything about his usual persona on its head.
February 10, 2026 at 10:12 PM
1986
Harrison Ford gives a shockingly well-aged portrayal of white male rage and privilege that turns everything about his usual persona on its head.
Harrison Ford gives a shockingly well-aged portrayal of white male rage and privilege that turns everything about his usual persona on its head.
1985
Raul Julia is even more impressive than his winning co-star, making you hope against all logic he can somehow make it out.
Raul Julia is even more impressive than his winning co-star, making you hope against all logic he can somehow make it out.
February 10, 2026 at 10:08 PM
1985
Raul Julia is even more impressive than his winning co-star, making you hope against all logic he can somehow make it out.
Raul Julia is even more impressive than his winning co-star, making you hope against all logic he can somehow make it out.
1984
F. Murray Abraham tears into one of the great villain protagonist roles in theater, leaving no doubt why he's considered the lead over a legend.
F. Murray Abraham tears into one of the great villain protagonist roles in theater, leaving no doubt why he's considered the lead over a legend.
February 10, 2026 at 9:57 PM
1984
F. Murray Abraham tears into one of the great villain protagonist roles in theater, leaving no doubt why he's considered the lead over a legend.
F. Murray Abraham tears into one of the great villain protagonist roles in theater, leaving no doubt why he's considered the lead over a legend.
1983
Robert Duvall gets a pure actor showcase with an incredibly difficult main role, making it look easy.
Robert Duvall gets a pure actor showcase with an incredibly difficult main role, making it look easy.
February 10, 2026 at 9:49 PM
1983
Robert Duvall gets a pure actor showcase with an incredibly difficult main role, making it look easy.
Robert Duvall gets a pure actor showcase with an incredibly difficult main role, making it look easy.
1982
Peter O'Toole gets to play to both his strongest comedy and drama sides with a healthy dose of his real self.
Peter O'Toole gets to play to both his strongest comedy and drama sides with a healthy dose of his real self.
February 10, 2026 at 9:47 PM
1982
Peter O'Toole gets to play to both his strongest comedy and drama sides with a healthy dose of his real self.
Peter O'Toole gets to play to both his strongest comedy and drama sides with a healthy dose of his real self.
1981
Dudley Moore makes a drunk privileged jerk shockingly likable, even if it unfairly leaked into his real life.
Dudley Moore makes a drunk privileged jerk shockingly likable, even if it unfairly leaked into his real life.
February 10, 2026 at 9:44 PM
1981
Dudley Moore makes a drunk privileged jerk shockingly likable, even if it unfairly leaked into his real life.
Dudley Moore makes a drunk privileged jerk shockingly likable, even if it unfairly leaked into his real life.
1980
John Hurt works through a seemingly impossible amount of makeup to deliver the true soul of his character.
John Hurt works through a seemingly impossible amount of makeup to deliver the true soul of his character.
February 10, 2026 at 9:41 PM
1980
John Hurt works through a seemingly impossible amount of makeup to deliver the true soul of his character.
John Hurt works through a seemingly impossible amount of makeup to deliver the true soul of his character.