The plan was to be in Montreal for my sister's birthday weekend, but mom coming down with covid has forced me to switch things up.  Looks like it'll be a birthday call instead and a rescheduled visit next weekend. So rather than traveling, I spent the better part of yesterday and today rewriting that feature…

Cam (2018) When her account is stolen by a look-alike, a cam girl sets out to unmask the mysterious woman and get her identity back. Thoughts: A surprisingly smart psychological thriller that explores our disturbingly vulnerable online lives. 4/5 Daniel Isn't Real (2019) A troubled college freshman, Luke, suffers a violent family trauma. He then…

Man vs fly... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SX94eOd65HU Akemi's pal, Woody... https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Am6MeYnfYgM PSA's of yore.  They don't make 'em like they used to! Another classic MADD PSA. In the extended cut, Best Friend waves up at window and shouts: "I borrowed $20 from your wallet for condoms! I left your change on the night stand!" https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1552698289543417858 Today's Yes/No... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1552633366238871553…

Tomorrow marks the 25th anniversary of Stargate: SG-1.  To celebrate, fandom will be gathering on twitter for a #WeWantStargate tweet storm.  If you're in the neighborhood, drop on by! https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1552024008408924162 Suji puts in 4 appearances in this Dodo senior pug video.  Can you spot them all? Cool! https://twitter.com/TheFigen/status/1551661875104022528 Today's Yes/No... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1551922848410865666  

The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) A coroner and his son conduct an autopsy on a beautiful `Jane Doe' murder victim, and find increasingly bizarre clues. Thoughts: A well-directed little chiller that makes the most of its single location setting, offering up some fresh scars amid the viscera and standard horror tropes. 4/5 Atterados/Terrified (2017)…

Aloha Ready to chow down. Goofy Saying "Aaaaaahhhhh" Off to the races. Flower child. Powering through physio... https://www.instagram.com/p/CgXrPmfFvg7/

The Deeper You Dig (2019) The line between the living and the dead collapses after a roadside accident. Thoughts: Despite the obvious budgetary constraints, this film offers an interesting and, at times, unique take on ghostly revenge, but it is hampered by odd directorial choices and uneven performances. 2.5/5 A Quiet Place II (2020) Forced…

This was the (mostly) all-Japanese lineup for Wednesday's Whiskey night, ultimately just a portion of my vast booze library.  Akemi thinks there's a teachable moment in the tale of how I amassed my collection, a powerful lesson for kids everywhere.  When Dark Matter went into production, Paul and I were each gifted a bottle of…

The Void (2017) Cloaked, cult-like figures trap a police officer (Aaron Poole), patients and staffers inside a hospital that is a gateway to evil. Thoughts: Hokey and confusing.  The practical effects are solid, but the grotesqueries and gruesomeness are, ultimately, more silly than scary. 2.5/5 The Strangers (2008) A young couple staying in an isolated…

La nuit a dévoré le monde (2018) After waking up in an apartment the night after a raging party, Sam comes face to face with his new reality: an army of zombies has invaded the streets of Paris, and he is one of the lone survivors. Thoughts: A solitary, slow-burn, introspective take on the zombie…