November 17, 2022: The Horror Marathon continues with Byzantium, The Lighthouse, Ankle Biters and Gummy-based Roast Beef Sauce!

Byzantium (2012)

Residents of a coastal town learn, with deathly consequences, the secret shared by the two mysterious women who have sought shelter at a local resort.

My thoughts: An elegant, at times lethargic vampire film that doesn’t really add much to the genre but does look undeniably beautiful not doing it.

3/5

The Lighthouse (2019)

Two lighthouse keepers try to maintain their sanity while living on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s.

My thoughts: A bleak and beautiful film initially buoyed by powerhouse performances but ultimately sunk by pretentious excess.

3/5

Cherrypicker (aka Ankle Biters) (2021)

Four adorable little girls plot to murder a hockey player after they mistake an act of lovemaking as an attack on their mom.

My thoughts: Offensively discordant. The premise offers the promise of a horror comedy, but its execution is so lumbering it delivers on neither.

1.5/5

Today’s Yes/No…

Gummy-based Roast Beef Sauce? Yes/No
This gummy-based roast beef sauce recipe is sure to make an impact on your dinner guests https://t.co/BMpRC77B9T via @RocketNews24En

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Tam Dixon

November 18, 2022 at 2:46 pm

All those covers from the other day are excellent but my favorite would be The Winter Solider.

What’s Akemi do while you’re watching those horror flicks?

How did the lunch/dinner go with Anthony? Where did you go? I hope all is well in Anthony’s world.

Oh and my MRI results are what I expected. The Dr seemed a little shocked that it was worse than before. (Duh) He says most people aren’t as active with that much damage. I think of myself as a frog in boiling water. Anyway, I’m cleared for surgery anytime. Or as he put it “Whenever you can’t stand the pain”. I told him that I’ve assisted on many veterinary spinal surgeries and I was more than happy to wait for a while longer. 😬 Honestly, spinal surgeries are brutal! Makes me nervous thinking about drills/plyers/screws next to my spinal cord.

On a more positive not, it’s been a cool but gorgeous day here. I’m heading outside to do a bit of yard work.

Oh and when I was in Nashville, TN, we (friend & I) watched Shang-chai. I really liked it! I bought a copy to show the boys. Have you seen that movie? https://www.marvel.com/characters/shang-chi

If you’re ever in need of a nice room in Downtown Nashville, TN, my friends have bought a condo at the Four Seasons. It’s not finished yet but we got a tour of it. It’s amazing! Anyhoo, they may rent it out sometimes. Just an FYI, if you have business there. I’ll try and post a link of the living room view. I can’t wait to visit when it’s finished. It’s on the 36th floor. My ears were popping in the elevator. https://twitter.com/jertam/status/1593690852043390976/photo/1

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1. Joseph Mallozzi
  
  November 18, 2022 at 3:02 pm
  
  Hey Tam,
  
  Sorry to hear the results weren’t more positive, but surgery has come a long way – and surgeries performed on humans tend to be far smoother than surgeries on animals (as unfair as it may seem). Sending positive thoughts your way!
  
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  1. Tam Dixon
    
    November 18, 2022 at 4:04 pm
    
    I appreciate the kind words. The surgeon described the procedure (plates/screws/fusion cage). Most people I know had great results from their spinal fusions. I’ll get to it eventually. Thanks!
    
    Do we get any food porn from your meal with Anthony? 🤞🏼
    
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    1. Joseph Mallozzi
      
      November 19, 2022 at 3:49 pm
      
      Sadly no food porn – but a lot of good thoughts for your impending surgery!
      
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2. B
  
  November 19, 2022 at 2:34 pm
  
  Best of luck with your surgery!
  
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