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Out now to rent on digital platforms!

Why is nobody else watching this amazing season of a phenomenal series? I hate we already only have 2 episodes left but damn if it ain't getting GOOD!

I read this & immediately think: "OK so which other former POTUS' obtained ungodly riches that were never questioned nor investigated?" Because surely, Trump ain't the first then.

CES starts next week!

To Gavin's point, S3 of Picard was one of the most emotional seasons of television I ever watched, so here's hoping such quality continues.

To be fair, that last bit of your point is painstakingly true. Even Edgar Wright, who's an avid physical media collector & has the means in which to expand his personal collection, attempted to watch a new movie a day and only got to about 350ish. Solid still for sure but oh wow, if even HE can't do such a feat, how can the rest of us lowly dogs ever stand a chance? Also, Edgar needs to put out another movie ASAP!

What's wild is that whole scene was shot in a single take. That however, was the SECOND of such takes, as the first was essentially PERFECT from all who've spoken about it, just that the camera wasn't on!

Yet another true great who elevated every piece he happened to be in. I hate that 2023 had to take just one more from us.

Yeah I gotta scope out that Godzilla movie, it just broke a new record as THE highest grossing Japanese film of all time!

It was Chavo as Shiek in that opening in color match!

I keep hearing nothing but the most positive things about 'Anatomy of a Fall' - nice to see it mentioned yet again. Another I had forgotten to mention was 'Knock at the Cabin' - definitely one of M. Night's better offerings in the last decade.

I mean you don't seem to be using it, so if it's properly smoked, cured, seasoned, and presented alongside some lovely accompaniments, may as well right?

Forgot to mention 'Dream Scenario', another I have yet to watch as well. As for the GotG3 love, I have to agree, there was SO much heart & love in that flick.

That duck's color is exquisite. The neck of any animal has some of THE most tender meat @BiggieGoat for instance, TREMENDOUS!!! Duck is without a doubt, my favorite fowl.

Curious to know what the Chef served that night!

Finally end of the year & truly, we have had some insanely well made films invade our collective eyeballs & minds. So may as well talk about what you all came to love this year? In no particular order, here's mine: Beau is Afraid: I truly haven't been able to stop thinking about Ari Aster's latest since seeing it back in April in theaters. The Iron Claw: Yet another in which, from the first time I saw the trailer, all the way to now as I write this, not a day has gone by I haven't lovingly & fondly thought of this film. Talk to Me: In a year, not quite as great as 2022, where some solid horror films arrived - it's this one that's automatically on my list...that being said however. When Evil Lurks: JFC this one sunk into my bones & soul. Forget the phenomenal practical FX and focus on that story - just totally wild! Love international film!! John Wick 4: I've had nearly the whole year to really think about this film & the franchise as a whole - earnestly, let John rest. A perfect send off for an original IP. There are a number of films I have yet to get to which may affect this "top 5" list. Those would be "Dream Scenario", "The Holdovers", & "Poor Things".

While I very well may be biased in my opinion, it isn't too far a stretch to see that the rise of popularity for vinyl, and to a lesser degree, cassette & V/H/S for niche markets, collecting movies in a physical format won't ever be fully stopped as there will ALWAYS be a wanton need for such a product & there are many distributors catering to that market (which still rakes in billions annually.) Wal-Mart will continue to keep a footprint for these and I wouldn't be surprised to see Target and even to a lesser degree, Best Buy, going back on this "market strategy". Then again, that's just my opinion, I could be wrong.

A little slower paced but more focused on clearing things off the board and honing in towards the end run. It actually flew by and always leaves me wanting that next episode!!

Ep 5 drops today!

Jeff has a link w/ a discount code for Modern Shelving These are tremendous looking, made out of aluminum, customizable with the site, and hold roughly up to 50 Blu's per row & segment (for his setup that is.) Just wanted to share for everyone, as we've all been there having & needing to get new shelving for our physical media collections!

So I was watching Chris Stuckman's Top Films of the Year, and this popped up in his top 10. Totally flew under the radar for me but I got chills watching this trailer. It's available on Tubi right now.

From one klutz to another, I'm wicked sorry that happened in such a remarkable fashion. Hope you get it sorted first thing in the AM.

Appreciate that. Yeah...probably not taking as good care of myself as I SHOULD, but I'm cognizant of the fact that I need to at times & when & where I can, I have reached out to friends, colleagues, even a few in the threads I've posted in the support groups. That's the thing being a caregiver, you just put yourself so far to the back of the bus in lieu of doing anything & everything for that person you love and or are in charge of caring for. It's a delicate balance that more often than not is a losing battle which sucks.