TODAY I WATCHED ... (TV, Movies, Sports, etc.) 2024

"Airplane II: The Sequel" (1982)

Ted Striker (Robert Hays) and Elaine (Julie Hagerty) are together again in a sci-fi flavored follow up to the 1980 comedy hit, and this time they're trapped on board a malfunctioning space shuttle that's locked on a collision course with the sun.
("The SUN? What is it?" "It's a giant fiery ball in the center of our solar system, but that's not important right now.")
...more of the same wacky sight gags, puns, and corny jokes delivered by an amazing cast that includes Sonny Bono, Peter Graves, Lloyd Bridges, and William Shatner, who single-handedly makes up for the lack of Leslie Nielsen with his scene-stealing turn as crazed lunar base commander Buck Murdock.
This sequel wasn't very well received back in the day, but I've always found it just as much goofy fun as the O.G. "Airplane!"

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Walker

I was entertained by it. I liked the nods to the previous films (I have never actually seen Beverly Hills Cop III, only the first two), and it had some good laughs.

Doctor Who - Spearhead from Space

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"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" (2016)

The daughter of the Empire's greatest weapons designer joins a Rebel commando unit on a mission to steal the top secret plans to the under-construction Death Star. Lots of action packed blasting, zapping, and exploding ensues in this prequel that leads directly into the events of the original film. At its core, "Rogue One" is basically an old fashioned war movie ala "The Dirty Dozen" in Star Wars wrapping, and as far as I'm concerned it's the best of the "new" Disney-era SW films.

Fat Freddy wrote:

"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" (2016)
and as far as I'm concerned it's the best of the "new" Disney-era SW films.

I have no complaints either. No Soap Box postulating to be found.

Just finished Season 2 of The X Files last evening. Heading to the Library for Season 3 later today.

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"Wonder Woman" (2017)

Diana, daughter of the queen of the Amazons, finds herself forced into Man's world when a wounded WWI pilot crash-lands on Paradise Island and ends up drawing her into the battle to stop a German super weapon.
Gal Gadot is perfectly cast as the super powered, butt kickin' warrior woman in this epic period piece/action flick that was one of the few home runs in the mostly-subpar series of DC Universe films. Unfortunately, all of the goodwill that was built up with this film was squandered by the disappointing sequel, "Wonder Woman 1984."

Fat Freddy wrote:

"Wonder Woman" (2017)

Unfortunately, all of the goodwill that was built up with this film was squandered by the disappointing sequel, "Wonder Woman 1984."

I did not make it very far in that movie at all. Big Giant Steamy

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Married With Children

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Doctor Who - Underworld (from the newest Tom Baker Blu Ray set)

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"Maximum Risk" (1996)

A French police officer (Jean-Claude Van Damme) learns he has an identical twin brother he never knew about -- when the guy ends up dead at the hands of the Russian mafia. To unravel the mystery of his bro's final days, he travels to New York, meets up with his brother's foxy fiancee (Natasha "Species" Henstridge) and proceeds to kick ass on a whole lot of Russian dudes and a few rogue FBI agents for good measure.
A pretty decent globe trotting action flick that was one of JCVD's last theatrically-released films (at least in the U.S.) before he took up permanent residence in Direct To Video Hell.

Doctor Who - Invisible Enemy

"The Expendables" (2010)

Sylvester Stallone directed and stars in this old school testosterone fest as the leader of a team of mercenaries, hired to take down the regime of a tiny South American banana republic. He gets support from fellow badasses Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, and more. Lots of stuff gets shot up, crashed, and blown up real good in the process. Followed by three sequels to date.

"Motley Crue's Vince Neil: My Story" (2022)

The Motley Crue singer's often bumpy life story in and out of the Crue is detailed in this documentary that originally aired on the REELZ channel. Essentially it's a feature length "Behind the Music" episode, padded out with some cool vintage clips and stories from band mates, family members, and friends.

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The Boys season 4 finale

Cobra Kai season 6 premiere episodes

"Eddie Murphy: RAW" (1987)

Eddie Murphy was at the peak of his stand up powers when he taped this sold out gig at the Felt Forum in New York. Topics include the fallout from his prior concert film ("Delirious"), a chat with Bill Cosby, and a lengthy rant about women and relationships.

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"Expendables 2" (2012)

Stallone and his band of mercenary butt kickers travel to Eastern Europe to stop a terrorist (Jean-Claude Van Damme) from stealing a stash of abandoned Russian plutonium. As usual, lots of stuff blows up real good. Chuck Norris, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Bruce Willis turn up in minor roles, which turns the movie into a game of "Spot the Aging Action Hero!" Lots of ultra violent fun, better than the first movie.