142: Call Me

Stuart Smalley to the rescue, missing spoons, some Tarantino thrills, an unforgettable house, a shot to the heart, thoughts on Carlos the Jackal, thoughts on Conan O'Brien, Buckley's Heat obsession, my Memento obsession, quotable quotations, King Albert in the flesh, fancy words with Danny Aiello, the powerhouse Sam Neill, a completely weird Tobe Hooper joint, an underappreciated actor, tiresome transformations, and eye emergencies. Stuff mentioned: David Allan "Once Upon a Time...in Quentin Tarantino's Los Angeles" (CNN Travel, July 9, 2026 https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2026/07/travel/quentin-tarantino-los-angeles-vis/index.html), Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), The Big Chill (1983), Pulp Fiction (1994), Chuck Berry "You Never Can Tell" (1964), Reservoir Dogs (1992), Heat (1995), Heat 2 (2027), Memento (2000), The Matrix (1999), Modern Romance (1981), Night of the Creeps (1986), Dead Calm (1989), Sliver (1993), Omen III: The Final Conflct (1981), The Exorcist III (1990), In the Mouth of Madness (1994),  Night Terrors (1983), Seven (1995), The Fugitive (1963-1967), Warning Shot (1967), The Howling (1981), and Innerspace (1987).

Hey there, well I am working on an episode with some pretty cool recent happenings but my work ethic has gone to shit.  But don't worry fearless listener, it will be done soon.  Or soonish.  Until then, exactly what you didn't ask for: a new song.  

A fond farewell.  Drop a line at [email protected].

Lost references, history repeats itself, an absolutely classic boxing match, a tale of two Hueys, it's not a tumor, a couple of posers, some quotable quotes, the Dean of production design, the one of a kind Warren Oates, a forgotten actress, an off the hook Italian thriller, and some knowledge from my man Cicero. Stuff mentioned: The Mask (1994), Zero Effect (1998), Mike Tyson vs. Buster Douglas (February 11, 1990), Pixies Bossanova (1990), The La's The La's (1990), The La's "Timeless Melody", Huey Lewis and the News "I Want A New Drug" (1983), Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989-1993), Nine Inch Nails "Closer" (1994), Nine Inch Nails The Downward Spiral (1994), Zabriskie Point (1970), The Godfather (1972), The Godfather Part II (1974), The Conversation (1974), Apocalypse Now (1979), One From the Heart (1981), Hammett (1982), Hamnet (2025), The Brink's Job (1978), A Woman Under the Influence (1974), Two-Lane Blacktop (1971), The Washing Machine (1993), and Basic Instinct (1992).

The Means justifies the end, an ultra random 80s sex comedy, the Doctor is in, Samuel Alito sucks donkey dicks, yelling at myself, Charles Durning will kick your ass, Jan-Michael Vincent as cautionary tale, a very solid horror comedy with Liam Neeson, and a brand new spooky supernatural movie set in Ireland. Stuff mentioned: Stuck on You (1982), Universal Life Church (https://getordained.org), Stand Alone (1985), Walking Tall (1973), Cocoon (1985), Death Wish (1974),  Defiance (1980), Cold Storage (2026), Stranger Things (2016-2025), Pavements (2024), and Hokum (2026).

Stay away AI, some Russian wisdom, a change is going to come (hopefully), the endearingly weird Krofft Brothers, Trump is a hater, Morrissey is sleepy, cow butt, an enjoyable new horror movie, another reason to mention Logan, an overlooked Bruce Willis action thriller, a girl with yellow eyes, butt cheeks, and hemming and hawing over a Hyundai. Stuff mentioned: Love Connection (1983-1994), The Bugaloos (1970-1971), Land of the Lost (1974-1976), Dr. Shrinker (1976), Wonderbug (1976), Pryor's Place (1984), Ray Parker Jr. "Pryor's Place" (1984), Morrissey "I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris" (2009), Morrissey Years of Refusal (2009), Whistle (2025), Final Destination (2000), Logan (2017), Mercury Rising (1998), Pet Sematary (1989) Kindergarten Cop (1990), and Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994).

A boxing update no one asked for, pillows from Satan, a passable Pacino, the larger than life Mickey Rourke, Tiger troubles, a totally fun 80's Kurt Russell actioner, a flawed but ambitious time bending movie, and the way to find a treasure. Stuff mentioned: Sebastian Fundora vs. Keith Thurman (March 28, 2026), Game of Death (1978), Heat (1995), Johnny Handsome (1989), Mask (1985), Executive Decision (1986), Memento (2000), and Redux, Redux (2025).

The passing of an acting legend, a puzzling philsopher, Mads made me mad, a sweet story, two movies I wanted to love but didn't, a surprisingly scary movie, reefer madness, and some examples of starting over. Stuff mentioned: The Way of the Dragon AKA Return of the Dragon (1972), Good Guys Wear Black (1978), A Force of One (1979), The Octagon (1980), An Eye for an Eye (1981), Silent Rage (1982), Missing in Action (1984), The Delta Force (1986), Invasion U.S.A. (1995), Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984), Code of Silence (1985), The Fugitive (1993), Top Dog (1995), Hamnet (2025), Beast (2017), Hammett (1982), It Was Just an Accident (2025), Paranormal Activity (2007), Islands (2025), Body Heat (1981), Boogeyman 2 (2007), Boogeyman (2005), Boogeyman 3 (2008), Starting Over (1979), Animal House (1978), Friday the 13th (1980), John Lennon "(Just Like) Starting Over" (1980), and John Lennon Double Fantasy (1980).

Mommie dearest, the worst video ever produced, a truly great Kennedy, Abraham Lincoln and ecstasy, a vile word, don't fuck with my eye drops, a Guns N' Roses disaster, get Ruffalo some Ex-Lax, a kind of a boring day at the movies, a Nick Nolte sighting, a really enjoyable random Richard Gere movie, the cool as hell Will Patton, my favorite Carradine, a somewhat despicable woman, some streaming selections, and the sweet smell of success. Stuff mentioned: Secretary Kennedy and Kid Rock's Rock Out Workout (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU33MUgiWo5/?hl=en), Cobra (1986),  Airplane (1980), Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" (1987), Crime 101 (2026), Safe Men (1998), Heat (1995), The Mothman Prophecies (2002), The Butterfly Effect (2004), Coma (1978), Revenge of the Nerds (1984), 8 Million Ways to Die (1986), Frailty (2002), Blow Out (1981), Shocker (1989), Dragged Across Concrete (2018), and Unlawful Entry (1992), and Magnum, P.I. (1980-1988).

Plans gone awry, Vincent Gallo is full of salame, an unspoken agreement with Amy Smart, more talk of death, a contrarian viewpoint, the madness that is method, a piercing photograph, and a character test. Stuff mentioned:  Ice-T Rhyme Pays (1987), Ice-T "Intro/Rhyme Pays" (1987), Mike Oldfield "Tubular Bells" (1973), The Exorcist (1973), Black Sabbath "War Pigs" (1971), Michael Jackson "Thriller" (1982), Palookaville (1995), Dawson's Creek (1998-2003), Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 (2012-2013), Varsity Blues (1999), Head of the Class (1986-1991), Titicut Follies (1967), High School (1968), Hospital (1970), Near Death (1989), The Godfather (1972), The Godfather Part II (1974), The Godfather Part III (1990), Apocalypse Now (1979), The Rain People (1969), The Outfit (1973), Lincoln (2012), My Beautiful Laundrette (1985), There Will Be Blood (2007), and Blood Run (1994).