You Are My Density

More people not paying attention, don't look at me while I'm pissing, the passing of a legend, yet more scenes, a M3GAN worth watching, a new horror film that kind of works, a damn near masterpiece at the the theater, steroid Sean, and playing Charade. Stuff mentioned: Sorcerer (1977), The Wages of Fear (1953), Three Days of the Condor (1975), Sneakers (1992), Field of Dreams (1989), M3GAN 2.0 (2025), M3GAN (2022), Terminator 2 (1991), Night of the Reaper (2025), The Godfather (1972), One Battle After Another (2025), Thomas Pynchon Vineland (1990), Henry Mancini Charade (1963), and Charade (1963).

Fucking up again, 1989 ruled, testicle testimony, the crime of the century, a couple of heavy duty quotes, a satanic tick, some silly spoofs, and a song to wrap it all up. Stuff mentioned: Forrest Gump (1994), Notorious B.I.G. Freestyle (1989 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSx03q1-1KA),  Kevin Zelman "Jerry O’Connell’s Wallet and Phone Stolen by ‘Yoga Bandit’ in Los Angeles" (KOMO News https://komonews.com/news/entertainment/jerry-oconnell-had-his-wallet-and-phone-stolen-by-what-hes-calling-the-yoga-bandit), Alex V. Cipolle "‘Terrifying’: Minnesota Artist Run Over by Cybertruck at Burning Man Recovers" (MPR News https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/09/11/terrifying-minnesota-artist-run-over-by-cybertruck-at-burning-man-recovers),  Karissa Waddick "Why Some People are Turning Vegan. Hint: It isn't Because They're 'Woke'" (USA Today, August 28, 2025 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/08/28/lone-star-tick-alpha-gal-meat-allergy/85846377007), Rebecca Heiss "I Study Stress. This Cure Surprised-and Helped-Me" (The Wall Street Journal, August 28, 2025 https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/i-study-stress-this-cure-surprisedand-helpedme-3236b6df?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=ASWzDAiZhvDfLxOFTUMuX6Bpx-t-MvOBl0zSzz80SUsCRT1ZGe_hdeRLTkWI0iGQbaQ%3D&gaa_ts=68d1f7f6&gaa_sig=nDeu4bNgjP91GZJMrIWSu5XnqqgD-7JUOD7JFU6_CxS23ibOgKzZyyqu2VH-I3zxunKt1zSZd8En_jgO0p2Wzg%3D%3D), Superhero Movie (2008), Disaster Movie (2008), Juno (2007), Stan Helsing (2009), Drake Bell "Superhero! Song" (2008 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7b_TzNsiSc)

Some bad British accents, a high class boxing match, a fight with a fridge, remembering Ricky, a paranormal play, choose your own adventure, another Road Games, a wonderful Walken, and our impending doom. Stuff mentioned: Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford (September 13, 2025), Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton (May 2, 2009), Paranormal Activity (November 7-December 7, 2025, Ahmanson Theatre), Paranormal Activity (2007), The Blair Witch Project (1999), Road Games (1981), Psycho II (1983), Road Games (2016), Re-Animator (1985), From Beyond (1986), Chopping Mall (1986), AKA Charlie (2025), The Dead Zone (1983), and Stephen King The Dead Zone (1983), 

Inspiration on the stereo, Paul Newman had a terrible singing voice, some shit talking, the disappearing man, an old slasher worth watching, a new slasher not worth watching, a guaranteed best seller, and waiting on an ending. Stuff mentioned: Fountains of Wayne "Mexican Wine" (2003), "Get High on Yourself" (1981 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5xBwOSVYfg), Popeye (1980), Popeye Village Malta (https://popeyemalta.com), Apocalypse Now (1979), The Godfather (1972), The Shining (1980), Cherry Falls (1999), Clueless (1995), What Happened, Brittany Murphy? (2021), Die'ced Reloaded (2025), Die'ced (2023), Terrifier (2016), Terrifier 2 (2022), and Terrifier 3 (2024).

The repellent Robert F. Kennedy Jr., my proven theory, a discussion about testosterone, everything you always wanted to know about hematocrit (but were afraid to ask), a purposeful life, losing translation, a crack cinematographer, a dark blackout, a few horror anthologies, yet another horror sequel, Shakespeare and soccer, a troubled talent, and some thoughts on Los Angeles.  Stuff mentioned: Us (2019), American Idol (2002-present), The Jerk (1979), The Sixth Sense (1999), Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), The Silence of the Lambs (1999), Melvin and Howard (1980), Last Embrace (1979), Married to the Mob (1987), Something Wild (1986), Blackout (1985), Jagged Edge (1985), Shattered (1991), Cat's Eye (1985), Airplane (1980), Dune (1984), Dune (2021), Dune: Part Two (2024), Trick 'r Treat (2007), Body Bags (1993), I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025), I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997), She's the Man (2006), William Shakespeare Twelfth Night (1601-1602), Twelfth Night (September 4 - September 14, 2025 The Delacorte Theatre), and The All-American Rejects "Dirty Little Secret (2005).

Crossroad City, losing the balance, a haunted Hunter, some recent news, a radioactive Red Lobster, a recipe from Sammy, a first class Stamp (these jokes can just write themselves sometimes, right?), a couple of driven yet destructive directors, book talk, a slow burn strange little new thriller, and wrapping it up with a little Elliott Smith. Stuff Mentioned: Late Night With David Letterman (November 19, 1987 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcf-u2LdjiI), Dan Tana's (9071 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069), Superman II (1981), Billy Budd (1962), Teorema (1968), Blonde Redhead "Pier Paolo" (1997), Blonde Redhead Fake Can Be Just as Good (1997), The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994), The Limey (1999), Hide Sushi (2040 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025), Leo Tolstoy War and Peace (1867), Richie Valens "La Bamba" (1958), La Bamba (1987), Sharp Corner (2024), Results (2015), That '70s Show (1998-2006), The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974), The Wizard of Oz (1939), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968), Heatmiser "Somebody to Lose" (1994), and Heatmiser Cop and Speeder (1994).

Getting my mom out of the woods, an underwhelming welcoming, how to spot a terrible person, a Liam Neeson movie to avoid at all costs, brief thoughts on The Naked Gun, Seth MacFarlane sucks, the truly evil concept of honor killings, killer chocolates, and a compelling ending quote. Stuff mentioned: Ice Road: Vengeance (2025), The Ice Road (2021), The Naked Gun (2025), Dante Alighieri Divine Comedy (1321), and Sebastian Langdell "A Medievalist Hits the Gym" (The New York Times, July 7, 2025 https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/opinion/death-suicide-weight-lifting.html).

My mom and marmite, Andy Griffith wants to destroy the world, pregnant pausing, more man on the street wisdom, I don't know shit about binders, a punk band you have to check out, a passable movie scene, a pretty great new thriller, and I've got a secret. Stuff mentioned: Spy Hard (1996), In Living Color "Ice Ice Baby" (February 10, 1991 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdtKBe7sM48), They Call Me Mister Tibbs (1970), Spaceballs (1987), Weapons (2025), Barbarian (2020), Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), and Long Legs (2024).

Paging Rick Deckard, the return (sort of) of Frank Drebin, Liam in love, the legacy of Leslie Nielsen, the one of a kind Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the pleasures of Retribution, my cat is missing, and an ending featuring Danny Aiello, Jack Nicholson, and John Wayne. Stuff mentioned: Blade Runner (1982), The Naked Gun (2025), The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988), Baywatch (1989-2001), Leslie Nielsen Fart Interview (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGuHDdSImFQ), Cloud (2025), Pulse (2001), Cure (1997), Creepy (2016), Retribution (2006), and Rhonda Byrne The Secret (2006).

Centennial fever, chewing and sleeping, birthday greetings, a Joan Rivers curiosity, an all too human Hulk, cursed sitcoms, a trumpeter that made us feel good, a farewell to Ozzy, a flight worth taking, and getting young with Jung. Stuff mentioned: Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Monkey (2025), Psycho (1960), Rabbit Test (1978), What's Opera, Doc? (1957), They Live (1988), Rocky III (1982), Wrestlemania III (March 29, 1987), Hogan Knows Best (2005-2007), The Cosby Show (1984-1992), Family Ties (1982-1989), Diff'rent Strokes (1978-1986), Chuck Mangione "Feels So Good" (1977), The Osbournes (2002-2005), Fight or Flight (2025), and Bullet Train (2022).

Some eagerly awaited boxing updates, it's game over for Pacman, the pleasures of Jason Statham, a safe Harbour, going gray, a clothes dryer query, a pretty good Beetlejuice impression, and the perils of movie previews. Stuff mentioned: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois (July 19, 2025), Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios (July 19, 2025), Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels (1998), Swept Away (1974), Swept Away (2002), A Working Man (2025), Stranger Things (2016-2025), Hellboy (2019), Violent Night (2022) Dominic Lewis "Santa Claus Has Had Enough of Christmas" (2022), and Beetlejuice (1988).

Mathletics is gaining steam, the legendary Lee Iacocca, a strange little Michael Madsen film with a great cast, the passing of two political titans, some Falk talk, an unfortunately named new supplement I'm taking, remembering Hervé Villechaize, an arthouse classic sci-fi film from the 1970s, and David Bowie can't stop singing. Stuff mentioned: Sixteen Candles (1984), The Godfather (1972), Novocaine (2025), The Winner (1997), The In-Laws (1979), Fantasy Island (1977-1984), The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976), David Bowie "Ashes to Ashes" (1980), David Bowie Scary Monsters [and Super Creeps] (1980), David Bowie "Space Oddity" (1969), and David Bowie David Bowie (1969).

Flying adventures, peer pressure, a farewell to Michael Madsen, the new sport that is sweeping the nation, George C. Scott has a headache, a director I despise, a movie about a killer date, another solid horror movie from Osgood Perkins, the search continues, and closing the door. Stuff mentioned: Twelve Angry Men (1957), Kris Kristofferson "The Pilgrim - Chapter 33" (1971), Taxi Driver (1976), Reservoir Dogs (1992), Kill Me Again (1989), Caught Stealing (2025), Elvis (2022), Pi (1998), The Whale (2022), Drop (2025), The Monkey (2025), Longlegs (2024), Stephen King The Monkey (1980), and The Box (2009).

Taking a week off from the podcast, I'm sure you are devastated

Raging at aging, bouncing a reference check, movie jail, a Montgomery Clift tale, the death of a rebel, more marijuana inspired movie moments, some thoughts on the homeless, and a repulsive creature from the Amazon. Stuff mentioned: A Minecraft Movie (2025), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Raintree County (1957), Murder, My Sweet (1944), The Caine Mutiny (1954), A Place in the Sun (1951), Theodore Dreiser An American Tragedy (1925), The Misfits (1961), Judgment at Nuremberg (1961), Reflections in a Golden Eye (1967), Patricia Bosworth Montgomery Clift: A Biography (1978), Novocaine (2025), and Dumb and Dumber (1994).

Still feeling no pain, rushing to my grave, the allure of the steakhouse, McNally's rules, 2020 wrapped, a memory from county, the passing of a pop music legend, mushroom humor, some random quotes I came across, and people needing people. Stuff mentioned: Novocaine (2025), Lawry's The Prime Rib (100 N La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211), Keith McNally I Regret Almost Everything (2025), The Odeon (145 W Broadway, New York, NY 10013), Balthazar (80 Spring St, New York, NY 10012), Minetta Tavern (113 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012), Jay McInerney Bright Lights, Big City (1984), Bright Lights, Big City (1988), The Kinks "Better Things" (1981), The Kinks Give the People What They Want (1981), James Fogle Drugstore Cowboy (1990), Volbeat "The Bliss" (2016), Volbeat Seal the Deal & Let's Boogie (2016), The Beach Boys "God Only Knows" (1966), The Beach Boys "Break Away" (1970), The Beach Boys "Time to Get Alone" (1969), The Beach Boys "This Whole World" (1970), Laura Delano Unshrunk: A Story of Psychiatric Treatment Resistance (2025), and Casey Schwartz "After Years of Prescription Pills, She Is Unmedicated and Unapologetic" (The New York Times Book Review, March 20, 2025 https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/books/review/unshrunk-laura-delano.html)

A little performance art, a couple of classic Los Angeles locations, happy birthday to my mom, a unforgettable glowing suitcase, a classic Los Angeles evangelist, our imperfect memories, a Matthew Perry moment, one (and I mean one) moment of insight from Trump, a mea culpa to Jai Courtney, Paul Dano still sucks, and c'mon and join our convoy. Stuff mentioned: Nadya Tolokonnikova POLICE STATE (WAREHOUSE at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, 152 N Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012 https://www.moca.org/program/nadya-tolokonnikova-police-state), Bradbury Building (304 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013), Double Indemnity (1945), Chinatown (1974), Wolf (1994), Blade Runner (1982), Newhart (1982-1990), Angels Flight Railway (351 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90013), Hill Street Blues (1981-1987), Criss Cross (1949), Kiss Me Deadly (1955), Generation X "Kiss Me Deadly" (1981), Generation X Kiss Me Deadly (1981), Pulp Fiction (1994), Repo Man (1984), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Highway Patrolman (1991), La La Land (2016), Perry Mason (2020-2023), Orphan Black (2013-2017), Angelus Temple (1100 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026),  Claire Hoffman Sister, Sinner: The Miraculous Life and Mysterious Disappearance of Aimee Semple McPherson (2025), Pavement Slanted and Enchanted (1992), Matt Bai The Unbearable lightness of Elon Musk (The Washington Post, June 1, 2025 https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/06/01/musk-doge-defeat-washington-bureaucracy), A Good Day to Die Hard (2013), Terminator Genisys (2015), Die Hard (1988), Dangerous Animals (2025), The Loved Ones (2009), The Devil's Candy (2015), Dead Calm (1989), and C.W. McCall "Convoy" (1975).

Slow motion movie watching, another visit from Beavis and Butthead, dancing in the living room, Dr. Sammy Davis Jr., things on my chest, George C. Scott as record label executive, Ishtar and herbs, the Michelob mystery, some legendarily bad boxing nicknames, a worthy documentary on Netflix, Tom Cruise goes on a date, Jack Nicholson has a drink or two, and the necessity of suspending disbelief. Stuff mentioned: Novocaine (2025), The 5th Dimension "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In" (1967), Hair (1967), Ishtar (1987), Stand by Me (1986), The Goonies (1986), Don King: Only in America (1997), and American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden (2025).

Sick of being sick, a satisfying sequel, saying farewell to a horror legend, a listener challenge, my love affair with newspapers, stirring my fancy, thoughts on Pavements, a terrible Q&A, raising a glass to George Wendt, a jaw-dropping quote from Jung, and you don't mess with the Zbig. Stuff mentioned: Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025), Candyman (1992), Pavements (2025), Landmark Nuart Theatre (11272 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025), Cinefile Video (11280 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025), Cape Fear (1991), Cheers (1982-1993), James Poniewozik "Everybody Knew His Name: 'Norm!'" (The New York Times, May 20, 2025 https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/20/arts/television/george-wendt-norm-cheers.html), VFW (2019), Edward Luce Zbig: The Life of Zbigniew Brzezinski, America's Great Power Prophet (2025), and Morning Joe (2007-present).

A long path to finishing The Shortcut, Spotify the enemy, the magic of Nick Nolte's voice, a farewell to Joe Don Baker, more Frank Sinatra, baking and flying, a dissection of of Bill Belichick, a personal prohibition, thoughts on Fugazi, walking a straight edge, and waiting for tomorrow with Shane MacGowan. Stuff mentioned: The Shortcut (2009), Walking Tall (1973), The Outfit (1973), Cape Fear (1991), Michael Jackson "We Are The World" (2004), E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Fugazi "Waiting Room" (1988), Fugazi 7 Songs (1988), Minor Threat "Straight Edge" (1981), and Annie "Tomorrow" (1977).