Dave Gross
@davegross
Semi-retired writer & editor. Dual American-Canadian. Author of the Radovan & the Count novels. Cinema, theater, books, games.
People talk about The Mummy (1999) as their bisexual awakening, to which I say, "Kid, you're late to the party."
Pipefitter was not only a gamer but appeared awed by the basement's nerdy décor and referred to me as a celebrity when I explained my deal. Made me feel like a regular cartoonist.
First physical book I’ve borrowed from the library in years. Good experience, but I feel a nostalgic pang for the solemn book cathedrals of my youth.
Tonight’s movie/concert booty. I liked them all, but those who know me can guess my favorite and why.
Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold is as old as I but has held up much better. It features a duel between star Katsu and his elder brother, Wakayama Tomisaburō (both used stage names), who would go on to star as Ittō Ogami in the Lone Wolf and Cub films. Recommended.
It's a cold, dark night. Let's play a game. Reply to this post with an image from/about a film folks would like if they like the film whose image I've posted. Alternatively, reply to a reply. Make a movie tree.
The captain enjoys a sunbeam before the wildfire smoke rolls over Ice Station Zebra.