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Synopsis: Stuart ( Kevin Sussman ) and friends arrive in a universe where magic is real, and science is something that can get you burned at the stake. Fortunately for them, Bert ( Brian Posehn ) ends up with magical powers. Unfortunately, before they learn that, they unwittingly unleash a demon version of Bernadette Rostenkowski ( Melissa Rauch ). My Thoughts: Going back to what I mentioned before, the episodes are just too short. A half hour just isn't enough time to give any depth to the alternate reality they are visiting or the plot that results from it. By the time we reached a point Bernadette was putting their lives at risk, Stuart and company were transporting to a whole different universe. If we're going to be seeing a new universe every week, the episodes really should be about twice as long. Bert is the breakout character from this series. It may be Stuart's show, but I'd argue Bert is the most entertaining character. He's also the person who saved the ...

I found myself humming the theme song to Reading Rainbow on my walk today because while wildlife was limited, I certainly saw a lot of butterflies flying in the sky. I was able to capture a few of them with the camera too, along with some other things. Here are some of my photos:  ________________________________________________________________________________ Here are some of my previous nature photos: Lunchtime Walk Photos (6/4/2026) Lunchtime Walk Photos (7/6/2026) Lunchtime Walk Photos 9/18/2020 Lunchtime Walk Photos (7/22/2026)

Synopsis: On his 18th birthday, Mugs McGinnis learns his father's wealthy ex-business partner, "Uncle" Pete Monahan, is coming to visit from Texas. Mugs, an only child, also learns his uncle, through a series of lies told by his now-deceased father, believes he has five brothers and a sister.  Wanting to protect his dad's reputation as well as his mother, who has been accepting annual birthday checks for her fictional children, he convinces his friends to pose as his family, with Glimpy dressed in drag as his sister. However, a local gangster, looking to score a big payday, complicates things when he learns of the ruse. Who's in it? The movie stars Leo Gorcey , Huntz Hall , Bobby Jordan , Noah Beery and Amelita Ward . Review: I added Clancy Street Boys to my movie library some time ago but as sometimes happens, it temporarily disappeared when I tried to watch it. It re-appeared in the library recently and I finally gave it a try this morning. While I wasn...

Synopsis: Judd Nix just got the break of a lifetime. After serving as an intern, he has been hired to be part of a team managing country music's latest superstar, Ripley Graham. In addition to a steady paycheck and meeting celebrities, he is getting the opportunity to learn about the industry from his boss, Simon Stills and the attractive Megan Olsen. Things take a sour turn, however, when both Judd and Simon are struck by bullets presumed to have been meant for Ripley, leaving Simon in critical condition and clinging to life. Was the attempt the result of stalled negotiations, a revenge plot from a recently fired recording studio head or was there another motive? As the investigation takes place it becomes clear multiple lives are at risk. Review: As I previously mentioned, my last trip to the library was made without any clear idea what books I wanted to check out. As a result of that, I wound up choosing them at random and that included Murder on Music Row , which I picked pri...

Synopsis: After serving in the war, Johnny Duncan returns to the Louisiana delta and, despite suffering PTSD from his ship being sunk in battle, resumes his duties as Coast Guard bar pilot, guiding ships from the gulf to the Mississippi River and proposes to his girlfriend, Toni. However, a fatal accident on the eve of his wedding sends Johnny into a drunken spiral and the wealthy Janet Hilton, who has had her eyes on Johnny since the day she met him, uses it to attempt to steal him away from Toni and turn him against his friends. Who's in it? The movie stars Johnny Weissmuller , Carol Thurston, Virginia Grey , Buster Crabbe and Edwin Maxwell . Review: I had Swamp Fire in my library for some time and finally decided to watch it this morning. Since the description was a bit vague, I watched it with no expectations. Had I had expectations, I am confident the film would have failed to meet them. Sometimes movies just try to do too much, and in the case of this film, it honestly ju...

There's a chance for storms this afternoon and evening, but the weather was decent enough at lunch for me to get a walk in with my camera. There hasn't been as much at the park as usual, but I did still manage to get some photos. Here are a few of them: ________________________________________________________________ Here are some previous nature photos: Just a Couple Rabbit Photos Morning Walk Photos (6/3/2026) Lunchtime Walk Photos (6/29/2026) Lunchtime Walk Photos (6/4/2026)