That Guy Who Writes about Toys and Movies
@randyofaftimes.bsky.social
Just an ordinary joe looking to write movies for a living and been writing about toys & movies since the 20th.
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nose down ass up
that's the way we cyberstuck
that's the way we cyberstuck
November 26, 2025 at 3:58 PM
nose down ass up
that's the way we cyberstuck
that's the way we cyberstuck
RANDOM THOUGHT OF THE DAY:
My head cannon:
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD takes place around Halloween.
DAWN OF THE DEAD takes place around Thanksgiving.
My head cannon:
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD takes place around Halloween.
DAWN OF THE DEAD takes place around Thanksgiving.
November 27, 2025 at 3:46 AM
RANDOM THOUGHT OF THE DAY:
My head cannon:
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD takes place around Halloween.
DAWN OF THE DEAD takes place around Thanksgiving.
My head cannon:
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD takes place around Halloween.
DAWN OF THE DEAD takes place around Thanksgiving.
Well, if I'm going full despot, then it would be...
A hard R rated adaptation of "Death Troopers" directed by Takashi Miike... adapted by me.
(But that one cameo... altered)
A hard R rated adaptation of "Death Troopers" directed by Takashi Miike... adapted by me.
(But that one cameo... altered)
November 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Well, if I'm going full despot, then it would be...
A hard R rated adaptation of "Death Troopers" directed by Takashi Miike... adapted by me.
(But that one cameo... altered)
A hard R rated adaptation of "Death Troopers" directed by Takashi Miike... adapted by me.
(But that one cameo... altered)
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Once... long ago... in my LA Days...
I was the Deviled Egg Man.
Mayhaps, one day I shall be again.
I was the Deviled Egg Man.
Mayhaps, one day I shall be again.
November 25, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Once... long ago... in my LA Days...
I was the Deviled Egg Man.
Mayhaps, one day I shall be again.
I was the Deviled Egg Man.
Mayhaps, one day I shall be again.
🎶 Taiwan is what it means to be young! 🎶
Sure as hell SEEMS like it's "INSPIRED" by STREETS OF FIRE.
(The title is SEVEN WOLVES)
Sure as hell SEEMS like it's "INSPIRED" by STREETS OF FIRE.
(The title is SEVEN WOLVES)
Taiwan made a STREETS OF FIRE rip-off!?
By the director of Jackie Chan's FANTASY MISSION FORCE!
By the director of Jackie Chan's FANTASY MISSION FORCE!
November 25, 2025 at 6:16 PM
🎶 Taiwan is what it means to be young! 🎶
Sure as hell SEEMS like it's "INSPIRED" by STREETS OF FIRE.
(The title is SEVEN WOLVES)
Sure as hell SEEMS like it's "INSPIRED" by STREETS OF FIRE.
(The title is SEVEN WOLVES)
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November 25, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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when trying on pants, do this in the store. then tell the sales associate "the menswear guy told me to do this."
IG mr.funkys0ul
IG mr.funkys0ul
November 25, 2025 at 10:17 AM
when trying on pants, do this in the store. then tell the sales associate "the menswear guy told me to do this."
IG mr.funkys0ul
IG mr.funkys0ul
Share a reliable character actor
I may be pushing the definition, but Borgnine leapt to mind.
Sweet, salty, silly or savage - He ALWAYS brought his game.
I may be pushing the definition, but Borgnine leapt to mind.
Sweet, salty, silly or savage - He ALWAYS brought his game.
November 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Share a reliable character actor
I may be pushing the definition, but Borgnine leapt to mind.
Sweet, salty, silly or savage - He ALWAYS brought his game.
I may be pushing the definition, but Borgnine leapt to mind.
Sweet, salty, silly or savage - He ALWAYS brought his game.
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If you want a copy to put in your eyeballs that doesn’t depend on my whims you can get them here:
www.through-time.com/products/bur...
www.through-time.com/products/bur...
November 25, 2025 at 1:51 AM
If you want a copy to put in your eyeballs that doesn’t depend on my whims you can get them here:
www.through-time.com/products/bur...
www.through-time.com/products/bur...
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I Photoshop Paddington into a movie, TV show, or pop culture until I forget: Day 1716
November 25, 2025 at 5:16 AM
I Photoshop Paddington into a movie, TV show, or pop culture until I forget: Day 1716
Once... long ago... in my LA Days...
I was the Deviled Egg Man.
Mayhaps, one day I shall be again.
I was the Deviled Egg Man.
Mayhaps, one day I shall be again.
November 25, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Once... long ago... in my LA Days...
I was the Deviled Egg Man.
Mayhaps, one day I shall be again.
I was the Deviled Egg Man.
Mayhaps, one day I shall be again.
Green Bean Casserole... not even a question or a hesitation.
with charity and goodwill, i must here part ways with rolls.
November 24, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Green Bean Casserole... not even a question or a hesitation.
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I saw Udo onstage during a 1-night-only showing of IRON SKY.
I don't know if he was tipsy or that was simply how he always went through life.
But it told me that A) I wanted to party w/him, B) I could NOT handle partying with him, and C) he should introduce EVERY MOVIE!
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
I don't know if he was tipsy or that was simply how he always went through life.
But it told me that A) I wanted to party w/him, B) I could NOT handle partying with him, and C) he should introduce EVERY MOVIE!
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
Udo Kier, German Actor Who Appeared in ‘My Own Private Idaho,’ ‘Andy Warhol’s Frankenstein,’ Dies at 81
Udo Kier, a German actor who collaborated with everyone from Andy Warhol to Lars von Trier to Madonna, died on Sunday morning. He was 81.
variety.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:25 AM
I saw Udo onstage during a 1-night-only showing of IRON SKY.
I don't know if he was tipsy or that was simply how he always went through life.
But it told me that A) I wanted to party w/him, B) I could NOT handle partying with him, and C) he should introduce EVERY MOVIE!
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
I don't know if he was tipsy or that was simply how he always went through life.
But it told me that A) I wanted to party w/him, B) I could NOT handle partying with him, and C) he should introduce EVERY MOVIE!
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
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We were buddies, Charlie Brown. You, me, and Fresno Bob. You know what they did to Bob, huh?
I like simple pleasures, like butter in my ass and lollipops in my mouth, Charlie Brown
He Was Some Kind of Man, Charlie Brown
November 24, 2025 at 6:09 AM
We were buddies, Charlie Brown. You, me, and Fresno Bob. You know what they did to Bob, huh?
Share a '90s movie that you think deserves more love.
November 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Share a '90s movie that you think deserves more love.
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He begins like a performer, rises like a prophet, and concludes like a teacher.
Orson Welles vs. POWER⚡
This is the most brilliant political statement made by any artist in history.
Orson Welles vs. POWER⚡
This is the most brilliant political statement made by any artist in history.
November 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
He begins like a performer, rises like a prophet, and concludes like a teacher.
Orson Welles vs. POWER⚡
This is the most brilliant political statement made by any artist in history.
Orson Welles vs. POWER⚡
This is the most brilliant political statement made by any artist in history.
We were buddies, Charlie Brown. You, me, and Fresno Bob. You know what they did to Bob, huh?
I like simple pleasures, like butter in my ass and lollipops in my mouth, Charlie Brown
He Was Some Kind of Man, Charlie Brown
November 24, 2025 at 6:09 AM
We were buddies, Charlie Brown. You, me, and Fresno Bob. You know what they did to Bob, huh?
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A woman at the “Remove the Regime” march, in DC on Saturday, gave out these “Quiet Piggy” hats she made, using the kids’ menu from a restaurant near her. 😃
November 24, 2025 at 3:40 AM
A woman at the “Remove the Regime” march, in DC on Saturday, gave out these “Quiet Piggy” hats she made, using the kids’ menu from a restaurant near her. 😃
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Taken from 'In Search Of Tomorrow'
(2022), a five hour documentary on 80s sci fi. Well worth renting.
Peter Hyams' love for Connery is evident here.
(Uploaded as two overlapping clips because BS is stuck in the 2010s) Pt 2 below.
@www.johnbleasdale.com
@mrenglish.bsky.social
@caiross.bsky.social
(2022), a five hour documentary on 80s sci fi. Well worth renting.
Peter Hyams' love for Connery is evident here.
(Uploaded as two overlapping clips because BS is stuck in the 2010s) Pt 2 below.
@www.johnbleasdale.com
@mrenglish.bsky.social
@caiross.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Taken from 'In Search Of Tomorrow'
(2022), a five hour documentary on 80s sci fi. Well worth renting.
Peter Hyams' love for Connery is evident here.
(Uploaded as two overlapping clips because BS is stuck in the 2010s) Pt 2 below.
@www.johnbleasdale.com
@mrenglish.bsky.social
@caiross.bsky.social
(2022), a five hour documentary on 80s sci fi. Well worth renting.
Peter Hyams' love for Connery is evident here.
(Uploaded as two overlapping clips because BS is stuck in the 2010s) Pt 2 below.
@www.johnbleasdale.com
@mrenglish.bsky.social
@caiross.bsky.social
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Just sharing this again...I'm like 30 subscribers away from my goal for 2025 (free & paid). With losing my part-time job, I'd love to be able to focus on what I love while I figure out the rest. Any shares/subs would very much be appreciated. Thanks. 🖤
Anyway, in the wake of the job loss news, I just wanted to share my site because I’d love to get up to 365 subscribers for the year (free & paid) & if you dig what I do, maybe you’ll want to upgrade your subscription someday: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io
Shares appreciated- thx!
Shares appreciated- thx!
From the Desk of The Horror Chick
Heather Wixson explores horror, film, and pop culture, all while celebrating the creators, history, and artistry that keep the genre alive.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Just sharing this again...I'm like 30 subscribers away from my goal for 2025 (free & paid). With losing my part-time job, I'd love to be able to focus on what I love while I figure out the rest. Any shares/subs would very much be appreciated. Thanks. 🖤
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So freaking sad to hear that we’ve lost Udo Kier. I once had the immense honor of interviewing him & it was such a thrill. dailydead.com/fantastic-fe...
Fantastic Fest 2017 Interview: Udo Kier Talks BRAWL IN CELL BLOCK 99 and Reflects on SUSPIRIA - Daily Dead
Last week, S. Craig Zahler’s Brawl in Cell Block 99 celebrated its US premiere at the 2017 Fantastic Fest, and it also enjoyed its Los Angeles debut yesterday evening at the 2017 Beyond Fest at the hi...
dailydead.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:30 AM
So freaking sad to hear that we’ve lost Udo Kier. I once had the immense honor of interviewing him & it was such a thrill. dailydead.com/fantastic-fe...
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He played Ralphi in Johnny Mnemonic. Terrific actor and a pleasure to work with.
Oh, man. One of cinema's most reliable weirdos, and I mean that in a highly complimentary fashion. RIP.
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
Udo Kier, German Actor Who Appeared in ‘My Own Private Idaho,’ ‘Andy Warhol’s Frankenstein,’ Dies at 81
Udo Kier, a German actor who collaborated with everyone from Andy Warhol to Lars von Trier to Madonna, died on Sunday morning. He was 81.
variety.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:37 AM
He played Ralphi in Johnny Mnemonic. Terrific actor and a pleasure to work with.
I saw Udo onstage during a 1-night-only showing of IRON SKY.
I don't know if he was tipsy or that was simply how he always went through life.
But it told me that A) I wanted to party w/him, B) I could NOT handle partying with him, and C) he should introduce EVERY MOVIE!
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
I don't know if he was tipsy or that was simply how he always went through life.
But it told me that A) I wanted to party w/him, B) I could NOT handle partying with him, and C) he should introduce EVERY MOVIE!
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
Udo Kier, German Actor Who Appeared in ‘My Own Private Idaho,’ ‘Andy Warhol’s Frankenstein,’ Dies at 81
Udo Kier, a German actor who collaborated with everyone from Andy Warhol to Lars von Trier to Madonna, died on Sunday morning. He was 81.
variety.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:25 AM
I saw Udo onstage during a 1-night-only showing of IRON SKY.
I don't know if he was tipsy or that was simply how he always went through life.
But it told me that A) I wanted to party w/him, B) I could NOT handle partying with him, and C) he should introduce EVERY MOVIE!
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
I don't know if he was tipsy or that was simply how he always went through life.
But it told me that A) I wanted to party w/him, B) I could NOT handle partying with him, and C) he should introduce EVERY MOVIE!
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
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Our short film is out! Please go watch it. Comment what you think and share it out please! We had so much filming it!
youtu.be/K_yfRdVqgzg?...
youtu.be/K_yfRdVqgzg?...
November 20, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Our short film is out! Please go watch it. Comment what you think and share it out please! We had so much filming it!
youtu.be/K_yfRdVqgzg?...
youtu.be/K_yfRdVqgzg?...