Brian Collins
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Messy bisexual, genre fiction fan, movie snob, reluctant blogger, they/them. Hosts Science Fiction & Fantasy Remembrance.
#465. How Green Was My Valley
The beginning of this movie: Mining for coal sounds kinda cool, actually.
The end of this movie: Never mind.
The beginning of this movie: Mining for coal sounds kinda cool, actually.
The end of this movie: Never mind.
November 27, 2025 at 3:09 AM
#465. How Green Was My Valley
The beginning of this movie: Mining for coal sounds kinda cool, actually.
The end of this movie: Never mind.
The beginning of this movie: Mining for coal sounds kinda cool, actually.
The end of this movie: Never mind.
#464. Hard Boiled
Might be better than sex, not gonna lie.
Might be better than sex, not gonna lie.
November 26, 2025 at 3:48 AM
#464. Hard Boiled
Might be better than sex, not gonna lie.
Might be better than sex, not gonna lie.
#463. Spirit in the Dark - Aretha Franklin
Recorded in the midst of Franklin's first marriage failing, this is basically her divorce album. But despite the songs often being about good-for-nothing men and relationships gone bad, it's not dour. In fact, it kinda rocks.
Recorded in the midst of Franklin's first marriage failing, this is basically her divorce album. But despite the songs often being about good-for-nothing men and relationships gone bad, it's not dour. In fact, it kinda rocks.
November 26, 2025 at 12:38 AM
#463. Spirit in the Dark - Aretha Franklin
Recorded in the midst of Franklin's first marriage failing, this is basically her divorce album. But despite the songs often being about good-for-nothing men and relationships gone bad, it's not dour. In fact, it kinda rocks.
Recorded in the midst of Franklin's first marriage failing, this is basically her divorce album. But despite the songs often being about good-for-nothing men and relationships gone bad, it's not dour. In fact, it kinda rocks.
#462. Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror - John Ashbery
Might be at the exact midpoint between being accessible and showing a real power to evoke, in poems that sometimes read like prose passages.
Might be at the exact midpoint between being accessible and showing a real power to evoke, in poems that sometimes read like prose passages.
November 25, 2025 at 4:58 PM
#462. Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror - John Ashbery
Might be at the exact midpoint between being accessible and showing a real power to evoke, in poems that sometimes read like prose passages.
Might be at the exact midpoint between being accessible and showing a real power to evoke, in poems that sometimes read like prose passages.
#461. Interiors
I told my friend at one point during this that the best part of Interiors is that Woody Allen is not in it. This was a bit of a truth Permian extinction for both of us.
I told my friend at one point during this that the best part of Interiors is that Woody Allen is not in it. This was a bit of a truth Permian extinction for both of us.
November 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
#461. Interiors
I told my friend at one point during this that the best part of Interiors is that Woody Allen is not in it. This was a bit of a truth Permian extinction for both of us.
I told my friend at one point during this that the best part of Interiors is that Woody Allen is not in it. This was a bit of a truth Permian extinction for both of us.
#460. You Must Believe in Spring - Bill Evans
Despite sending himself to an early grave through years of drinking and hard drugs, there's something still oddly life-affirming about Evans's music.
Despite sending himself to an early grave through years of drinking and hard drugs, there's something still oddly life-affirming about Evans's music.
November 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
#460. You Must Believe in Spring - Bill Evans
Despite sending himself to an early grave through years of drinking and hard drugs, there's something still oddly life-affirming about Evans's music.
Despite sending himself to an early grave through years of drinking and hard drugs, there's something still oddly life-affirming about Evans's music.
#459. The Roaring Twenties
The tragedy of trying to be a decent person in an inherently exploitative business.
The tragedy of trying to be a decent person in an inherently exploitative business.
November 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
#459. The Roaring Twenties
The tragedy of trying to be a decent person in an inherently exploitative business.
The tragedy of trying to be a decent person in an inherently exploitative business.
#458. Jazz Impressions of Japan - The Dave Brubeck Quartet
A bit orientalist, but not as much as I had feared. This is more of an atmospheric record than Time Out, with less emphasis on drums.
A bit orientalist, but not as much as I had feared. This is more of an atmospheric record than Time Out, with less emphasis on drums.
November 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
#458. Jazz Impressions of Japan - The Dave Brubeck Quartet
A bit orientalist, but not as much as I had feared. This is more of an atmospheric record than Time Out, with less emphasis on drums.
A bit orientalist, but not as much as I had feared. This is more of an atmospheric record than Time Out, with less emphasis on drums.
#457. Police Story 2
A lot more Police and a lot more Story!
A lot more Police and a lot more Story!
November 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
#457. Police Story 2
A lot more Police and a lot more Story!
A lot more Police and a lot more Story!
#456. The Way Some People Die - Ross Macdonald
On the one hand the Chandler influence is apparent, but also Archer is more melancholy than Marlowe and I'd say this is bleaker than any of the Marlowe novels I've read. Would recommend!
On the one hand the Chandler influence is apparent, but also Archer is more melancholy than Marlowe and I'd say this is bleaker than any of the Marlowe novels I've read. Would recommend!
November 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
#456. The Way Some People Die - Ross Macdonald
On the one hand the Chandler influence is apparent, but also Archer is more melancholy than Marlowe and I'd say this is bleaker than any of the Marlowe novels I've read. Would recommend!
On the one hand the Chandler influence is apparent, but also Archer is more melancholy than Marlowe and I'd say this is bleaker than any of the Marlowe novels I've read. Would recommend!
#455. 'Round About Midnight
Very meat-and-potatoes hard bop jazz record, which means it's the kind of album to make you wanna play the piano while smoking a joint.
Very meat-and-potatoes hard bop jazz record, which means it's the kind of album to make you wanna play the piano while smoking a joint.
November 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
#455. 'Round About Midnight
Very meat-and-potatoes hard bop jazz record, which means it's the kind of album to make you wanna play the piano while smoking a joint.
Very meat-and-potatoes hard bop jazz record, which means it's the kind of album to make you wanna play the piano while smoking a joint.
#454. Scarface (1932)
My big takeaway is that I should watch a few more Paul Muni movies, because bro does things with his face and voice here that should've nabbed him an Oscar nomination. Tony Camonte is a caricature and yet somehow you kinda pity him at the end.
My big takeaway is that I should watch a few more Paul Muni movies, because bro does things with his face and voice here that should've nabbed him an Oscar nomination. Tony Camonte is a caricature and yet somehow you kinda pity him at the end.
November 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
#454. Scarface (1932)
My big takeaway is that I should watch a few more Paul Muni movies, because bro does things with his face and voice here that should've nabbed him an Oscar nomination. Tony Camonte is a caricature and yet somehow you kinda pity him at the end.
My big takeaway is that I should watch a few more Paul Muni movies, because bro does things with his face and voice here that should've nabbed him an Oscar nomination. Tony Camonte is a caricature and yet somehow you kinda pity him at the end.
#453. The Maltese Falcon (1941, rewatch)
Not even my favorite film noir to star Bogart, but this is still really impressive as a directorial debut. John Huston shows that sometimes being a nepo baby ain't bad.
Not even my favorite film noir to star Bogart, but this is still really impressive as a directorial debut. John Huston shows that sometimes being a nepo baby ain't bad.
November 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
#453. The Maltese Falcon (1941, rewatch)
Not even my favorite film noir to star Bogart, but this is still really impressive as a directorial debut. John Huston shows that sometimes being a nepo baby ain't bad.
Not even my favorite film noir to star Bogart, but this is still really impressive as a directorial debut. John Huston shows that sometimes being a nepo baby ain't bad.
#452. The High Window - Raymond Chandler
Mrs. Murdock has to be one of the most hateful old bitches in literature. Anyway, this was really funny, maybe the funniest of the Marlowe novels so far, or at least the one with the most jokes.
Mrs. Murdock has to be one of the most hateful old bitches in literature. Anyway, this was really funny, maybe the funniest of the Marlowe novels so far, or at least the one with the most jokes.
November 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
#452. The High Window - Raymond Chandler
Mrs. Murdock has to be one of the most hateful old bitches in literature. Anyway, this was really funny, maybe the funniest of the Marlowe novels so far, or at least the one with the most jokes.
Mrs. Murdock has to be one of the most hateful old bitches in literature. Anyway, this was really funny, maybe the funniest of the Marlowe novels so far, or at least the one with the most jokes.
#451. Arcane (season 2)
Some of the most breathtaking animation ever created, and yet the soundtrack is still ass.
Some of the most breathtaking animation ever created, and yet the soundtrack is still ass.
November 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
#451. Arcane (season 2)
Some of the most breathtaking animation ever created, and yet the soundtrack is still ass.
Some of the most breathtaking animation ever created, and yet the soundtrack is still ass.
#450. The Public Enemy (1931)
Listen, when you live by the sword you can expect to also die by the sword.
Listen, when you live by the sword you can expect to also die by the sword.
November 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
#450. The Public Enemy (1931)
Listen, when you live by the sword you can expect to also die by the sword.
Listen, when you live by the sword you can expect to also die by the sword.
Possibly the worst filmography of any current Hollywood director.
November 15, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Possibly the worst filmography of any current Hollywood director.
Now this is what I call a title for a fucking crime novel.
November 14, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Now this is what I call a title for a fucking crime novel.
#449. Night Beat - Sam Cooke
Darker than other Cooke I've heard, which is not to say it's a grim record, but rather whereas Cooke's famous stuff leans toward finding solace, through God, romance, whatever, Night Beat is about smoking, drinking, gambling, and breakups.
Darker than other Cooke I've heard, which is not to say it's a grim record, but rather whereas Cooke's famous stuff leans toward finding solace, through God, romance, whatever, Night Beat is about smoking, drinking, gambling, and breakups.
November 12, 2025 at 3:34 AM
#449. Night Beat - Sam Cooke
Darker than other Cooke I've heard, which is not to say it's a grim record, but rather whereas Cooke's famous stuff leans toward finding solace, through God, romance, whatever, Night Beat is about smoking, drinking, gambling, and breakups.
Darker than other Cooke I've heard, which is not to say it's a grim record, but rather whereas Cooke's famous stuff leans toward finding solace, through God, romance, whatever, Night Beat is about smoking, drinking, gambling, and breakups.
#448. Fist of Legend (1994)
I think I still like Fist of Fury more, mostly because Bruce Lee himself is so charismatic and such a goober, but I'd be lying if I said the last two big fights of this movie weren't cool as fuck.
I think I still like Fist of Fury more, mostly because Bruce Lee himself is so charismatic and such a goober, but I'd be lying if I said the last two big fights of this movie weren't cool as fuck.
November 12, 2025 at 3:19 AM
#448. Fist of Legend (1994)
I think I still like Fist of Fury more, mostly because Bruce Lee himself is so charismatic and such a goober, but I'd be lying if I said the last two big fights of this movie weren't cool as fuck.
I think I still like Fist of Fury more, mostly because Bruce Lee himself is so charismatic and such a goober, but I'd be lying if I said the last two big fights of this movie weren't cool as fuck.
#447. 9 Lives of a Wet Pussy
Yeah it's porn, but because it's also an Abel Ferrara movie there are a few shoutouts to the Bible, including a whole sex scene inspired by the story of Lot and his daughters. Isn't that neat? I love movies.
Yeah it's porn, but because it's also an Abel Ferrara movie there are a few shoutouts to the Bible, including a whole sex scene inspired by the story of Lot and his daughters. Isn't that neat? I love movies.
November 11, 2025 at 7:31 PM
#447. 9 Lives of a Wet Pussy
Yeah it's porn, but because it's also an Abel Ferrara movie there are a few shoutouts to the Bible, including a whole sex scene inspired by the story of Lot and his daughters. Isn't that neat? I love movies.
Yeah it's porn, but because it's also an Abel Ferrara movie there are a few shoutouts to the Bible, including a whole sex scene inspired by the story of Lot and his daughters. Isn't that neat? I love movies.
Got two fat babies with me at work.
November 10, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Got two fat babies with me at work.
#446. Congratulations - MGMT
Doesn't have the immediate hits of Oracular Spectacular, but I think it's aged more gracefully. The production of denser. This actually sounds like a band instead of just two dudes. All hail Brian Eno.
Doesn't have the immediate hits of Oracular Spectacular, but I think it's aged more gracefully. The production of denser. This actually sounds like a band instead of just two dudes. All hail Brian Eno.
November 10, 2025 at 2:56 AM
#446. Congratulations - MGMT
Doesn't have the immediate hits of Oracular Spectacular, but I think it's aged more gracefully. The production of denser. This actually sounds like a band instead of just two dudes. All hail Brian Eno.
Doesn't have the immediate hits of Oracular Spectacular, but I think it's aged more gracefully. The production of denser. This actually sounds like a band instead of just two dudes. All hail Brian Eno.
#445. Frankenstein (2025)
I'm not even a fan of the book really, but this feels demeaningly literal and kinda stupid. Del Toro's prowess as a director is here mostly, but his weaknesses as a storyteller are also on full display.
I'm not even a fan of the book really, but this feels demeaningly literal and kinda stupid. Del Toro's prowess as a director is here mostly, but his weaknesses as a storyteller are also on full display.
November 9, 2025 at 11:34 PM
#445. Frankenstein (2025)
I'm not even a fan of the book really, but this feels demeaningly literal and kinda stupid. Del Toro's prowess as a director is here mostly, but his weaknesses as a storyteller are also on full display.
I'm not even a fan of the book really, but this feels demeaningly literal and kinda stupid. Del Toro's prowess as a director is here mostly, but his weaknesses as a storyteller are also on full display.
Had my eye on this baby since college, and now I finally have my hands on a copy.
November 9, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Had my eye on this baby since college, and now I finally have my hands on a copy.