James Bramble
@bramblejim.bsky.social
Father. Attorney. Human rights. Cyclist. Runner. Triathlon. Cancer survivor. Film Buff. Utes. Jazz. Do what is right let the consequence follow.
#bales2025moviechallenge - warms your heart
Searching for Sugar Man (2012)
This special documentary elicited tears of joy in me. It’s a magical and amazing film that is pure goodness. 10/10
Searching for Sugar Man (2012)
This special documentary elicited tears of joy in me. It’s a magical and amazing film that is pure goodness. 10/10
November 11, 2025 at 12:24 PM
#bales2025moviechallenge - warms your heart
Searching for Sugar Man (2012)
This special documentary elicited tears of joy in me. It’s a magical and amazing film that is pure goodness. 10/10
Searching for Sugar Man (2012)
This special documentary elicited tears of joy in me. It’s a magical and amazing film that is pure goodness. 10/10
#bales2025moviechallenge - dysfunctional family
Parasite (2019)
Bong Joon-ho’s masterpiece about two dysfunctional families, one rich and one poor, who exploit each other. Emotionally, artistically and intellectually it’s simply a brilliant film.
Parasite (2019)
Bong Joon-ho’s masterpiece about two dysfunctional families, one rich and one poor, who exploit each other. Emotionally, artistically and intellectually it’s simply a brilliant film.
November 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
#bales2025moviechallenge - dysfunctional family
Parasite (2019)
Bong Joon-ho’s masterpiece about two dysfunctional families, one rich and one poor, who exploit each other. Emotionally, artistically and intellectually it’s simply a brilliant film.
Parasite (2019)
Bong Joon-ho’s masterpiece about two dysfunctional families, one rich and one poor, who exploit each other. Emotionally, artistically and intellectually it’s simply a brilliant film.
#bales2025moviechallenge - makes you grateful
Io Capitano (2023)
There is much to love about this beautiful film that gives faces and names to migrants and refugees. Stunning visually, 2 main leads are brilliant. But most of all it gave me hope in a weary weary world.
Io Capitano (2023)
There is much to love about this beautiful film that gives faces and names to migrants and refugees. Stunning visually, 2 main leads are brilliant. But most of all it gave me hope in a weary weary world.
November 9, 2025 at 1:42 PM
#bales2025moviechallenge - makes you grateful
Io Capitano (2023)
There is much to love about this beautiful film that gives faces and names to migrants and refugees. Stunning visually, 2 main leads are brilliant. But most of all it gave me hope in a weary weary world.
Io Capitano (2023)
There is much to love about this beautiful film that gives faces and names to migrants and refugees. Stunning visually, 2 main leads are brilliant. But most of all it gave me hope in a weary weary world.
#bales2025moviechallenge - feast
Tokyo Godfathers (2003)
I love this sweet and twisted fable of three homeless people, an alcoholic, a trans woman and a teenage runaway, on a Christmas Eve adventure to find a miracle. Starts looking for food and they share a meal in their tent/shelter.
it.
Tokyo Godfathers (2003)
I love this sweet and twisted fable of three homeless people, an alcoholic, a trans woman and a teenage runaway, on a Christmas Eve adventure to find a miracle. Starts looking for food and they share a meal in their tent/shelter.
it.
November 7, 2025 at 12:19 PM
#bales2025moviechallenge - feast
Tokyo Godfathers (2003)
I love this sweet and twisted fable of three homeless people, an alcoholic, a trans woman and a teenage runaway, on a Christmas Eve adventure to find a miracle. Starts looking for food and they share a meal in their tent/shelter.
it.
Tokyo Godfathers (2003)
I love this sweet and twisted fable of three homeless people, an alcoholic, a trans woman and a teenage runaway, on a Christmas Eve adventure to find a miracle. Starts looking for food and they share a meal in their tent/shelter.
it.
#bales2025moviechallenge - rainy day movie
Weapons (2025)
Not what you were expecting? This blend of mystery, horror and dark comedy would actually make a very enjoyable film to watch on a rainy day. Trust me that it’s best going in blind so I’ll only promise you that you’ll like it.
Weapons (2025)
Not what you were expecting? This blend of mystery, horror and dark comedy would actually make a very enjoyable film to watch on a rainy day. Trust me that it’s best going in blind so I’ll only promise you that you’ll like it.
November 6, 2025 at 12:52 PM
#bales2025moviechallenge - rainy day movie
Weapons (2025)
Not what you were expecting? This blend of mystery, horror and dark comedy would actually make a very enjoyable film to watch on a rainy day. Trust me that it’s best going in blind so I’ll only promise you that you’ll like it.
Weapons (2025)
Not what you were expecting? This blend of mystery, horror and dark comedy would actually make a very enjoyable film to watch on a rainy day. Trust me that it’s best going in blind so I’ll only promise you that you’ll like it.
#Bales2025FilmChallenge - thanksgiving
Pieces of April (2003)
I love this quirky indie about the connection and love that exists in dysfunctional families. I identified with it. It feels like 1990s Sundance.
Pieces of April (2003)
I love this quirky indie about the connection and love that exists in dysfunctional families. I identified with it. It feels like 1990s Sundance.
November 4, 2025 at 12:35 PM
#Bales2025FilmChallenge - thanksgiving
Pieces of April (2003)
I love this quirky indie about the connection and love that exists in dysfunctional families. I identified with it. It feels like 1990s Sundance.
Pieces of April (2003)
I love this quirky indie about the connection and love that exists in dysfunctional families. I identified with it. It feels like 1990s Sundance.
#bales2025moviechallenge - sweater fashion
The Holdovers (2023)
One of the keys to the brilliance of the Holdovers is how perfectly it nails every detail of early 70s New England. That includes music, dialogue, architecture, cars, setting, and the sweater fashion.
The Holdovers (2023)
One of the keys to the brilliance of the Holdovers is how perfectly it nails every detail of early 70s New England. That includes music, dialogue, architecture, cars, setting, and the sweater fashion.
November 3, 2025 at 11:18 AM
#bales2025moviechallenge - sweater fashion
The Holdovers (2023)
One of the keys to the brilliance of the Holdovers is how perfectly it nails every detail of early 70s New England. That includes music, dialogue, architecture, cars, setting, and the sweater fashion.
The Holdovers (2023)
One of the keys to the brilliance of the Holdovers is how perfectly it nails every detail of early 70s New England. That includes music, dialogue, architecture, cars, setting, and the sweater fashion.
#bales2025moviechallenge - comfort rewatch
Spirited Away (2001)
I’ve lost count how many times I’ve watched, but I never tire of the magical wonder, the unapologetic strong female lead, the deeply emotional score, and Miyazaki’s traditional moral ambiguity. I
Spirited Away (2001)
I’ve lost count how many times I’ve watched, but I never tire of the magical wonder, the unapologetic strong female lead, the deeply emotional score, and Miyazaki’s traditional moral ambiguity. I
November 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM
#bales2025moviechallenge - comfort rewatch
Spirited Away (2001)
I’ve lost count how many times I’ve watched, but I never tire of the magical wonder, the unapologetic strong female lead, the deeply emotional score, and Miyazaki’s traditional moral ambiguity. I
Spirited Away (2001)
I’ve lost count how many times I’ve watched, but I never tire of the magical wonder, the unapologetic strong female lead, the deeply emotional score, and Miyazaki’s traditional moral ambiguity. I
#bales2025moviechallenge -starting over
The Spitfire Grill (1996)
This beautiful little 90s indie about redemption and second chances deserves to be talked about more. Love the performances of Burstyn, Elliot and Hayden. Authentic and human.
The Spitfire Grill (1996)
This beautiful little 90s indie about redemption and second chances deserves to be talked about more. Love the performances of Burstyn, Elliot and Hayden. Authentic and human.
November 1, 2025 at 12:50 PM
#bales2025moviechallenge -starting over
The Spitfire Grill (1996)
This beautiful little 90s indie about redemption and second chances deserves to be talked about more. Love the performances of Burstyn, Elliot and Hayden. Authentic and human.
The Spitfire Grill (1996)
This beautiful little 90s indie about redemption and second chances deserves to be talked about more. Love the performances of Burstyn, Elliot and Hayden. Authentic and human.
#bales2025moviechallenge - a film that feels like autumn
Dead Poet’s Society (1989)
"Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary”
Some days I miss Robin Williams. May he RIP.
Dead Poet’s Society (1989)
"Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary”
Some days I miss Robin Williams. May he RIP.
October 31, 2025 at 1:20 PM
#bales2025moviechallenge - a film that feels like autumn
Dead Poet’s Society (1989)
"Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary”
Some days I miss Robin Williams. May he RIP.
Dead Poet’s Society (1989)
"Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary”
Some days I miss Robin Williams. May he RIP.
#bales2025moviechallenge - Boris Karloff
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)
There are many reasons this classic works so well. But the very best reason to watch it this fall, may be that the grinch’s voice is the coolest of all.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)
There are many reasons this classic works so well. But the very best reason to watch it this fall, may be that the grinch’s voice is the coolest of all.
October 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
#bales2025moviechallenge - Boris Karloff
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)
There are many reasons this classic works so well. But the very best reason to watch it this fall, may be that the grinch’s voice is the coolest of all.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)
There are many reasons this classic works so well. But the very best reason to watch it this fall, may be that the grinch’s voice is the coolest of all.
#Bales2025FilmChallenge - 50s horror
Tarantula (1955)
This has been on my “to watch” list for years since I first heard the Rocky Horror song. I’m going to finally see it this soon.
@ihateclaims
Tarantula (1955)
This has been on my “to watch” list for years since I first heard the Rocky Horror song. I’m going to finally see it this soon.
@ihateclaims
October 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
#Bales2025FilmChallenge - 50s horror
Tarantula (1955)
This has been on my “to watch” list for years since I first heard the Rocky Horror song. I’m going to finally see it this soon.
@ihateclaims
Tarantula (1955)
This has been on my “to watch” list for years since I first heard the Rocky Horror song. I’m going to finally see it this soon.
@ihateclaims
#bales2025moviechallenge - Japanese horror
Lady Snowblood (1973)
Not horror? I can make the case that it is. Love this movie.
Lady Snowblood (1973)
Not horror? I can make the case that it is. Love this movie.
October 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM
#bales2025moviechallenge - Japanese horror
Lady Snowblood (1973)
Not horror? I can make the case that it is. Love this movie.
Lady Snowblood (1973)
Not horror? I can make the case that it is. Love this movie.
#bales2025moviechallenge - fav Redford film
Quiz Show (1994)
I can’t choose a fav as there are 5-6 close to perfect. Choosing quiz show because I once in an actors studio interview he said some films are work and some are love and quiz shown is love. I love it too.
Quiz Show (1994)
I can’t choose a fav as there are 5-6 close to perfect. Choosing quiz show because I once in an actors studio interview he said some films are work and some are love and quiz shown is love. I love it too.
October 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
#bales2025moviechallenge - fav Redford film
Quiz Show (1994)
I can’t choose a fav as there are 5-6 close to perfect. Choosing quiz show because I once in an actors studio interview he said some films are work and some are love and quiz shown is love. I love it too.
Quiz Show (1994)
I can’t choose a fav as there are 5-6 close to perfect. Choosing quiz show because I once in an actors studio interview he said some films are work and some are love and quiz shown is love. I love it too.
#bales2025moviechallenge -Bela Lugosi
Abbot and Costello meet Frankenstein (1948)
I love Abbot and Costello, especially Frankenstein. The blend of slapstick (it’s funny) and horror (it is legitimately suspenseful) is done perfectly. Bela is such a good Dracula.
Abbot and Costello meet Frankenstein (1948)
I love Abbot and Costello, especially Frankenstein. The blend of slapstick (it’s funny) and horror (it is legitimately suspenseful) is done perfectly. Bela is such a good Dracula.
October 22, 2025 at 12:33 PM
#bales2025moviechallenge -Bela Lugosi
Abbot and Costello meet Frankenstein (1948)
I love Abbot and Costello, especially Frankenstein. The blend of slapstick (it’s funny) and horror (it is legitimately suspenseful) is done perfectly. Bela is such a good Dracula.
Abbot and Costello meet Frankenstein (1948)
I love Abbot and Costello, especially Frankenstein. The blend of slapstick (it’s funny) and horror (it is legitimately suspenseful) is done perfectly. Bela is such a good Dracula.
#bales2025moviechallenge - Horror film adapted from book or story
Coraline (2009)
I’m a fan of most of everything Laika studio’s produced. But Coraline is the magnum opus. A close to perfect stop motion animation adaptation of the gothic, dark, fantasy horror novella.
Coraline (2009)
I’m a fan of most of everything Laika studio’s produced. But Coraline is the magnum opus. A close to perfect stop motion animation adaptation of the gothic, dark, fantasy horror novella.
October 20, 2025 at 10:05 AM
#bales2025moviechallenge - Horror film adapted from book or story
Coraline (2009)
I’m a fan of most of everything Laika studio’s produced. But Coraline is the magnum opus. A close to perfect stop motion animation adaptation of the gothic, dark, fantasy horror novella.
Coraline (2009)
I’m a fan of most of everything Laika studio’s produced. But Coraline is the magnum opus. A close to perfect stop motion animation adaptation of the gothic, dark, fantasy horror novella.
#bales2025moviechallenge - favorite Alien film
Alien (1979)
Aesthetic appreciation is personal and subjective. With that said, the only correct answers are Alien or Aliens. And I’m going with Alien with is transformational and remains powerful 45 years later.
Alien (1979)
Aesthetic appreciation is personal and subjective. With that said, the only correct answers are Alien or Aliens. And I’m going with Alien with is transformational and remains powerful 45 years later.
October 19, 2025 at 12:16 PM
#bales2025moviechallenge - favorite Alien film
Alien (1979)
Aesthetic appreciation is personal and subjective. With that said, the only correct answers are Alien or Aliens. And I’m going with Alien with is transformational and remains powerful 45 years later.
Alien (1979)
Aesthetic appreciation is personal and subjective. With that said, the only correct answers are Alien or Aliens. And I’m going with Alien with is transformational and remains powerful 45 years later.
#bales2025moviechallenge - final destination movie
Train to Busan (2016)
I vaguely remember that there are films called final destination, but I have never seen a single one or even know what they are about. So instead I’ll share my favorite horror that includes a race to a final destination.
Train to Busan (2016)
I vaguely remember that there are films called final destination, but I have never seen a single one or even know what they are about. So instead I’ll share my favorite horror that includes a race to a final destination.
October 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM
#bales2025moviechallenge - final destination movie
Train to Busan (2016)
I vaguely remember that there are films called final destination, but I have never seen a single one or even know what they are about. So instead I’ll share my favorite horror that includes a race to a final destination.
Train to Busan (2016)
I vaguely remember that there are films called final destination, but I have never seen a single one or even know what they are about. So instead I’ll share my favorite horror that includes a race to a final destination.
#bales2025moviechallenge - horror comedy
An American Werewolf in London (1981)
Horror works best for me if mixed with comedy and this film does that masterfully.
An American Werewolf in London (1981)
Horror works best for me if mixed with comedy and this film does that masterfully.
October 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
#bales2025moviechallenge - horror comedy
An American Werewolf in London (1981)
Horror works best for me if mixed with comedy and this film does that masterfully.
An American Werewolf in London (1981)
Horror works best for me if mixed with comedy and this film does that masterfully.
#Bales2025FilmChallenge - Hammer movie
Frankenstein Must be Destroyed (1969)
I’ve not seen a single Hammer movie but I think if I had been a generation older I would have seen all these films in the theater as a teen. I chose this one for the title and because I love Cushing.
Frankenstein Must be Destroyed (1969)
I’ve not seen a single Hammer movie but I think if I had been a generation older I would have seen all these films in the theater as a teen. I chose this one for the title and because I love Cushing.
October 14, 2025 at 12:17 PM
#Bales2025FilmChallenge - Hammer movie
Frankenstein Must be Destroyed (1969)
I’ve not seen a single Hammer movie but I think if I had been a generation older I would have seen all these films in the theater as a teen. I chose this one for the title and because I love Cushing.
Frankenstein Must be Destroyed (1969)
I’ve not seen a single Hammer movie but I think if I had been a generation older I would have seen all these films in the theater as a teen. I chose this one for the title and because I love Cushing.
#bales2025moviechallenge - silent horror
Shanks (1974)
Not truly silent nor traditional horror. But it is the story of silent mime Marcel Marceau who learns to manipulate the dead like puppets. So it fits.
Shanks (1974)
Not truly silent nor traditional horror. But it is the story of silent mime Marcel Marceau who learns to manipulate the dead like puppets. So it fits.
October 13, 2025 at 12:20 PM
#bales2025moviechallenge - silent horror
Shanks (1974)
Not truly silent nor traditional horror. But it is the story of silent mime Marcel Marceau who learns to manipulate the dead like puppets. So it fits.
Shanks (1974)
Not truly silent nor traditional horror. But it is the story of silent mime Marcel Marceau who learns to manipulate the dead like puppets. So it fits.
#bales2025moviechallenge - best Jurassic Park movie
Jurassic Park (1993)
The original is the only one I’ve ever seen. I am not sure why. I liked it a lot. I was a fan of the novel and saw the original several times. But none of the others.
Jurassic Park (1993)
The original is the only one I’ve ever seen. I am not sure why. I liked it a lot. I was a fan of the novel and saw the original several times. But none of the others.
October 11, 2025 at 12:13 PM
#bales2025moviechallenge - best Jurassic Park movie
Jurassic Park (1993)
The original is the only one I’ve ever seen. I am not sure why. I liked it a lot. I was a fan of the novel and saw the original several times. But none of the others.
Jurassic Park (1993)
The original is the only one I’ve ever seen. I am not sure why. I liked it a lot. I was a fan of the novel and saw the original several times. But none of the others.
#bales2025moviechallenge - best terminator
T2 3-D: Battle Across Time (1999)
The correct answer is T2. But for nostalgia for all my fellow gen X-ers, I’ll choose this universal studios mini-sequel that played at the theme park from 1999-2012.
T2 3-D: Battle Across Time (1999)
The correct answer is T2. But for nostalgia for all my fellow gen X-ers, I’ll choose this universal studios mini-sequel that played at the theme park from 1999-2012.
October 10, 2025 at 11:37 AM
#bales2025moviechallenge - best terminator
T2 3-D: Battle Across Time (1999)
The correct answer is T2. But for nostalgia for all my fellow gen X-ers, I’ll choose this universal studios mini-sequel that played at the theme park from 1999-2012.
T2 3-D: Battle Across Time (1999)
The correct answer is T2. But for nostalgia for all my fellow gen X-ers, I’ll choose this universal studios mini-sequel that played at the theme park from 1999-2012.
#Bales2025FilmChallenge - color horror film
Get Out (2017)
One of the best films of the last decade took me by surprise. Loved the way it turned tropes on their heads and tackled racism in a non traditional way. Loved the concept, the acting, the tension. 10/10⭐️
Get Out (2017)
One of the best films of the last decade took me by surprise. Loved the way it turned tropes on their heads and tackled racism in a non traditional way. Loved the concept, the acting, the tension. 10/10⭐️
October 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
#Bales2025FilmChallenge - color horror film
Get Out (2017)
One of the best films of the last decade took me by surprise. Loved the way it turned tropes on their heads and tackled racism in a non traditional way. Loved the concept, the acting, the tension. 10/10⭐️
Get Out (2017)
One of the best films of the last decade took me by surprise. Loved the way it turned tropes on their heads and tackled racism in a non traditional way. Loved the concept, the acting, the tension. 10/10⭐️
#bales2025moviechallenge - favorite foreign horror film
Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)
Ambiguous, dark, rich, strange and beautiful del Toro masterpiece about a little girl facing real life horrors who escapes into a mythical world. One of my favorite films of all
Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)
Ambiguous, dark, rich, strange and beautiful del Toro masterpiece about a little girl facing real life horrors who escapes into a mythical world. One of my favorite films of all
October 6, 2025 at 10:49 AM
#bales2025moviechallenge - favorite foreign horror film
Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)
Ambiguous, dark, rich, strange and beautiful del Toro masterpiece about a little girl facing real life horrors who escapes into a mythical world. One of my favorite films of all
Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)
Ambiguous, dark, rich, strange and beautiful del Toro masterpiece about a little girl facing real life horrors who escapes into a mythical world. One of my favorite films of all