Megan J. Arlett
@mjarlett.bsky.social
Poet and essayist | The Garden Party (Northwestern 2026) | 📍Middle of nowhere New Mexico | meganjarlett.wordpress.com
Currently working my way through Brendan Fraser's entire filmography.
Currently working my way through Brendan Fraser's entire filmography.
My desire to watch George of the Jungle (1997) was what started this whole idea.
May 3, 2025 at 1:55 AM
My desire to watch George of the Jungle (1997) was what started this whole idea.
An attempt was made to improve our day with Glory Daze (1995). Probably the worst movie of the project so far saved only by Brendan Fraser’s line, “You’re lucky I don’t know karate!” We both agree on a 2/10 rating.
April 29, 2025 at 2:11 AM
An attempt was made to improve our day with Glory Daze (1995). Probably the worst movie of the project so far saved only by Brendan Fraser’s line, “You’re lucky I don’t know karate!” We both agree on a 2/10 rating.
A solo watch of Mrs Winterbourne (1996) while Corey goes to a choir performance and I stay at home to keep an eye on our vomiting dog. A fun filled evening for all.
April 27, 2025 at 12:50 AM
A solo watch of Mrs Winterbourne (1996) while Corey goes to a choir performance and I stay at home to keep an eye on our vomiting dog. A fun filled evening for all.
Tonight we watched Now and Then (1995) and were delighted. Excellent dose of nostalgia for a Sunday night and a solid amount of screen time for Brendan Fraser despite his role being “uncredited Vietnam veteran.” 7/10
April 21, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Tonight we watched Now and Then (1995) and were delighted. Excellent dose of nostalgia for a Sunday night and a solid amount of screen time for Brendan Fraser despite his role being “uncredited Vietnam veteran.” 7/10
Next up we’ve got The Passion of Darkly Noon (1995). A former cultist takes refuge at the home of a woman whose husband is away. 👀
April 18, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Next up we’ve got The Passion of Darkly Noon (1995). A former cultist takes refuge at the home of a woman whose husband is away. 👀
I have work in the new issue of The Cortland Review. Alternate title: "An Attempt to Say Something Positive About Portales." Click through for the full piece and an audio accompaniment.
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April 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I have work in the new issue of The Cortland Review. Alternate title: "An Attempt to Say Something Positive About Portales." Click through for the full piece and an audio accompaniment.
www.cortlandreview.com/issue-94/meg...
www.cortlandreview.com/issue-94/meg...
Brendan Fraser’s 13th movie was The Scout which, I’m reliably told, is the best comedy-fantasy about baseball ever made.
April 13, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Brendan Fraser’s 13th movie was The Scout which, I’m reliably told, is the best comedy-fantasy about baseball ever made.
Had to wait 37 minutes for Brendan. We both had forgotten why we were watching this movie and both gasped.
April 9, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Had to wait 37 minutes for Brendan. We both had forgotten why we were watching this movie and both gasped.
Back to the Pauly Shore universe with In the Army (1994). When I told Corey it had a 12% on Rotten Tomatoes he said he didn’t remember it being *that* bad. I suspect he wasn’t the most astute film critic as a child.
April 9, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Back to the Pauly Shore universe with In the Army (1994). When I told Corey it had a 12% on Rotten Tomatoes he said he didn’t remember it being *that* bad. I suspect he wasn’t the most astute film critic as a child.
How dare you suggest that I forgot about my Brendan Fraser journey. Tonight we’re watching With Honors (1994).
April 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
How dare you suggest that I forgot about my Brendan Fraser journey. Tonight we’re watching With Honors (1994).
School Ties (1992). A star quarterback receives a scholarship to a prestigious prep school and feels pressured to hide the fact that he is Jewish.
I love a Ben Affleck meme template so we will see if I get any out of this watch.
I love a Ben Affleck meme template so we will see if I get any out of this watch.
March 24, 2025 at 12:12 AM
School Ties (1992). A star quarterback receives a scholarship to a prestigious prep school and feels pressured to hide the fact that he is Jewish.
I love a Ben Affleck meme template so we will see if I get any out of this watch.
I love a Ben Affleck meme template so we will see if I get any out of this watch.
Getting ahead on week 3 by watching Encino Man (1992) tonight.
March 17, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Getting ahead on week 3 by watching Encino Man (1992) tonight.
Tonight’s Fraser movie is Guilty Until Proven Innocent (1991), based on a true story of a wrongful conviction. Moving on up with a 58% on Rotten Tomatoes and more than one line for Brendan Fraser.
March 14, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Tonight’s Fraser movie is Guilty Until Proven Innocent (1991), based on a true story of a wrongful conviction. Moving on up with a 58% on Rotten Tomatoes and more than one line for Brendan Fraser.
We’ve been what can only be described as enduring this movie for 1 hour and 9 minutes for the briefest of shots of “John’s friend” looking upset. Worth it.
March 11, 2025 at 1:32 AM
We’ve been what can only be described as enduring this movie for 1 hour and 9 minutes for the briefest of shots of “John’s friend” looking upset. Worth it.
Fraserverse movie #2 tonight with the television film Child of Darkness Child of Light (1991). A Catholic priest who goes to investigate two reported cases of virgin birth; one of God, and the other of the devil. Brendan Fraser plays "John's friend."
March 11, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Fraserverse movie #2 tonight with the television film Child of Darkness Child of Light (1991). A Catholic priest who goes to investigate two reported cases of virgin birth; one of God, and the other of the devil. Brendan Fraser plays "John's friend."
FUN FACT: Lili Taylor (leading actress in Dogfight) is married to poet Nick Flynn. It all comes back to Poetryland.
March 5, 2025 at 3:47 AM
FUN FACT: Lili Taylor (leading actress in Dogfight) is married to poet Nick Flynn. It all comes back to Poetryland.
Our guy arrives at the 41 minute mark, delivers his one line like a CHAMP, and takes a punch like a future Oscar winner.
March 5, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Our guy arrives at the 41 minute mark, delivers his one line like a CHAMP, and takes a punch like a future Oscar winner.
Delayed by a day but we begin! Paid to rent. Corey says it’s important to invest in adventures.
March 5, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Delayed by a day but we begin! Paid to rent. Corey says it’s important to invest in adventures.
Our first adventure in the Fraserverse is Dogfight (1991). “A young Marine named Eddie Birdlace (River Phoenix) is set to spend his last night in San Francisco with his military friends before they are deployed to Vietnam in 1963."
Fraser plays sailor #1 in his film debut!
Fraser plays sailor #1 in his film debut!
March 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Our first adventure in the Fraserverse is Dogfight (1991). “A young Marine named Eddie Birdlace (River Phoenix) is set to spend his last night in San Francisco with his military friends before they are deployed to Vietnam in 1963."
Fraser plays sailor #1 in his film debut!
Fraser plays sailor #1 in his film debut!
My journey through the filmography of Brendan Fraser starts next week. This is my Julie & Julia era.
March 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
My journey through the filmography of Brendan Fraser starts next week. This is my Julie & Julia era.
Another manuscript ready to start wracking up submission fees.
February 15, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Another manuscript ready to start wracking up submission fees.
Book of the day for graduate creative nonfiction students
February 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Book of the day for graduate creative nonfiction students
Made this in November. Gets more relevant by the day.
February 9, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Made this in November. Gets more relevant by the day.
Face of a creature who doesn’t have to experience push alert news notifications.
February 7, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Face of a creature who doesn’t have to experience push alert news notifications.
Aaaand this is where I got it to today. Will let it sit for a couple of weeks and then see where I need to fuss more.
February 3, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Aaaand this is where I got it to today. Will let it sit for a couple of weeks and then see where I need to fuss more.