socalbat
@socalbat.bsky.social
Keepin the galaxy positive. What am I a fan of? Well, lots of stuff: Star Wars, LOTR, Disney, film nerd, elder emo, sci fi, horror, fantasy, MST3K, social justice, cosplay, Dodgers, Ducks, Rams, craft beer, red wine, whiskey, black coffee, he/him
Off to Disneyland for a Life Day meet-up with Star Wars pals.
“I have friends everywhere.”
“I have friends everywhere.”
November 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Off to Disneyland for a Life Day meet-up with Star Wars pals.
“I have friends everywhere.”
“I have friends everywhere.”
Just finished Frankenstein and this might be my favorite Guillermo Del Toro film since Pan’s Labyrinth (which is quite the feat). Gorgeously shot, lavish set pieces, emotional and empathetic. What a treat!
November 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Just finished Frankenstein and this might be my favorite Guillermo Del Toro film since Pan’s Labyrinth (which is quite the feat). Gorgeously shot, lavish set pieces, emotional and empathetic. What a treat!
Finally caught up on Visions, season 3 and damn… these keep getting better and better!!
November 14, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Finally caught up on Visions, season 3 and damn… these keep getting better and better!!
Arrived this morning: “Master of Evil” by @adamchristopher.me. As a huge fan of Shadows of the Sith, I’ve been eagerly awaiting this book since it was announced back in Spring. Jumping in now.
November 12, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Arrived this morning: “Master of Evil” by @adamchristopher.me. As a huge fan of Shadows of the Sith, I’ve been eagerly awaiting this book since it was announced back in Spring. Jumping in now.
Back at Disneyland for the afternoon.
November 4, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Back at Disneyland for the afternoon.
Let’s do this, California!
November 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Let’s do this, California!
Breakfast of Champions.
November 2, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Breakfast of Champions.
Just started reading The Last Order from @kwamembalia.bsky.social and that dedication page got me fired up already! Got a feeling this is exactly what I need right now.
October 31, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Just started reading The Last Order from @kwamembalia.bsky.social and that dedication page got me fired up already! Got a feeling this is exactly what I need right now.
Happy birthday to the incomparable Carrie Fisher. May she forever rest in the Force.
Leader, rebel, and General to many. But to me, she’s royalty.
Leader, rebel, and General to many. But to me, she’s royalty.
October 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Happy birthday to the incomparable Carrie Fisher. May she forever rest in the Force.
Leader, rebel, and General to many. But to me, she’s royalty.
Leader, rebel, and General to many. But to me, she’s royalty.
Just arrived! And it’s beautiful!!
October 14, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Just arrived! And it’s beautiful!!
Just arrived!! Star Wars: Legacy of Vader is out today. If you’ve never read The Rise of Kylo Ren (also by @charlessoule.bsky.social) then do yourself a favor and snag em both. You’re in for a treat!!
October 8, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Just arrived!! Star Wars: Legacy of Vader is out today. If you’ve never read The Rise of Kylo Ren (also by @charlessoule.bsky.social) then do yourself a favor and snag em both. You’re in for a treat!!
Happy National Taco Day!! Really hard question, but what are your 4 favorite tacos? Mine:
- Fish Tacos (Bear Flag Fish Co)
- Double Decker (Taco Bell)
- Grilled Chicken soft Taco (Del Taco)
- Street Tacos (Taqueria Nopal)
Honorable mention: Taco Connection, Wahoo’s, Jack in the Box, Taco Grill
- Fish Tacos (Bear Flag Fish Co)
- Double Decker (Taco Bell)
- Grilled Chicken soft Taco (Del Taco)
- Street Tacos (Taqueria Nopal)
Honorable mention: Taco Connection, Wahoo’s, Jack in the Box, Taco Grill
October 7, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Happy National Taco Day!! Really hard question, but what are your 4 favorite tacos? Mine:
- Fish Tacos (Bear Flag Fish Co)
- Double Decker (Taco Bell)
- Grilled Chicken soft Taco (Del Taco)
- Street Tacos (Taqueria Nopal)
Honorable mention: Taco Connection, Wahoo’s, Jack in the Box, Taco Grill
- Fish Tacos (Bear Flag Fish Co)
- Double Decker (Taco Bell)
- Grilled Chicken soft Taco (Del Taco)
- Street Tacos (Taqueria Nopal)
Honorable mention: Taco Connection, Wahoo’s, Jack in the Box, Taco Grill
I am wildly overdue to give this one a read, but I finally started “Bloodline” by Claudia Gray and I am flying through it! So so so good!
October 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I am wildly overdue to give this one a read, but I finally started “Bloodline” by Claudia Gray and I am flying through it! So so so good!
Spooky movie season continues!
Now watching “A Nightmare on Elm Street”
Still love it after all these years.
Now watching “A Nightmare on Elm Street”
Still love it after all these years.
October 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Spooky movie season continues!
Now watching “A Nightmare on Elm Street”
Still love it after all these years.
Now watching “A Nightmare on Elm Street”
Still love it after all these years.
So happy for this kid! Was impressed when I got to meet him his rookie year. The Ducks have far flashier young talent, but he is one of the most underrated defensemen in the league and just keeps proving his worth. Now, this new contract will make him the highest paid player in Anaheim history.
October 2, 2025 at 6:52 PM
So happy for this kid! Was impressed when I got to meet him his rookie year. The Ducks have far flashier young talent, but he is one of the most underrated defensemen in the league and just keeps proving his worth. Now, this new contract will make him the highest paid player in Anaheim history.
Spooky movie season continues!
Now watching: “House of Wax” (2005)
Just some good old fashioned mid-00’s fare for an easy going morning. A bit by the numbers, and plenty to eye roll at, but enjoyable enough to have on in the background during October nonetheless.
Now watching: “House of Wax” (2005)
Just some good old fashioned mid-00’s fare for an easy going morning. A bit by the numbers, and plenty to eye roll at, but enjoyable enough to have on in the background during October nonetheless.
October 2, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Spooky movie season continues!
Now watching: “House of Wax” (2005)
Just some good old fashioned mid-00’s fare for an easy going morning. A bit by the numbers, and plenty to eye roll at, but enjoyable enough to have on in the background during October nonetheless.
Now watching: “House of Wax” (2005)
Just some good old fashioned mid-00’s fare for an easy going morning. A bit by the numbers, and plenty to eye roll at, but enjoyable enough to have on in the background during October nonetheless.
Spooky movie season continues!
Now watching: “Candyman” (1992)
It’s been maybe 20 years since I’ve seen it. Just now noticing that, outside of “saying his name makes him appear,” I’ve forgotten literally everything else. Fun to revisit early 90’s, pre-Scream horror. And… of course, Virginia Madsen!
Now watching: “Candyman” (1992)
It’s been maybe 20 years since I’ve seen it. Just now noticing that, outside of “saying his name makes him appear,” I’ve forgotten literally everything else. Fun to revisit early 90’s, pre-Scream horror. And… of course, Virginia Madsen!
October 1, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Spooky movie season continues!
Now watching: “Candyman” (1992)
It’s been maybe 20 years since I’ve seen it. Just now noticing that, outside of “saying his name makes him appear,” I’ve forgotten literally everything else. Fun to revisit early 90’s, pre-Scream horror. And… of course, Virginia Madsen!
Now watching: “Candyman” (1992)
It’s been maybe 20 years since I’ve seen it. Just now noticing that, outside of “saying his name makes him appear,” I’ve forgotten literally everything else. Fun to revisit early 90’s, pre-Scream horror. And… of course, Virginia Madsen!
Cheers, from Disneyland. 🍻
September 30, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Cheers, from Disneyland. 🍻
Getting the cats prepped for the postseason with their season’s finest.
September 30, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Getting the cats prepped for the postseason with their season’s finest.
Spooky movie season continues!
Last night’s watch: “Longlegs”
First time seeing it. That was incredibly tense and creepy for the entirety of the movie! Made it real hard to go to bed right after. Osgood Perkins is making some top tier horror these days.
Last night’s watch: “Longlegs”
First time seeing it. That was incredibly tense and creepy for the entirety of the movie! Made it real hard to go to bed right after. Osgood Perkins is making some top tier horror these days.
September 27, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Spooky movie season continues!
Last night’s watch: “Longlegs”
First time seeing it. That was incredibly tense and creepy for the entirety of the movie! Made it real hard to go to bed right after. Osgood Perkins is making some top tier horror these days.
Last night’s watch: “Longlegs”
First time seeing it. That was incredibly tense and creepy for the entirety of the movie! Made it real hard to go to bed right after. Osgood Perkins is making some top tier horror these days.
Spooky movie season continues!
Now watching: “The Endless”
Saw this when it first came out and I’m still amazed at the tone, style, and atmosphere they created with such a small indie budget. Def worth checking out if you haven’t seen it!
Now watching: “The Endless”
Saw this when it first came out and I’m still amazed at the tone, style, and atmosphere they created with such a small indie budget. Def worth checking out if you haven’t seen it!
September 26, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Spooky movie season continues!
Now watching: “The Endless”
Saw this when it first came out and I’m still amazed at the tone, style, and atmosphere they created with such a small indie budget. Def worth checking out if you haven’t seen it!
Now watching: “The Endless”
Saw this when it first came out and I’m still amazed at the tone, style, and atmosphere they created with such a small indie budget. Def worth checking out if you haven’t seen it!
Happiest of birthdays to the incomparable @markhamillofficial.bsky.social!
As a huge Star Wars fan, his impact on that universe is immeasurable, but his body of work is so much larger than that. If you haven’t caught him in recent works by Mike Flanagan, you’re missing out.
HBD, Mark!
MTFBWY
As a huge Star Wars fan, his impact on that universe is immeasurable, but his body of work is so much larger than that. If you haven’t caught him in recent works by Mike Flanagan, you’re missing out.
HBD, Mark!
MTFBWY
September 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Happiest of birthdays to the incomparable @markhamillofficial.bsky.social!
As a huge Star Wars fan, his impact on that universe is immeasurable, but his body of work is so much larger than that. If you haven’t caught him in recent works by Mike Flanagan, you’re missing out.
HBD, Mark!
MTFBWY
As a huge Star Wars fan, his impact on that universe is immeasurable, but his body of work is so much larger than that. If you haven’t caught him in recent works by Mike Flanagan, you’re missing out.
HBD, Mark!
MTFBWY
Spooky movie season continues! Today, I watched “Heretic”
First time seeing it! Love me some psychological horror and love Hugh Grant in his villain era. This was a clever, fun watch.
First time seeing it! Love me some psychological horror and love Hugh Grant in his villain era. This was a clever, fun watch.
September 25, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Spooky movie season continues! Today, I watched “Heretic”
First time seeing it! Love me some psychological horror and love Hugh Grant in his villain era. This was a clever, fun watch.
First time seeing it! Love me some psychological horror and love Hugh Grant in his villain era. This was a clever, fun watch.