mrsandman29

I'd say at least half of these are recognizable to those of us who are early or mid-Gen Xers.

Only three celebrities' deaths affected me. John Lennon, Robin Williams, and Jim Henson. Lennon's death was shocking, and came way too soon. Robin Williams-- like many of you have said, it's ROBIN WILLIAMS... Jim Henson was another one who left way too soon; only 53. Betty… Read More

@robertar4c4a6041d, I haven't seen the new series, and not sure I will. Maybe I'll just re-read the book. It's been about 25 years since I last read it. .

Tom Cruise was better in "Interview With the Vampire" than I expected. The role that was miscast in that movie was Antonio Banderas. While Banderas himself is a decent actor, Armand in the books is about 17, and looked like a Botticelli angel. Banderas was in his mid-30s and looked… Read More

For Ice Cube, I'd go with "Boyz in the Hood".

Most of these are rather Americentric observations, but I will agree about smoking. Really don't get why so many younger Europeans smoke, after decades of research and warnings about cigarettes and cigarette smoke. As someone who benefits from the ADA, I'd add that there have been… Read More

"Moon Knight" should be a lot lower than it is (I found it confusing and dull, for the most part), and "She-Hulk" slightly higher. "Eternals" would have worked better as a limited series rather than a stand-alone movie.

Surprised you didn't add "When Harry Met Sally...". Spoiler for those who haven't seen it. At the end, during the New Year's Eve party, Harry says to Sally: "I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of… Read More

I always associate "The Wizard of Oz" with Easter, because for years, starting in the 1960s, it was aired on network TV annually in the spring, close to Eastertime. A nice annual ritual as a child and young adult, in the days before VHS, DVD, cable, streaming, etc.

The original "Miracle on 34th Street" is a must-see. Not sure why the author included the remake, which is meh and unnecessary.