They Live (1988)

They Live (1988)

starring Roddy Piper, Keith David

written and directed by John Carpenter

95 minutes

John Nada (Roddy Piper), a homeless drifter, discovers (by chance, thanks to a pair of special sunglasses) that there are zombie like people disguised as humans, living on Earth. He teams up with Frank (Keith David), a guy he has just met. They work together (once Frank finally puts on the glasses, he is resistant at first) to try and figure out what they can do to save the world.

Thoughts

John Carpenter is credited as the writer but the story itself is based upon a short story: Eight O'Clock in the Morning by Ray Nelson.

Better Call Saul 4.10

Winner

The episode opened with the day that Jimmy finally became a lawyer. Chuck stood next to him and vouched for him. That evening there was a party for Jimmy. He sings karaoke with Chuck, although it takes him some effort to talk Chuck into sticking around and singing with him.

In the present Mike is looking for Werner. He has a number of guys working with him but it is Mike that makes most of the discoveries that leads to Werner. Lalo catches on that something is going on. He follows Mike. Mike eventually gets wise to the fact that someone is following him and loses him in a parking lot by jamming the ticket machine as he leaves.

Sherman's Showcase 1.04

Enemies

Sherman talks to the security guard; musicians done wrong by Berry Gordy plan to break into his mansion; a newspaper editor gets pitched stories by his reporters; and Common stars in a stage musical about Blockbuster Video.

Not my favorite episode. Didn't make me laugh as much as the first three episodes. Did I get all the references? Definitely not.

Doctor Who (1963) 1.03 Extras (Part 1)

Doctor Who: Origins (2006)

53 minutes

Narrated by Terry Molloy, who is probably better known for playing Davros in three stories, this special documentary revisits the coming together of the cast and crew to create Doctor Who in 1963.

The people interviewed for this documentary include

• Marcus Hearn. film and TV historian
• Sidney Newman, creator of 'Doctor Who' (archival interview from 1984)
• Verity Lambert, producer (1963-65)
• Richard Martin, director (The Daleks, The Edge of Destruction)
• Waris Hussein, director (An Unearthly Child)
• William Russell, Ian Chesterton (1963-65)
• Carole Ann Ford, Susan Foreman (1963-64)
• Desmond Briscoe. Founder of BBC Radiophonic Workshop (archival interview)
• Brian Hidgson, Special Sound for Doctor Who (1963-72)
• Bernard Lodge, Designer 'Doctor Who' Title Sequences (1963-80)

UFO Robo Grendizer 3.21

In Gratitude to this Wonderful Earth

or In the name of the beautiful Earth

or Pour l'amour de la Terre (For the love of the Earth)

Professor Umon uses a satellite to confirm that the Vegans have a base on the far side of the moon. The satellite is spotted by the Vegans and destroyed before it can gather all the information they need back at the Space Science Center.

Grendizer is capabale of space flight but Double Spazer, Marine Spazer, and Drill Spazer are not. Professor Umon has a solution for that which he has been working on and is nearing completion. It is called Cosmo Special Spazer but it still needs a little more work before it will be ready.

Broadchurch 1.04

Episode 4

It turns out that the burned boat does not to belong to Mark. Once the wreckage of the boat is brought ashore there is evidence found to indicate that Danny had once been on the boat.

Beth struggles with telling Mark that she knows about Becca Fisher. Eventually she does, but not until just before the end of the episode.

Oliver finds proof that Jack Marshall, who owns the news stand, had a conviction for a child sex crime. Oliver's boss takes the information to the police, who confront Marshall about it. Oliver later confronts Jack himself. Nige overhears the conversation between Oliver and Jack and tells Mark about it.

All About Eve (1950)

All About Eve (1950)

starring Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders

directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz

138 minutes

Eve Harrington (Anne Baxter) gets a job working for Margo Channing (Bette Davis), a well known star of Broadway. Eve is doing a splendid job. Margo loves her but soon she starts to suspect Eve of trying to get between her and Bill, her long time boyfriend.

Karen, a friend of Margo, helps Eve become Margo's understudy in the play in which she is currently starring. Margo does not approve but Eve's star quickly begins to rise. Bill proposes to Margo which helps to clear the way for Eve to continue to rise. Eve attempts to seduce Lloyd, Karen's playwright husband, but Addison Dewitt (George Sanders) puts down his foot and convinces her that he is a better target for her affections.