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Legend: Harrison Ford

I typically publish these posts after we’ve lost the artist, but I didn’t want to wait that long to pay tribute to one of my favorite actors, the inimitable Harrison Ford. It would be impossible to overstate the importance of Ford to my generation (X, in case you’re new here) and to me personally. HeContinue reading “Legend: Harrison Ford”

Jaws at 50

It had all the makings of a disaster: over budget, over time, a young and inexperienced filmmaker, and a script that was constantly changing. Because Steven Spielberg insisted on shooting on the ocean (at Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts), the actors often suffered from seasickness. When composer John Williams first played the film’s iconic two-note theme,Continue reading “Jaws at 50”

The Movies of ’95, Vol. 2

These movies are all turning THIRTY this year. This list is chronological by release date, except for my personal top ten, which will appear at the end of this post. ICYMI, here is volume one of this post: https://peanut-butter-and-julie.com/2025/05/06/the-movies-of-95-vol-1/ STARRING: Jack Mulcahy, Mike McGlone, Edward Burns, Connie Britton, Maxine Bahns WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY: EdwardContinue reading “The Movies of ’95, Vol. 2”

Pop Quiz Answers: Oscar Edition

BY THE NUMBERS WHAT A DEBUT OSCAR RECORDS ALL IN THE FAMILY BEST ORIGINAL SONG BY DECADE (USE EACH ONCE – 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s) WHICH ONE WON? (WHICH PERFORMANCE WON THE GIVEN ACTOR AN OSCAR?) PIXAR ANIMATED FEATURES (FINAL QUESTION) Between 2000 and 2009, five Pixar films took home the Oscar for Best AnimatedContinue reading “Pop Quiz Answers: Oscar Edition”

Pop Quiz: Oscar Edition

Happy Oscars Day to all who celebrate! In honor of the occasion, I wrote an all-Oscar pop quiz. Answers will follow in a separate post. BY THE NUMBERS WHAT A DEBUT OSCAR RECORDS ALL IN THE FAMILY BEST ORIGINAL SONG BY DECADE (USE EACH ONCE – 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s) WHICH ONE WON? (WHICH PERFORMANCEContinue reading “Pop Quiz: Oscar Edition”

Pop Quiz: Fictional Musicians Match – with Answers!

Match the fictional band or musician (numbers) to the film (letters). MUSICIAN(S) FILMS A. Coming to America B. Star Wars C. Streets of Fire D. A Mighty Wind E. Empire Records F. Almost Famous G. 8 Mile H. The Bodyguard I. Rock of Ages J. Velvet Goldmine K. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World L. Wayne’sContinue reading “Pop Quiz: Fictional Musicians Match – with Answers!”