MYMNK: “Hopscotch”
I have just re-watched one of my all-time favorites, the 1980 spy comedy, “Hopscotch,” and am finally giving it a spot on my Movies You Might Not Know list. Here’s why.
What I’m Watching
Here are reviews of five things I’ve watched lately, including a stage bio of Ann Richards, a new standup special from Greg Warren, a documentary about The Band, a Lily Tomlin/Julia Garner drama, and a movie about a voyeur with Asperger syndrome.
Thanks For Everything, Carl
I’m saddened to hear of the death of comedy legend Carl Reiner, who was a guest on my radio show more times than almost anyone else. Here are some of my memories of him.
POTD: “Play It Again, Bob”
For the Picture Of The Day, here’s the greatest sketch SCTV ever did — “Play It Again, Bob” — with perfect impressions of Woody Allen and Bob Hope by Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas.
POTD: SCTV’s “Taxi Driver”
For the Picture Of The Day, here are four-clips-in-one from SCTV circa 1980, with cast members doing impressions of Bob Hope, Woody Allen, Gregory Peck, and Dick Cavett in a scene from “Taxi Driver.”
Movie Review: “Irresistible”
Here’s my review of Jon Stewart’s new political satire (starring Steve Carrell, Rose Byrne, and Chris Cooper), about a small town mayoral election that draws the attention of some national political people who blow it entirely out of proportion.
POTD: “Ghostbusters” Reunion
Josh Gad tracked down most of the cast of “Ghostbusters” — Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Ernie Hudson, and Annie Potts — for another episode of his “Reunited Apart” series. Watch it here.
Will They Show “The Mask”?
AMC announced it will reopen its US movie theaters on July 15th & has changed its mind about requiring customers to wear face masks in all locations. Nonetheless, you can count me out, and I still have several questions.