A Mess of Miscellany

Hokum (2026) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt35…

13 June 2026

It’s time for… KUNG FU!!

Heaven and Hell 第三類打鬥 (1978) #KungFuSat #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt00…

(I’m pretty sure I’m watching the right one but I have no idea what’s going on)

13 June 2026

This week’s #Sourdough turned out beautifully, if I do say so myself. It’s lovely to be baking again, even though I just give it away.

A freshly baked round loaf of rustic bread with a golden-brown crust and light dusting of flour sits on a metal cooling rack. The bread has deep, irregular scoring patterns that have opened up during baking, creating a textured surface. The cooling rack rests on a dark, quilted-pattern mat on a colourful patterned tablecloth. In the background, there is a black circular tray with a vase of green leaves, and various items like folded fabric and containers are partially visible.

12 June 2026

#ForMeFromMe #Flowers #Pride Edition

A colourful bouquet of flowers in a glass vase sits on a black tray with a gold geometric pattern, placed on a table covered with a vibrant, patterned tablecloth. The flowers include pink roses, yellow lilies, small yellow flowers, and various green leaves. A small rainbow Pride flag is placed in the bouquet. To the left, there is a round loaf of rustic bread cooling on a wire rack. In the background, a red stand mixer, a black foam roller, and part of a kitchen counter are visible, along with some boxes and kitchen items.

12 June 2026

Ne Zha 2 (2025) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt34…

A dramatic fantasy illustration featuring a muscular young warrior with flowing hair, standing in a stormy ocean surrounded by massive waves and mythical sea dragons. The warrior wields a long spear, has a red ribbon swirling around his body, and his feet are engulfed in fire as he hovers above the water. Several serpentine dragons with glowing features emerge from the turbulent sea, with one coiling directly beneath him. Sunlight pierces through the storm clouds above, casting a golden glow on the scene. At the bottom of the image, large yellow text reads “NE ZHA 2.”

12 June 2026

Ghost in the Shell (1995) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt01…

An anime-style character with spiky white hair and striking blue eyes stares intensely forward. The character has a serious expression, with part of the face shaded in red. Circuit-like digital patterns overlay the image, giving it a cybernetic, futuristic feel. The background is a gradient of teal and light green with faint circuit designs. At the bottom, the words “GHOST IN THE SHELL” are written in white capital letters, with a green triangle in place of the “A” containing the words “IN THE.”

11 June 2026

Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2025) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt35…

A poster with a bright red background featuring two characters from “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” On the left is a person with short, curly black hair, heavy makeup with blue eyeshadow, red lipstick, and wearing a black sequined outfit with a pearl necklace and a tattoo of a bleeding heart with the word “BOSS” on their upper arm. They are facing slightly to the right, mouth slightly open. On the right is a person with pale skin and long, thin, yellow hair, bald on top, leaning toward the other character with a somber expression, dressed in a dark coat. Large white, distressed text at the top reads “STRANGE JOURNEY,” and a white banner with red text at the bottom reads “THE STORY OF ROCKY HORROR.”

10 June 2026

Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World) (2026) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt33…

A vibrant, retro-styled poster featuring the band Earth, Wind & Fire. Nine members are standing in colourful, shiny outfits, including flared pants, robes, and jumpsuits in red, orange, gold, purple, turquoise, green, and blue. One member holds a golden electric guitar. Behind them are two large pyramids under a starry night sky with phases of the moon arranged in a semicircle. Above the pyramids is a glowing white starburst and the astrological symbol for Jupiter, surrounded by a circular grid with zodiac symbols along the edges on an orange gradient background. Below the group, the text reads: “EARTH, WIND & FIRE (TO BE CELESTIAL vs. THAT’S THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD).” The scene has a mystical, cosmic, and Egyptian-inspired aesthetic.

10 June 2026

Class of 1999 (1990) #Watching #Monsterdon letterboxd.com/imdb/tt00…

A poster featuring a large, metallic blue robotic head with a stern expression set against a black background. Inside the transparent top of the robot’s head are four young people: two men and one woman in the front, and another man slightly behind them, dressed in punk and rebellious attire including leather jackets and chains. Above the head is the bold red and white text “CLASS OF 1999” in a futuristic font.

7 June 2026

It’s time for… KUNG FU!!

Catching up on some #KungFuSat, #Watching Kid with the Golden Arm (1979) letterboxd.com/imdb/tt00…

7 June 2026

Project Hail Mary (2026) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt12…

A man with light brown hair and a short beard floats upside down in a spacecraft, looking out through a circular window into space filled with stars and a nebula. He is wearing a white ringer T-shirt with red trim that has the words “HORSE SHOE BEND AUTO” in red letters and a pair of checkered racing flags printed on it. A pair of glasses dangles from his neck. The interior of the spacecraft is dimly lit with orange and green lights. In the foreground, the title “PROJECT HAIL MARY” is displayed in bright white futuristic font.

7 June 2026

Kung Fu Stuntmen (2021) #Watching #KungFuSat letterboxd.com/imdb/tt15…

A movie poster with a black background. The poster features a group of people in martial arts poses. The text on the poster is in white and yellow. The text reads "Kung Fu Stuntmen: Never Say No!".

6 June 2026

Marty, Life Is Short (2026) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt39…

A young person with short dark brown hair is lying sideways on a patterned carpet, smiling broadly and looking relaxed. They are wearing a dark plaid shirt. The carpet has a diamond-shaped geometric pattern in shades of brown and beige. Superimposed text near the bottom of the image reads: “MARTY LIFE IS SHORT” in bold white capital letters.

5 June 2026

Ten Little Indians (1965) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt00…

A vintage movie poster with a green background features a large, black-and-white illustration of a blonde woman with long hair and wide, terrified eyes. She appears to be screaming or gasping in shock. In the top right corner, there is a noose hanging down. Below the woman, there is a group of ten smaller figures, both men and women, dressed in mid-20th-century attire, some holding guns and one holding a dagger. They appear tense and alert, with serious or fearful expressions. Along the top of the poster, large, black, blocky text reads “TEN LITTLE INDIANS,” with the noose forming part of the letter “S.” In the bottom left corner, two small silhouetted figures are engaged in a fight, one kicking the other.

4 June 2026

Lee Cronin’s The Mummy (2026) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt32…

A horrifying image of a mummy wrapped in ancient, tattered brown cloth covered with glowing golden runes and symbols, lying in a partially opened stone sarcophagus. The mummy’s mouth is wide open in a silent scream, showing its teeth, and one eye is dimly visible, giving an eerie, lifelike impression. The background is dark and shadowy, emphasizing the decayed, supernatural figure. At the bottom, the text reads “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy” in bold, golden letters.

3 June 2026

The roses are in bloom in the streets of Toronto. There’s a bee in there too!

A vibrant pink rose in full bloom is surrounded by lush green leaves. The petals are layered and slightly ruffled, with a bright yellow centre where a small insect is visible. Sunlight illuminates the flower and leaves, creating shadows and highlights that enhance the texture and vivid colours. The background is blurred, showing hints of branches and a building.

3 June 2026

Out Laws (2026) #Watching #InsideOut35 letterboxd.com/imdb/tt32…

A black-and-white poster features three people standing close together, with a man in front and two women behind him. The man has short curly hair, a beard, and wears a necklace and a striped shirt. His expression is serious. A torn strip with the word “OUTLAWS” in bold black letters on a pink background runs horizontally across the image, covering the lower part of his face. Above, in white italic text, it says, “Criminalised for love. Fighting back with pride.” At the bottom, small credits and production details are visible, indicating the film is by James Lewis and Lex Powney. The background is blurred, suggesting an urban outdoor setting.

1 June 2026

Zero Patience (1993) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt01…

A shirtless man stands under falling water with his head tilted back, eyes closed, and mouth open in an expression of ecstasy or release. His hands are clasped behind his head as water streams down his muscular chest and arms, illuminated against a dark background with raindrops or water droplets visible. Across the upper portion of the image, bold pink text reads “ZERO PATIENCE,” and below it in smaller white text, “A JOHN GREYSON MOVIE MUSICAL.”

29 May 2026

A fun and somewhat moist day at the beach last Sunday with our three and Carolyn’s two. Ripley particularly enjoyed the puddles.

26 May 2026

Since I got back from Bermuda, Toronto has been in full blossom!

26 May 2026

Many years ago, when I was in a high school music program, maybe 1983, a guy in the year ahead of me made me a mixed tape. I can’t remember what was on it except two songs.

25 May 2026

Many years ago, when I was in a high school music program, maybe 1983, a guy in the year ahead of me made me a mixed tape. I can’t remember what was on it except two songs.

25 May 2026

Hunky Jesus (2026) #Watching #InsideOut35 letterboxd.com/imdb/tt28…

A person in elaborate makeup and costume poses with their head tilted. They are wearing white face paint with dramatic black and purple eye makeup, dark lipstick, and a painted black beard. A small jewel is placed on their forehead. Their head is adorned with a bright red feather-like headpiece, a purple band, and a pink mesh veil decorated with purple flowers and sequins. Large circular red earrings with dangling charms and a big black gemstone brooch are attached to the headpiece. They wear a black-and-white patterned outfit with large abstract shapes and a chunky black beaded necklace featuring a small charm showing a similar costumed figure. The background is softly blurred, suggesting an outdoor setting.

25 May 2026

Terror in the Wax Museum (1973) #Watching #Monsterdon letterboxd.com/imdb/tt00…

A horror-themed poster featuring a woman’s face split into two halves. The left side shows a realistic face with long blonde hair, pale skin, blue eyes, and red lips. The right side is melting, revealing a pink wax-like texture dripping over a skeletal skull beneath. The background is dark and shadowy. At the top, stylized dripping red and white letters spell out “Terror in the Wax Museum.”

24 May 2026

Lunar Sway (2026) #Watching #InsideOut35 letterboxd.com/imdb/tt32…

A retro-style movie poster features a surreal desert scene with rocky formations, sparse cacti, and a road leading toward the horizon. A giant pink cowboy hat dominates the centre of the image, with a full moon rising behind it. A coyote stands on a boulder in the foreground, while a man in a striped shirt and dark pants stands next to a woman in a pink and black jacket with light blue polka-dot pants. In the distance, a sign reads “Sunset Motel.” The top of the poster lists the cast: “Starring Noah Parker, Liza Weil, with Grace Glowicki and Douglas Smith.” Text at the bottom reads: “a Nick Butler film, LUNAR Sway,” with “Sway” in a glowing orange cursive font. Logos for Telefilm Canada and the Government of Canada appear at the bottom.

24 May 2026