#Tim Blaney

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W A T C H I N G

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Short Circuit 2 (1988)

In many ways, Short Circuit 2 is kind of a mess. It’s too long, key characters from the first film don't return (and the explanation for why is weak) and several plot threads go nowhere or are needlessly complicated. Nonetheless… the characters have so much charm and the parts that work are so good it wins you over. The first Short Circuit was a bit of a divisive film but if it appealed to you, definitely check out this sequel.

Sometime after the events of Short Circuit, Benjamin "Ben" Jabituya Jahveri (still played by Fisher Stevens) is now a struggling toymaker who lands a huge contract with the help of a street hustler named Fred Ritter (Michael McKean). When the run-down factory they’re using is ransacked by thieves tunneling beneath the building to get to a collection of valuable jewels, Johnny 5 (voiced by Tim Blaney) is sent to help his friend. In a big city with so many distractions and with many looking to exploit the innocent robot, can Ben fulfill the toy order on time AND catch the eye of the beautiful Sandy Banatoni (Cythia Gibb)?

Why does this film has a subplot about a gang who convinces Johnny 5 to help them steal car stereos and another about Fred being tempted to sell Johnny 5 to a tech company on top of the bank plot, the toy deadline, the romance and Johnny 5’s sudden realization that, as a machine, he doesn’t have the same rights as a human being? It’s as if writers Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson came into the producer’s office with plans for not one, but three sequels to Short Circuit. “Sorry boys, but you only get to make one” they were told. Instead of picking the best ideas and leaving the rest for later, they just decided to include EVERYTHING. On the upside, this means Short Circuit 2 moves VERY fast. If there’s an element that doesn’t quite work, you’re moving onto the next thing before you know it.

Luckily, few elements DON’T work. Once we get into it, the relationship between Ben and Sandy is tender. You want them to get together. As for Johnny 5, he's so sweet and innocent that seeing him reading Pinocchio and Frankenstein, and realizing what those stories mean to him melts your heart. The special effects are once again excellent, largely due to everything we see on-screen actually being there when the cameras were rolling. It’s all puppetry and practical special effects. Sometimes you don’t realize how much of a difference that makes until you see it in action.

Like the first film, this sequel has many hilarious lines to offer. So many that, once again, you’re prone to miss one or two while you catch your breath. Director Kenneth Johnson, writers Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson lack restraint. There is too much going on and it gets even wilder during the conclusion when the story takes yet another turn but there's one aspect of the conclusion that wraps up the movie so well it allows you to overlook the flaws. It’s a bit of a retcon, as the original Short Circuit clearly established that Ben WAS born in the United States while now, he’s applying for citizenship but where it leads will make you say "continuity be damned".

You don’t need to have grown up with Short Circuit 2 to enjoy it, though you do have to have enjoyed the first. What worked in that film works again here. Despite the overstuffed story and at least one element that hasn't aged well, those anyone excited to hear that they made a Short Circuit 2 will be happy with these results. (On DVD, March 30, 2019)

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Tim Richmond - Daytona 1987

[90ssuperheroes]

Frank the Pug, the Remoolian from Men In Black (1997), was played by a Pug named Mushu and voiced by Tim Blaney. The character made appearances in the animated series and in the 2002 sequel. Mushu passed away before the 3rd film was made.

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Favorite Crime Boss Villains

Giovanni - The Pokémon franchise's original Big Bad and longstanding uber-villain, Giovanni is the boss of the Team Rocket criminal organization. Through much of the franchise such as in the Pokémon the Series anime, Pokémon Origins OVA, Pokémon Adventures manga, trading card game, and recent video games, Giovanni is depicted as someone who's a fine medium between a Moriarty and a Xanatos. He's powerful and power-hungry, utterly without moral scruples, and holds an ambition to spread his criminal empire across the entire world. He's also a meticulous schemer, a competent businessman, and a suave, charismatic figure as respectable as he is fearsome which is why he draws in so many loyal goons.* All of these factors have granted Giovanni his longevity. He's just too iconic a bad guy to keep down.

*Obligatory shout-out to Jessie, James and Meowth here!

Wilson Fisk - If you want to see the ultimate fictional caricature of a criminal mafioso, look no further than Marvel's Wilson Fisk, better known as the Kingpin. As tall as he is wide, with a big bald head and fancy white suit, and often seen walking with a cane or chomping down on a cigar, the Kingpin is an inherently silly character....which is what makes it so impressive that he's actually played so utterly straight that all that silliness loops back around to making him terrifying. He's the ultimate, most literal example of a mob boss who makes themselves up to be some kind of classy, distinguished gentleman but in reality is a brutish, monstrous thug, able to crush anyone who displeases him with his bare hands. Fisk has appeared in multiple media throughout the years and has been superbly portrayed by the likes of Stan Jones, Walker Edmiston, Roscoe Lee Browne, David Sobolov, Gregg Berger, Travis Willingham, Jim Cummings, Tim Blaney, Michael Clarke Duncan and Vincent D'onofrio.

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#Repost @filming_in_mcdonaldland

“FRY KIDS” 1989. Behind the scene: Our puppeteers came up with these amazing shoulder harness contraptions to create the illusion of The Fry Kids running down a flight of stairs. (The harnesses we’re only used in this commercial. The Fry Kids we’re normally marionettes and occasionally hand puppets.) With Puppeteers Tony Urbano, Bruce Lanoil. Kevin Carlson and Tim Blaney.

[spectres-fulcrum]

My alarm went off at 10:30 I fell back to sleep til 12:05, and I have no what timeline I woke up in(For context, Biden dropped out at 12:46 and the Nascar race started ~1:30).

Idk what even to think about politics other than it's going to be a long fucking few months and it's going to be terrifying the closer we get to that Tuesday in November. I saw the news about Biden while my sister was in the shower and I knocked on the bathroom door and she said she was almost done(We only have one bathroom) and I was like "No I have to tell you this NOW" and she's all doom and gloom but I have to remain positive(She also voted Trump in 2016 and now hates him but she'll never know I still hold that against her).

Woke up to a lot of stuff too(Tim Minear interview, Chiefs at training camp) and didn't have a lot of wakeup time with everything and it's been a very odd day. I was very awake awake awake then mid Nascar race I just felt all the energy leave me and had a mood drop. Probably belated wakeup stuff. Also my dad was working in the kitchen so I couldn't airfry what I wanted to.

Nascar was... today. Blaney was right about Larson being their golden boy. It was infuriating how obvious they put off not calling that caution so Larson could get the win.

Idk if I want to check out politics stuff(Should catch up on shit) and doom and gloom or just put on Fearless and play some House Flipper 2. I know what I want but I feel like I should doom scroll. Idk

[ulkaralakbarova]

After a lightning bolt zaps a robot named Number 5, the lovable machine starts to think he’s human and escapes the lab. Hot on his trail is his designer, Newton, who hopes to get to Number 5 before the military does. In the meantime, a spunky animal lover mistakes the robot for an alien and takes him in, teaching her new guest about life on Earth. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Stephanie Speck: Ally Sheedy Newton Crosby: Steve Guttenberg Ben Jabituya: Fisher Stevens Howard Marner: Austin Pendleton Skroeder: G.W. Bailey Frank: Brian McNamara Number 5 (voice): Tim Blaney Duke: Marvin J. McIntyre Otis: John Garber Mrs. Cepeda: Penny Santon General Washburne: Vernon Weddle Senator Mills: Barbara Tarbuck Howard Marner’s Aide: Tom Lawrence Norman: Fred Slyter Zack: Billy Ray Sharkey Reporter: Robert Krantz Reporter: Jan Speck Barmaid: Marguerite Happy Farmer: Howard Krick Farmer’s Wife: Marjorie Card Hughes Gate Guard: Herb Smith Party Guest: Jack Thompson Party Guest: William Striglos Party Guest: Mary Reckley Party Guest: Shay McLean Party Guest: Eleanor C. Heutschy Frank: Sergio Kato Film Crew: Producer: David Foster Producer: Lawrence Turman Director: John Badham Editor: Frank Morriss Art Direction: Dianne Wager Original Music Composer: David Shire Director of Photography: Nick McLean Second Unit Director: Gregg Champion Scenario Writer: S.S. Wilson Writer: Brent Maddock Location Manager: Mark Indig Casting: Jane Feinberg Script Supervisor: H. Bud Otto Co-Producer: Dennis E. Jones Title Designer: David Oliver Pfeil Casting: Mike Fenton Executive Producer: Mark Damon Set Decoration: Garrett Lewis Associate Producer: Dana Satler Hankins Associate Producer: Gary Foster Title Designer: Wayne Fitzgerald Executive Producer: John W. Hyde Casting: Judy Taylor Production Coordinator: Mary Cay Hollander Unit Production Manager: Steve Perry First Assistant Director: Jerry Ziesmer Second Assistant Director: Bryan Denegal Assistant Art Director: Donald B. Woodruff Camera Operator: Michael D. O’Shea Camera Operator: Steve Bridge First Assistant Camera: Michael A. Chavez Still Photographer: Bruce McBroom Sound Mixer: Willie D. Burton Boom Operator: Marvin E. Lewis Utility Sound: Robert W. Harris Supervising Sound Editor: William L. Manger Supervising Sound Editor: Milton C. Burrow Sound Editor: Richard Burrow Sound Editor: Scott Burrow Sound Editor: Richard Oswald Music Editor: Stan Witt Assistant Sound Editor: Kelly L. Manger Construction Coordinator: Michael Muscarella Construction Foreman: Joseph C. Fama Property Master: Gregg H. Bilson Assistant Property Master: Stan Cockerell Standby Painter: Jerry Gadette Greensman: Philip C. Hurst Makeup Artist: Tom Lucas Hairstylist: Damon Grill Gaffer: Colin J. Campbell Key Grip: Bill Young Dolly Grip: Donald L. Hartley Grip: Johnny London Jr. Leadman: Mark Woods Video Assist Operator: Richmond G. Cogswell Production Illustrator: Martin A. Kline Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Wayne Artman Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Tom E. Dahl Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Tom Beckert Unit Publicist: Vic Heutschy Production Accountant: Jan Garner Negative Cutter: Donah Bassett Stunt Coordinator: Walter Scott Special Effects Coordinator: Chuck Gaspar Stunts: Freddie Hice Stunts: Christine Anne Baur Stunts: Brad Bovee Stunts: Vince Deadrick Sr. Stunts: Marguerite Happy Stunts: Clifford Happy Stunts: Danny Costa Stunts: Bob Harris Stunts: Loren Janes Stunts: Robert Jauregui Stunts: Ben Scott Stunts: John-Clay Scott Stunts: Sasha Jenson Stunts: Ted White Stunts: R.L. Tolbert Second Assistant Camera: Robert Samuels Movie Reviews:

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Nintendo movie casts

The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2

Chris Pratt as Mario

Charlie Day as Luigi

Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach

Jack Black as Bowser

Keegan-Michael Key as Toad

Jack Dylan Grazer as Yoshi

Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong

Ginnifer Goodwin as Princess Daisy

P!nk as Rosalina

Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong

Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek

Eric Bauza as Diddy Kong

Danny Trejo as Wario

Neil Patrick Harris as Waluigi

Khary Payton as Penguin King

Juliet Jelenic as Lumalee

Sebastian Maniscalco as Spike

Cassandra Lee Morris as Dixie Kong

Mae Whitman as Toadette

Kevin Afghani as Mario’s Dad

Jessica DiCicco as Mario’s Mom

Karan Soni as Chunky Kong

Eric Bauza as Koopa Troopa Soldiers

Eric Bauza as Toad General

Jessica DiCicco as Yellow Toad

Rino Romano as Uncle Tony

John DiMaggio as Uncle Arthur

Jessica DiCicco as Aunt Marie

Brian Hull as Mario’s Grandpa

Denis Leary as Swanky Kong

Jessica DiCicco as Mayor Pauline

Frank Todaro as Blue Toad Guard

Tru Valentino as Yellow Toad Guard

Anna Brisbin as Mario’s Niece

Richard Ayoade as Banktoad

Wallace Shawn as Mailtoad

John DiMaggio as Boom Boom

Cassandra Lee Morris as Pom Pom

Carlos Alazraqui as Toadsworth

Cristina Vee & Maitreyi Ramakrishnan as Lumas

Kdin Jenzen as Birdo

Christina Aguilera as Perry the Parasol

Ice-T as Funky Kong

Rosario Dawson as Candy Kong

Terry Crews as Rambi

Zac Efron as Enguarde

Brian Hull as Squawks

Maurice LaMarche as Goomba

Ben Diskin as Koopa Paratroopa Soldiers

Brian Tyree Henry as Sledge Bro

Scott Menville as Dry Bones

Grant George as Hammer Bro

Nate Bihldorff as Shy Guy

Dee Bradley Baker as Snifit

Dee Bradley Baker as Bob-omb

Frank Welker as Piranha Plant

Todd Womack as Spiny

Jason Liebrecht as Buzzy Beetle

The Donkey Kong Country Movie

Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong

Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong

Oscar Isaac as King K. Rool

Eric Bauza as Diddy Kong

Cassandra Lee Morris as Dixie Kong

Karan Soni as Chunky Kong

Ice-T as Funky Kong

Rosario Dawson as Candy Kong

Cristina Vee as Tiny Kong

Jennifer Coolidge as Wrinkly Kong

Cristina Milizia as Kiddy Kong

Jordan Peele as Lanky Kong

Denis Leary as Swanky Kong

Terry Crews as Rambi

Zac Efron as Enguarde

Brian Hull as Squawks

Tim Blaney as Rattly

Kevin Michael Richardson as Squitter

Paul Tibbitt as Expresso

Justin Rupple as Winky

Torbin Xan Bullock as Clapper

Cheech Marin as Glimmer

Sloane Murray as Ellie

ExoParadigmGamer as Perry

Mr. T as Klubba

Jess Harnell as Klump General

Stephen Stanton as The Brothers Bear

Rob Izenberg as Very Gnawty

Alex Hirsch as Master Necky

Cree Summer as Queen B.

Jerry DeCaupa as Really Gnawty

MacInTalk as Dumb Drum

Greg Baldwin as Master Necky Snr.

Alan Tudyk as Krow

Matt Chapman as Kleever

ProtonJon as Kudgel

Steve Carell as King Zing

Steve Purcell as Belcha

Ian Hecox as Arich

Jeff Bennett as Squirt

Danny McBride as Bleak

Cheech Marin as Barbos

The Kirby Movie

Kate Micucci as Kirby

John Mulaney as King Dedede

Antonio Banderas as Meta Knight (in English & Spanish)

Karan Soni as Bandana Waddle Dee

Eric Bana as Rick

Dee Bradley Baker as Kine

Steve Buscemi as Coo

Henry Winkler as Chef Kawasaki

Richard Ayoade as Taranza

James Arnold Taylor as Magolor

Richard Horvitz as Daroach

Mela Lee as Susie Haltmann

Max Mittelman as Marx

Fryda Wolff as Gooey

The Star Fox Movie

Jason Schwartzman as Fox McCloud

Bill Hader as Falco Lombardi

Liam Neeson as Wolf O’Donnell

Blake Shelton as Peppy Hare

David Spade as Slippy Toad

Martin Short as Andross

Ed Harris as General Pepper

Kevin Michael Richardson as Leon Powalski

Bruce Campbell as ROB 64

Brian Hull as Pigma Dengar

Lin-Manuel Miranda as Andrew Oikonny

Jason Isaacs as James McCloud

Bonnie Hunt as Katt Monroe

Bobby Cannavale as Panther Caroso

Ariel Winter as Fara Phoenix

Carolyn Lawrence as Miyu

Deneen Melody as Fay

Anairis Quiñones as Krystal

EarthBound

Marissa Lenti as Ness

Amber Lee Connors as Lucas

Fryda Wolff as Paula

Issac Ryan Brown as Jeff

Roger Craig Smith as Poo

Cristina Vee as Kumatora

Frank Welker as Boney

Pikmin

Timothy Dalton as Olimar

Kevin Michael Richardson as Louie

Red Van Buskirk as Alph

Christopher Wehkamp as Charlie

Tati Gabrielle as Brittany

Keston John as President

Hajime Wakai as the Pikmin

Brian Sommer as Bulborb

Animal Crossing

Kimiko Glenn as Isabelle

Dee Bradley Baker as Tom Nook

Jason Liebrecht as K.K. Slider

Marc Maron as Mr. Resetti

Splatoon

Emichuu as Squid Sister Callie

Cristina Vee as Squid Sister Marie

EmuEmi as Marina Ida

Casey Lee Williams as Pearl Houzuki

Amalee as Shiver Hohojiro

Arryn Zech as Frye Onaga

Caleb Hyles as Big Man

The ARMS Movie

Peter Von Gomm as Spring Man & Springtron

Utada Hikaru as Ribbon Girl (in English & Japanese)

Tadanobu Asano as Ninjara (in English & Japanese)

Mena Massoud as Master Mummy (in English & African)

Dilraba Dilmurat as Min Min (in English & Mandarin Chinese)

Romi Dames as Mechanica (in English & Japanese)

Eva Green as Twintelle (in English & French)

Thomas Doherty as Byte

Doug the Pug as Barq

Miyu Irino as Kid Cobra (in English & Japanese)

Frank Welker as Helix

Kellen Goff as Max Brass

Rose McGowan as Lola Pop (in English & Italian)

Brian Tee as Misango (in English & Japanese)

Maia Mitchell as Dr. Coyle

Sonic the Hedgehog

Ben Schwartz as voice of Sonic

James Marsden as Tom Wachowski

Colleen O’Shaughnessey as voice of Tails

Idris Elba as voice of Knuckles

Tika Sumpter as Maddie Wachowski

Nicolas Cage as voice of Shadow

Megan Hilty as voice of Amy

Natasha Wothwell as Rachel Handel

Adam Pally as Wade Whipple

Shemar Moore as Randall Handel

Lee Majdoub as Agent Stone

Tom Butler as Commander Walters

Melody Niemann as Jojo

Sarah Surh as Faucet

Jesse McCartney as voice of Silver

Lake Bell as voice of Rouge

John Mulaney as voice of Vector

Bruce Campbell as voice of Espio

Kaley Cuoco as voice of Charmy

Cristina Pucelli as voice of Cream

Eva Longoria as voice of Blaze

Ella Purnell as voice of Sticks

John C. Reilly as voice of Big

David Spade as voice of Jet

Jessica DiCicco as voice of Wave

Bobby Cannavale as voice of Storm

Ryan Reynolds as voice of Mighty

Jake Johnson as voice of Ray

Peter Weller as voice of E-123 Omega

Lindsay Jones as voice of Cheese

Jason Isaacs as voice of Metal Sonic

Gaten Materazzo as voice of Chip

Jack Black as voice of Mephiles

Hamish Blake as voice of Infinite

Chloë Grace Moretz as voice of Sage

Hugh Jackman as voice of Orbot

Marc Maron as voice of Cubot

M.C. Gainey as voice of Zavok

Andy Samberg as voice of Zazz

Diane Guerrero as voice of Zeena

Dennis Quaid as voice of Master Zik

John Goodman as voice of Zomon

Ryan Potter as voice of Zor

Frank Welker as voice of Chaos

Cherami Leigh as voice of Omochao

McKenna Grace as Maria Robotnik

Khary Payton as voice of E-102 Gamma

Anairis Quiñones as voice of Tikal

PAC-MAN

Jesse McCartney as Pac-Man

Andy Samberg as Blinky

Kaite Crown as Pinky

Spike Jonze as Inky

Joe Mantegna as Clyde

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[ad_1] For one night time at Vivint Area, the long run took keep watch over of middle courtroom because the Junior Jazz celebrated their 2nd annual Lead In combination Award rite. Over 3,000 attendees had been handled to an evening full of actions, particular popularity, meals, and a celeb basketball recreation that drew as many laughs because it did cheers for one of the most maximum recognizable faces in Utah.  Junior Jazz Superstar Sport Sign up for us March eighth at Vivint Area for an evening of a laugh and basketball with Junior Jazz individuals from around the state! You don’t need to pass over it: https://t.co/vlZs1iK2VC #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/VuT6YmKWY2 — Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 28, 2022 The longest-running formative years basketball league within the NBA, Junior Jazz spreads throughout six other states (Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Arizona, and Nevada) and affects the lives of over 60,000 children and lots of extra.  So to mix the elemental talents of basketball whilst preaching and working towards its 5 core values, Junior Jazz is seen as a vital stepping stone within the expansion of the formative years who take part. Thru its Lead In combination Initiative — the cause of the birthday party on Tuesday night time — all the ones concerned with the group are inspired to include and educate its 5 values: Recognize, Management, Sportsmanship, Kindness, and Positivity. That’s what the birthday party at Vivint Area used to be all about — embracing those that’ve taken the 5 core values to center and practiced them during the season off and on the courtroom.  The group passed out awards to people who went above and past, together with an Professional, Program, and Trainer of the 12 months.  AWARDS:Recognize Award: Bronx Zayas — South Jordan Game MiddleManagement Award: Carter Bowen — Copperview Game MiddleKindness Award: Scout Blaney — Delightful Grove TownSportsmanship Award: Ounces Schoenfeld — Clinton TownPositivity Award: Ty Poulson — Syracuse Town Officers of the 12 months: Jen Brown and Dashaun Sensible — West Level TownA veteran and a rookie, Brown and Sensible blended to present the Jr. Jazz league of West Level Town a beautiful enjoy.  Brown, an professional for over a decade, used to be extensively sought out for her distinctive taste of officiating. Extra than simply calling fouls and blowing a whistle, there have been at all times classes to be realized, and he or she used to be more than pleased to show them. She would repeatedly provide an explanation for to the athletes why a decision used to be made or what they did improper, serving to them reinforce.  For Sensible, a soccer participant at Syracuse Prime College, officiating for him used to be a technique to give again to a neighborhood that gave him such a lot and helped lift him. He has members of the family nonetheless taking part in within the leagues, so given a possibility to spend time with them and nonetheless take part in Jr. Jazz, it used to be a very easy determination. Program of the 12 months: Clearfield Town Trainer of the 12 months: James Couts — Layton, West Level, and Clearfield.Arguably the hardest-working guy in Jr. Jazz, Couts used to be unquestionably the trainer of the 12 months after main six other groups during the season.  For Couts, a father at house, training such a lot of groups in Jr. Jazz used to be merely about spending extra time along with his children and serving to others increase. It wasn’t all concerning the profitable and dropping — even though there used to be a good quantity of profitable — it used to be about ensuring they evolved the precise talents off and on the courtroom to reach existence.  Whilst the awards rite were given the birthday celebration began, the night time in reality started when the Superstar All-Celebrity recreation tipped off at 7 p.m. That includes individuals of the Utah Jazz broadcast group, a number of former school and professional athletes, and one of the most maximum

well known names within the media, the sport introduced laughter, hysterics and a minimum quantity of basketball ability.  After all, it used to be David Locke’s Black squad out dueling Alema Harrington’s White group 61-59 in a recreation that used to be gained on a shot with lower than 5 seconds to play. Former skilled basketball participant and social media influencer Elijah Davy stole the display along with his skillset for Locke’s group whilst present Jazz TV Analyst Mike Smith thrived for Harrington’s squad.  However what can have been the largest takeaway from the sport used to be that simply because you quilt Utah basketball for a dwelling does no longer imply that you simply belong at the identical courtroom the Jazz play on. Native beat writers Andy Larsen (Salt Lake Tribune), Ryan Miller (KSL), and Tony Jones (The Athletic) moved from their media spots within the stands to play at the courtroom, and the effects had been as anticipated.  Larsen led the gang with 5 issues, 3 rebounds and showcased a propensity for hustle. Miller did a bit little bit of the entirety, and Jones, a believed basketball savant, completed with two issues, 3 assists and showcased excellent imaginative and prescient at the courtroom. The night time used to be a rousing luck and a technique to honor the ongoing excellence and legacy of everybody concerned with the Junior Jazz group.  [ad_2] #Junior #Jazz #Celebrates #Annual #Lead #Award #Rite

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Title: Men in Black: International

Rating: PG-13

Director: F. Gary Gray

Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Rebecca Ferguson, Kumail Nanjiani, Rafe Spall, Laurent Bourgeois, Larry Bourgeois, Emma Thompson, Liam Neeson, Mandeiya Flory, Kayvan Novak, Annie Burkin, Tim Blaney, Spencer Wilding

Release year: 2019

Genres: action, science fiction, comedy

Blurb: The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. Now, they must tackle their biggest, most global threat to date: a mole in the Men in Black organisation.

[adamwatchesmovies]

Short Circuit (1986)

Short Circuit may be a clone of E.T. and what it does has been done better later with The Iron Giant. Still, there’s room in your heart for one more kind-hearted, misunderstood, big-eyed outsider who befriends a fellow loner, isn’t there? While some aspects of this charming, often very funny comedy haven't aged well, it's got a lot of appeal.

When a military robot is struck by lightning and becomes self aware, its creators immediately assume it’s become a menace. Actually, Number 5 (voiced by Tim Blaney) just wants to learn about the world and make friends. After meeting Stephanie Speck (Ally Sheedy) the two must convince those after the robot - specifically its chief engineer, Newton (Steve Guttenberg) that its behaviour is not a mechanical malfunction; that “Number 5 is alive!”

Director John Badham gets key elements right. Firstly, the robot’s design. With its big eyes and voice (just the right mix of synthetic and goofy), you immediately fall for Number 5 even before you get to know it. As you spend more time with the robot, you get a good taste of its personality, including its fears and goals. The incredible special effects and puppetry help a great deal. What you’re seeing is an actual robot being interacting with real people and it works wonders. The special effects have aged incredibly well and call me crazy, but the machine has actual chemistry with Ally Sheedy? They’re so good together you almost wonder if she’ll end up going with the metal bookworm instead of the obvious love interest instead…

It’s tried-and-true stuff but it works. Kids will have a great time laughing at Number 5’s antics as it expands its lexicon and attempts to figure out this big world of ours. What about the adults, or those who might’ve grown up with the film but haven’t seen it in 20 or so years? For you, I say hold on. One aspect of the film will take you by surprise: Fisher Stevens as Ben. This character is an oddball. With his thick Indian accent and knack for mixing up idioms, he's a stereotype being portrayed by a white actor in makeup. What's strange is that dialogue reveals he’s lived in the United States his whole life. So it isn’t even that he’s a foreigner, it’s that… he’s such a nerd he doesn’t understand the basics of human communication? Seems so from the way he reacts to women. I can't tell you whether you'll be offended or not. All I can say is that he's got all the best lines in the movie. You’ll want to watch Short Circuit with the remote handy so you can pause and rewind it to write down and then memorize some of the dialogue. It’s memorable stuff but comes so fast you’re likely to drown out a good chunk of it with your own laughs.

Aside from one questionable aspect (that still somewhat works nonetheless), Short Circuit has the makings of a lasting childhood favorite you’ll want to show to your children someday. It’s got likeable characters, a story that's both fun and harmless, many big laughs (some of which only the parents will get) and incredible special effects. The script is memorable and endlessly quotable. I liked it even more the second time. (On Blu-ray, February 22, 2019)

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September 28, 2022 The Creative Multiverse presents: #scifitember #scifitember2022 Day 28 Laser Short Circuit is a 1986 American science fiction comedy film directed by John Badham and written by S. S. Wilson and Brent Maddock. The film's plot centers upon an experimental military robot that is struck by lightning and gains a human-like intelligence, prompting it to escape its facility to learn more about the world. The film stars Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Austin Pendleton and G. W. Bailey, with Tim Blaney as the voice of the robot named "Number 5". A sequel, Short Circuit 2, was released in 1988, directed by Kenneth Johnson, but did not do as well at the box office. #CreativeMultiverse #ShortCircuit #art #artwork #artistofinstagram #artist #artistforhire #Custom #create #drawing #drawingaday #draweveryday #illustration #pencil #sketch #ink #colordrawing #fabercastell #copic #twitchstreamer #blickartmaterials https://www.instagram.com/p/CjzW-ZgsbBE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Short Circuit (1986) dir. John Badham

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Men in Black make Funko’s Pop figures look good. The line will include Agent J with Frank, Agent K with Neeble, and Edgar. Funko Shop will also carry and exclusive Agent J variant.