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Spam E. McSpam

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Now watching: 3 Women (1977)

An absolutely stunning film in so many ways.

Young white teen with long red hair holds a pistol in front of her hair. A white man with sunglasses and had stand behind her. The tones are sepia

November 29, 2025 at 2:35 AM

Spam E. McSpam

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Christmas movie #3!

Now watching: The Night They Saved Christmas (1984)

Paul Williams jingled so David Krumholtz could jangle.

Poster for the film The Night They Saved Christmas (1984) illustrated picture of santa and an elf with a white woman with brown hair. A snowy scene surrounds them.

Paul Williams with blond hair and glasses is bundled up in a white fur hood. He’s an elf

David Krumholtz as an elf. He has dark curly hair and pointy ears.

November 28, 2025 at 8:14 PM

Spam E. McSpam

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Christmas movie #2!

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (1977)

A Christmas requirement since I was a kid.

Poster for the movie Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (1977). Four brown otter puppets play various instruments in a jug band. They wear cold weather clothing.

November 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Spam E. McSpam

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Now watching: California Split (1974)

70s George Segal and Elliott Gould are perfection.

Illustrated poster for the film California Split (1974) the characters from the film are pictured with various gambling paraphernalia and money around them.

November 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM

Spam E. McSpam

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Now watching: Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)

The best.

Poster for the film Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)

November 28, 2025 at 12:41 AM

Spam E. McSpam

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Now watching: American Movie (1999)

“It's alright, it's okay, there's something to live for... Jesus told me so! “
The only acceptable Thanksgiving prayer allowed in this house.

Poster for the movie American Movie (1999)

Two white dudes in jeans and tshirts. The tall dude has glasses and a flannel over his navy shirt. He has long straight dark hair and a thin beard. The other dude is shorter and stalky and has long curly dark hair and a mustache.

Scene from the movie American Movie (1999). Two white guys with long dark hair and facial hair share a side hug. Dialog below.
-Happy Thanksgiving.
-Happy Thanksgiving, man.

November 27, 2025 at 8:26 PM

Spam E. McSpam

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A reminder for all radio marketing professionals, TURKEYS CAN’T FLY!

Never forget Cincinnati Turkey Drop ‘78.

Les Nessman from the station WKRP in Cincinnati broadcasting live from the carnage that was the Turkey Drop of 1978. He’s speaking into a mic and is wearing a thick dark coat.

November 27, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Spam E. McSpam

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Now watching: Son in Law (1993)

I think this is Pauly Shore’s magnum opus. Yes, I’ve seen Encino Man (1992). Yes, I’ve seen Bio-Dome (1996).

Poster for the film Son in Law (1993) two white people stand next to each other mimicking Grant Wood’s American Gothic painting. The woman is wearing a cheetah print dress with a white lace collar with her dark curly hair pulled bag. On the right is the man with long curly brown hair with a head scarf. He’s wearing overalls and a shit coat with the arms ripped off. Behind them is a red barn

November 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM

Spam E. McSpam

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Now watching: Pieces of April (2003)

Poster for the film Pieces of April (2003) white woman with red hair in braids and dark eye makeup is standing wearing a white sleeveless shirt with pink and brown splotches. Behind her are blue panels, some with black and white scenes from the film or the characters.

November 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM

Spam E. McSpam

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Now watching: The Ice Storm (1997)

A Thanksgiving movie directed by Ang Lee with baby Elijah Wood talking about how when we smell poop, we’re also, in a small way, eating poop.

Oh and David Krumholtz.

A perfect film.

Poster for the film The Ice Storm (1997) blue background with three faces shown halfway. One is a white woman with red hair. In the middle a white man with dark hair. The final picture a white woman with brown hair.

November 27, 2025 at 2:50 PM

Spam E. McSpam

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Now watching: Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)

Poster for the movie Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017). Spider man lying dish with a yellow coat and headphones. He’s outside. City behind him

November 27, 2025 at 12:58 AM

Spam E. McSpam

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Christmas Movie Time!

Starting off with The Hateful Eight (2015)

Easing my way into it with a “It happens at Christmas time” favorite. Winter Wonderland Walton Goggins can’t be beat. ❤️❄️

Poster for the film The Hateful Eight (2015) a black and white photo of 8 people dressed in black coats and hats walking through the snow in a storm. A log building is in the background. Their backs are turned

November 26, 2025 at 11:32 PM

Spam E. McSpam

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Now watching: Cellar Door (2024)

Poster for the film Cellar Door (2024) a white couple look through a green door frame. They both have dark hair.

November 26, 2025 at 7:40 PM

Spam E. McSpam

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Now watching: Nashville (1975)

Day 2 of puking. Heal me, St. Altman. 🙏🤢

Poster for the movie Nashville (1975) against a blue background a microphone with legs and arms stands in with fireworks behind him. It’s holding a red white and blue top hat.

November 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM

Spam E. McSpam

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Now watching: My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done (2009)

What my immune system needs is a hearty dose of my three favorite actors in one film. Chloë, Michael, Willem, heal my tummy!