Lio by Mark Tatulli for July 04, 2020

wow

Now we know who was Dr. Strangelove.

Leaving the planet to avoid the virus? Take me with you!

It’s big, for sure.

Doesn’t Lio realize they go “boom” at they end….?

Doesn’t look like Slim Pickins, does it?

For those who may not get the “Dr. Strengelove” reference….https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057012/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

He got that at the “essential supplies” store?

Why does he need to wear a mask on the rocket? It’s not like anyone is there with him.

A friend, (Peter Bull) played the Russian Ambassador, Sadeski.

A 2020 specific 4th warning: Handling fireworks after using alcohol based hand SANITIZER is not a good idea.

Have a blast!

My favorite line(s) from Dr. Strangelove, “Gentlemen, you can’t fight in here! This is the War Room.” – President Merkin Muffley (Peter Sellers), or, “You’re gonna have to answer to the Coca-Cola company.” – Col. “Bat” Guano (Keenan Wynn) to Group Captain Lionel Mandrake (Peter Sellers).

I didn’t realize a huge firework you can ride on was considered essential.

I hope a COVID-19 vaccine is coming out of that exhaust.

So burst already; would ya?

I think all my neighbors have a bunch of those.

I think it’s better said the strange one

Slim Pickens did it with more panache, but thanks for the big fireworks show on this 244th Independence Day, Lio!

Blowing up 2020 at this point is a great idea, Lio, but I don’t think it’s really going to work. Some people are trying though.

Once again, I am reminded of all the great character actors we’ve lost; the ones who would make or break an otherwise run-of-the-mill flick. Unfortunately, I’m one of those who believe that it takes MORE than a 120 decibel soundtrack and “amazing” CGI to make a good movie – I actually expect a coherent plot, decent dialogue AND QUIET FROM THE PEANUT GALLERY in order for the “movie” to be enjoyable!

(Please note: there ARE exceptions to the above requirements: the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” being the most notable – but then, “Rocky” wasn’t really a movie; it was an experience and, like “the Blair Witch Project”, could never be successfully replicated.)

Making Independence Day great again!!

SATURDAY, in the park, I think it was THE FOURTH OF JULY