The repellent Robert F. Kennedy Jr., my proven theory, a discussion about testosterone, everything you always wanted to know about hematocrit (but were afraid to ask), a purposeful life, losing translation, a crack cinematographer, a dark blackout, a few horror anthologies, yet another horror sequel, Shakespeare and soccer, a troubled talent, and some thoughts on Los Angeles.  Stuff mentioned: Us (2019), American Idol (2002-present), The Jerk (1979), The Sixth Sense (1999), Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), The Silence of the Lambs (1999), Melvin and Howard (1980), Last Embrace (1979), Married to the Mob (1987), Something Wild (1986), Blackout (1985), Jagged Edge (1985), Shattered (1991), Cat's Eye (1985), Airplane (1980), Dune (1984), Dune (2021), Dune: Part Two (2024), Trick 'r Treat (2007), Body Bags (1993), I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025), I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997), She's the Man (2006), William Shakespeare Twelfth Night (1601-1602), Twelfth Night (September 4 - September 14, 2025 The Delacorte Theatre), and The All-American Rejects "Dirty Little Secret (2005).