Wasn't there an American-made movie (possibly by Disney) about an East German family that crossed the border in a home-made hot air balloon put out in the late 70s - early 80s, or is this the early-onset dementia finally kicking in?

"Jokes, novelties, party tricks…"

I beg your pardon, I'm terribly sorry. I was trying to be amusing and sarcastic and failed. I fucked up my Brooke Shields references. I've been hit in the head a lot and I'm old. Sorry once again.

My mistake. Thanks.

Thank you. I don't know why I conflate Golding with him…

The Reubens and French Dips aren't bad.
[Arby's Nihilist]

I'm now starting to remember that ghastly "Endless Love" song I thought I had successfully suppressed years ago. I hope you're pleased with yourself!

"This is my gardener, Ho. He's rough and toothless."

That's an excellent point.

I did this weekend!

It wasn't cut enough.

Yes, but 'overstuffed' is the exact adjective for it. There are too many characters that all have to get screen time and so many things going on at once that it's hard for the narrative to cohere. Even the rural interlude on the farm cuts between the leads so much that there's no real time for reflection, which would…

[moves magnifying glass to reveal enormous eye]

Him firing the enormous 19th century canon from the waist.

Don't forget Kentucky Fried Movie.
"The popcorn you're eating has been pissed in. Film at eleven."

I still regularly use that one.

Or, you know, A PLOT.

Omar Sharriff's rising antenna…

"We're not taking him anywhere!"
[sound of firing squad]

Le Chocolate Mousse! HAHAHAHA!