The nineteen-fifties were, of course, notorious for all the sci-fi and schlock that got churned out, and with all the new technology and prosperity available to people around the world, anything was fair game for the sci-fi and schlock treatment. Even mysterious creatures that spring forth from seemingly inert substances and somehow become radioactive. This … Continue reading It’s Alive…Sorta
I’m Blue, Da Ba Dee Da Ba Dai (Also, Global Warming)
Who knew there was more to the Birdemic saga? Well, not really, but director James Nguyen is sure as Hades going to try, and one of his latest efforts is 2022's Birdemic 3: Sea Eagle. Buckle up, everyone, because this movie is infuriatingly bad and has all the subtlety and finesse of a monster truck rally. The … Continue reading I’m Blue, Da Ba Dee Da Ba Dai (Also, Global Warming)
Miss Angela Cruises the Nile
Hello, Ms. Fletcher... Angela Lansbury's career was nothing if not well-rounded, and one of my favorite roles of hers is that of flamboyant authoress Salome Otterbourne in 1978's Death On the Nile. Oh, this movie is fun. But we'll get to that. And no, I haven't seen the remake yet, although I'd really like to. It all … Continue reading Miss Angela Cruises the Nile
One Month Until the We Are Family Blogathon
It's getting close, y'all. One month until we celebrate celebs and their family members. Thanks so much to everyone who's signed up, too. I know this is kind of an unusual topic, but I know it's going to be fun and I can't wait to read everyone's entries. And if anyone would like to join … Continue reading One Month Until the We Are Family Blogathon
My British Buddy
Britannia rules the waves... After V-E Day, Brits were, for the most part, feeling pretty good. There was still a lot of recovery to be done, to be sure, but the fighting in Europe was over and they didn't have to worry about running out to an Anderson shelter or sending loved ones off to … Continue reading My British Buddy
During World War Two: Aftermath
As we talked about last month, Americans knew they had a big job ahead, even after the war ended. It wasn't just a matter of bringing our servicemembers home, but of rebuilding both their lives and helping to rebuild a world that had been devastated by the war. Instead of war bonds, Americans were now … Continue reading During World War Two: Aftermath
Spin Off With the Scorpion King
Hello there... Dwayne Johnson's time as The Rock is so far back it's pretty easy to memory hole it, but all of a sudden the guy was an actor instead of a WWF fighter, and one of the first instances of this was when he played the Scorpion King in the Brendan Fraser Mummy movies. In … Continue reading Spin Off With the Scorpion King
Chatting With the Oracle (Judy’s Chocolate Chip Cookies)
And here's our first post in the Club 15 Tier! Why is it called Club 15? Well, it's a reference to 2015, the year Taking Up Room began. All right, I hope you enjoy... We all have something resembling an Oracle in our lives, whether it's a flesh-and-blood person or something intangible. When everything feels … Continue reading Chatting With the Oracle (Judy’s Chocolate Chip Cookies)
Cooking With the French Chef: Chop Dinner In Half an Hour
Welcome back to Cooking With the French Chef, in which I review episodes of Julia Child’s original show, cook out of the new edition of the French Chef Cookbook and share the results with you. Past posts can be found here. School has probably started for everyone, right? It started over a month ago for me, and my … Continue reading Cooking With the French Chef: Chop Dinner In Half an Hour
We’re Back (In School)
Happy September! August was all too brief, but a wash in terms of movies. Well, mostly. At least it was a wash to the good side. I don't know about anyone else, but I can't believe summer's over. Well, I should rephrase that. Vacation is over, but the summer weather is still going strong. We're still getting … Continue reading We’re Back (In School)
Taking Up Room 