Category Archives: Movies

Man builds video rental store in his basement

Posted on March 31, 2021 by AverageAndy

If you are as old as me, you have to remember going to the video rental store with friends to pick out a movie to watch. We would spend pat of our evening walking around the store, looking at all … Continue reading →

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George Segal (1934-2021)

Posted on March 24, 2021 by AverageAndy

Wonder why some actors make you think of a particular movie just by  hearing there name.  When I think of George Segal, I immediacy think of the movie “Rollercoaster”.    I must have watched if 50 times on  HBO as … Continue reading →

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Another sad day – RIP Yaphet Kotto

Posted on March 16, 2021 by AverageAndy

Sad to see the passing of actor Yaphet Kotto. Liked him in “Alien” and in the James Bond Movie “Live and Let Die”. Once of those recognizable actors who played great characters over the years He did sign a few … Continue reading →

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Out with 2020 and in with 2021

Posted on December 24, 2020 by AverageAndy

Here are some quick thought to close out 2020 We lost another part of the Star Wars family as Jeremy Bulloch, who played Boba Fett, died on December 18th at the age of 75. One of the few Star Wars … Continue reading →

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Sad days, and Big Brother All Star Winner

Posted on November 1, 2020 by AverageAndy

Been a sad few days. First, the great Sean Connery passed away at the age of 90. Although he had been retired from acting for close to 20 years, he left his mark as one of the great actors of … Continue reading →

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Eddie Van Halen (1955 – 2020)

Posted on October 7, 2020 by AverageAndy

Very sad to see that Eddie Van Halen has passed away at the age of 65.   While not a super Van Halen fan, I did enjoy their music and his guitar playing.   He was a genius in his craft and … Continue reading →

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RIP Joel Schumacher

Posted on June 23, 2020 by AverageAndy

Just want to mention the passing of director Joel Schumacher.   He directed some of my favorite movies, including “St Elmo’s Fire”, “Flatliners”, and “The Lost Boys”.   Movies that I still think about and enjoy today. Joel Schumacher (1940 – 2020) … Continue reading →

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Gary Lee Cavagnaro (Bad News Bears)

Posted on June 21, 2020 by AverageAndy

Came across this video while looking for some of the cards to complete the Panini Golden Age Bad News Bears insert set that was released in 2013 Some of the cards are hard to find (minis and white borders) but … Continue reading →

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“Hey c’mon, let the kids play!”

Posted on May 15, 2020 by AverageAndy

Sad to see that former MLB Player and All Star Bob Watson passed away.   I do remember him as a player, but will always remember him for his line in The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training – One of … Continue reading →

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Quick Update

Posted on February 5, 2020 by AverageAndy

Just a quick update to remember a a few people who have recently left us All left their mark  in different ways, touching millions of people with music, sports and movies.   Due to them, the world is a better place.  … Continue reading →

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