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Category: Movies

Trial By Trailer: Priscilla

Posted on September 5, 2023September 19, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Trial By Trailer: Priscilla
Trial By Trailer: Priscilla

Trail By Trailer is judging a book by its cover or in this case…a movie by its trailer. Are you 100% IN or is it a Hard Pass?

Movies, My Pal Sammy, True Sammy Stories

#CouchWorthy: Retro – Terminator 2 Teaser

Posted on July 3, 2023December 16, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #CouchWorthy: Retro – Terminator 2 Teaser
#CouchWorthy: Retro – Terminator 2 Teaser

“Skynet goes online August 4th, 1997. Skynet begins to learn at a geometric rate. It becomes self-aware at 2:14 a.m. Eastern time, August 29th.”

Movies, My Pal Sammy, True Sammy Stories

Trial By Trailer: Shortcomings

Posted on June 14, 2023June 19, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Trial By Trailer: Shortcomings
Trial By Trailer: Shortcomings

Trail By Trailer is judging a book by its cover or in this case…a movie by its trailer. Are you 100% IN or is it a Hard Pass?

Movies, My Pal Sammy, True Sammy Stories

#PantsWorthy: Tribeca 2023 – Documentaries

Posted on June 5, 2023September 18, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #PantsWorthy: Tribeca 2023 – Documentaries
#PantsWorthy: Tribeca 2023 – Documentaries

I’m in The Big Apple covering the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival. Here’s some #PantsWorthy docs to check out.

Movies, My Pal Sammy, True Sammy Stories

Happy Birthday: MCU – Has Left Its Mark

Posted on May 2, 2022August 13, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Happy Birthday: MCU – Has Left Its Mark
Happy Birthday: MCU – Has Left Its Mark

The Iron Age…On September 6, 2005 Marvel entered into a non-recourse debt structure with Merrill Lynch collateralized by movie rights for 10 characters: Iron Man would be the first to make his “Mark.” (At the time Marvel’s media release said: “Marvel characters set to join Captain America in the movies are the Avengers, Nick Fury,…

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Movies, My Pal Sammy, True Sammy Stories

#PantsWorthy: Hot Docs 2022 – Part 2

Posted on April 28, 2022September 18, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #PantsWorthy: Hot Docs 2022 – Part 2
#PantsWorthy: Hot Docs 2022 – Part 2

Here’s some #PantsWorthy docs at Hot Docs 222 a documentary film festival in downtown Toronto.

Movies

#PantsWorthy: Hot Docs 2022 – Part 1

Posted on April 27, 2022September 18, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #PantsWorthy: Hot Docs 2022 – Part 1
#PantsWorthy: Hot Docs 2022 – Part 1

Here’s some #PantsWorthy docs at Hot Docs 222 a documentary film festival in downtown Toronto.

Movies

Practice vs Process: Respect The Odds

Posted on January 3, 2022February 19, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Practice vs Process: Respect The Odds
Practice vs Process: Respect The Odds

Thanks to SiriusXM I ah…visited Haddonfield, Illinois. And this time of year!! Yo.

Movies, Music, True Sammy Stories

Welcome to Haddonfield, Illinois: Halloween

Posted on October 28, 2021 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Welcome to Haddonfield, Illinois: Halloween
Welcome to Haddonfield, Illinois: Halloween

Thanks to SiriusXM I ah…visited Haddonfield, Illinois. And this time of year!! Yo.

Movies, Music, True Sammy Stories

A Child’s Play With His Father…

Posted on October 27, 2021March 8, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on A Child’s Play With His Father…
A Child’s Play With His Father…

Child’s Play…For True.

Comedy, Movies, Television, True Sammy Stories

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  • #SetTheVCR: August 18-24, 2024
    by Sammy Younan
    Night Always Comes and like a TV Gambler you seek bold TV Recommendations without going Eenie Meanie. Once again #SetTheVCR is here to help, always cooler than Devo.
  • #SetTheVCR: August 11-17, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    This week’s TV recommendations are all locations from The Kingdom to Magic City to Alien: Earth. When it comes to Sammy Suggestions for #MustSeeTV I’m a #SetTheVCR Rainmaker.
  • #SetTheVCR: August 04-10, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    If your Hobby is to Pickup dope TV Recommendations like an American Prince this week's #SetTheVCR is funner than a Clown in a Cornfield.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 28 – August 03, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    From a Red Eye to Area 51 this week’s TV Recommendations will make you put up your Twisted Metal. I dunno what that means, either, though I do know it’s #SetTheVCR time.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 21-27, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    OPEN Happy Gilmore 2 is the TV Pick. TEXT This week’s TV Recommendations range from a Holy War to a Code of Silence. And Happy Gilmore is back…with a (golf) range like that it can only be #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 14-20, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Welcome To The Summer I Turned on The TV enjoying an Apocalypse and many Home Runs. With these recommendations #SetTheVCR is for TV Rif Raf and Amateurs.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 7-13, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    #SetTheVCR is your Institute for TV Recommendations: from Trainwrecks to Jaws I drop it like it's hot!
  • #SetTheVCR: June 30 – July 6, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    New Sandman means new TV dreams for this week to let your Old Guard down and enjoy TV Recommendations just like Sinners. It’s #SetTheVCR so let’s get Lost Together.
  • #SetTheVCR: June 23-29, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Here's a Countdown of TV Recommendations. For those who're Young Werther or those with an Ironheart this is #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: June 16-22, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    TV Recommendations for a Magic Lover you can watch week down by The Waterfront just watch out for Sharks. I'm not a Liar...look it's #SetTheVCR.
  • Morning Tea: Happy UFO Day 2025!July 2, 2025
    What's popping in popular culture? My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan steeps some seriously serious tea which prompts reflections.
  • Trial By Trailer: The Running Man (A Remake…)July 1, 2025
    Trail By Trailer is judging a book by its cover or in this case...a movie by its trailer. Are you 100% IN or is it a Hard Pass?
  • #CouchWorthy: Barbara Walters: Tell Me EverythingJune 22, 2025
    Exploring the pioneering career of Barbara Walters. Delving into her influential role in broadcast journalism and the challenges women face in achieving success.
  • #CouchWorthy: Bono: Stories of SurrenderMay 29, 2025
    Bono: Stories of Surrender is a vivid reimagining of his one-man stage show Stories of Surrender now streaming on Apple TV.
  • #CouchWorthy: Super Team CanadaMay 16, 2025
    Super Team Canada follows six lesser known and underrated Canadian superheroes, tasked with saving the world.
  • #CouchWorthy: Murderbot: Season 1 May 15, 2025
    Murderbot a private security cyborg hides its acquired autonomy, while completing dangerous assignments is simultaneously drawn to humans.

  • Batman: Detective Comics Vol. 1: Gotham Nocturne: Overture
    Under-Review: Detective Comics: Gotham Nocturne: Overture
    by Sammy Younan
    My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews Batman - Detective Comics: Gotham Nocturne: OvertureL Volume 1,
  • New Book Alert: California Bear
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?
  • New Book Alert: The Music Was Just Getting Good
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?
  • New Book Alert: The Ascent
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?
  • New Book Alert: Fantastic Four by Ryan North Volume 2
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?

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