Author: Tenkmovies

“Luke, I am your father”: A look back at 1980

In 1980, The Canadian Caper rescued six US diplomats from Tehran; The Winter Olympics were held in Lake Placid; Pierre Trudeau returned to power in Canada; Terry Fox began his Marathon of Hope run across Canada; Iron Maiden and the Dead Kennedys debuted; Mount St. Helen’s erupted; Pac-Man was released in Japan; CNN premiered; Ronald… Continue reading “Luke, I am your father”: A look back at 1980

Stuck at Homer(r): Season 23

23.1 The Falcon and the D’Ohman New power plant security guard Wayne (Keifer Sutherland) rebuffs Homer’s attempts at friendship. However, after Wayne attacks Snake during an attempted robbery (blowing his cover as a former CIA agent) Homer helps him escape from his enemies. It’s not an outstanding episode, but it’s not horrible. Perfect middle of… Continue reading Stuck at Homer(r): Season 23

Jesse Owens dominated Hitler’s Games: A look back at 1936

In 1936, Edward VIII became King of England; Reza Shah banned veils (including the hijab) in Iran; The Winter Olympics were held in Garmisch-Partkenkirchen; The Hoover Dam was completed; The helicopter debuted; The Spanish Civil War began; Alan Turing published “On Computable Numbers”; Jesse Owens dominated the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin; Stalin began the… Continue reading Jesse Owens dominated Hitler’s Games: A look back at 1936

Stuck at Home(r): Season 22

22.1 Elementary School Musical Krusty is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize only to discover it’s a ruse to try him as a criminal for his abhorrent behavior. While Homer and Bart accompany Krusty to accept his “award,” Lisa goes to a musical theater camp and feels inspired. The cameos were fantastic. Stephen Hawking, Ira Glass,… Continue reading Stuck at Home(r): Season 22

A quarter century of the 21st century: A look back at 2025

In 2025 Massive wildfires devastated Los Angeles, Donald Trump became President of the United States for the second time; Pope Leo XIV became the new leader of the Catholic Church; Disguised as construction workers, thieves stole several jewels from the French collection at the Lourve; Beyonce won the Grammy for Album of the year for… Continue reading A quarter century of the 21st century: A look back at 2025

“I’m not bad. I’m just drawn that way”: A look back at 1988

In 1988, The Soviet Union began perestroika, The Winter Olympics were held in Alberta, Canada and the Summer Olympics were held in Seoul; Al-Qaeda was founded; The Morris worm (one of the earliest computer viruses) was first distributed; George H.W. Bush was elected President; Benazir Bhutto became the first woman elected head of government of… Continue reading “I’m not bad. I’m just drawn that way”: A look back at 1988

Stuck at Home(r): Season 20

20.1 Sex, Pies and Idiot Scrapes After an arrest, Homer becomes a bounty hunter and partners with Ned to bring in criminals. Marge gets a job at a bakery, only to learn it specializes in erotic shaped baked goods. I always enjoy Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Gloria, Joe Mantegna is reliable as Fat Tony and Marge’s… Continue reading Stuck at Home(r): Season 20

“I’m Bart Simpson, who the hell are you?”: A look back at 1987

In 1987, The first Starbucks opened outside the US; AZT was approved to treat HIV / AIDS; Wrestlemania III, featuring Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant, set attendance records; The Simpsons debuted as a series of bumper shorts on The Tracy Ullman Show; Ronald Reagan challenged Mikhail Gorbachev to tear down the Berlin Wall; Klaus Barbie was… Continue reading “I’m Bart Simpson, who the hell are you?”: A look back at 1987

Everything that follows is older than Chappell Roan: A look back at 1997

In 1997, Madeline Albright became the first female United States Secretary of State; Heaven’s Gate committed ritualistic mass suicide in San Diego; Tony Blair became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; Deep Blue defeated Gary Kasparov in a chess match; The WNBA debuted; Hong Kong was returned to Chinese control; Two billion people watched Princess… Continue reading Everything that follows is older than Chappell Roan: A look back at 1997