Category: Fast Times at Ridgemont High

What I’ve Been Watching: September/October 2026

How about another rundown of the movies I’ve been laying eyes on lately? Several horror flicks show up in this batch because, well, it’s horror season! The Mist (2007) Frank Darabont’s 2007 adaptation of Stephen King’s novella The Mist has really grown into a favorite of mine over the years. It’s an excellent example of … Continue reading What I’ve Been Watching: September/October 2026 →

Forty Years of Fast Times

If you grew up at a certain time—the 1980s—and in a certain place—suburban America—then there’s a better than average chance Fast Times at Ridgemont High means an awful lot to you. Earlier this year the movie celebrated its fortieth anniversary, which feels like the right time to express my undying love for it. In his … Continue reading Forty Years of Fast Times →