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A look at the relationship between Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) and James P. "Sully" Sullivan (John Goodman) during their days at Monsters University, when they weren't necessarily the best of friends. [more inside]
posted by DirtyOldTown on Oct 20, 2022 - 8 comments

Wheelsy is a small town where not much happens and everyone minds his own business. No one notices when evil slips in quietly but, when people find mutilated livestock and a woman goes missing, Sheriff Bill Pardy (Nathan Fillion) discovers an alien organism that threatens to devour all life on Earth. Also starting Elizabeth Banks and Michael Rookery. Written and directed by James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy.). [more inside]
posted by DirtyOldTown on Jun 27, 2022 - 8 comments

Small-town guy John Nolan pursues his dream of becoming a police officer after a life-altering incident. As the force's oldest rookie, he's met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis. [more inside]
posted by oh yeah! on Oct 17, 2018 - 12 comments

Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician with her own plan to win, inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and a few unexpected turns. Can Lightning strike again? [more inside]
posted by the man of twists and turns on Aug 3, 2017 - 8 comments

The audit continues at the Nine-Nine, this time under the supervision of Terry's grudge-holding ex-girlfriend. Can Amy and Gina crack the case of the botched breakup? Meanwhile, Jake and Rosa track down a stolen laptop on the set of a detective procedural, with the help(?) of special guest star Nathan Fillion. Elsewhere, Holt and Charles weigh using blackmail to save the precinct from closure.
posted by Strange Interlude on Apr 24, 2017 - 2 comments

Drew Barrymore stars as a realtor with unusual appetites. Timothy Olyphant co-stars as her husband with unusual hair coloring. Ten episodes, streaming on Netflix.
posted by Etrigan on Feb 8, 2017 - 31 comments

Wray Nerely (Alan Tudyk) is a struggling actor who starred as a spaceship pilot on Spectrum, a canceled science fiction series that went on to become a cult classic. Frustrated by his friend Jack's (Nathan Fillion) success and his own lack thereof, Wray travels the science fiction convention circuit, makes appearances at comic book stores, and visits pop culture events. [more inside]
posted by porpoise on Nov 20, 2016 - 2 comments

The crew of the ship Serenity tries to evade an assassin sent to recapture one of their number who is telepathic. [more inside]
posted by valkane on Apr 10, 2016 - 31 comments