Above, the Godzilla slide in Kurihama Flower Park in Kanagawa Prefecture. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
Japan is an amazing country to visit. I have been there eight times since 2001. Besides the scenery, architecture and attractions, I also enjoy the food.
If one is a big Godzilla fan, Japan has many Godzilla-related attractions to visit. I assembled them in The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan 16 years ago (copies still available). Many attractions have been added since I published the travel guide including Godzilla's head and claw at the Hotel Gracery in Shinjuku.
Above, the travel guide I published 16 years ago.
Besides my travel guide, if one wants to go to Japan to find Godzilla, GajinPot Travel posted a list of 12 Godzilla-related things to see.
They begin with:
Oh, no. There goes Tokyo.
Everyone has their favorite Godzilla. Whether it’s the prolific and heroic Showa Godzilla, the heel-era Heisei Godzilla, the latest bro-Godzilla from Legendary, or the 1954 OG, you really can’t go wrong. Excluding the 1998 Jurassic Park-knockoff Godzilla from TriStar. He doesn’t count. Regardless, if you’re in Japan, you owe it to yourself to meet the big guy himself.
Above, Godzilla's head and claw at the Hotel Gracery in Shinjuku. This was added in 2015. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
Why Nobody Wants to Go to Cabela's Anymore video from Ivan's Journal.
Summary:
There was a time I would drive three hours out of my way just to walk into a Cabela's. Last month I drove right past one on a clear day and did not even slow down. Same building. Same mounted elk. Same long glass gun counter. So why does it feel like a different store?
The easy answer is that Bass Pro bought Cabela's and ruined it. I used to say that myself. Then I dug into what actually happened, and that answer turned out to be about half right. The other half involves a Nebraska town that went from more than two thousand jobs to about five hundred, a store that closed because its new owner had another one two and a half miles away, and a competitor people camped out overnight to get into.
And there is the question I care about most: is the Cabela's Gun Library still worth checking?
So nobody writes in about it, here is where I stand. I am not here to tell you every Cabela's is dead, and I am not here to tell you it is fine. Your local store might be great. This is what I found, what is rumor, and what I would actually do before I made the drive.
What we go through:
A fishing fly business that started on a kitchen table in 1961 with forty-five dollars and one answer to a classified ad. How a catalog written by hunters grew into a pilgrimage stop, and what the Gun Library really was. Why Cabela's was already wobbling in 2015, before Bass Pro ever made an offer. The 2017 deal, the credit card business, and the price cut. Sidney, Nebraska, the buyouts, and office space offered for one dollar a year. What customers say changed: the inventory, the clothing, the Bargain Cave, the floor staff. The Gun Library today, and why it has become a store by store thing. The Fort Oglethorpe and Bristol closings, and the signs that came down in Winnipeg and Albuquerque. The failed Sportsman's Warehouse deal and the Federal Trade Commission. The gun market cooling off after the 2020 boom. Scheels, and the crowd that camped out for a store opening in Cedar Park, Texas. What the old Cabela's really sold, and why that is the hardest thing to keep through a buyout.
Said plainly on buying and selling: inspect a used gun before you take it home and ask about the return terms. If something seems off, have a qualified gunsmith look at it before you shoot it. Transfers go through a licensed dealer and the normal background check, and state rules and waiting periods are not the same everywhere, so check what yours require. If you sell or trade, bring it in unloaded and cased, follow the store's check in process, and shop it around, because a big store has to make a profit on what it takes in.
There is no villain in all of this. A struggling company, a merger, and a cooling market stacked on top of each other. Most of what you hear about the stores themselves comes from customers and former employees on forums, not company data, and I say so in the video.
Next time you walk into your local Cabela's or Bass Pro, go to the gun counter and talk to whoever is working it. If that person knows their stuff, the store is still worth your time.
If you want the lessons I have learned about knowing what a gun is really worth and when you are paying too much, I put a lot of them in my book at ivansjournal.com.
Tell me in the comments which store you shop at and where it is. And tell me this: is your local Cabela's Gun Library still worth the stop, or did it go the way of the Bargain Cave?
Note: The Albuquerque Cabela's changed over to Bass Pro Shops. It gets a good mention in the video. I last visited it in October and the used gun rack was somewhat sparse.
The Only 3 Cheap Rifles You Actually Need video from RangeReady.
Summary:
I compare the Ruger 10/22, Rossi R95 in .30-30, and Ruger American Gen 2 by their out-of-box performance, published group sizes, and factory and store prices. I explain which rifle fits practice, thick woods, or open country, then test the three-rifle setup against a full hunting year and show why the money saved can go toward practice. I also mention The RangeReady Gun Owner's Handbook for buying and safe storage.
Above, the Wako Department Store (left) at Ginza Crossing. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
It has been over 16 years since I published The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan (with much help from J. D. Lees of G-FAN fame). It is a travel guide featuring locations and attractions of our favorite kaiju movies.
I saw Godzilla Minus Zero last weekend and re-watched Godzilla Minus One today. Ginza in Tokyo was prominently featured in both movies. In Godzilla Minus One, Ginza was destroyed by Godzilla with much of the Wako Department Store still standing, but in a ruined state, and again in Godzilla Minus Zero.
Above, the Yurakucho Mullion Building is where the Nichigeki Theater once stood. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
Back when the movie takes place following the end of World War II, the Nichigeki Theater was re-created in the movie. Where it once stood in Hibya, the Yurakucho Mullion Building (featured in Return of Godzilla (1984)) now stands. This is where Godzilla Minus One deserved the Academy Award in my view. I was mostly impressed how the Ginza and Hibiya districts of the past were re-created.
Above, the front cover of The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan.
Ginza and Hibiya are covered in The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan on pages 28 and 29. So, if one has a hankering to go to Japan to visit these locations (and others), the travel guide will direct visitors to these places.
I have plenty of copies of The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan available. As it is a 16 year old publication with some information outdated (but not the locations and attractions, mind you), it can be ordered for $9.95 each (discounted from its cover price of $15.00) plus $2.00 shipping & handling.
Above, snow at Barking Spider Acre in 2019. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
The temperature in the Gallup/Jamestown this week will be in the upper 50s to the low 60s.
However, there is a chance that we may get some snow showers Saturday night mixed with rain. If so, this will be the first snow of any kind for this season.
In past years we have received some snow.
Here's the Saturday night forecast from the National Weather Service:
Saturday Night
Rain showers likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Why the .30-30 Is Hard to Beat Inside 150 Yards video from Gun Myths.
Summary:
Why is the .30-30 Winchester still one of the best deer hunting calibers inside 150 yards? Despite modern hunting cartridges like the .308 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, and .270 Winchester, the legendary .30-30 remains a trusted choice for traditional deer hunting.
Discover why the .30-30 Winchester continues to impress hunters with its manageable recoil, practical hunting performance, and legendary connection to lever-action rifles like the Winchester Model 94 and Marlin 336.
We explore .30-30 Winchester ballistics, effective hunting range, bullet performance, trajectory, and how this classic cartridge compares with modern rifle calibers at typical woodland hunting distances.
Is the .30-30 still worth using in 2026? Find out why this historic American hunting caliber remains hard to beat inside 150 yards, where its strengths shine and where its limitations begin.
The .410 Shotgun That Out-Engineered the 12 Gauge. Then Vanished. video from Gun Verdict.
Summary:
The .410 Shotgun That Out-Engineered the 12 Gauge. Then Vanished.
The 12 gauge is the most famous shotgun shell in America. And for half a century, one pump gun owned it. The Winchester Model 12. Nearly two million were built. Winchester called it the Perfect Repeater, and most hunters agreed.
Above, at the Las Cruces KOA Kampground. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
A few years ago, I took a trip down to Las Cruces, New Mexico to attend the Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo. I stayed at the KOA Kampground there.
It was during the summer, so I cannot advise on how the weather will be during the winter months.
But, RV Life posted an article on winter camping in Las Cruces if one is in the vicinity during one's snowbirding.
They start with:
If your winter route takes you through southern New Mexico, Las Cruces could earn more space on the itinerary than you first expected.
Las Cruces KOA Holiday can fit whatever pace suits your trip. Stop for a night on the way to another destination, spend a few weeks seeing the sights, or make it your winter home base and get to know the area beyond its main attractions.
Normally, I usually don't post about firearms for sale, but I decided to make an exception on this one.
I spotted a 1962 Winchester 94 for sale at Guns International this morning. It is a .30-30 and it was made the same year as mine. It looks to be in great shape for its age.
The description:
WINCHESTER 94 30-30, MADE IN 1962. 98% BARREL AND MAG. 90% RECEIVER AND NICE WOOD.
The asking price is $795, which is not bad for a pre-1964 these days.
Above, attendees at this year's NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
Elections have consequences and the citizens of Texas are finding this out very quickly.
Before they are even sworn into office, Democrats are already going after Second Amendment rights in the Lone Star State.
Texas Scorecard reported that the Democrats are introducing bills that would confiscate firearms, commonly known as "red flag laws." It's getting so bad there that I am starting to wonder if the NRA will still hold their NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston next year or move it elsewhere.
They wrote:
Texas Democrats are wasting no time pushing new gun restrictions following last week’s election sweep, filing legislation that would allow judges to order firearms confiscated without a prior hearing.
House Bill 218, filed Monday by Democrat State Rep. Ann Johnson of Houston, would repeal Texas’ prohibition on red flag laws and establish a process for courts to issue extreme risk protective orders.
Under the proposal, family members, household members, and law enforcement officers could petition a court to restrict an individual’s firearm rights if they believe the person poses an immediate danger because of alleged mental illness and access to firearms.
A judge could issue a temporary order without notifying the gun owner or holding a hearing, requiring the individual to surrender their firearms to law enforcement within 24 hours.
A hearing would be required within 14 days, after which a judge could impose a prohibition lasting one year, subject to renewal.
My "honorary sister" sent me the following YouTube video.
Lawyer Matt Murphy gives a powerful message on California Gov. Gavin Newsom's commutation of death row prisoners.
If people think that the Democrats will allow life imprisonment without the possibility of parole to continue, they are sadly mistaken. Murphy said in the video that there are bills before the legislature to end it. This means that former death row prisoners can be released from prison if a bill passes.
After viewing the video, please pass it on to family and friends, especially those who live in California.
Winchester Model 12: The Shotgun the Army Kept for 50 Years video from Gunroom Ledger.
Summary:
Winchester Model 12 history: the shotgun the Army kept for 50 years, from the Winchester Model 12 trench gun of World War I to the riot gun of World War II, Korea and Vietnam. The Winchester Model 1912, sold as the Perfect Repeater, was designed by Thomas Crossley Johnson after the older Model 1897, and the trench gun with its slam fire made Germany protest in 1918. The WW1 trench gun, the WW2 trench gun and the Winchester Model 12 riot gun served the Marine Corps, the Navy and the Army, until the Remington 870 and the cheaper Model 1200 ended the pre 64 Winchester era. US military shotgun history and gun history: the Model 12 trench gun, the Ithaca 37 and American guns in four wars.
The Model 1912 trench gun and riot gun were made in New Haven, Connecticut, by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, with a hammerless takedown action, a tube magazine, a heat shield and a bayonet lug. Winchester Model 12 slam fire, the Hague convention protest of 1918, the trench guns of the Marine Corps in the Pacific and Korea, and the pre 64 Model 12 that collectors hunt today: this is the US military shotgun history of the Model 12 trench gun.
If your father or grandfather left a Model 12 in the gun cabinet, this is the story of that shotgun too.
Above, some Winchester 94 rifles on display at the Cody Firearms Museum. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
As been reported here and elsewhere, the state of Idaho voters voted on an advisory measure on what gun should be the official state gun.
The Winchester 1873 got the most votes with the Winchester 94 coming in second.
Where does this leave the state of Wyoming? They have yet to designate an official state gun despite being a gun-friendly state. Why?
Cowboy State Daily has posted an article looking into this question.
They begin it with:
Idaho became the 12th state to approve an official state gun last week. Wyoming has yet to do so but Bob Budd says the Model 1894 Winchester rifle might be a good fit. "You can’t find an old Wyoming family that doesn’t have at least one,” he said.
Despite being one of the most gun-friendly states in the nation, Wyoming has been beaten to the punch in the race to name the Model 1873 Winchester, also known as “the Gun That Won the West,” as its official state firearm.
Idaho voters on Tuesday gave the Winchester Model 1873 the most votes in a nonbinding advisory question about which firearm should become the state gun. The Idaho Legislature would still have to pass a separate law to make the designation official.
If it does, Idaho would become the 12th state to designate an official state firearm.
Wyoming isn't one of them, but some lawmakers tell Cowboy State Daily they might be interested in starting the process — probably with a bill before the Legislature.
Rep. Andrew Byron, R-Jackson, noted one possible snag: Wyoming has so many firearms enthusiasts, could voters narrow it to just one, or even a shortlist?
“I don’t know if that bill would ever pass, because I don’t know if we could agree (on which firearms to choose),” Byron said. “And I say that with a smile on my face, because it would probably be one of the best bill debates I’ve ever been through."
Above, Hemingway's urinal in 2019. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
Back in 2019, a friend and I took a cruise to Havana, Cuba. En route, we stopped in Key West, Florida for a day's worth of shopping and exploring.
One of the things I did while in Key West was to visit the Hemingway Home & Museum. It was basically a self-guided tour of home, grounds and his office.
Above, Sloppy Joe's Bar where the urinal once resided. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
One of the things I saw while exploring the grounds was an old urinal that Hemingway lugged home from a bar. The bar, Sloppy Joe's, was undergoing renovations in the late 1930s and the urinal would have likely been put in a dumpster. So, Hemingway liberated it.
That is the topic of an article in Secret Miami.
They begin the article with:
When you think of Ernest Hemingway’s time in Key West, you’re likely picturing the famed novelist hunched over a typewriter in his studio or perhaps deep-sea fishing on his boat, the Pilar.
But when exploring the grounds of his former residence — now known as The Hemingway Home and Museum — one of the most unique artifacts you’ll find isn’t a first edition or a fishing rod. It’s a porcelain urinal he actually dragged home from a bar!
Above, the Godzilla statue at Toho Studios in Setagaya. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
Godzilla Minus Zero has taken the box office by storm.
It has made so much money in its opening weekend, the only question I have is, "What's Toho going to do with all that money?"
It will be interesting to see how much money it makes once the current theatrical run is completed.
The Guardian reported:
Japan’s most recognisable film star shows no sign of losing its ability to captivate global audiences, after Godzilla Minus Zero – a foreign language film – swept to the top of the US box office on its opening weekend.
The film – the 39th in a franchise stretching back to 1954 – generated $63m worldwide, including $31.6m in the US and Canada, where it set a record for opening weekend receipts for the biggest live-action foreign-language film. It is shown in Japanese with English subtitles.
Filmgoers were just as enthralled in Japan, where the sequel to 2023’s Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One set a domestic record for a live-action film, according to the Kyodo news agency.
At this time, all one can say is CONGRATULATIONS TOHO!
Styx (/ˈstɪks/) is an American rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1972. They are known for blending melodic hard rock guitar with acoustic guitar, synthesizers mixed with acoustic piano, upbeat tracks with power ballads, and incorporating elements of international musical theatre. The band established themselves with a progressive rock sound during the 1970s and began to incorporate pop rock and soft rock elements in the 1980s.
The original line-up comprised Dennis DeYoung, James "J.Y." Young, John "J.C." Curulewski, and brothers Chuck and John Panozzo. Debuting with Styx in 1972, the band usually released an album every year throughout the 1970s. Styx II (1973) had the sleeper hit "Lady", a power ballad, which reached No. 6 in the US, helping the album make the top 20. "Lady" was also a top 20 hit in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Equinox (1975) and Crystal Ball (1976) reached the US top 70 with Equinox featuring "Lorelei", a No. 6 hit in Canada. Crystal Ball was the first album with Tommy Shaw, who replaced Curulewski in late 1975.
10 Rifles and Shotguns That Actually Belong in Bear Country (#1 Isn't a Rifle) video from Ranked Iron.
Summary:
From fifty yards, a charging bear can reach you in under four seconds. In 2016 two Forest Service workers near Sitka had about four seconds from first sighting to first shot, and the rifle they carried was a .375 H&H that the agency itself issued for bear defense. So which long guns actually belong in bear country?
In this video we count down ten rifles and shotguns for bear country in 2026: the Winchester SXP Marine Defender, Rossi R95 Trapper .45-70, Tikka T3x Lite Stainless .30-06, Savage 110 Bear Hunter, Big Horn Armory Model 89 in .500 S&W, Benelli M4, Henry All-Weather Side Gate .45-70, Winchester Model 70 Safari Express, Marlin 1895 Guide Gun and Mossberg 590A1. For each one we cover what it is built for, what published reviews and tests found, the honest downsides and roughly what it costs. Prices are fall 2026 estimates based on maker list prices and change often, so check your local gun shop. The ranking is our own opinion. Carry bear spray as well, and check the firearm rules of the land you will be on. Which one would you carry into brown bear country tomorrow?
Is the 30-30 Enough for America's Deadliest Predators? (Grandpa's Deer Rifle vs Bears) video from Caliber Verdict.
NOTE: A couple of bears were recently killed near my subdivision by vehicles on Interstate 40. This an important read for my neighbors.
Summary:
Arizona, 2023. A 300 pound black bear attacked a man on his own land, and a neighbor ran for his rifle. In millions of American homes, the rifle by the door is a lever-action .30-30. So is grandpa's deer rifle actually enough for bear country?
In part 3 of our Long Gun Series, we take the .30-30 Winchester, born in 1895 alongside the legendary Model 94 lever action, against nine of North America's most dangerous animals. We cover the lever guns people actually carry (Winchester 94, Marlin 336, Henry), why .30-30 bullets are flat-nosed, why a deer bullet isn't a bear bullet, a viewer's real hog encounter, and why the .30-30 lands two steps below the 12 gauge slug and the .45-70 against the grizzly.
Every animal gets one of four verdicts: Comfortably handled, Adequate, Marginal or Not enough.
Tuesday's election results has opened a lot of cans of worms around the country. People who, stupidly, elected Democrats may see some of their rights taken away or drastically modified.
This is especially the case in the state of Texas where Texans have the right of constitutional carry of firearms. Texans who voted for Democrats may have "buyers' remorse" if those rights are taken or modified.
Yahoo! News reported:
Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa (D-Texas) cannot repeal Texas' constitutional carry law by executive order. Changing it would require legislative action, and any replacement would still face state and federal constitutional limits.
That distinction matters after voters elected Democrats to several statewide offices Tuesday, including governor and lieutenant governor, as previously reported by The Dallas Express. Republicans retained a majority in the Texas Senate.
Hinojosa opposed constitutional carry in a New Yorker interview published October 21, saying "people should have a background check to carry a gun."
It will be interesting to see if the Democrats try to repeal constitutional carry, along with reactions to it. Will "all hell" break loose in Texas? Stay tuned!
Well, thanks to my screening of Godzilla Minus Zero yesterday, the dismal week (thanks to the election) at least ended on a high note for me.
As I mentioned previously, the theater (Red Rock 10 Theaters in Gallup) was around 80% full and the audience applauded the movie during the end credits. The audience was comprised of Native Americans along with Hispanics and Caucasians. This I found interesting as Gallup has a population of around 20,000 along with a sizable Navajo and Zuni population in the nearby reservations.
Nice to see all kinds of Godzilla fans. Red Rock 10 is a nice theater with stadium seating with reclining seats. They are roomy as well. I generally see two movies a year there. There isn't too much that perks my interest coming out of Hollywood these days. The last movie I saw there was EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert back in March.
I headed over for the 12:15 screening immediately following our usual Saturday breakfast gathering at Grandpa's Grill. The timing couldn't have been better.
Things are going to quiet down a bit as we are approaching the holidays. I noticed that gasoline prices around Gallup are $3.65/gallon. That's a nice improvement.
Today will start off with breakfast at the El Rancho Hotel and then grocery shopping in Gallup.
Lest I forget, we're deep in autumn. It is 34 degrees outside.
Above, Red Rock 10 Theaters in Gallup. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
A little bit ago, I returned home from Gallup to see Godzilla Minus Zero at Allen Theaters Red Rock 10. I went to the movie following the usual Saturday breakfast with the boys at Grandpa's Grill.
The auditorium was about 80% full (definitely a good sign) for the first screening (12:15) of the day.
On the movie itself, Godzilla Minus Zero takes place two years after the ending of Godzilla Minus One. Tokyo was a little more built up following the end of World War II. Most of the cast from Godzilla Minus One reprised their roles. Takashi Yamazaki directed the movie.
Either I missed it or it wasn't explained, but at the end of Godzilla Minus One, Godzilla exploded into pieces, but he returns in one big and full-sized monster. It was likely his powers of healing and regeneration. It only took him/it two years to do so.
Above, the Godzilla Minus Zero poster at Red Rock 10 Theaters. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
I found Godzilla Minus One a more satisfying movie. It flowed much better story-wise. Godzilla Minus Zero, while it was enjoyable, had too much exposition and not enough monster action. It also seemed disjointed in comparison to Godzilla Minus One. Still, even with its flaws, it is much more satisfying than the Legendary Pictures Godzilla movies. The audience all applauded the movie when it was over.
The special effects were great. I wouldn't be at all surprised if the movie gets an Academy Award nomination for them. There's a lot of blood in the movie, so I can see why it was rated R.
With all the above said, I am wavering on a grade. It falls somewhere between an A and A-. But maybe that's just me. It was a good couple of hours of kaiju mayhem on a Saturday afternoon.
Above, yours truly out target shooting near Lake Havasu last year. Photo by Mitch Geriminsky.
It has often been said, elections have consequences. Arizona voters are bringing the following on themselves. Arizona has been Californicated.
We're now starting to see this come into fruition, and it is coming from the state of Arizona. The Democrats will control both houses of the legislature along with the Democrat Governor Katie Hobbs, who got herself re-elected.
Democrats are coming after the people's Second Amendment rights when they take power next year.
The NRA-ILA reported:
Just 24 hours after Election Day, anti-gun lawmakers in Arizona signaled plans to pursue gun control in 2027, leaving law-abiding Arizonans to face the harsh reality that a consequential legislative session lies ahead.
According to a November 4 report from the Arizona Mirror, Representative Nancy Gutierrez (D-LD18) identified "gun safety legislation" as a key priority. With anti-gun Governor Katie Hobbs securing a second term and Democrats poised to take control of both chambers of the Arizona Legislature for the first time in 60 years, it should come as no surprise that Arizonans' Second Amendment rights are under threat.
Past (failed) legislation can be expected to be re-introduced in the upcoming legislative session.
They include:
restrict certain semiautomatic firearms and magazines
impose additional background check requirements on private firearm transfers
mandate permits and training for concealed carry
establish waiting periods for firearm purchasers
I purchased my Remington 870 Express in Arizona and was able to immediately take possession of it as soon as the payment and paperwork were completed. If the Democrats impose a waiting period on gun purchases, this will no longer be possible.
Everyone Wants a Lever Action Rifle… But They’re Missing This video from Gun Verdict.
Summary:
I bet if you walked into a gun shop today and asked the guy behind the counter which lever action you ought to buy, nine times out of ten he’s going to point you toward something in .357 Magnum. Or maybe a .44 Magnum. Or, if you look like you want to impress your buddies at the range, a big ol’ .45-70 with a threaded barrel, a rail on top, and a black stock that looks like it came off a spaceship. And I understand why. I really do. Those are great rifles. I’m not here today to talk anybody out of them.
"Make me sergeant and charge the booze!" This was a famous bit of dialog from the original movie Them! (1954). It is a movie in which giant ants caused from nuclear radiation appear in New Mexico.
Them! is one of the most cherished science-fiction movies of the 1950s. Now, it has been reported that a remake from Warner Bros. may soon be green-lighted.
From Screen Rant:
Now, in an interview with ScreenRant's Tatiana Hullender on the AFI Fest red carpet, Giacchino was asked about an update on Them!'s development. The director/composer confirmed that he and the studio are "still pushing it forward," explaining that the delay in getting the sci-fi horror remake off the ground has been in part to "the mergers" and scheduling conflicts, but teased that the path is becoming clearer:
Michael Giacchino: Now that the dust is sort of settling, we’re re-getting into it and my hope is that, yes, this is a movie that will get made and we’re doing the best we can.
This is one remake I would definitely go to the theater to see!
Now that the Democrats crushed the GOP in Tuesday election, there is one thing that will surely take place as a result: increased gun sales. Democrats tend to become "Salesmen of the Year" for gun dealers whenever this happens.
Before the Democrats take over federal and state legislatures and state governorships, it is expected that people will be flocking to gun and sporting goods stores to buy up guns and ammo.
The Center Square posted:
(The Center Square) – Expect a surge of gun sales, but also gun control legislation after Tuesday’s dominance in midterm election by Democrats in the U.S. Congress and in various states where the power is shifting to liberal politicians.
That’s according to Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Chairman Alan Gottlieb.
Tuesday’s election saw Democrats win seats across the country. Gun control groups heralded the wins.
“This wave of progress flipped control of both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, a rare shift seen only twice before in the last 70 years,” said a statement from Brady United, a gun control advocacy group that endorses candidates for elected office. “We witnessed red, blue, and purple states and districts across the country reject the Trump administration’s assault on public safety and the lawmakers who push deadly policies that prioritize gun industry profits over people’s lives.”
But, Gottlieb said it’s not just control of Congress Democrats won, they also are set to snag trifectas in states like Pennsylvania and Arizona.
Elections have consequences, some not to the liking of Democrats.
Now that the election is over. What to do with campaign yard signs?
Well, I have a solution, one that I have employed since moving to New Mexico: gather them up and use them for target practice at the shooting area.
Yes, those old campaign signs come in handy (nothing like recycling, eh?) when going out to the range. They work great as targets themselves or stapling or taping bullseye targets on them.
I've used them for pistol, rifle and shotgun shooting. If they aren't too badly chewed up, they can be used again.
So, don't let those campaign yard signs go to waste!
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