Updated Apr 3, 2026
I'm watching Top Gun 1986. Never seen it before, never fancied it in its day. I know why and should've gone with my gut instinct, it's gung ho American shite.
James Tolkan has died at 94. "Son, your ego's writing checks your body can't cash." - Top Gun (1986) This scene is a masterclass in movie shorthand. In seconds you get Maverick’s attitude, his history, how he flies, and the entire setup. And Tolkan absolutely nails it.
THE GOLDBERGS is a cute watchable show but it makes my chronology brain insane. This ep features Adam going to see POLTERGEIST (June 1982) theatrically because he’s a big fan of GHOSTBUSTERS (June 1984) and he attends the screening wearing his TOP GUN (May 1986) t-shirt
Happy 65th birthday to John Stockwell Samuels IV (born March 25, 1961). He is an American actor and filmmaker. So Fine (1981). Losin' It (1983) Christine (1983), My Science Project (1985) City Limits (1985), TV mini-series North and South. I Top Gun (1986).
This is gold, one of the #best #OSTs ever!!! Top Gun - OST (1986) m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WOnwY…
