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The Odyssey (2026)

With a reported production budget of approximately $250 million, the film became one of the most ambitious and expensive productions of Nolan’s career.

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey (2026) is an epic historical fantasy film based primarily on Homer’s ancient Greek poem The Odyssey, while also incorporating selected material from The Iliad, Virgil’s Aeneid, and other classical traditions. Released by Universal Pictures on July 17, 2026, the film was written and directed by Christopher Nolan and produced by Nolan and his longtime producing partner and wife, Emma Thomas, through their Syncopy production company. The musical score was composed by Ludwig Göransson,

My Favorite Lazy Songs (Part One)

This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite lazy songs.

“I Get By” is a song by Stealers Wheel from the group’s self-titled debut album, released in late 1972, and is one of several album tracks that showcased the songwriting talents of Joe Egan beyond the band’s internationally famous hit “Stuck in the Middle with You.” Written solely by Egan, the song blends folk rock, soft rock, and roots rock influences with a relaxed but confident groove,

“ABC” / “The Young Folks” – Doyle’s Space: Music Hall of Fame – SOS Award

This “Stand Out Single” peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks in April 1970.

Released by Motown on February 24, 1970, “ABC” backed with “The Young Folks” was the Jackson 5’s second major-label single and the follow-up to their sensational debut smash, “I Want You Back.” Rather than merely trying to repeat that success, Motown deliberately refined the same winning formula.

Freddie Cannon, Alan Walden, Antoinette Bower, and Sam Neill Die

Four more losses to reflect on here in 2026…

These individuals were a rock and roll singer known for hits such as “Tallahassee Lassie”, “Way Down Yonder in New Orleans”, and “Palisades Park”; a Macon, Georgia music exec for such as Otis Redding, Outlaws, and Lynyrd Skynyrd; an actress in such shows as Star Trek, Mission: Impossible, Hogan’s Heroes; and an actor known for Jurassic Park, The Hunt for Red October, and Merlin on TV.

Lotus Biscoff

A deep caramelized sugar flavor and crisp texture.

Lotus Biscoff is a caramelized biscuit with deep roots in Belgian baking tradition, produced by Lotus Bakeries. The cookies originated as a type of “speculoos,” a traditional spiced shortcrust biscuit historically associated with Belgium and neighboring regions of Europe, often baked for festive occasions and flavored with a warm blend of cinnamon and other spices.

Friends – Doyle’s Space: SitCom Hall of Fame

Although each character has distinct strengths, flaws, and personalities, the show’s enduring appeal comes from the believable chemistry among the ensemble cast.

Friends is one of the most successful and influential television sitcoms ever produced. Created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, with Kevin S. Bright serving as executive producer, the series premiered on NBC on September 22, 1994, and concluded on May 6, 2004, after ten seasons and 236 episodes. Set primarily in Manhattan, New York City, the show follows six close friends as they navigate careers, romance, family relationships, disappointments,

“We Can Work It Out” / “Day Tripper” – Doyle’s Space: Music Hall of Fame – SOS Award

This “Stand Out Single” reached the #1 spot, on the charts, in multiple countries.

“We Can Work It Out” / “Day Tripper” was released by the Beatles on December 3, 1965, in the United Kingdom, and three days later in the United States. It was the first Beatles single to be marketed as a true double A-side, with both songs receiving equal billing on the record label and both considered strong enough to stand as the featured song.

Burt Bacharach and Hal David – Doyle’s Space: Music Hall of Fame – Songwriters Award

Their songs crossed musical boundaries, becoming hits in pop, rhythm and blues, adult contemporary, jazz, and even country music.

Few songwriting partnerships have left a larger imprint on twentieth-century popular music than the collaboration between Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Together they created a body of work distinguished by elegant melodies, sophisticated harmonies, conversational lyrics, and an emotional depth that elevated popular songwriting to an art form. Their songs crossed musical boundaries, becoming hits in pop, rhythm and blues, adult contemporary, jazz, and even country music,

Sweetwater – Doyle’s Space: Music Hall of Fame – Shining Star Award

Their unusual instrumentation, combined with Nancy Nevins’ distinctive, expressive voice, helped separate them from the flood of psychedelic bands emerging from California.

Sweetwater was one of the most innovative and promising American rock bands of the late 1960s, yet it remains one of the great “what might have been” stories in rock history. Blending rock, folk, jazz, classical, and world music into a unique sound years before such combinations became common,

The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)

Conceived as both a continuation for longtime fans and a standalone adventure for newcomers.

The Mandalorian and Grogu is a 2026 American science fiction adventure film that continues the story begun in the Disney+ series The Mandalorian and marks the first theatrical Star Wars feature film released since Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019). Released on May 22, 2026, the film was directed by Jon Favreau, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Dave Filoni and Noah Kloor. Favreau also served as one of the producers alongside Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni, and Ian Bryce,