Movies/TV – Doyle's Space

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,

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.

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,

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,

Pressure (2026)

The film concentrates on the tense seventy-two hours leading up to the D-Day landings, when Allied commanders had to determine whether weather conditions would permit the largest amphibious invasion in history.

Pressure (2026) is a British-French historical war drama directed, co-written, and edited by Anthony Maras. Adapted from David Haig’s acclaimed 2014 stage play of the same name, the screenplay was written by Haig and Maras, expanding the original theatrical work into a more cinematic account of one of the most consequential decisions of the Second World War. Rather than focusing on the combat itself, the film concentrates on the tense seventy-two hours leading up to the D-Day landings,

Bonnie Tyler, Randolph Mantooth, Joanna Pettet, and Peter Van Norden Die

Four more losses to reflect on here in 2026 …

These individuals were a Welsh singer known for songs such as “Total Eclipse of the Heart”; an actor who was the firefighter John Gage in Emergency!; was an actress who played Mata Bond in the James Bond spoof Casino Royale; and a character actor who was known for his roles in Police Academy 2 and The Naked Gun 2½.

My Favorite Albums – Josie and the Pussycats: Music from the Motion Picture

I love this movie and the soundtrack as well.

Josie and the Pussycats: Music from the Motion Picture was released on March 27, 2001, as the soundtrack to the film Josie and the Pussycats. While marketed as an album by the fictional band Josie and the Pussycats, it also features songs by the fictional boy band DuJour and was designed to function both as a soundtrack

Walter Parazaider, Alan Greenspan, Jeff Olson, and Louise Lasser Die

Four more losses to reflect on here in 2026…

These individuals were a woodwind musician and a founding member of Chicago; an American economist who served as the 13th chair of the Federal Reserve; a visual effects artist known for his work in films such as Star Trek, Ghostbusters, Star Wars, etc.; and an actress, television writer, best known for being Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.

Michael (2026)

Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s real-life nephew, makes his feature-film acting debut in the title role.

Michael (2026) is an American biographical musical drama about the life and career of Michael Jackson, directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by Academy Award-nominated screenwriter John Logan. The film was produced by Graham King, John Branca, and John McClain through GK Films and Optimum Productions, with Lionsgate handling distribution in the United States and Universal Pictures releasing it internationally. Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s real-life nephew, makes his feature-film acting debut in the title role, with Juliano Krue Valdi portraying Michael as a child.

Hedy Lamarr

During World War II she became concerned about the vulnerability of radio-controlled torpedoes to enemy jamming. Working with avant-garde composer George Antheil, she developed a frequency-hopping communications system designed to allow signals to switch rapidly among different frequencies.

Hedy Lamarr was born Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler on November 9, 1914, in Vienna, then part of Austria-Hungary. She was the only child of Emil Kiesler, a successful bank director, and Gertrud Kiesler, a pianist. Growing up in an intellectually stimulating household, she developed a fascination with both the arts and technology. Her father often explained how machines and mechanical