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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Just finished Ke Huy Quan’s memoir. Was drawn into his story before Indiana Jones even entered the picture. His life as a refugee and his journeys through uncertainty were inspiring. Stories of Spielberg and Ford modeling positive masculinity were heartwarming. Audiobook read by Ke himself. 10/10.

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Jim Henson would have turned 90 today. His imagination, kindness, and unmistakable sense of silliness and wonder left an incredible mark on me—from the Muppets to Sesame Street, and Fraggle Rock to The Dark Crystal. Go do or watch something sensational, inspirational, celebrational or Muppetational.

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

And this terrifying enemy surfaced—as such enemies often do—in the seemingly most innocent and unlikely of places.

"On the twenty-third day of the month of September, in an early year of a decade not too long before our own, the human race suddenly encountered a deadly threat to its very existence." — opening text of the 1986 film 'Little Shop of Horrors'

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I just picked up this book. Please be advised that I will be consulting it to help punctuate all online arguments from now on, you mindless poodoo-smelling gooberfish!

Cover of "Star Wars Quips and Comebacks"

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Dave Filoni talking about Mortis 15 years ago, in the bonus features for "The Clone Wars" season 3 DVD set.

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Bob Mackie brought an unmistakable sense of style and flair to a galaxy far, far away for "The Star Wars Holiday Special." Rest in peace, Bob.

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

To paraphrase the great Mr. The Frog.... "It's about singing and dancing and making people happy." That's it. That's the premise.

Kermit the Frog from the climax of "The Muppet Movie" talking to Doc Hopper.

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

FYI — the soundtrack for the "LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian" special is now streaming.... just in case you need the Mandalorian theme as performed by Figrin D'an and the Modal Nodes.

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Happy 50th anniversary to The Muppet Show! Here's a look at the Star Wars episode of the show from Star Wars Insider magazine #55 in 2001.

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The Star Wars scene Acme doesn't want you to see! Did you know that while C-3PO and R2-D2 waited outside the Mos Eisley Cantina for Obi-Wan and Luke, the two droids had an run in with an aggressive and abusive salesman from Acme Droid Services? They can't keep getting away with this!

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The Indiana Jones scene Acme doesn't want you to see! This bit originally appeared in the "Princeton, February 1916" episode of "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles" but it was cut when the story was re-edited into "Spring Break Adventure" for home video. They can't keep getting away with this!

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Amazing! And now I want to see Minch, Keeto, Bai and Clang start a boy band on Nevarro.

Minch, Keeto Bai and Clang from "The Mandalorian and Grogu"

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

"The Rise & Fall of the Galactic Empire," "Skywalker: A Family at War," and "100 Objects" are among my absolute favorite Star Wars books of all time (and I'm sure "Star Pilots" will join them when it arrives next month). They all live together at the forefront of my bookshelf. Great reads!

"Skywalker: A Family at War" by Kristin Baver

"Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire" by Dr. Chris Kempshall

"Star Wars: 100 Objects" by Kristin Baver

"Star Wars: Star Pilots" by Dr. Chris Kempshall

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

George Lucas seeing a piece of narrative art:

Indiana Jones saying "That belongs in a museum!" from "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade"

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

But why spend fifty bucks when you can just get a rock and make a clicking sound with your mouth?

Han Solo talking to Lady Proxima in "Solo: A Star Wars Story."

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

In 5th grade, I had a sleepover where we watched "Clue." When it ended, we rewound the VHS and watched it again. Then we woke up the next morning and watched it a third time. It became a staple of every sleepover thereafter. Probably the movie I've watched the most that isn't a Star Wars. A classic.

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Tim Curry did NOT have to go this hard voicing Hexxus, the personification of deforestation for a kids' cartoon. And yet he absolutely committed and nailed it.... and potentially made a whole generation of kids weirdly attracted to pollution. What a legend.

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Tim Curry always brought it. Whether he was being terrifying, hilarious, theatrical, charming, or just completely over-the-top, he had a presence you simply couldn't ignore. He was such an influential part of my childhood with his great performances that left a lasting impression. What a legend.

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Dolly Parton and Miss Piggy singing "I'm a Hog for You Baby" in 1988.

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Dice jail? I just freeze mine in carbonite. 🎲 🔗 www.etsy.com/listing/4400...

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Repost if you think Harrison should play a chicken. 🐔

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Crikey! Why'd it have to be snakes? 🐍 Robert Irwin breaks down the Well of the Souls scene from "Raiders of the Lost Ark."

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Nom nom nom nom, nom nom nom.... 🍪

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

“I look not to myself but to the Force, In which all things arise and fall away.” "The Odyssey of Star Wars: An Epic Poem" by Jack Mitchell presents a classical retelling of the Star Wars saga in the style of Homer's ancient Greek epic poem the Odyssey. 📚🛒 www.amazon.com/dp/1419756281

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

There are a few.... they've got a Vader, Luke, Leia, Han and Chewie. And I think there's a Mando and Grogu two-pack too.

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

July the Fourth be with you. 🎆

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

And "The Muppet Show" episode with the stars of "Star Wars" (S4 E17) was taped in January 1980, just a few months before production began on "The Great Muppet Caper." It’s a fun crossover of the era, mixing Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca, R2-D2 and C-3PO with Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and the Muppets.

Mark Hamill with Miss Piggy on "The Muppet Show"

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The promotional tie-in special "The Muppets Go to the Movies" featured a performance of the film's opening number "Hey a Movie!" and included clips of X-wings and TIE Fighters from the original "Star Wars" film alongside footage from classic Hollywood movies.

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

And then there's one of the photographers at Lady Holiday's fashion show, snapping away as Miss Piggy takes the stage. He was played by Cy Town who was an extra on 1977's "Star Wars" too.... playing multiple roles, including a Death Star Trooper, a TIE pilot, and a Stormtooper.

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

In a later scene, Miss Piggy pushes a man into a duck pond at the park. That man was played by Guy Standeven who was also an uncredited extra in "Star Wars" and "Return of the Jedi."

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

That man was played by British actor Reg Thomason. He had appeared in "Star Wars" as a Rebel communications officer on the Yavin base during the Death Star run and (according to production notes) was also a patron in the crowd at the Mos Eisley Cantina.

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Now there's a scene at the Dubonnet Club where Gonzo tries selling photos to couples. One man declines the offer, stating that his wife isn't feeling well. Gonzo suggests that maybe she should be at home. The man replies, "my wife is at home," leaving Gonzo quite flustered.

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

First you've got puppeteers from the sequels to "Star Wars." Obviously there's Frank Oz (Yoda) who performs Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal and Sam the Eagle. Plus several additional performers—Kathryn Mullen (Yoda assistant), Mike Quinn (Nien Nunb), Hugh Spight (Gamorrean), and Kiran Shah (Ewok).

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

"The Great Muppet Caper" turns 45 today! It's arguably my favorite Muppet movie. A true classic! But did you know that there's some cast crossover from the original 1977 "Star Wars" movie and the Muppets' second feature film? (🧵 thread)

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

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Empire magazine photo of Grogu's shadow promoting "The Mandalorian and Grogu"

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

If you’re looking for a Star Wars story where a group of kids get lost in a world way bigger than they are, be sure to check out "Skeleton Crew." It carries a lot of the same vibes and sensibilities as "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" just set in a galaxy far, far away rather than the kid's backyard.

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Mark L. Taylor played the role of Don Forrester in the film. He later played Professor Thompson in the "Princeton, February 1916" episode of "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles" (which was also directed by Joe Johnston) and he got into a car chase with a teenage Indiana Jones.

Mark L. Taylor in "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids"

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

And the "top secret" crate #9906753 containing the Ark of the Covenant from the end of "Raiders of the Lost Ark" can be spotted in the government warehouse where Wayne Szalinski's shrink-ray is stored in the sequel "Honey, I Blew Up the Kid."

The Ark of the Covenant in "Honey, I Blew Up the Kid"

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

The movie features a nod to the iconic opening shot of "Star Wars" with this fun scene transition in the backyard:

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

The film marked Joe Johnston's directorial debut. His career began at ILM as an artist on the Star Wars and Indiana Jones films, designing such icons as the Millennium Falcon and Boba Fett's armor. He later directed such films as "The Rocketeer," "Jumanji," "Jurassic Park III" and "Captain America."

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Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

"Honey, I Stunk the Kids" turns 37 tomorrow. Did you know the film has some fun connections to Star Wars and Indiana Jones? Here’s how Wayne Szalinski and his shrinking machine tie back to the classic Lucasfilm productions. (🧵 thread)

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