Random Thoughts: When Are We Going to Move On?

2026-04-01: Jason Kidd responds to Mark Cuban's comments on Luka Doncic trade: “When are we going to move on?”
Apparently not before Kidd himself moves on to another job. Why is he still in Dallas anyway?
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Big Mistakes (TV 2026)

Rotten Tomatoes

Big Mistakes (TV 2026): Family crime comedy. A dysfunctional, barely competent family falls into the clutches of the mob and every attempt to escape just leads to more trouble. Dan Levy stars as a closeted gay minister, with a stellar supporting cast. B+

Netflix

BAIT (TV 2026)

Rotten Tomatoes

BAIT (TV 2026): Six episode look at a struggling actor who bluffs his way into an audition to be the next James Bond. His self doubt leads to his life spiraling downwards. A satiric look at the price of fame. B-

Prime

Vladimir (TV 2026)

Rotten Tomatoes

Vladimir (TV 2026): Drama/comedy about faculty sex and academic politics. John Slattery faces a disclipinary hearing for his me-too transgressions, while his wife Rachel Weisz is a professor with erotic fantasies about the younger new professor. Show avoids saying anything serious. C+

Netflix

Monday Night Follies at City Hall

May is Bike Month in Richardson!

Council working hard towards achieving silver-level bike-friendly designation while leveraging pedestrian and bike investments

Resident Alien (TV 2021)

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Resident Alien (TV 2021): Alan Tudyk stars as an extraterrestrial who crash lands in a Colorado town and has to disguise himself as a human until he can repair his spacecraft. All of the humor relies on his awkward interactions with people in town. Mork did it better. B-

Netflix

#VeryTardyReview

POTD: Chorsu Bazaar

From 2025 09 15 Tashkent

Today's photo-of-the-day is from the Chorsu Bazaar in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. According to Wikipedia, "it's a traditional bazaar located in the center of the old town. Under its blue-colored domed building, all daily necessities are sold. The modern building and the characteristic blue dome were designed in 1980, as a late example of Soviet Modernism style."

POTD: Uzbek Fashion

From 2025 09 15 Tashkent

Today's photo-of-the-day is from the Hazrati Imam complex in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. In one of the courtyards of a madrasa were a couple of racks of clothes, where a colorful, reversible jacket caught Ellen's eye.

Bonus photo after the jump.

Merrily We Roll Along (2026)

Rotten Tomatoes

Merrily We Roll Along (2026): Sondheim musical filmed on stage. It flopped in 1981 but then won a Tony in 2024 for Best Revival. 30 year timeline that plays out backwards spoils the story. Music bridges the eras of classic 1950s musicals and modern tastes. B-

Netflix

"Some Concerns" about Drones

"The Richardson delivery system, which began at the end of last year, stirred some concerns about noise by attendees at a City Council meeting last month. At the event, Sam Bailey, senior manager at Amazon, said the company has been making adjustments to address concerns." — Brian Womack, Staff Writer, The Dallas Morning News.

That's what The Dallas Morning News said about the controversy over drones in Richardson as part of a new story about Amazon working to expand drone delivery in DFW.