Agent Palmer

Your affinity for John Candy depends on your age and how you were first introduced to him. From there, you probably know a few of his more notable films. 

And then, perhaps, you dig a little deeper. You might happen to see John Candy in a lesser-known or a new-to-you movie, either on TV or suggested through a streaming service.

If you’re seeking a feel-good, behind-the-scenes documentary about some Canadian rockers who found continued success despite everything initially stacked against them, set aside some time to watch Simple Plan: The Kids in the Crowd.

Simple Plan didn’t just succeed in a difficult music industry. They gave people a place to belong, started a foundation, and in truth, did more in the time since I last listened to them on their sophomore album than most bands do in a career.

Over the past decade or so, I’ve recapped most Tours due France. I’ve watched all of them, but somehow it has only recently become an annual thing.

I also watch every Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, and sometimes I write about them. As a spectator, both Tours offer excitement, and for me, it’s the joy of experiencing two Tours per year, which I’m all for.

Music documentaries have gotten better recently. I can’t say exactly why, but I’m excited for it. One such example is the recently released Becoming Led Zeppelin.

Including interviews with surviving members Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones, as well as a rare John Bonham audio interview, this rock documentary is all about how they got to the mountaintop as rock stars.

Whether you have played the game or just know of it, GoldenEye 007 for Nintendo 64 is as much a cultural phenomenon as its namesake James Bond franchise. GoldenEra is a 2022 documentary about the creation and legacy of the game. Before we get into this great documentary, I have to admit that I didn’t play much of GoldenEye 007. I only ever had access to it at friends’ houses who had a Nintendo 64. Genuinely, when it comes to…