Several years ago, back when I was in the habit of writing Second Breakfast every week without fail, I wrote a few words (~6,000) on one esteemed Mr. Scoobert Doobert Doo. In fact, for my last Octoberween celebration with Rooster Illusion, I dedicated five weeks to write what I somewhat confidently deemed a “Comprehensive History of…
When Will Arnett’s braggadocious Dark Knight grapple-lined into the spotlight in 2013’s perfect The Lego Movie, it was a refreshing contrast to the deadly serious Bats fresh off the heels of Christopher Nolan’s trilogy. In the same way that Adam West’s delightfully earnest and square caped crusader was the perfect parody of the Batman of…
“Octoberween is a celebration of life and death, of the very foundation of our humanity.” -My Editor-in-Chief, Yesterday With that in mind, I bring you a comprehensive history of Scooby-Doo. In 1969, four meddling kids and their talking dog first graced the television screen, and with them they brought a gaggle of galloping ghosts, a…
It appears some apologies are in order. My relationship to DC Comics in the last few years has been a bit fraught. There have been some shows I like a lot, some I like a lot less, and a certain movie I’d rather like to not mention for a while. The editorial decisions in the…
Here there be spoilers for Batman v Superman and the Fast & Furious franchise. Ye be warned. Warner Brothers and DC Comics are faced with the unenviable task of turning the hesitant, self-interested heroes of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice into an effective superhero team by the time Justice League Part 1 hits theaters in November of 2017. In addition to…
Before we get started, I want you to picture Superman. What’s coming to mind, reader? Are you seeing the blue costume? How about those red trunks bad comedians love to talk about? Are you thinking of his speed relative to speeding bullets or that bit about truth, justice, and whatnot? Now, are you picturing Superman…
Aight. Over the years writing for this blog I have made no secret of my deep, undying affection for the Hollywood B-Listers. I have devoted several posts to the films of Vincent Price, Peter Cushing, and Christopher Lee, including one entirely on the fact that they didn’t make the A-List. Today I focus in on…
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