https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDnZrIGAizI "Or was it the 80s?"
A Few of My Favorite Things: Blink-182 and Early 70s Doctor Who
Wal-Mart Broke Street Date on Star Wars: Rogue One Toys
When a big Star Wars media release looms on the horizon like a lurching Imperial Walker, there's usually a set date that the associated merch will be released. According to a Target commercial I saw the other day Rogue One's is Friday, Sept. 30th. A "Force Friday," like the street date for The Force Awakens … Continue reading Wal-Mart Broke Street Date on Star Wars: Rogue One Toys
Happy 50th Anniversary, Star Trek!
50 years ago today a show like no other was beamed across the airwaves. The first episode of Star Trek to be broadcast was "The Man Trap" on September 8th, 1966. The one with the Salt Vampire. It was not the first episode to be filmed, and most sources officially place it as the fifth episode … Continue reading Happy 50th Anniversary, Star Trek!
Star Trek Beyond: Beyond Awesome!
I saw Star Trek Beyond the other week and was beyond amazed! If you haven't seen it, you should probably not read beyond this point because there will be spoilers coming up on the viewscreen, captain. Before we begin I just want to mention the real-life tragedy that tempers the exuberance of this film; the … Continue reading Star Trek Beyond: Beyond Awesome!
Suicide Squares: The Adventures of the Original Suicide Squad
I saw Suicide Squad last week and found it enjoyable. It could have used some polishing...maybe a better editing job? It's being savaged by critics and the internet but it is definitely worth the price of admission, and absolutely better than Batman vs. Superman. The film was good adaptation of the well known late 80s … Continue reading Suicide Squares: The Adventures of the Original Suicide Squad
Star Trek: Discovery
What a weekend! I didn't even know Star Trek Beyond was out, then my friend sends me this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqm9HSYbf0o As a certain Vulcan would say; "fascinating." I'm glad that Star Trek will be coming back to television where it belongs. Well, not television per se, but CBS All-Access, that network's attempt to hone in on … Continue reading Star Trek: Discovery
Bargain Bin Bounty: Conan the Barbarian Annual # 9
One of my favorite ways to spend an afternoon is to dredge through musty longboxes in a quiet comic book store. I find amazing, forgotten stories that can be had for a few bucks, sometimes less (while these days your average new comic book is $3.99 and up)! One of the main reasons I staked … Continue reading Bargain Bin Bounty: Conan the Barbarian Annual # 9
Happy 4th of July!
Did you know that the Justice League of America used to do waterskiing shows at Sea World! With (appropriately, for once) Aquaman! And Mera! Enjoy this family video another person's family took at Sea World! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd44ZNbiVgI Captain Cold was there too! Happy Fourth of July, Wagoners!
Scotty Shills Plates
While we're on the subject of Star Trek collectible plates, enjoy this commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fInDEfvIocw Couldn't they have given Doohan a Scotty plate to promote? Is this better or worse then the Leonard Nimoy Magnavox short film that we watched a few weeks ago? Did you know that James Doohan was in the Royal Canadian Artillery … Continue reading Scotty Shills Plates
Questionable Collectibles: Vidiian-centric Star Trek Voyager Collectible Plates
Disclaimer: The author once had to be talked out of buying a collectible Kenny Rogers plate at a flea market. I know, I know, making fun of collectible plates is reaching for low hanging fruit. Well I'm going for it, and it certainly won't be the last time. I've seen ads for this crap my … Continue reading Questionable Collectibles: Vidiian-centric Star Trek Voyager Collectible Plates
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