Monthly Archives: January 2014

Fantastic Friday: The chase is on

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Mac McEntire

Rereading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Issue #69 continues the “Ben goes bad” storyline started in the last issue. Previously, a mysterious villain, whose identity still hasn’t been revealed, disguised himself as renowned scientist Dr. Santini, here to … Continue reading →

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21 Jump Street rewatch: “Fear and Loathing with Russell Buckins”

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching 21 Jump Street! You wouldn’t guess it from the title “Fear and Loathing with Russell Buckins,” but season two episode twelve is all about illegal street racing and bear wrestling. What’s goin’ down: Street racers are making a mess … Continue reading →

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The Dark Crystal scene-by-scene, part 14

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Mac McEntire

I freakin’ love The Dark Crystal! Let’s watch it. Today it’s one of the most disgusting – and therefore one of the most beloved – scenes in the movie, 38:01-42:20 on the Blu-ray. You’ll recall that we left off on … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Ben’s betrayal

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Mac McEntire

Rereading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. We go back to basics, kicking off another multi-issue arc in #68. We begin in a hospital room, where Alicia is recovering from her adventures with the Enclave and “Him” in the … Continue reading →

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The Dark Crystal scene-by-scene, part 13

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Mac McEntire

I freakin’ love The Dark Crystal! Let’s watch it. Time to meet one of the main characters, 34:32-38:00 on the Blu-ray. When we last left Jen, Fizzgig jumped out and scared him, forcing backward into some mud. Then a mysterious … Continue reading →

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21 Jump Street rewatch: “Christmas in Saigon”

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching 21 Jump Street! It’s January as of this writing, so why not watch the Christmas episode?     What’s goin’ down: It’s Christmas, but there’s no cheer for Ioki, who’s under investigation by internal affairs. It’s revealed his name … Continue reading →

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The Dark Crystal scene by scene, part 12

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Mac McEntire

I freakin’ love The Dark Crystal! Let’s watch it. Today we’re at 32:27-34:31 on the Blu-ray. Jen is sitting in the woods/swamp, contemplating the crystal shard. He says, in voiceover, that although he has the shard, he doesn’t know what … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Psych!

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Mac McEntire

Re-reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. This week, it’s annual #5, which actually takes place before the issues I wrote about last week. Oh no, continuity is all out of whack now. The story begins as Sue mysteriously … Continue reading →

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The Dark Crystal scene-by-scene, part 11

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Mac McEntire

I freakin’ love The Dark Crystal! Let’s watch it! Today we’re looking at two short scenes that are far more important than they first appear, 30:42-32:26 on the Blu-ray. First, we check in with the Mystics. They’re preparing for their … Continue reading →

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21 Jump Street rewatch: “How Much Is That Body In The Window?”

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching 21 Jump Street! Drug use and highly competitive athletes are not a good combination, in season two, episode ten: “How Much Is That Body In The Window?” What’s goin’ down: An up-and-coming teen gymnast falls dead during a meet. … Continue reading →

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