Monthly Archives: May 2014

Fantastic Friday: Prisoners of the mind

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Mac McEntire

Rereading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Issue #85 gives us more insight into Dr. Doom and his boastful ways. When we last left our heroes, Dr. Doom had captured them. They’re in a peaceful, idyllic European village where … Continue reading →

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21 Jump Street rewatch: “The Dragon and the Angel”

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching 21 Jump Street! Ioki is a man without a country in season three, episode seven, “The Dragon and the Angel.” What’s goin’ down: While out on the town one night, Ioki runs into a Vietnamese gang. This becomes his … Continue reading →

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James Bond rewatch: Thunderball

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching the James Bond films chronologically. The S.P.E.C.T.R.E. plotline from the first two films didn’t appear during Goldfinger, but it’s back in a big way in the fourth film, Thunderball. Bond blurb: S.P.E.C.T.R.E. agents hijack an airplane and steal two … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Life in Latveria

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Mac McEntire

Rereading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. The Silver Age was coming to a close by this point, and comics were breaking out with smarter, more sophisticated storytelling. This is evident in the arc that begins in issue #84, … Continue reading →

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21 Jump Street rewatch: “Hell Week”

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching 21 Jump Street! Instead of high school, our heroes are heading for college in season three, episode six, “Hell Week.” What’s goin’ down: Investigating a rape case at a fraternity, our Hanson and Ioki have to pledge and join, … Continue reading →

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James Bond rewatch: Goldfinger

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching the James Bond films chronologically. Movie number three is the one everybody loves, and certainly the one I’ve seen the most, Goldfinger.   Bond blurb: Bond is on holiday in Miami when he gets a message to investigate Auric … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Hypno-hustling

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Mac McEntire

Rereading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Last issue saw Crystal become an official member of the team, so this week, in issues #82-83, we check in with her family, the Inhumans. The start issue #82 tries to shock … Continue reading →

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21 Jump Street rewatch: “Whose Choice Is It Anyway?”

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching 21 Jump Street! Time for another hot-button topic in season three, episode five, “Whose Choice Is It Anyway?” What’s goin’ down: An abortion clinic is vandalized. Evidence suggests that it was an inside job, but the protestors outside sure … Continue reading →

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James Bond rewatch: From Russia With Love

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching the James Bond films chronologically. The Cold War makes its first appearance, along with a bunch of other Bond firsts, in the second film, From Russia With Love. Bond blurb: The evil organization S.P.E.C.T.R.E. is up to no good, … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: The exquisite elemental

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Mac McEntire

Rereading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Issue #81 introduces a new status quo for heroes. (Or does it?) We begin with a splash page of Crystal wearing a blue FF uniform, rather than usual yellow costume. She says … Continue reading →

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