Monthly Archives: January 2018

Willow (1988) rewatch — Part 4

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Mac McEntire

Watching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freakin’ Willow! This week, we meet the man, the myth, the legend — Burglekutt! It’s 7:15-8:10 on the Blu-ray.   This scene begins with the introduction of two new characters. The … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: The Lyja problem

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. It feels like everything’s been building to issue #358. This was a triple-sized (!) issue intended to celebrate the FF’s 30th anniversary. But… this is also the story that presses the reset … Continue reading →

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Willow (1988) rewatch – Part 3

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Mac McEntire

Watching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freakin’ Willow!  It’s time to meet the title character and get the plot rolling, 5:46-7:14 on the Blu-ray. Before going any farther, here’s what comprises the entirety of the Willow canon: … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: I married a what now?

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Writer-editor Tom DeFalco came to the series with a mission of undoing all the changes of the ‘70s and ‘80s, resetting the series back to how it was during the Lee/Kirby years. … Continue reading →

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Willow (1988) rewatch – Part 2

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Mac McEntire

Watching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freakin’ Willow! Today we’re looking at a whole bunch of credits and one monster attack, 2:35-5:45 on the Blu-ray. The music continues to get more hopeful and inspirational-sounding as Ethna sits … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Out with the new, in with the old

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. In issues #355-356, longtime Marvel editor Tom DeFalco takes over writing duties, and he’s here to push the reset button in a big way. In issue #355, Ben goes back to his … Continue reading →

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Willow (1988) rewatch – Part 1

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Mac McEntire

Watching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freakin’ Willow! The movie’s first scene goes straight from birth to death in a matter of minutes, 0.00-2:34 on the Blu-ray. It just wouldn’t be a fantasy movie without an opening … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: It’s about time

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. It’s writer-artist Walt Simonson’s last issue on the series. His run on the comic is defined by time travel stories, and his finale in issue #354 is no different. The FF have … Continue reading →

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Random Warner Bros. – North by Northwest

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Mac McEntire

Watching all the movies on the Warner Bros. 50-movie box set that I bought for cheap. No need for the random number generator because we’ve reached movie number 50, ending this series with some Hitchcock action with North by Northwest. … Continue reading →

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