Monthly Archives: April 2018

Willow (1988) rewatch – Part 17

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freaking Willow! Let us commune with the spirits of the forest and all that, 39:48-42:51 on the Blu-ray. Picking up where we left off, a mysterious light and heavenly voice speaks … Continue reading

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Willow (1988) rewatch – Part 16

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freaking Willow! This turns into a brief Gulliver’s Travels remake as we meet the Brownies, 37:19-39:47 on the Blu-ray. The score is big and heroic as Willow and Meegosh walk through … Continue reading

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Fantastic Friday: New looks, old flames

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Issue #371 begins a multi-part story that contains a lot of what everyone remembers from this early ‘90s era of Fantastic Four, starting with a wild new look for Sue. Gimmie a … Continue reading

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Willow (1988) rewatch – Part 15

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freaking Willow! We’ve entered a world of war and warriors, 30:35-37:18 on the Blu-ray. It’s morning at the Daikini crossroads, and Willow, Meegosh, and the baby are asleep by their campfire. … Continue reading

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Fantastic Friday: You need to work on your anatomy

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Annual #25 is part three of the four-part Citizen Kang, one of Marvel’s most forgettable crossovers with some spectacularly bad art. Before going any further, we just have to talk about this … Continue reading

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Willow (1988) rewatch – Part 14

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freaking Willow! I know you’ve been waiting for this one: Madmartigan finally joints the party, 26:25-30:34 on the Blu-ray. Our heroes have arrived at the Daikini crossroads, a muddy wasteland-looking area, … Continue reading

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Fantastic Friday: The end of infinity

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. In issue #370, the Infinity War crossover finally comes to an end… of sorts. Recap: Magus, the evil doppelganger of Adam Warlock, has created evil doppelgangers of all the Marvel heroes. While … Continue reading

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Willow (1988) rewatch – Part 13

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freaking Willow! It’s time for another  cross-country travel montage, 24:25-26:24 on the Blu-ray. We begin with a shot of Burglekutt walking out from behind a tree, wiping his hands on his … Continue reading

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