Monthly Archives: July 2018

Willow (1988) rewatch – Part 28

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freakin’ Willow! It’s all about a travelogue this week, 1:06:29-1:07:15 on the Blu-ray. This scene is merely a short travel montage, establishing that the characters are moving higher and higher into … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Skrull and dagger

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. In issue #383 we’re in outer space, battling those darned Skrulls. The FF — currently Sue, Ben, Johnny, and Lyja — have been abducted by Skrulls and taken to the Skrull Throneworld, … Continue reading →

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Willow (1988) rewatch – Part 27

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freakin’ Willow! Our heroes are in chains, and we get to know Sorsha a little more, 1:05:18 to 1:06:29 on the Blu-ray. Our heroes have been captured by Sorsha and a … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: All the rage

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. This era of the comic was an ongoing whirlwind of crises and subplots for our heroes, and issue #382 keeps the ball rolling. At the end of the previous issue, a dying … Continue reading →

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Willow (1988) rewatch – Part 26

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freakin’ Willow! We’re officially halfway through the movie! 1:02:44 to 1:05:17 on the Blu-ray. There’s a George Lucas wipe from the previous scene, and we’re back to an establishing shot of … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Dead again once more

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. The previous issue promised “Someone will die!” And yes, a main character bites it in issue #381, so why isn’t this mentioned among historically important storylines? Let’s find out. Ben, mistakenly thinking … Continue reading →

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Willow (1988) rewatch – part 25

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freakin’ Willow! Time to hit pause on the Blu-ray for a sec to discuss one of the movie’s most elaborate deleted scenes. In the previous scene, I mentioned the deleted scene … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Face the nation

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. It’s the Thing versus Dr. Doom in issue #380, except it’s a battle of wits rather than fists. Recap: After Sharon Ventura betrayed Dr. Doom and returned to the Fantastic Four, Doom … Continue reading →

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Willow (1988) rewatch – Part 24

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freaking Willow! Fin Raziel joins the party, but not in the way our hero expects, 1:01:08-1:02:44 on the Blu-ray. First things first. Some might be wondering why Bavmorda did not station … Continue reading →

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