Monthly Archives: November 2023

Tim Burton rewatch – Sleepy Hollow 1999

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Tim Burton rewatch! Sleepy Hollow was Burton’s tribute to his favorite Hammer Studios films, but with plenty of modern touches. And it rules. Here’s what happens: It’s 1799. Science-minded detective Ichabod Crane investigates mysterious beheadings in the overly superstitious town … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Future shock

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Our heroes have faced Dr. Doom several times, but in issue #552, they face… future Dr. Doom! Recap: All seemed well after the original Fantastic Four were reunited after the events of … Continue reading →

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Tim Burton rewatch – Mars Attacks 1996

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Tim Burton rewatch! After all his box office and critical successes, it seemed Burton could do no wrong. But then audiences and critics were somewhat baffled by Mars Attacks. Here’s what happens: Martians have come out of hiding on Mars … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Headshot

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. The original FF are back together in issue #551, but the shadow of Civil War still hangs over them. Also, time travel! The issue begins with the caption, “Meanwhile, 75 years later…” … Continue reading →

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Tim Burton rewatch – Ed Wood 1994

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Tim Burton rewatch! After taking on Gotham City, Halloweentown, and Beetlejuice’s afterlife, Burton’s next film was his strangest setting yet – real life Hollywood, in 1994’s Ed Wood. Here’s what happens: Edward D. Wood Jr. came to Hollywood to make … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Smashy-smashy

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. The World War Hulk event put the Fantastic Four in the Hulk’s angry crosshairs. I was debating whether to include World War Hulk on this blog, since the FF are supporting characters … Continue reading →

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