Monthly Archives: January 2024

Tim Burton rewatch – Alice in Wonderland 2010

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Mac McEntire

Tim burton rewatch! Alice in Wonderland (2010) is considered by many to be Burton’s worst film, and yet it also achieved an astonishing $1 billion at the box office. Something something futterwacken something. Here’s what happens: Alice Kingsleigh’s thoughts dwell … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Sue two

Posted on January 27, 2024 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Issue #560 tells us what’s been going on in this story arc, with still more twists and turns for our heroes. Recap: Johnny’s new girlfriend, the super-powered bank robber named Psionics, is … Continue reading →

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Tim Burton rewatch – Sweeney Todd 2007

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Mac McEntire

Tim Burton rewatch! Was Burton really the right choice to direct the adaptation of the macabre Broadway favorite Sweeney Todd? Let’s have some meat pies while we figure it out. Here’s what happens: Former barber Sweeney Todd returns to London … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: From the home office in Wahoo, Nebraska

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch continue on with issue #559. Also, David Letterman is here! Recap: Dr. Doom has been kidnapped by a new team of supervillains calling themselves the New Defenders, … Continue reading →

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Tim Burton rewatch – the music videos

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Mac McEntire

Tim Burton rewatch! On the commentary track for Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, Burton says he doesn’t think he could ever direct a music video. But he later directed three of them. “Here With Me” and “Bones” by the Killers, and “Blind … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Pretty little liar

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Issue #558 gives us new villains and a surprise continuity-changing twist for one of our main characters. Recap: After their adventure involving an alternate Earth and would-be utopia called Nu Earth, the … Continue reading →

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Tim Burton rewatch – Corpse Bride 2005

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Mac McEntire

Tim Burton rewatch! It’s a return to macabre animation with 2005’s Corpse Bride. Does it go according to plan? Here’s what happens: Shy, awkward Victor is engaged to the equally shy Victoria. It’s an arranged marriage that will save both … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Mecha Reed-zilla

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Issue #557 answers the question, how do you fight a giant robot? With another giant robot! Recap: Reed was contacted by his old girlfriend Alyssa Moy and her new husband, mega-millionaire Ted … Continue reading →

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