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Fantastic Friday: Ben’s betrayal

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Mac McEntire

Rereading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. We go back to basics, kicking off another multi-issue arc in #68. We begin in a hospital room, where Alicia is recovering from her adventures with the Enclave and “Him” in the … Continue reading →

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The Dark Crystal scene-by-scene, part 13

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Mac McEntire

I freakin’ love The Dark Crystal! Let’s watch it. Time to meet one of the main characters, 34:32-38:00 on the Blu-ray. When we last left Jen, Fizzgig jumped out and scared him, forcing backward into some mud. Then a mysterious … Continue reading →

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21 Jump Street rewatch: “Christmas in Saigon”

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching 21 Jump Street! It’s January as of this writing, so why not watch the Christmas episode?     What’s goin’ down: It’s Christmas, but there’s no cheer for Ioki, who’s under investigation by internal affairs. It’s revealed his name … Continue reading →

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The Dark Crystal scene by scene, part 12

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Mac McEntire

I freakin’ love The Dark Crystal! Let’s watch it. Today we’re at 32:27-34:31 on the Blu-ray. Jen is sitting in the woods/swamp, contemplating the crystal shard. He says, in voiceover, that although he has the shard, he doesn’t know what … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Psych!

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Mac McEntire

Re-reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. This week, it’s annual #5, which actually takes place before the issues I wrote about last week. Oh no, continuity is all out of whack now. The story begins as Sue mysteriously … Continue reading →

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The Dark Crystal scene-by-scene, part 11

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Mac McEntire

I freakin’ love The Dark Crystal! Let’s watch it! Today we’re looking at two short scenes that are far more important than they first appear, 30:42-32:26 on the Blu-ray. First, we check in with the Mystics. They’re preparing for their … Continue reading →

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21 Jump Street rewatch: “How Much Is That Body In The Window?”

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching 21 Jump Street! Drug use and highly competitive athletes are not a good combination, in season two, episode ten: “How Much Is That Body In The Window?” What’s goin’ down: An up-and-coming teen gymnast falls dead during a meet. … Continue reading →

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The Dark Crystal scene-by-scene, part 10

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Mac McEntire

I freakin’ love The Dark Crystal! Let’s watch it! Today we’re wrapping things up at Aughra’s place, 28:02-30:41 on the Blu-ray. There’s a fade and accompanying music cue to show the passage of time, but the action doesn’t leave Aughra’s … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Enter the Enclave

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Mac McEntire

Re-reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Issues 66-67 contain one my personal favorite FF epics, with a lot of action, drama, and sci-fi weirdness – and it introduces, in a way, a major Marvel character. In the previous … Continue reading →

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21 Jump Street rewatch: “You Oughta Be In Prison”

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching 21 Jump Street! Season two, episode nine: “You Oughta Be In Prison” is all about Hollywood. What’s goin’ down: Hanson and Penhall are undercover as bodyguards for a big Hollywood star, Jeremy Woods, filming a movie in town. Meanwhile, … Continue reading →

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