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Fantastic Friday: Caps lock

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Writer Mark Millar continues his run with issue #556, with robot battles in the snow. Because why not? Recap: Reed was contacted by his old girlfriend Alyssa Moy and her new husband, … Continue reading →

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Tim Burton rewatch – Big Fish 2003

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Tim Burton rewatch! At the time, some people considered 2003’s Big Fish to be a potential Oscar contender, and a move toward more serious films for Burton. But it was back to remakes after this, making Big Fish an outlier … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: In with the Nu

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. In issue #555, writer Mark Millar continues his run on the series with otherworldly action and new characters. Recap: Reed was reunited with his old college girlfriend, science whiz Alyssa Moy, and … Continue reading →

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Tim Burton rewatch – The World of Stainboy 2001

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Tim Burton rewatch! Time to do the “early internet historian” thing and go back to the days of flash animation. How many of Burton’s fans even know about 2001’s The World of Stainboy? Here’s what happens: Stainboy is a superhero … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: We’re the Millars

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. One of comicdom’s most popular – and most controversial – creators takes over the series in issue #554. What can I possibly say about writer Mark Millar? With his indie work in … Continue reading →

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Tim Burton rewatch – Planet of the Apes (2001)

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Tim Burton rewatch! In 2001, Burton took on one of Hollywood’s hottest long-running properties with Planet of the Apes. This is when things get… hairy. Here’s what happens: It’s the future. Astronaut Leo Davidson is aboard a space station working … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Talk to the future

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Issue #553 is the last one for famed writer Dwayne McDuffie, full of time-twisting cosmic craziness. Where were we? A future Dr. Doom time-traveled to the present, saying that Reed’s “idea 101” … Continue reading →

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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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