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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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Fantastic Friday: Fun with Storm

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Except this is the holiday weekend, and Storm is an official FF member now, so here’s Storm: * * * * Want more? Check out my ongoing serial, THE SUBTERKNIGHTS, on Kindle … Continue reading →

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Tim Burton rewatch – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 2005

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Tim Burton rewatch! A new version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in 2005 must have been a daunting task considering how beloved the 1971 film was, with its outstanding Gene Wilder performance. But it was a chance for Burton … Continue reading →

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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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