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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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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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Tim Burton rewatch – The Nightmare Before Christmas 1993

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Tim Burton rewatch! No, Burton didn’t direct The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993). Yes, it’s nonetheless an important stop on his filmography. Here’s what happens: Jack Skellington is the Pumpkin King of Halloweentown, overseeing all of Halloween every year. But now … Continue reading →

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