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Tim Burton rewatch – Batman Returns 1992

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Tim Burton rewatch! After the mega-success of Batman, a hit sequel was assured. For some, Batman Returns (1992) is a bona fide classic. For others, it’s just too dark and weird. Which side are you on? Here’s what happens: It’s … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Spacetime is the right time

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. We’re still in space in issue #549, as our heroes take on the Frightful Four and… the destruction of the universe? Recap: While Reed and Sue take a leave of absence from … Continue reading →

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Tim Burton rewatch – Edward Scissorhands (1990)

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Tim Burton rewatch! After the mega-success of Batman, Burton’s next film was more of a personal film. But one full of outrageous humor, far-out visuals, and a lot of heart. Get out the ambrosia salad, because here’s Edward Scissorhands (1990). … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: The original attack on Titan

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. What to do when you’ve got a new team lineup? Put them up against some classic villains. The Frightful Four are back in issue #548. Recap: After the ever-tumultuous superhero Civil War, … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: The smell of space

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. The new team is back with the old team for some far-out sci-fi in #547. With Black Panther as a member of the team now, his solo series has become another FF … Continue reading →

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Tim Burton rewatch – Batman 1989

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Tim Burton rewatch! For only his third feature, Burton hit it big with a record-shattering blockbuster. But does 1989’s Batman hold up? Here’s what happens: Photojournalist Vicki Vale returns to Gotham City and now has three new men in her … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Frog-kanda forever

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Issue #547 has cosmic beings, epic space battles, and… magic frogs? Recap: We have a new FF team with Black Panther and Storm joining Ben and Johnny. The body of dead teen … Continue reading →

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Tim Burton rewatch – Beetlejuice 1988

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Tim Burton rewatch! After doing TV for a few years, Burton was back on the big screen in a big way for 1988’s outrageous afterlife comedy, Beetlejuice. Here’s what happens: After their death, small-town couple Adam and Barbara Maitland are … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Surf’s up

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Issue #545 is only the second one with the new team, and they’re already up against Galactus. Recap: The new Fantastic Four – Ben, Johnny, Black Panther, and Storm – are investigating … Continue reading →

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Tim Burton rewatch – Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp (1986)

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Tim Burton rewatch! After working with Burton on the short film Frankenweenie, Shelley Duvall enlisted him to direct an episode of her Showtime anthology series Faerie Tale Theater, “Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp.” Here’s what happens: Street urchin Aladdin is … Continue reading →

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