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Tim Burton rewatch – Frankenweenie 1983

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Tim Burton rewatch! The short film Frankenweenie (1983) was a big calling card for Burton, an overnight cult fave that opened a lot of doors for him in Hollywood. But how is it, exactly?   Here’s what happens: In the … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Funeral for a stilt

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Reminder that events during Civil War are happening not chronologically, but simultaneously across issues. So, while Civil War #6 builds up to the big finale, there’s still a lot happening across the … Continue reading →

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Tim Burton rewatch – Hansel and Gretel (1982)

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Tim Burton rewatch! Most Burton biographies have one sentence saying, “He also directed a Hansel and Gretel short in his early days.” But what is this short film, exactly? It’s… certainly something. Here’s what happens: Hansel and Gretel’s wicked stepmother … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: The Ryker maneuver

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. The Civil War crossover event charges full steam ahead toward its big finale in issue #6, but it’s not over yet. The Marvel Universe is divided over the issue of superhuman registration, … Continue reading →

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Tim Burton rewatch – Vincent (1982)

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Tim Burton rewatch! Burton was once one of the biggest names in movies, but it seems like no one talks about him anymore. Let’s go through his work again and see what we can see from today’s perspective. It all … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: My thinking room

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. After following event surrounding the Civil War crossover for the last few weeks, it’s time to check back in with our heroes properly in issue #542. Recap: The Marvel Universe is divided … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Not Kate Beckinsale

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Here’s another look at everything else happening during Marvel’s Civil War mega-event, including lots of Punisher, new characters, and one of the most disliked comics of all time. First, we’ve got to … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Guess who’s coming to punish dinner

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Marvel’s Civil War mega-crossover keeps raging along. Spider-Man switches sides, the Punisher arrives, and the Fantastic Four are in there somewhere. Recap: The controversy over superhero registration has divided all the Marvel … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Civil duck

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. As the Civil War crossover rages on, this week we’re looking at more of what’s been happening in the Marvel Universe during the event. You’d think that the crossover would want to … Continue reading →

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Gunslinger Spawn copyedited, part 14

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Todd McFarlane is a mega-millionaire with success undreamt of. I’m just some guy. But as I’ve been buying and reading – and enjoying! – Gunslinger Spawn, I’m struck with how the dialogue and captions are something of a mess. Hence, … Continue reading →

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