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Fantastic Friday: It’s just Sliders

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Our heroes are speeding through a whole bunch of adventures, so I’m speeding through vol. 3 issues 17-19. Here’s what’s happening. After their fight with Ronan the Accuser in issue #15, the … Continue reading →

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DuckTales rewatch – Don’t Give Up the Ship

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching DuckTales! Is it a whimsical children’s cartoon? Is it some creepy greed-is-good brainwashing? Is it something more? Let’s find out together, starting with the first episode, “Don’t Give Up the Ship.” New math: While most episodes of the show … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: The alt scene

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. It’s another alternate timeline, more alternate versions of classic characters, and two new heroes who didn’t exactly become household names. Recap: Ronan the Accuser attacked and teleported the FF to the moon, … Continue reading →

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Universal Monsters rewatch – The Creature Walks Among Us 1956

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching the Universal Monsters. The ones on the Blu-ray box set, at least. We’ve come to the end, as Universal’s so-called “monster office” was on its last legs by the 50s, but the good news we get The Creature Walks … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Stark raving

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Iron Man guest stars in vol. 3 issue #15, as does another character who will eventually become a big part of FF lore. Recap: Ronan the Accuser returned to Earth and picked … Continue reading →

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Universal Monsters rewatch – Abbott and Costello meet the Mummy 1955

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching the Universal Monsters! The ones on the Blu-ray box, at least. Abbott and Costello meet the Mummy was the duo’s last movie with Universal, and their second-to-last movie overall. Here’s what happens: Archeologists dig up the mummy Klaris (not … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Moon pie

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. You want mayhem on the moon? Vol. 3 issue #14 has mayhem on the moon. Recap: Ronan the Accuser returned to Earth, attacking the Fantastic Four on the eve of S.H.I.E.L.D. transporting … Continue reading →

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Universal Monsters rewatch – Revenge of the Creature 1955

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching the Universal Monsters! The ones on the Blu-ray box, at least. After the first one was a big hit, a sequel got rushed into theaters. It’s Revenge of the Creature. Here’s what happens: A second expedition to the Amazon … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Ronan on the roam

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Vol 3 issue #13 brings back Ronan the Accuser. But, sadly, it doesn’t end in a dance-off. First a quick look at Fantastic Four annual 1998. Ben travels into an alternate universe, … Continue reading →

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Universal Monsters rewatch – Creature from the Black Lagoon 1954

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching the Universal Monsters! The ones on the Blu-ray box, at least. Universal’s so-called “monster office” was in diminishing returns during the 1950s, but there was more bona fide classic to come, Creature from the Black Lagoon. Here’s what happens: … Continue reading →

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