R.I.P. Davy Jones
Word just came out that Davy Jones of the Monkees passed away today from a heart attack at the age of 66. This seriously stinks, as The Monkees are one … Continue reading R.I.P. Davy Jones
Month: February 2012
Trailer Time: Avengers Assemble In Another Trailer, Complete With Lots of Hulk!
Well, another new Avengers trailer is here and safe to say, it’s the best one yet! I’m fairly certain that you’ll let out a few ooh’s and ahhh’s as we … Continue reading Trailer Time: Avengers Assemble In Another Trailer, Complete With Lots of Hulk!
Finally, The Darkseid Of American Justice On The Wednesday Run – February 29, 2012
In a month that happens to have five Wednesdays, this week was always going to be a light week for new comic book releases. Still, that’s no excuse to not … Continue reading Finally, The Darkseid Of American Justice On The Wednesday Run – February 29, 2012
There’s Prog Rock and now there’s Newgrass: Punch Brothers, Carolina Chocolate Drops and The Cranberries Take Traditional Music To Untraditional Places
Bluegrass and old-time traditional folk or string band music isn’t exactly mainstream these days, but acts like Mumford & Sons, The Avett Brothers, The Band Perry and The Civil Wars … Continue reading There’s Prog Rock and now there’s Newgrass: Punch Brothers, Carolina Chocolate Drops and The Cranberries Take Traditional Music To Untraditional Places
Mat Langford’s Gaming World: First impressions of the PS Vita.
The Vita is here! I’ve had five days to play with Sony’s new handheld, the PS Vita, and so far it’s a great experience. Here’s a rundown on my experiences … Continue reading Mat Langford’s Gaming World: First impressions of the PS Vita.
Tales from the Longbox – Justice League #1 (1987)
Every other week, Jason Shayer will highlight an issue or a run of issues pulled from the horde of comic book long boxes that occupy more room in his house … Continue reading Tales from the Longbox – Justice League #1 (1987)
Act Of Valor Takes Down Tyler Perry, Wanderlust Bombs Big Time – Biff Bam Pop’s Box Office Wrap-Up Report, Weekend of February 24th
Tyler Perry went to war this weekend and lost to a group of NAVY Seals. Meanwhile, Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd are probably wondering what went wrong with Wanderlust. Here’s … Continue reading Act Of Valor Takes Down Tyler Perry, Wanderlust Bombs Big Time – Biff Bam Pop’s Box Office Wrap-Up Report, Weekend of February 24th
Happy 80th Birthday, Johnny Cash
One of my biggest concert going regrets was skipping Johnny Cash’s gig at Toronto’s Massey Hall in 1996, in support of his Unchained album. I figured he’d be back. I … Continue reading Happy 80th Birthday, Johnny Cash
The Comic Stop Exclusive Interview: Caitlin R. Kiernan on Alabaster: Wolves, now appearing in Dark Horse Presents
One of the great things about the return of the legendary anthology series Dark Horse Presents is the great tastes of various authors readers get to check out in every … Continue reading The Comic Stop Exclusive Interview: Caitlin R. Kiernan on Alabaster: Wolves, now appearing in Dark Horse Presents
Saturday At The Movies: The 13th Warrior
I love it when a team gets put together. The ensemble “counting movies” as I like to call them – the ones where a group of characters, one at a … Continue reading Saturday At The Movies: The 13th Warrior
Good Deeds, Act of Valor and Wanderlust – which will come out on top? Biff Bam Pop’s Box Office Predictions, Weekend Of February 24th, 2012
A few big new releases this week look to push last week’s winners and losers to the bottom of the heap. One with a built in audience, another with bullets … Continue reading Good Deeds, Act of Valor and Wanderlust – which will come out on top? Biff Bam Pop’s Box Office Predictions, Weekend Of February 24th, 2012
Watch With Amanda: Watch the full premiere episode of “AWAKE”
The biggest TV premiere for midseason belongs to the new series Awake. It will make its broadcast premiere on Thursday March 1st but for those of you (like me) who … Continue reading Watch With Amanda: Watch the full premiere episode of “AWAKE”