Andy Burns

Andy Burns is the Senior Manager of Digital Content for SiriusXM Canada, and has been the Editor-In-Chief of the pop culture website Biff Bam Pop! since its inception in 2008. Andy's book, Wrapped In Plastic: Twin Peaks, was published in 2015 by ECW Press. His second, This Dark Chest of Wonders: 40 Years of Stephen King's The Stand, was published by Cemetery Dance in 2018 and was followed in 2021 by The Art and Making of The Stand, which chronicled the creation of the Paramount+/Amazon Prime series for Titan Books.

By Andy Burns April 21, 2009August 13, 2011

The Wonder Of Wonder Woman: Andy B On The New Animated Feature

In 2005 Joss Whedon, the mastermind behind the iconic Buffy The Vampire Slayer, was sent to write and direct the first big screen adaptation of the one and only Wonder … Continue reading The Wonder Of Wonder Woman: Andy B On The New Animated Feature

By Andy Burns April 21, 2009August 10, 2011

DVD Tuesday with Scotty G

Some excellent DVD’s come out today. A couple of biopics, a cartoon series from the 90’s, and some Oscar nominees. The Wrestler – Mickey Rourke deserved every accolade he got … Continue reading DVD Tuesday with Scotty G

By Andy Burns April 20, 2009August 10, 2011

A Tale of Two Dicks: Ian Rogers On The Little Sleep and The Time-Machine Did It

I read a couple of mystery novels recently that I quite enjoyed, featuring a pair of private investigators who couldn’t be more different. The Little SleepPaul TremblayHenry Holt The Little … Continue reading A Tale of Two Dicks: Ian Rogers On The Little Sleep and The Time-Machine Did It

By Andy Burns April 19, 2009August 10, 2011

Scotty G’s Box Office Wrap-Up

Not a very solid weekend in predictions for me. I was close on some, but way off on predicting the top film. Zac Efron proved he has leading man power … Continue reading Scotty G’s Box Office Wrap-Up

By Andy Burns April 18, 2009August 10, 2011

Scotty G’s Weekend Box Office Predictions

Three major films open this weekend, and all three expect to do well. In fact, they could be the 1, 2, and 3 films at the box office this weekend. … Continue reading Scotty G’s Weekend Box Office Predictions

By Andy Burns April 16, 2009August 10, 2011

GAME ON! Pdawg’s Recaps Survivor: Tocantins Week 8

After seven boring weeks of forgettable episodes, Survivor Tocantins has finally become a game worth watching thanks to the merge. Timbira and Jalapao are gone. From their ashes rise Forza … Continue reading GAME ON! Pdawg’s Recaps Survivor: Tocantins Week 8

By Andy Burns April 15, 2009August 10, 2011

Ian Rogers’ Oceanic Update: Death, Draino, and More Death

First we had “This Place Is Death,” and Charlotte died. Then we had “The Life and Death of Jeremy Bentham,” and Locke died. And then last week, we had “Dead … Continue reading Ian Rogers’ Oceanic Update: Death, Draino, and More Death

By Andy Burns April 15, 2009August 10, 2011

Andy B’s Take: Chinese Democracy Comes To Rock Band

A few months back Japer and I compiled a list of our 5 favourite albums of 2008. At the top of mine was Chinese Democracy, the first studio album of … Continue reading Andy B’s Take: Chinese Democracy Comes To Rock Band

By Andy Burns April 14, 2009August 10, 2011

DVD Tuesday with Scotty G

Only two major releases coming out on DVD this week. The Reader – Kate Winslet won her first Oscar for her performance in this Holocaust themed drama. The film was … Continue reading DVD Tuesday with Scotty G

By Andy Burns April 14, 2009August 10, 2011

The Watching Man: JMT on Marathoning TV On DVD

I would rather do anything other than work. Take this very blog as an example. The fun part, thinking about an aspect of pop-culture, is usually over by the time … Continue reading The Watching Man: JMT on Marathoning TV On DVD

By Andy Burns April 13, 2009August 10, 2011

Scotty G’s Box Office Wrap Up – Hannah Montana Lands at #1

The tweens and their parents were out in force this weekend, as Hannah Montana: The Movie opened at #1 with $34 million. It’s per theatre average was almost $11,000. Helping … Continue reading Scotty G’s Box Office Wrap Up – Hannah Montana Lands at #1

By Andy Burns April 12, 2009

Weekend Box Office Top 10

Box office estimates for weekend ending Sunday April 12th 1 – Hannah Montana The Movie $34,000,000 $34,000,000 2 1 Fast and Furious $28,783,000 $118,042,000 3 2 Monsters Vs. Aliens $22,617,000 … Continue reading Weekend Box Office Top 10