Doctor Who: Last Christmas

Since Christopher Eccleston regenerated for the first time in the new “Doctor Who” series, and David Tennant re-emerged as The Doctor to fight a duel for the Earth against the … Continue reading Doctor Who: Last Christmas

The Ten Percent: Meet John Doe (1941)

“Ninety percent of everything is crud.” – Theodore Sturgeon By now it should come as no surprise that we are big Frank Capra fans here at “The Ten Percent,” and … Continue reading The Ten Percent: Meet John Doe (1941)

The Anti-Ten Percent: Christmas Movie Version

Since Ensley F. Guffey and I began writing the “Ten Percent” columns for Biff Bam Pop!, we’ve started our posts with science fiction writer Theodore Sturgeon’s famous quote that reminds … Continue reading The Anti-Ten Percent: Christmas Movie Version

Doctor Who: The Time of The Doctor

Since the return of the “Doctor Who” television series in 2005, the annual Christmas evening specials have become a tradition, and most often, a major event in the continuity of … Continue reading Doctor Who: The Time of The Doctor

Guest Blogger Justin McConnell on Under-Seen X-Mas Horror Films Worth a Look

Christmas-based horror is a sub-genre that is seldom recognized, but actually includes a vast array of titles dating back decades. A few are quite well known, with titles such as … Continue reading Guest Blogger Justin McConnell on Under-Seen X-Mas Horror Films Worth a Look

Biff Bam Pop’s Holiday Gift Guide 2013 – A Christmas Story: Behind the Scenes of a Holiday Classic

For the past three decades A Christmas Story has become a holiday cult classic. Whether it’s a 24 hour marathon on Christmas Day, a Broadway musical adaptation, or sequels (good … Continue reading Biff Bam Pop’s Holiday Gift Guide 2013 – A Christmas Story: Behind the Scenes of a Holiday Classic

The Many Faces of A Christmas Carol

There are more than a few films considered to be traditional, or even required, viewing every year at Christmas time. There’s A Christmas Story, It’s a Wonderful Life, one of … Continue reading The Many Faces of A Christmas Carol

Saturday At The Movies: Santa Claus 1959

“It’s just not Christmas until you watch the 1959 Mexican Santa Claus.” These are words we say around my home every year right around this time. It’s become tradition, and … Continue reading Saturday At The Movies: Santa Claus 1959

Biff Bam Pop’s Holiday Gift Guide: DC Comics: Year By Year A Visual Chronicle Updated Edition

Our friends at DK Publishing produce some truly amazing books but they’ve outdone themselves this year with their 2012 version of the slipcase hardcover: DC Comics: Year By Year A … Continue reading Biff Bam Pop’s Holiday Gift Guide: DC Comics: Year By Year A Visual Chronicle Updated Edition

Saturday At The Movies: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Remember, not so long ago, that sense of excitement we all had heading into our local theatres, eager to re-visit characters named Frodo, Sam, Merry, Pippen, Gimli, Legolas, Aragorn and … Continue reading Saturday At The Movies: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey