Superheroes are a ridiculous bunch, but damn it, they’re entertaining. Where else can you find a bunch of grown men and women running around in some of the most ridiculous … Continue reading Avengers Assemble – They Show Up, Something Explodes
A Clockwork Orange: I won’t bother summarizing the plot. If you haven’t seen this magnificent film by Stanley Kubrick (or read the less-than-magnificent-but-still-pretty-good novel by Anthony Burgess), stop reading this … Continue reading March Madness: A Little Bit Of The Ultraviolence With Alex From A Clockwork Orange
As far as the Marvel universe is concerned, I think there are few characters as mad as The Punisher. Sure, we’re led to believe that Frank Castle was pushed over … Continue reading March Madness: A Look Inside The Mind Of The Punisher
As madness goes, this is a sad one. When Andy asked me to put forth some suggestions for those in popular culture whom I found interesting and stark-raving mad, the … Continue reading March Madness: They Took the Sky From Her – River Tam
I can’t help but think of The Pogues’ fantastic ballad “Fairytale of New York” when I think of Jesse Custer and Tulip O’Hare, two of the heroes from Garth Ennis’s … Continue reading Biff Bam Pop’s Favourite Couples – Jesse Custer and Tulip O’Hare
Dating John Constantine is a hazard. Hell, knowing John Constantine is a hazard. You’re likely to end up dead, imprisoned in Hell or some other demonic dimension, or both. This … Continue reading Biff Bam Pop’s Favourite Couples – John Constantine and Kit Ryan
All this week, Biff Bam Pop’s various writers will drop by with their thoughts on the best of the year when it comes to tv, music, movies, comics and more. … Continue reading Biff Bam Pop’s Best of 2011 – Prog Rock, Hair Metal, Folk and More Make For An Eclectic Year
A caveat: this gift is for the Whovian on your list, and the Whovian alone. While some series of the reboot of Doctor Who can be seen without prior knowledge … Continue reading Biff Bam Pop’s Holiday Gift Guide Day 17, Part 2 – Doctor Who Series 6 on DVD and Blu-Ray
At just under three hours in length, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo soundtrack is simply the best thing I’ve heard all year, and it’s been out for less than … Continue reading David Ward on The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo Soundtrack – Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
For once, I am not writing about books. Don’t worry, this will not last (wait for my next post or two for the gift guide). I rarely play video games … Continue reading Biff Bam Pop’s Holiday Gift Guide Day 3 – Skyrim for X-Box, PS3 and PC
The name Lisbeth Salander, thanks to millions of readers, has practically become a household name. She is, of course, the heroine of Steig Larsson’s multi-million bestselling Millennium series, which comprises … Continue reading The Series That Used the Allen Key – The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, Played With Fire and then Kicked The Hornet’s Nest
Ask anyone where they were on November 22, 1963, and I’m sure they can tell you. To date, I have you to meet anyone who was alive that day who … Continue reading The Obdurate Past – Stephen King’s 11/22/63 Reviewed
