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A few years back I used to post this piece every time there was a mass shooting. Not to be funny, or disrespectful to the victims, but to point out the insanity that's infected our country. Eventually...
View ArticleSuperman & Lois Season 1, Episode 4: Haywire
This week on Superman & Lois (Man, I keep trying to call this show Lois & Clark!), we get another surprisingly well-written and enjoyable episode. Keep up the good work, production...
View ArticleThe Flash Season 7, Episode 6: The One With The Nineties
Welcome to The Flash's first filler episode of the season! OK, so this week we did get the introduction of the last of the four forces of nature. But the bulk of the episode consisted of Cisco and...
View ArticleOut Of Context Star Trek Moment: Jazz Hands?
Wow, it's been years since I've posted one of these, so it's high time I remedied that.I've been an avid Star Trek fan for many decades. I've seen every episode countless times, I've got tons of...
View ArticleOur Future Is (Soylent) Green!
Just a reminder that the sci-fi movie Soylent Green takes place in the far off future of 2022.According to the film, THIS is what things will look like less than one year from now. Eh, seems like our...
View ArticleThe Flash Season 7, Episode 7: Growing Pains
This week on The Flash we get a reasonably decent episode, as it sets up a potential new villain and ties up a plot hole that's been dangling for several seasons now.Growing Pains introduces us to...
View ArticleSize Matters!
When I first saw 2001: A Space Odyssey, I naturally assumed the Discovery One (the main ship in the film) was massive. And why not? Director Stanley Kubrick deliberately shot the highly detailed model...
View ArticleSuperman & Lois Season 1, Episode 5: The Best Of Smallville
This week on Superman & Lois, we get what may be the first filler episode of the series.That's not necessarily a bad thing though! There's plenty going on in The Best Of Smallville, but the most of...
View ArticlePray In One Hand...
A while back I saw this sticker slapped on the side of a dumpster in a downtown downtown alleyway. Its message puzzles me, as I'm still not quite sure what it's demanding of me.Is it saying I should...
View ArticleQ-ed Up
For reasons known only to them, CBS All Access, er, I mean Paramount+ decided to renew their miserable and disastrous Star Trek: Picard series for a second season.Not only did the series completely...
View ArticleChilly Reception
Saw these lawn gnomes at my local Schnucks grocery store today. Yard ornaments after my own heart!SPOILER ALERT: I couldn't resist, and bought one.
View ArticleRemington Who
Remember that weird season of Doctor Who where the Fourth Doctor's companion was Marie Barone, from Everybody Loves Raymond? What an odd creative decision that was!Actually it's a scene from an episode...
View ArticleOut Of Context Star Trek Moment: Ice, Ice, Baby
I've been an avid Star Trek fan for many decades. I've seen every episode countless times, I've got tons of reference and behind-the-scenes books, action figures, model ships, trading cards-- you name...
View ArticleIndiana Jones And The Dubious Co-Star
This week in Things No One Wanted Nor Asked For, Disney announced they're moving forward with an as-yet untitled fifth Indiana Jones movie. As if that wasn't bad enough, they revealed they've cast...
View ArticleDammit, Jerry!
You should know that Jim O'Heir, aka Garry/Jerry/Larry/Terry of Parks & Rec fame...Once played a bumpy-foreheaded alien over on Star Trek: Voyager! I was never as big a fan of Voyager as I was TNG,...
View ArticleThe Asylum Does It Again: Ape Vs Monster
Welp, this is apparently a thing. Seems oddly familiar somehow. As you've probably guessed, this cinematic opus is from our old friends at The Asylum— purveyors of low budget, hastily-produced...
View ArticleIt's The Most Logical Meal Of The Day
Check out this vintage advertisement! Spock seems uncharacteristically surprised to find out his agent's roped him into this publicity stunt featuring "Breakfast With Eight Lucky Ladies."According to...
View ArticleResident Alien Season 1, Episode 3: Secrets
This week on Resident Alien (man, I keep wanting to type "Resident Evil"), we get yet another well-written and very busy episode. Harry's faced with the fallout from his human disguise, Asta learns a...
View ArticleLegends Of Tomorrow Season 6, Episode 1: Ground Control To Sara Lance
It's the Season 6 premiere of Legends Of Tomorrow!I gotta say, although I generally enjoy this show, I'm honestly surprised it's lasted as long as it has— especially after the dismal Season 4. It's so...
View ArticleOkie Dokie!
Saw these fashionably distressed denim jackets at Walmart a few days ago.They're the perfect finishing touch for all your Reverend Jim cosplay needs!
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