Remember these guys?
I'm currently putting the final touches on my review of the latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film. In the meantime, head on over to The Retroist and read my personal retrospective of the Turtles' 30 year history!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: How the Heck Did We Get Here?
Thanks for reading!
This Shredder didn't need a giant robot suit to intimidate.
The Most Perfect Film Ever Made.
Is Raiders of the Lost Ark the most perfect film ever made? I like to think so and I explain why over at The Retroist! Join me as I discuss all the fantastic elements that came together in just the right way to make Raiders absolutely perfect. Hope to see you over there and thanks for reading!
Why'd it have to be snakes?
The original theatrical poster, to which children around the world screamed, "Who the hell are those guys?"
Heading out to see Trans4mers this weekend? Be sure to head on over to The Retroist and read my latest essay first. It's all about the only GOOD Transformers film, 1986's Transformers: The Movie. Take a look and thanks for reading!
http://www.retroist.com/2014/06/26/transformers-the-movie-the-only-good-transformers-film/
Optimus Prime - He's got "The Touch."
Arguably the greatest cartoon of all time.
Hey Everybody!
The Retroist published another one of my articles. In celebration of Batman's 75th Anniversary, this one is about Batman: The Animated Series, arguably one of the greatest cartoons ever produced. In the essay, I detail my love of Batman and the show and make the argument that Batman: The Animated Series is the definitive Batman.
Head on over to The Retroist and take a look! You can also find my other Retroist Essays there too! If you still have to scratch that Batman itch, head on over to The Hodgepodge Podcast. Episode 32 was our celebration of Batman's 75th Birthday, while Episode 22 was our Cartoon Spectacular, where we covered Batman: The Animated Series. Take a listen!
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Classic.
Wolverine's having a bad day
The Retroist has published another one of my essays! This one centers on my love of The Uncanny X-Men and how I became a fan many, many years ago. You can read the essay here, and then check out all the other great stuff The Retroist has to offer.
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My favorite image from my favorite movie of all time.
As I preppped Great Big World for release I contributed some essays to the great nostalgia site, The Retroist. This one is about Star Wars and its impact on my life.
Some people have strong ethnic or cultural ties, others have religion. I had Star Wars. Sure, I’m not as devout as I used to be, but the latest news out of Lucasfilm—and Disney—has stirred my interest once again.
A stone cold classic.
The first Star Wars film was released the year after I was born, so I never got to see it in theaters originally. My introduction to Star Wars came in the form of a VCR and a—possibly bootlegged—VHS tape. I say “possibly bootlegged,” because from what I understand today, Lucasfilm didn’t release the Original Trilogy for sale until long after I’d begun my association with the Galaxy Far, Far Away. The minute I watched the first film, it was like a supernova exploding in my consciousness. The movie was beyond thrilling with its space battles, menacing villains, and likable collection of heroes. Its themes of good versus evil resonated with a boy who was developing a strong sense of justice. I became instantly consumed with everything Star Wars. Any artifact, toy, clothing, or bed sheets I could get my hands on with the Star Wars logo was a treasure to me. The toys especially were a gateway into my imagination as I continued the adventures of Luke, Han, Leia and their friends. My favorite toy in the arsenal was the Millennium Falcon. By the end of my childhood, it looked just as rundown and beat up as it had in the films.
“She may not look like much, but she’s got it where it counts.”
