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Spin Master DC Toys

Surprisingly Fun Way back in 2018 it was announced that DC Comics and Spin Master Toys had come to terms on a new licensing agreement. Starting in 2020, Mattel would no longer produce the bulk of DC’s toys. I was a bit sad about this, since I grew to love their Multiverse 6″ line asContinue reading “Spin Master DC Toys”

Classic Horror: C.H.U.D. (1984)

Under The City…. Sometimes a classic horror film takes its time finding fans. Many films that failed to find their audience in theaters often gain a cult following once they are released to streaming services, Blu-ray, DVD, or, in the case of many films released in the 1980’s and 90’s, VHS. C.H.U.D. is one ofContinue reading “Classic Horror: C.H.U.D. (1984)”

Outpost: Northeast Louisiana

Mounds And Vampires And Corn, Oh, My! With COVID-19 restrictions loosening up a bit and with my children suffering from hardcore cabin fever, I decided to take my family on a road trip to a corner of my home state that I haven’t had an opportunity to explore. Although I spent quite a bit ofContinue reading “Outpost: Northeast Louisiana”

Outpost: Transylvania?

Northern Louisiana….. In my last post I mentioned that I had a special surprise coming on Sunday. Well, here it is! I took a road trip this weekend to Northern Louisiana. I visited some really cool places. One of those places is Transylvania! This is just a teaser for my post. I’ll make my fullContinue reading “Outpost: Transylvania?”

Classic Horror: Friday The 13th (1980)

They were warned…. Today’s Classic Horror features the first film in one of the most successful horror franchises of all time, 1980’s Friday The 13th. The film turned forty years old on May 9th of this year, so it’s fitting that I should highlight the movie that started it all for Jason Voorhees even thoughContinue reading “Classic Horror: Friday The 13th (1980)”

Throwback Thursday: The Legend of the Lone Ranger Toys (1981)

Hi-Yo, Silver! Away! Yes, I know that some folks will claim that “Hi-Yo” is wrong and that it should be “Hi-Ho,” but Clayton Moore, the man best known for portraying the Lone Ranger on television for most of the 1950’s, has stated in interviews that it’s “Hi-Yo, Silver.” I don’t argue with the Lone Ranger.Continue reading “Throwback Thursday: The Legend of the Lone Ranger Toys (1981)”

The Forgotten Island

The Island of Dr. Moreau (1977) Bookended by a beloved classic and a notorious flop, 1977’s The Island of Dr. Moreau is often forgotten by science fiction fans despite being a decent adaptation of the H.G. Wells novel of the same name. 1932’s Island of Lost Souls has become an influential classic despite being dislikedContinue reading “The Forgotten Island”

In Defense of Battle: Los Angeles (2011)

Retreat? Hell! I saw Battle: Los Angeles in the theater way back in 2011. A sleeper hit, the film debuted at number one amidst a bunch of films that just weren’t that great including Red Riding Hood and Mars Needs Moms. Panned by critics and dethroned in its second week by the animated Rango, Battle:Continue reading “In Defense of Battle: Los Angeles (2011)”

May The Fourth Be With You!

It’s Star Wars Day! I’ve been a Star Wars fan for my entire life, literally. Although I was just a few days away from being one year old when it was released, my family went to the theater to see Star Wars (now known as Star Wars IV: A New Hope). I’ve seen every otherContinue reading “May The Fourth Be With You!”

Throwback Thursday: Ip Man (2008)

“I Wish To Fight Ten Men.” The list of films that can completely pull me in and make me forget about the entire world is short, but the film near the top of that list is 2008’s Ip Man. I know what you’re thinking: a kung fu movie? One of those films that features countlessContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: Ip Man (2008)”