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)”

Calcasieu Serial Fest: Chapter Four!

The 1940’s I’ve been a fan of classic serials for pretty much my entire life.  I remember watching classic movies from the 1930’s, 1940’s, and 1950’s on Sunday afternoons after going to the Calcasieu River with my family.  We would get home in time to watch a series on our local PBS affiliate.  I believeContinue reading “Calcasieu Serial Fest: Chapter Four!”

A “Serial” Killer Event!

Sulphur, LA Over the weekend I had the grand opportunity to check out Calcasieu Serial Fest.  While most of the conventions that I attend are generalized comic, science fiction, and/or pop culture based events, Calcasieu Serial Fest is a niche event that focuses on the classic cliffhanger serials from the 1930’s, 1940’s, and 1950’s.  TheseContinue reading “A “Serial” Killer Event!”

Louisiana Comic Con 2015 (Lafayette Edition)

Lafayette, LA For a city that has been growing rapidly over the past few years, Lafayette has yet to attract a solid pop culture convention.  Sure, there have been a few fan-run conventions, but they seem to be primarily focused on anime (LouisiAnime is a prime example).  While there’s nothing wrong with having an anime-centricContinue reading “Louisiana Comic Con 2015 (Lafayette Edition)”