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The CW collection of DC superhero shows *might* be in a bit of trouble. I say this for a variety of reasons.  *First, after 8 seasons, they no longer have Arrow anchoring the “Arrowverse”. This is not really that bad but it seems a tad awkward. I’m surprised that they not only allowed Ollie toContinue reading “The CW-TV-DCU- Trouble in the Multiverse?”

By the turn of the century, Timm and his gang were revered as comic and animation gods, after giving us the best realization of Batman ever (even to this very day), a wonderful Superman and even expanding the Bat brand Beyond. The biggest surprise was still to come when it was announced that Timm wasContinue reading “The Bruce Timm Animation Family part 2”

 Back in early 1970, New Zealand had its first successful television show called “What?”. It starred a relatively unknown Japanese/Irish-American actor named Harry Finnegan (pronounced Harquort Faraday), who portrayed the breakout character, Mewley Burke. “What?” was a story about a man (Burke), his common law wife and their six daughters who move to NZ toContinue reading “R.I.P. Mewley Burke”

No, that’s no metaphor, as it is just about summer, the spring rains have let up, the backyard is no longer a swamp and there are several big pieces o’ wood to get to a choppin’! The winter months are full of P90X, insanity, jumping jacks and 500 rep challenges but everyone needs a changeContinue reading “Woooooood Choppin’!”

ITEM! Because of good word of mouth, I checked out the second season of Star Trek: Discovery. Not bad, not great. As a cast and a show, from seeing season 2, I’d rank it thusly on the roster of Trek shows: 1.Deep Space Nine. 10/10 2.The Original Series, films 9/10 3.The Next Generation, films 7/10Continue reading “Trek bits”

Unloading groceries the other day and what emerged from one of the bags but a moderately sized tub of Pub Cheese. You’re probably wondering whether this is a non issue or to get extremely excited. I agree, let’s get excited.  I mean… Pub Cheese. That dazzling, zingy orange cheese paste that insinuates… something.  I honestlyContinue reading “Pub Cheese”

Tom Baker’s  is the most popular Doctor in the show’s history and the longest running, including the finest set of stories ever under producer Philip Hinchcliffe and script editor/writer Robert Holmes. There are recommendations. *Note: Unlike his predecessors, the fourth Doctor didn’t stick with any steady theme. He ventured into present day adventures with UNIT,Continue reading “Doctor Who Recommendations- The Tom Baker era”

British fans, please put the sharp instruments, torches and brass knuckles down and hear me out.  I just want to clarify up front I don’t really want this and historically, it’s just a bad idea when we try to adapt a Brit show, just like it’s usually a mistake when Brits try and adapt ours. Continue reading “The American Version of Doctor Who”

Time has passed. So much in fact, that some may not be aware of what they missed when it comes to excellent animation. So here’s the scoop: The ’70’s and ’80’s were 63 layers of garbage when it came to cartoons and live action stuff for superheroes on tv. Let’s leave it at that forContinue reading “The Bruce Timm Animation Family part 1”

Time has passed. So much in fact, that some may not be aware of what they missed when it comes to excellent animation. So here’s the scoop: The ’70’s and ’80’s were 63 layers of garbage when it came to cartoons and live action stuff for superheroes on tv. Let’s leave it at that forContinue reading “The Bruce Timm Animation Family part 1”