This past Friday, the Robert Rodriguez produced Predators, the third entry in the popular franchise (not counting the AvP entries), was released, and fan enthusiasm is at an all time high for the franchise. With mostly positive reviews and a decent box office opening, is this a revitalization of the beloved franchise? I loved the […]
You know, very few cartoons that we loved as kids hold up when we try to watch them as adults. Sure, there’s still charm to shows like G.I. Joe and Transformers, but even then, the animation is so dated, you feel a little ashamed for liking them in the first place. Especially when it comes […]
In our Funnybooks podcast, we focus on current events, and usually large events. Most times, the conversations are constrained so that we can fit everything into an hour or so, but here at Funnybooks After Hours the discussion continues to topics not covered, greater questions of events in comic past or whatever else strikes our […]
Because I’m a geek for such things, dig this ethereal take on the Apollo 11 mission.
I know that, technically, Superman isn’t really American. But, seriously, what’s more American than the concept of Superman? After all, we’re talking about what’s been referred to by creators as “the ultimate immigrant story.” An immigrant child brought to America, where he is raised as an American, and ultimately ends up fighting for…the American Way. […]
I was asked that in the spirit of our nation’s birthday, indicate a favorite patriotic item, superhero, movie, etc. I know most thoughts would drift to the hero who wears the flag with him, and he’s a darn good choice. Here are a few of my favorite patriotic movies. Saving Private Ryan: Listen, if you’ve […]
Best. Commercial. Ever.
July 4th, American Independence Day, is a holiday full of tradition. It’s a day to spend with family and friends, eating barbecue, enjoyingthe music of John Philip Sousa, and blowing stuff up. A 20-year tradition at my house is watching the Tony Award winning Sherman Edwards musical, 1776. The musical, based on the Pulitzer Prize […]
It’s a sad state of affairs when I realize that the first movie review we’ve had on the site in a while is for a friggin’ Twilight movie. Either I’m not seeing enough movies…or I’m not seeing anything worth talking about. The new Twilight movie, Eclipse, was released this week, and has already been touted […]
You know…I love the character of the Green Hornet, I love the concept of the Green Hornet, and I absolutely love the TV series that starred Bruce Lee as Kato. Unfortunately, I’m not entirely sure what the hell the folks at Universal have been trying to do with the property. First they hired Kevin Smith […]