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The Rise of Palpatine
Rey shouldn't have taken the Skywalker name at the end of the movie, but not for the same reasons you might think. Yes, Rey made out like a...
Is “Man of Steel” Too Dark?
I've read and heard people claim MAN OF STEEL is “too dark.” I held my breath until I saw the movie. Now that I have seen it, and LOVE it, I...
Looking for Inspiration: Steve Ditko
[vc_row type="container" padding_top="" padding_bottom=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] In the second installment of this series, I focus on an...
Some Things Are Worse Than Death
The reign of the AMAZING SPIDER-MAN is over with the release of #700, and I’m of two minds about it. First, for those not in the know, Amazing...
The Amazing Spider-Man: Reboot or Rebut?
There are some who like the first three Spider-Man movies by Sam Raimi, who are not looking forward to the Mark Webb reboot. Surprising, there...
The Avengers (2012) – Good, but not Great!
The Crotchety Old Man Has Spoken: The Avengers (2012) - Good, but not Great! (updated from 2012) Just saw The Avengers, and it’s a good movie....
Looking for Inspiration: Jack Kirby
As artists, we sometimes find ourselves in need of a little inspiration. I find that this is especially true during those moments when our...
Right Is Wrong When Hype Is Written
The Crotchety Old Man Has Spoken: Right is Wrong When Hype Is Written (updated from 2012) "Right is wrong when hype is written..." – De La...
Getting Through Twilight and Breaking Dawn
The Crotchety Old Man Has Spoken: Getting Through Twilight and Breaking Dawn (updated from 2012) I just saw TWILIGHT: BREAKING DAWN (PART 1)...
Marvel’s New (Nick) Fury – Equality, Bought and Paid For
The Crotchety Old Man Has Spoken: Marvel's New (Nick) Fury - Equality, Bought and Paid For (updated from 2012) Word on the net is Marvel has...
Fear & Loathing and Comic Books – Conclusion
The Crotchety Old Man Has Spoken: Fear & Loathing and Comic Books - Conclusion (updated from 2011) "The greatest mistake you can make is to...
Fear & Loathing and Comic Books
The Crotchety Old Man Has Spoken: Fear & Loathing and Comic Books (updated from 2011) ONE I was driving north on the 15 freeway when...