Thoughts On The Passing Of Steve Jobs
An immediate reaction to the death of Steve Jobs and how his life was influenced by his relationship with Bill Gates.
Category: Reviews/Commentary
“Blankets” & “Habibi” by Craig Thompson
A review of Craig Thompson’s book “Habibi” in light of his earlier work “Blankets.” The trajectory of Thompson’s career is also considered.
Star Wars Trilogy (1977-1983) Deleted Scenes
A look at notable deleted scenes included in the blu-ray release of the original “Star Wars” trilogy of films.
Ready Player One By Ernest Cline Review
A review of the book “Ready Player One” By Ernest ‘Ernie’ Cline. This reaction includes references to the book’s plot and its vaunted pop culture references.
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Mini-Series (1983 & 1984) Reviews
A look at the two G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero mini-series – “The MASS Device (1983) & “The Revenge of Cobra” (1984) – that debuted prior to the main series.
“Marvel ‘1985’” by Mark Millar
A review of Mark Millar’s “Marvel ‘1985’” mini-series. This review includes a look at influential sources from both the 1980s and beyond.
“Amazing Spider-Man” by David Michelinie & Todd McFarlane Omnibus
An in-depth review of the Amazing Spider-Man by David Michelinie & Todd McFarlane Omnibus, covering the major story arcs and book construction.
San Diego Comic-Con 2011 Analysis
A summary of the winners and losers at San Diego Comic-Con 2011. Particular attention is paid to many major films that were featured in panels.
The State of John Carpenter: His Film Reviewed
A look back at the recent career progression of director John Carpenter. Comparisons are made to the decline in popularity of other directors.
Frank Miller’s “Daredevil” – Omnibus & Companion
A review of the Marvel Omnibus editions of Frank Miller’s Daredevil run. Both the Omnibus and Omnibus Companion contents are covered.