I'm a big fan of the Superman mythos ever since I was a little tot when I first saw the 1978 Superman movie at the drive-in theatre with my parents. I saw Superman Returns last week. Read the rest of this entry ...

§277 · July 18, 2006 · Comic Books, Entertainment, Movies, Superman · Comments Off on Superman Returns ·


Via McCracken, here is some audio of a guy trying to cancel his AOL account. I'm sure if this gets enough coverage that AOL will send a Cease-and-Desist letter, but for now you can enjoy the rage you feel when listening... (Warning: one cuss word is used).

Looking at all the comments it's amazing how many people have experienced the same thing. Big businesses like this need to be sent a message...


§272 · June 20, 2006 · Entertainment, Life, QuickLinks, Technology · Comments Off on The Quest for AOL Cancellation ·


Last night in an online chat with the Home Theater Forum, Warners Home Video announced they have finally settled their legal issues with Hearst Entertainment and King Features Syndicate and are planning to release all the Popeye starting in 2007. Here's the press release. The cartoons will be given the royal treatment, just like the Looney Tunes and will be released chronologically. Read the rest of this entry ...

§269 · June 7, 2006 · Cartoons, Entertainment, Life, Movies, Technology, Video, Web · 2 comments ·


I used to collect comic books as a kid throughout grade school and high school. Lately I've been getting nostalgic for those old superhero stories (maybe it's the upcoming Superman movie, I dunno). I even checked out a couple graphic novels from the library to get my comic book fix. However, it struck me that the web is a great medium for getting readers to these stories. Read the rest of this entry ...

§268 · June 6, 2006 · Batman, Cartoons, Comic Books, Entertainment, Life, QuickLinks, Superman, Technology, Web · Comments Off on Web-Slung Comic Books ·


My wife and I have recently been enjoying Scrubs - The Complete First Season on DVD. The writing and performances are top-notch, so why did it take until 2005 for it to be nominated for Best Comedy Series?

I only watch a couple television shows (My Name Is Earl, The Office), but Scrubs has always been a casual favourite of mine since the first season (2001-2002).

§259 · May 24, 2006 · Entertainment, Television · Comments Off on Scrub Up ·