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I've been on a Columbo binge, and at least twice now I've noticed Peter Falk looking and acting rough. In one of the episodes I don't think it's mentioned at all, but in the other one ("A Stitch in Crime," the Leonard Nimoy episode) he's clearly hungover. So much so, they had to write around it by claiming Mrs. Columbo (not that one) was up sick all night so he couldn't sleep.

My mom doesn't fully understand my gender and I'm pretty sure she thinks it's a phase (though she's never said it), but she gave me nail polish this weekend so that was nice.

Oh yeah!

They had the perfect opportunity to feature Ncuti Gatwa in a big way via the 60th anniversary specials, and it's a shame they felt they had to go back to Donna and 10 (14) for the occasion. However, as Donovan said, I don't care. These two are why I love Doctor Who, and having them back is a treat I will not spit in the eye of. But as I said on Twitter, if they kill Donna or re-erase her memories, I legit might walk away from Doctor Who for a good long time.

I'm not saying I'm a booking genius, but break out the kazoos.

I'm down. Hell, we could even plan for Spiral and Saw X.

Unless you already own Dogma, finding it through reputable sources might prove difficult. It isn't streaming anywhere and the DVD is long out of print. Chasing Amy is probably the way to go, but keep in mind Smith apologized for it in Jay and Silent Bob Reboot. So it has, as Will said, some baggage. But I think that makes it worth speaking about. So I'll say Chasing Amy, Hollywoodland, and Gone Girl.

We could do a whole episode on CM Punk's AEW tenure, honestly. Brawl Out happened a week after our last AEW show, and since then he's been suspended, returned on a show created for him, re-suspended, and now terminated. All in one damn year. Fucking hell.

AEW has fired Phil Brooks (CM Punk) after his second backstage altercation in under one year. The first was after All Out 2022, the second after the recent All In 2023.

Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent #6 - This feels like something changed after it was teased. Jon’s Superman Blue phase didn’t pan out as expected, nor did the reality-hopping aspect of the story. Instead it became about him attempting to rehabilitate Injustice Superman. In the wake of that change (?), we lost whatever happened to robot Lois and why Ultraman was on a cross-multiverse killing spree. Batman / Superman: World's Finest #18 - The first meeting of Superman and Batman. I say first, but, clearly, these two have had dozens of “first” meetings, so take it for what it’s worth. No matter, the Silver Age x Modern Age vibe is stupendous — as always. Black Lightning #1-2 (1977) - Wasn’t sure what to expect going in, but I love the idea and action behind it. Can’t wait to see how they delve into Jefferson’s past and future. Blue Beetle #1-2 (2006) - Cully Hamner is worth the price of admission, but that only goes so far. The timeline is jumbled and they don’t give you much in the way of clues as to when pieces are set. Worse, there was nothing to latch onto character wise. The Cull #1 - Went in totally blind to the concept and I feel I still do not know a drop in the bucket, but that’s okay. I want to be pulled along. Dark Knights of Steel #1-12 and Dark Knights of Steel: Tales from the Three Kingdoms - Basically DC’s Marvel 1602, but more straightforward. Two of the issues read way too quickly, but in a trade that won’t matter. There’s some sequel bait, and I’m interested in reading that. Detective Comics #244-268 - The “oh no, fire” element gets old quick, but the stories are inventive — especially for six pages. That said, they do sometimes wrap up in a single panel. Gotham Central #1-40 - Besides one three-issue story, this is top-shelf comics. In a way it reminds me of Marvels. It’s a weird world seen through the eyes of normal people, but here it’s cops rather than a photojournalist. Hate the way it ends, though. Green Lantern #76-77 (1960) - The “Hard-Traveling Heroes” era begins, and, along with it, The Bronze Age of Comics. Thus far, it deserves every last bit of its reputation. Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant #1 - It's fine, but the opening dream sequence is nine full pages and feels like filler despite being crucial to the overall plot. My Greatest Adventure #83-84 - If I’m a kid in 1963, Rita is my new hero. She’s Josie #9 - Always a pleasure to visit the Josie gang. Spirit World #1 - Beautiful art and colors, but if you skipped Lazarus Planet you’re lost. Starman #0, 1-2 (1994) - Deeply pretentious, unlikeable characters all around. The Vigil #1-2 - Like Spirit World, you’re expected to have read Lazarus Planet before this. There is no hand-holding. World’s Finest: Teen Titans #2 - A little on-the-nose when it comes to the “accept yourself” message, but it’s a good message for people to read. Xer0 #1 - One of DC’s many attempts to try fresh ideas in the 1990. I might come back to it. Total: 616 (heh)

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Not you, it's another GoDaddy issue. They're on their shit again, so I can only keep so many episodes up at a time. Down the line I should be able to keep more up at a time, but I need to play nice at the moment.

Princess Bride Doctor Strange by miles upon miles and miles.

Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent #5 - Good but wheel-spinning Batman / Superman: World’s Finest #17 - This book is a lot of fun but needs something new. The Green Lantern #1-6 - A perfect book for Grant Morrison and Liam Sharp, but I lost interest halfway through the first volume. My Greatest Adventure #81-82 - Loving me Silver Age Doom Patrol Steel #0, 2-10, Annual #1-2 - Uneven but worth reading. I want more stories about Steel’s nephews than superhero action, however. Titans #1-2 (2023) - Looking forward to see where this goes. Wonder Woman Special (1992); Wonder Woman #0, 63-64, 66-87, 90-100 (1987); Wonder Woman Annual #3 (1987); Artemis: Requiem #1-3 This is the William Messner-Loebs era of Wonder Woman and it is one hell of a mixed bag. It reeks of editorial interference. Every time a queer character is introduced or it looks like Diana might be romantically close to another woman, the book has a sharp tonal shift and those characters are either pushed way back or written out. There’s some good stuff here for sure, especially once Mike Deodato joins the book, but the high hopes I had were not met. World’s Finest: Teen Titans #1 - Lots of fun. Total: 517

He died of cancer at age 70. Though I didn't know it at the time, Pee-wee Herman helped teach little kid me it was okay to be yourself. Be weird and different and laugh at the people who would tell you to conform to their squares. He'll be so missed.

Godfather a thousand times over.

Also, if not intended, amazing play by Ian.

If that was intended: If it was a happy accident:

Started playing New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe on Sunday and this is exactly what I want from a Mario Bros. game. When the Super Mario World-style map was revealed, I legit went, "YES!" My only issue is the controls. Though they are exactly the same as SMW, I'm struggling with the Run and Jump buttons. I either need them on the plane (RE: NES controller) or I need the Run button to be mappable to a shoulder button.

Until I was checking her films, I didn't even realize she was in it. (Then again, I've only seen Hook once and it was maybe 30 years ago.)

Looking at her filmography, I was surprised to discover how little of her work I've seen. Outside of her Marvel role, it's only five other movies: Hook, Seven, Shakespeare in Love, The Royal Tenenbaums, and Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow.

She won her Oscar for Shakespeare in Love, so that gets one of my votes. Emma and Bounce or Shallow Hal would be my other suggestions -- with the caveat being I've seen none of those three.

Love the reference to The Last Dragon.

In fact, I'm thinking a Wolverine (and possibly Cable) will connect with various Marvel assassins to form X-Force to hunt Wade down.

I fear Deadpool III will be Wade skipping across 20th Century's Marvel multiverse, killing everyone along the way, and it will be up to a Wolverine (and possibly Cable) to stop him.