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  1. What are you watching and enjoying?

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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.

  2. Being Me

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    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.

  4. The Doctor Who thread

    in Horror, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy

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    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.

  7. Help influence Episode 98!

    in Hey, an Actor!

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    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.

  8. Random wrestling thoughts

    in Sports

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    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.

  10. Every comic you've read in 2023

    in General Discussion

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    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)

  11. Random wrestling thoughts

    in Sports

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    Sean Ross Sapp is reporting:
     

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    I was given permission to reveal that earlier this year Windham Rotunda (Bray Wyatt) got COVID that exacerbated a heart issues.

    There was a lot of positive progress towards a return and his recovery. Unfortunately today he suffered a heart attack and passed away.

     

     

  14. Every comic you've read in 2023

    in General Discussion

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    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

  15. RIP Paul Reubens

    in Banter

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    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.

  19. Got me a Switch!

    in Nintendo

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    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.