Episode Title: The Dead Ringers
Original Airdate: October 27, 1966
When we last left Gotham, Batman and Robin were about to be perforated into player piano rolls, courtesy of Harry, the gangster brother of piano maestro Chandell (both played by Liberace). Things seem hopeless for the Caped Crusaders. Let’s see what happens in today’s episode, The Dead Ringers. Continue reading Batman S:02 E:16
Episode Title: Wild At Heart
Original Air Date: November 9, 1999
“Well, I ran away and went to hell … and then I got through it. I’m kind of hoping Willow won’t use me as a model.” – Buffy
One of the most nagging aspects of having seen the series in its entirety is knowing what lies ahead for these characters and where their individual paths will take them. At the same time certain characters lose their original appeal as the series went on be it the result of attempts by the writing team to evolve their character or more likely the actor throwing their weight around over how they wish to play their character. A prime example of this of course being Willow who went from the shy and adorably akward witch in training to becoming something of a grating presence in the series, something which seems to be a running theme for any character which Alyson Hannigan plays for long enough (see also American Pie and How I Met Your Mother). It was of course only on this rewatch that I was finally able to pinpoint when her character went from likeable to a general bugbear for the series with this episode really proving to be the ground zero.
Good Sleep Bad: A monthly podcast in which Elwood and Lackey (The Nightmare Gallery) delve into cult and obscure TV shows from Superheroes to the Outer Limits they watch it all.
This week The Vern (Vern’s Video Vortex / As You Watch Podcast) recommended we check out “Jess Archer Versus” the short film which has now become a great web-series.
Playing like a mash up of Veronica Mars meets Spaced this high school set comedy is packed with fun pop culture refrences and some razor sharp writing as we uncover when we look at both the series and original short film.
For our second feature its a chance to revisit a childhood favourite and key anime title with “Speed Racer” as we argue its importance in Anime history while re-evaluating the live-action adaptation.
Opening theme “TV Is Awesome” by Fuzzy Machete – https://www.facebook.com/FuzzyMachete/?fref=ts
Episode Title: Monster Swamp
Originally Aired: June 19th 2016
This week’s episode of Preacher was at once both entertaining and potentially pointless. Not much happened again this week but now I have a feeling where things may be heading. If my guess is correct this season will not be beloved by the fans of the comic, but it could be setting up for a second season that is more true to the plot of the comic. Continue reading Preacher S:01 E:04
OH NO!!!! This is it folks, the last and final episode of Jess Archer Vs. Just when I was falling more in love with these characters. The rug gets pulled under and it ends. I’m reminded of that awesome song “Marathon” by the nerdcore group Fuzzy Machete. In that track it talks about how you can spend hours watching your favorite show, and then become angry when it all just ends. That is kind of how I feel right now, but with thanks to podcasts like TV Good Sleep Bad, and FilmWhys. I’m glad this show is getting more exposure. So let’s do this right and tell you how it all ends. Oh , and if this is your first time reading about this series. Please go back and read the previous posts. I’m not going to explain past episodes. You should have been taking notes. Continue reading Jess Archer Vs. S:01 Ep:08
Episode Title: The Devil’s Fingers
Original Airdate: October 26, 1966
I’ve often said that as a child my first exposure to many celebrities was seeing them as guest stars on The Muppet Show. One I remember very clearly was pianist Liberace. He was a little hard to forget with his flashy outfits and rings on every finger. Well, a decade before The Muppet Show, Lee (as his friends called him) guest starred on another TV classic…our very own Batman. Here he is playing dual roles in The Devil’s Fingers. Continue reading Batman S:02 E:15
Episode Title: The Harsh Light of Day
Original Air Date: October 19, 1999
“Being A Vampire Sucks.” – Harmony
It would be just typical that when Buffy seems to be getting her life in order, having established herself as the slayer on campus and got shot of her demon roommate but no things are once more thrown into confusion when she finds herself falling for fellow student Parker, while the appearance of a now vampire Harmony heralds the return of Spike to Sunnydale who is keen to find the “Gem of Amara”. The Vampire version of the Holy Grail and which will also make him in the process invincible to stakes and able to walk in the sun.
Episode Title: The Possibilities
Originally Aired: June 12th 2016
Everything is a possibility when you are Jesse Custer and have the ability to make anyone do anything that is physically possible. Unfortunately, Jesse was not in charge of writing this episode or maybe he could have made them write a script where more happens. Other than the fact that not much happens in this episode the writers should be disciplined for not adding in a Coming to America reference in the scene where Jesse is testing out his control over Cassidy. Continue reading Preacher S:01 E:03
Episode Title: The Yegg Foes in Gotham
Original Airdate: October 20, 1966
If you recall, when we last left Gotham Bruce Wayne was strapped into a mind reading device by Egghead. The chrome-domed villain believes the millionaire may be Batman and intends to drain Bruce’s brain to find out. Let’s see what happens in this week’s episode, The Yegg Foes in Gotham. Continue reading Batman S:02 E:14
Episode Title: Living Conditions
Original Air Date: October 12, 1999
“Alright. Why don’t you quit hiding and come out and face me like a … thing” – Buffy
A frustrating episode to say the least this week as despite settling for the most part into college life Buffy is still finding herself plagued with issues in particular her roommate Kathy who not only maintains a permanently sunny demeanour but also because of her insistence of logging every little thing. However when Buffy starts to find herself being plagued by a series of nightmares she soon begins to suspect that Kathy is the evil responsible for them and not just because she insists on plays Cher’s “Believe” on a constant loop.
Channel: Superhero 
