Heroes Walk Amoung Us

What a great time to be a fan of superheroes! In any year having both Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice and Captain America: Civil Wars would be more than enough. But 2016 also has  X-Men: Apocalypse as well as Teenage Ninja Mutant Turtles: Out Of The Shadows and Dr. Strange. As a lifelong fan …

Bird Of Prey: A Show Ahead Of It’s Time

I just finished watching the first, and only, season of The Birds Of Prey on dvd. Loosely based on the DC Comics series of the same name the show originally aired on The WB network from late 2002 to early 2003. Being a lifelong comic book fan, I am not sure why I skipped the …

Goodbye George Martin

I just want to acknowledge the passing of music producer George Martin. Over the years many have called him the fifth Beatle.  I would consider myself a causal fan of The Beatles. I have heard many of their known and not so well known songs over the years.  I own  Rubber Soul and Revolver, both …

Sahara, An Overlooked Bogart Classic

Last year Turner Classic Movies had a special theatrical showing to commemorate the 75th anniversary of The Maltese Falcon, starring Humphrey Bogart. I jumped at the opportunity to see a Bogart movie on the big screen.  The Maltese Falcon is hands down one of Bogart's best movies. It is well made, with a great cast …