A Ghost Story for Giftmas: “Mousetraps”
Settle in for an original ghost story as told by your host, Great Boos Up… Continue reading A Ghost Story for Giftmas: “Mousetraps”
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Get Back vs. Let It Be
Comparing two versions of The Beatles’ January 1969 sessions, now both streaming on Disney+. Continue reading Get Back vs. Let It Be
The Beatles – “Now and Then” Discussion Thread
If you are reading this thread, a new single credited to The Beatles called “Now and Then” is now available for public consumption. Based on a John Lennon demo made circa 1977, with instrumentation and vocals recorded by Paul McCartney, … Continue reading The Beatles – “Now and Then” Discussion Thread
A Guide to the Amicus Productions Portmanteau Horror Movies
Between 1965 and 1974, Amicus Productions released seven horror anthology movies—often referred to by fans as “portmanteau films”—in which a framing sequence links four or five short segments. In 1967’s Torture Garden, for example, each unrelated story is presented as … Continue reading A Guide to the Amicus Productions Portmanteau Horror Movies
Iron Age of Comics
Episode #019: Grant Morrison’s Animal Man — Book One Continue reading Iron Age of Comics
Incident at Desert Base: The True Story of the Banner Gamma Bomb
The facts surrounding the gamma bomb test have been classified for decades, but for the first time, eyewitness accounts from personnel actually involved with the program, along with testimony from others familiar with Dr. Bruce Banner and his work, can now be shared. Continue reading Incident at Desert Base: The True Story of the Banner Gamma Bomb
Late to the Party: The Witches of Eastwick
A first-time watch of George Miller’s 1987 supernatural movie about the battle of the sexes…or something… Continue reading Late to the Party: The Witches of Eastwick
The 1/29 Night Thread of Surprising Episode Titles
Tonight’s episode of All Creatures Great and Small: This had better be some balls up! Continue reading The 1/29 Night Thread of Surprising Episode Titles
Late to the Party: Spielberg’s 1941
Steven Spielberg’s much-maligned epic comedy probably helped him figure out what kind of filmmaker he actually is. Continue reading Late to the Party: Spielberg’s 1941
The 7/26 Sun-Man and the Rulers of the Sun Day Thread
Did you know that while the original Masters of the Universe toyline was in stores, a company came out with a line of lookalike toys specifically created to be a more ethnically diverse and inclusive alternative? I sure as hell … Continue reading The 7/26 Sun-Man and the Rulers of the Sun Day Thread
Conan O’Brien: Weirdo to Weirdos — An Appreciation Thread
As far as we know, this is Conan O’Brien’s last night as a late-night talk show host. He’s closing up his show Conan on TBS to transition to a new project on HBO Max…but that’s being called a “variety show,” … Continue reading Conan O’Brien: Weirdo to Weirdos — An Appreciation Thread
Late to the Party — The Beatles: The Authorized Biography by Hunter Davies (1968)
There are enough books about the Beatles that they essentially constitute a distinct genre of their own in the bookstore—and a lucrative one even after more than 50 years. Like any genre, there are canonized texts that we devoted readers … Continue reading Late to the Party — The Beatles: The Authorized Biography by Hunter Davies (1968)
Late to the Party: All Creatures Great and Small (1978)
I watched the reboot of All Creatures Great and Small when it aired on Masterpiece in January and February, mostly because my wife wanted to watch it and I had no specific objections to remaining on the couch while she … Continue reading Late to the Party: All Creatures Great and Small (1978)
LET’S RATE Milwaukee TV Station Logos of the 1990s
All logos courtesy of Logopedia I grew up in Milwaukee, which is what I tell people who are not from Wisconsin. Because people who are actually from Wisconsin will be able to figure out that in reality, I grew up … Continue reading LET’S RATE Milwaukee TV Station Logos of the 1990s
The 3/8 Day Thread Misses Milwaukee County Stadium
With Spring Training getting into gear, I’ve just been thinking about the old County Stadium, which from 1970 to 2000 was the home of the Milwaukee Brewers. Continue reading The 3/8 Day Thread Misses Milwaukee County Stadium
The 1/26 Day Thread Is Mistrustful of a Popular Podcast’s Ad Read
A moment’s diversion on the way to your daily posting, created on Frinkiac by your friend Great Boos Up. Continue reading The 1/26 Day Thread Is Mistrustful of a Popular Podcast’s Ad Read
The 1/19 Day Thread Salutes the Riddler’s Spandex Bodysuit
I know what you’re thinking. Batman: The Animated Series really nailed a bunch of iconic designs for some of Batman’s most notable villains, and the Riddler is no exception. So good, right? The bowler hat and suit, the little smirk, … Continue reading The 1/19 Day Thread Salutes the Riddler’s Spandex Bodysuit
The Artilleryman and the Fighting Machine Synth It Up on the 1/12 Day Thread
People around here often ask me, “Boos, what is your favorite synthesizer lead in all of recorded music?” Actually, this is a lie. Nobody around here ever asks me that, no matter how hard I attempt to steer the conversation … Continue reading The Artilleryman and the Fighting Machine Synth It Up on the 1/12 Day Thread
Doctor Who (Modern): S02E10 “Love & Monsters”
I guess I should get this out there up front: I’m not a real Doctor Who fan. Now, I don’t mean to prompt a gatekeeping debate about what constitutes a “real Doctor Who fan,” and I’m not trying to downplay … Continue reading Doctor Who (Modern): S02E10 “Love & Monsters”
Late to the Party: Batman – Year One (1987)
Batman: Year One is a tough read in 2020. Continue reading Late to the Party: Batman – Year One (1987)
Quisterflaang’s Canon #026-030
Reviewed: David Bowie – “Heroes” / OutKast – Hey Ya! / The Kinks – You Really Got Me / Prince and the Revolution – When Doves Cry / Little Richard – Tutti Fruitti Continue reading Quisterflaang’s Canon #026-030