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
Author: greatboosup
Weekly Comics Thread 29-DEC-2021
Friends, you know what time it is. It’s Wednesday. It’s somewhat close to Day Thread time. Time for you to tell us all about the comics you’ve been enjoying lately! Whatcha buyin’? Whatcha readin’? Whatcha think about it? If you … Continue reading Weekly Comics Thread 29-DEC-2021
Weekly Comics Thread 22-DEC-2021
Friends, you know what time it is. It’s Wednesday. It’s somewhat close to Day Thread time. Time for you to tell us all about the comics you’ve been enjoying lately! Whatcha buyin’? Whatcha readin’? Whatcha think about it? If you … Continue reading Weekly Comics Thread 22-DEC-2021
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
Quisterflaang’s Canon #021-025
Reviewed: Led Zeppelin – Stairway to Heaven / Otis Redding – (Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay / John Lennon – Imagine / Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five – The Message / Sex Pistols – God Save the Queen Continue reading Quisterflaang’s Canon #021-025
Quisterflaang’s Canon #016-020
Reviewed: The Beatles – Strawberry Fields Forever / Elvis Presley – Heartbreak Hotel / Michael Jackson – Billie Jean / The Clash – London Calling / The Beach Boys – God Only Knows Continue reading Quisterflaang’s Canon #016-020
Quisterflaang’s Canon #011-015
Reviewed: Aretha Franklin – Respect / Joy Division – Love Will Tear Us Apart / Bruce Springsteen – Born to Run / The Rolling Stones – Sympathy for the Devil / Sex Pistols – Anarchy in the U.K. Continue reading Quisterflaang’s Canon #011-015
Quisterflaang’s Canon #006-010
Reviewed: Chuck Berry – Johnny B. Goode / The Ronettes – Be My Baby / Marvin Gaye – I Heard It Through the Grapevine / Marvin Gaye – What’s Going On / The Who – My Generation Continue reading Quisterflaang’s Canon #006-010
Quisterflaang’s Canon #001-005
Reviewed: Bob Dylan – Like a Rolling Stone / Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit / The Beatles – A Day in the Life / The Beach Boys – Good Vibrations / The Rolling Stones – (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction Continue reading Quisterflaang’s Canon #001-005
Late to the Party: The Beach Boys – Pet Sounds (1966)
A Beatles guy listens to Brian Wilson’s masterpiece and is reminded less of Sgt. Pepper and more of one of the most celebrated sitcoms of the past twenty years. Continue reading Late to the Party: The Beach Boys – Pet Sounds (1966)
