AV Club Classic – Tom Breihan’s History of Violence
A look back at Tom Breihan’s AV Club series covering the history of action movies. Continue reading AV Club Classic – Tom Breihan’s History of Violence
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Ad Space – Look at the Kitties!
Whiskas gives us some very pretty cartoon cats. Continue reading Ad Space – Look at the Kitties!
Futurama – Season 12, Episode 2: “Quids Game”
a.k.a. Philip J. Fry and the No Good, Awful, Very Bad Birthday Continue reading Futurama – Season 12, Episode 2: “Quids Game”
Ad Space – Creepy Crypto
Cryptocurrency tries to make itself seem normal and inviting. It backfires hard. Continue reading Ad Space – Creepy Crypto
Futurama – Season 12 (well, Hulu’s calling it 12), Episode 1: “The One Amigo”
Futurama reviews are back under new management. Continue reading Futurama – Season 12 (well, Hulu’s calling it 12), Episode 1: “The One Amigo”
Public Domain Theater: The Man Who Laughs (& “Land O’ Fancy”)
One classic melodrama starring Conrad Veidt, and one classic cartoon comedy starring Felix the Cat. Continue reading Public Domain Theater: The Man Who Laughs (& “Land O’ Fancy”)
AV Club Classic – Cheers: “Give Me a Ring Sometime” / “Sam’s Women”
A look back at the AV Club’s look back at an old sitcom. Continue reading AV Club Classic – Cheers: “Give Me a Ring Sometime” / “Sam’s Women”
Ad Space – We’re Finally Doing the Gecko
Two different looks at a Geico Gecko ad. Continue reading Ad Space – We’re Finally Doing the Gecko
Ad Space – The TARDIS Gets an Upgrade
The Fourth Doctor and Romana trade in that clunky old TARDIS console for the best that early 80’s commercial electronics can provide. Continue reading Ad Space – The TARDIS Gets an Upgrade
Ad Space – AI Is Wonderful with No Downsides or Controversy
A commercial for AI – whether it was written by AI, I cannot say. Continue reading Ad Space – AI Is Wonderful with No Downsides or Controversy
Ad Space – Brought to You by Evil, Inc.
The Boys and Opera GX make strange bedfellows. Continue reading Ad Space – Brought to You by Evil, Inc.
Public Domain Theater: The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (& “Sport Chumpions”)
A classic film noir and a hilarious Merrie Melodies short! Continue reading Public Domain Theater: The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (& “Sport Chumpions”)
Ad Space – The Children Are Our Future
Why this one’s in black-and-white, I have no idea. Continue reading Ad Space – The Children Are Our Future
Ad Space – Life Is a Game, and All the Boys and Girls Merely Players
A board game commercial with a couple moments that are just … off. Continue reading Ad Space – Life Is a Game, and All the Boys and Girls Merely Players
Ad Space – Turning Into Your Parents
Progressive Insurance has a weird anti-parent agenda. Continue reading Ad Space – Turning Into Your Parents
Ad Space – John Cleese Struggles to Get a Commercial Gig
It’s five minutes of John Cleese trying to workshop and sort out the logistics of a tonic water commercial. Of course it’s hilarious. Continue reading Ad Space – John Cleese Struggles to Get a Commercial Gig
Ad Space – NSFW PSA
This PSA made some … interesting artistic choices. Continue reading Ad Space – NSFW PSA
Public Domain Theater: The Rage of Paris (& “The Gallopin’ Guacho”)
A classic screwball comedy, and one of the very first Mickey Mouse cartoons! Continue reading Public Domain Theater: The Rage of Paris (& “The Gallopin’ Guacho”)
Ad Space – Boldly Going Door to Door
The Space Channel wears its Trekkie colors. Continue reading Ad Space – Boldly Going Door to Door
Ad Space – A Time Traveling Bear Named Dave
A financial institution encouraging reckless borrowing? Say it isn’t so! Continue reading Ad Space – A Time Traveling Bear Named Dave
Ad Space – Jon/Flo Forever!
A romance for the ages. Continue reading Ad Space – Jon/Flo Forever!