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Author: Thomas Stockel

· by Thomas Stockel · Feb 22, 2018

Countdown to Infinity War: Revisiting The Incredible Hulk (2008)

Previously: Iron Man was tremendously successful both commercially and critically, and we comic book readers in particular loved it. It seemed that our long drought of bad comic book movies was at last over, and Marvel was serious about making…

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· by Thomas Stockel · Feb 19, 2018

Countdown to Infinity War: Revisiting Iron Man (2008)

On May 2, 2008, history was made: that was the day Iron Man hit theaters in the United States. Up until then, superhero movies had sporadic success as standalone films and self-contained franchises, and seldom did a spin-off ever succeed.…

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· by Thomas Stockel · Feb 2, 2018

RAW FEED: Science City

A video celebrating the PBEM Science City

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· by Thomas Stockel · Nov 9, 2017

The Fantastic Four's enduring legacy: Homages, tributes, and knockoffs

A few weeks back, Marvel Legacy #1 was published (with a whopping $6 price tag, I might add) which is supposed to kick off a new era, I guess. From what I’ve seen of the comic they’re hinting at, some…

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· by Thomas Stockel · Oct 25, 2017

Pulp Masterpieces, Part 9: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

So here it is; the end of my Pulp Masterpieces series. It’s been a lot of fun looking at these wonderful films; even revisiting The Phantom again was enjoyable. But we’ve reached the end of the trip and are now…

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· by Thomas Stockel · Oct 12, 2017

Star Trek (TAS) “Bem”

The Stardate is 7403.6, which now that I think about it, could be the date this script was finished or something. It makes me wonder now how many Stardates are actually secret codes, like somebody’s telephone number or some hot…

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· by Thomas Stockel · Oct 4, 2017

Pulp Masterpieces, Part 8: Porco Rosso (1992)

When anime fans talk about legends in the industry, I think one name that makes just about everyone’s list is Hayao Miyazaki. A writer, manga artist, director, and producer, he was responsible for some of the finest examples of the…

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· by Thomas Stockel · Sep 21, 2017

How to fix Marvel Comics

Marvel has gone from being the House of Ideas to the House of Ideologues, and frankly it’s tiresome.

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· by Thomas Stockel · Sep 11, 2017

Pulp Masterpieces, Part 7: Flash Gordon (1980)

Aaaaand we’re back! Welcome once more to Pulp Masterpieces, where I take a look at movies that captured the feel of the pulp genre. If you’re new to this series, please check out the other entries where I looked…

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· by Thomas Stockel · Aug 30, 2017

Reboot this! Franchises in need of a comeback (part 3)

So here we are, the third and final installment of the Reboot this! series. And I admit what I’m about to talk about are two dark horses. Of all the franchises I’ve looked at, I think these two have the…

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· by Thomas Stockel · Aug 22, 2017

Reboot this! Franchises in need of a comeback (part 2)

(With special thanks again to Dave Szmigiel.) If you missed the first part of this article, you can read it here. So where do we go from here? Perhaps TV could use another superhero show, but one with a more…

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· by Thomas Stockel · Aug 14, 2017

Reboot this! Franchises in need of a comeback (part 1)

(With special thanks to Dave Szmigiel.) Man, with Power Rangers, a new Alien movie, Planet of the Apes in theaters, and an upcoming Blade Runner movie, as well as the news that the Teen Titans are coming back in…

Movie Recap / Movies / Text

· by Thomas Stockel · Aug 7, 2017

Megaforce (1982): a recap (part 6 of 6)

Last time on Megaforce: Hunter and Co. got the shaft and now must sneak up on and fight their way through Gurrera’s forces to make it to the planes in order to make their escape. Well, this is it,…

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· by Thomas Stockel · Jul 26, 2017

Megaforce (1982): a recap (part 5 of 6)

Last time on Megaforce: Asses were kicked, names were taken. Then Guerrera popped out of a Red Cross chopper, and it didn’t look like he was there to render first aid. Before we get into it, you might be…

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· by Thomas Stockel · Jul 19, 2017

Megaforce (1982): a recap (part 4 of 6)

Last time on Megaforce: Hunter was a sexist, manipulative dick and Zara fell in love with him. Hmm, last week I said I didn’t think Hal Needham knew women. Reading that sentence out loud and remembering all the good-looking…

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· by Thomas Stockel · Jul 17, 2017

The new Doctor Who: The trials of a timelady

So the news has broken, and Doctor Who has a new Doctor. All I can say is… …Thank God she’s hot. I mean, seriously, look at her. She’s got those good girl looks that makes you know that she’s a…

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· by Thomas Stockel · Jul 14, 2017

RAW FEED: GM’s Revenge, Episode 2, The Fundamentals

Where I talk about some of the fundamentals of GMing, both in regards to table top gaming and PBEMs. Perhaps you are an aspiring GM and you want advice, or are an experienced GM and looking for in...

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· by Thomas Stockel · Jul 12, 2017

Megaforce (1982): a recap (part 3 of 6)

Last time on Megaforce: We got the grand tour of a secret base made out of Introvisium and the revelation that Hunter knew Guerrera. Did he know him… intimately? Let’s find out! Its dinner time at the base, and…

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· by Thomas Stockel · Jul 5, 2017

Megaforce (1982): a recap (part 2 of 6)

Last time on Megaforce: Henry Silva’s Guerrera blew shit up and made a run for the border, and the beleaguered victims flew to America to get help from a group that hired this man: Am I the only who…

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· by Thomas Stockel · Jul 4, 2017

RAW FEED: Tom’s reading suggestions

Where I discuss some of the books I have read recently as well as providing some suggestions for what you might read next. If you like my videos here check out my stuff at The Agony Booth: www.ago...

Author: Thomas Stockel

Countdown to Infinity War: Revisiting The Incredible Hulk (2008)

Countdown to Infinity War: Revisiting Iron Man (2008)

RAW FEED: Science City

The Fantastic Four's enduring legacy: Homages, tributes, and knockoffs

Pulp Masterpieces, Part 9: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

Star Trek (TAS) “Bem”

Pulp Masterpieces, Part 8: Porco Rosso (1992)

How to fix Marvel Comics

Pulp Masterpieces, Part 7: Flash Gordon (1980)

Reboot this! Franchises in need of a comeback (part 3)

Reboot this! Franchises in need of a comeback (part 2)

Reboot this! Franchises in need of a comeback (part 1)

Megaforce (1982): a recap (part 6 of 6)

Megaforce (1982): a recap (part 5 of 6)

Megaforce (1982): a recap (part 4 of 6)

The new Doctor Who: The trials of a timelady

RAW FEED: GM’s Revenge, Episode 2, The Fundamentals

Megaforce (1982): a recap (part 3 of 6)

Megaforce (1982): a recap (part 2 of 6)

RAW FEED: Tom’s reading suggestions

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