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Author: Thomas Stockel

· 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…

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· 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...

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· by Thomas Stockel · Jun 26, 2017

Megaforce (1982): a recap (part 1 of 6)

Ah, the ’80s. It was a magical time, a wondrous time. Kate Bush had her greatest creative and commercial successes with The Dreaming and Hounds of Love. Ozzy Osbourne was coherent. We had Donkey Kong and Pac-Man in our arcades……

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· by Thomas Stockel · Jun 26, 2017

RAW FEED: GM’s Revenge, Episode One, Mission Statement

Perhaps you are an aspiring GM and you want advice, or are an experienced GM and looking for inspiration? Hopefully these videos might help. If you like my videos check out my channel, or check o...

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· by Thomas Stockel · Jun 19, 2017

RAW FEED: Wonder Woman review

Where I review the new Wonder Woman movie. Like the music? Then check out Nstens1117 at the link below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0rr17_gU-7JOBrOxQnarg Did you like the review? Then c...

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· by Thomas Stockel · Jun 16, 2017

RAW FEED: Tom ranks the James Bond movies

A video where I rank the James Bond films from worst to first. If you like the video please check out my other videos and articles at The Agony Booth: www.agonybooth.com

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· by Thomas Stockel · Jun 15, 2017

RAW FEED: Tom ranks the James Bond movies

I rank the James Bond movies from worst to first. The sixties Casino Royale and Never Say Never Again don't count. If you like the video like, share, subscribe, and check out my stuff at The Agon...

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· by Thomas Stockel · Jun 12, 2017

RAW FEED: introduction

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· by Thomas Stockel · Jun 8, 2017

Pulp Masterpieces, Part 6: The Mummy (1999)

One of the reasons pulps were so popular was how they could transport a reader to exotic lands without ever leaving their living room or subway train or wherever it was they were reading the magazine. People were inspired to…

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· by Thomas Stockel · Jun 3, 2017

RAW FEED: science city

A film celebrating my super hero play-by-e-mail game, Science City. https://science-city.obsidianportal.com/

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· by Thomas Stockel · May 18, 2017

Pulp Masterpieces, Part 5: The Rocketeer (1991)

Back in my Sky Captain article, I briefly spoke about the world of the ’30s and its fascination with aviation, how there were barnstormers and record breakers, and how there were pulp heroes that reflected America’s love affair with pilots.…

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· by Thomas Stockel · May 4, 2017

Pulp Masterpieces, Part 4: The Phantom (1996)

Quite often when a genre or medium dies out, it doesn’t die right away… …usually. The pulps didn’t die out overnight; during the 1940s, they slowly lost their popularity, and by the ’50s, pulps were largely a memory. But as…

Author: Thomas Stockel

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

Megaforce (1982): a recap (part 1 of 6)

RAW FEED: GM’s Revenge, Episode One, Mission Statement

RAW FEED: Wonder Woman review

RAW FEED: Tom ranks the James Bond movies

RAW FEED: Tom ranks the James Bond movies

RAW FEED: introduction

Pulp Masterpieces, Part 6: The Mummy (1999)

RAW FEED: science city

Pulp Masterpieces, Part 5: The Rocketeer (1991)

Pulp Masterpieces, Part 4: The Phantom (1996)

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