Yearly Archives: 2014

Fanboy Expo 2014

I am always up for trying something new where conventions are concerned, especially given the disappointing stagnation many of the Florida shows seem to be in these days. I was sold on Fanboy Expo thanks to both the appearance of ...

R.I.P. Saturday Morning Cartoons

On Saturday, September 27, 2014, an American institution came to an end.  For most people, if it was noticed it all, it was only as a brief thought in passing and quickly forgotten.  Granted, the end was long and slow ...

DVD Review: Without Warning

Released By: Shout Factory! Release Date: August 5, 2014 Number of Discs: 2 Approximate Running Time: 89 Minutes Special Features: Audio Commentary Track, Interviews, Trailers, Still Gallery Suggested Price: $26.99  The Source: Teens taking a day trip to a secluded lake run afoul of an alien ...

Happy Together Tour 2014

It never ceases to amaze me how the Happy Together tour manages to consistently put together such and entertaining and diverse line up of “oldies” acts year after year.  I have been following the tour for years and while there ...

Abbey Road on the River 2014

After my debut adventure at this show in 2012, I missed the 2013 installment due to a conflicting schedule.  At the last minute I did try to swing it but by then the hotel was already sold out and this ...

Forgotten Films: Nightmare at Shadow Woods

The 1980s was a turbulent time for American cinemas.  The studio system was methodically reclaiming the movie theaters and home video was beginning to spread its blight but there was still a little of the old grindhouse magic left.  By ...

Megacon 2014

I have always believed that there is an entity or entities that protect the fanboy in his pursuit of fandom and after Megacon 2014 weekend in Orlando I am certain of it.  I have always been a creature of habit ...

DVD Review: Godzilla Vs. Megalon

Released By: Media Blasters – Tokyo Shock Release Date: August 14, 2012 Number of Discs: 3 Approximate Running Time: 80 Minutes Special Features: None Suggested Price: $16.99  The Source: Godzilla and new robot pal Jet Jaguar battle the beetle like Megalon and returning bad monster Gigan ...

Doctor Who: A Personal Journey

On Monday, November 25, 2013 I ventured out to a local movie theater to see the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special – Day of the Doctor on the big screen.  I had watched the show two days earlier on television ...