March 8, 2023

Did MatPat Fix The DC Movies?

The DC Movieverse has been a total disaster. Creators who have no respect for the source material, if not outright loathing (yes, I’m still picking on Todd Philips and Zack Snyder) for it, nor respect for the movies and TV shows that did. Now it’s in the hands of James Gunn, someone who used his platform to attack Scrappy-Doo, is one of those quirky-obsessed directors, and knew enough of the right people to actually escape his Twitter controversy. It does not breed confidence.

MatPat over at The Film Theorists has decided to take on the DC films and TV shows now under Gunn’s care and attempt to build a better post-comics DC Universe. He came up with a five-step plan that he believes will make the productions better…but does it actually hold up to scrutiny? Well, let’s dive in and see if Mr. Matthew Patrick has hit gold…or kryptonite.

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March 8, 2023

“Yesterday’s” Comic> Sonic The Hedgehog #1 [FCBD reprint]

The newer version

And the original.

Sonic The Hedgehog #1

Archie Comics (July, 1993/[May] 2008)

“Meet Me At The Corner Of Hedgehog & Vine!”

and “You Bet My Life!”

WRITER: Michael Gallagher

PENCILER: Dave Manak

INKER: Bill White

COLORIST: Lyrad Namlede

LETTERER: Bill Yoshida

EDITOR: Daryl Edelman

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March 8, 2023

BW’s Daily Video> The History Of Capes

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I would add that superhero capes were also inspired by boxers (before they went with robes) and the circus strongman, both influences in superhero costume design. The cape, especially if it’s invulnerable like Superman or has special talents like Spawn or NBC’s hero The Cape, can also be used to protect people you’re trying to rescue. Batman even uses it to distract his enemies in battle in the Arkham games or glide in the Nolan films and some video games. Capes do have uses and Edna Mode’s examples were of people being idiots. I wouldn’t put The Flash or Ghost Rider in a cape for example, for reasons the host mentioned, but there are heroes who could benefit from a cape, and in addition to showing movement they add to a dynamic pose for the hero or villain.

So don’t count out capes just yet. I wouldn’t mind a good cloak myself, one of those cloak/jacket hybrids he mentioned in the video. Of course, I’ve NEVER been fashionable. That’s probably reflecting in what my characters wear.

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March 7, 2023

Sing Me A Story> Goodbye, Earl

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Apparently revenge songs are harder to write than revenge movies. The last time I did one of these was “Before He Cheats”, a song ruined by committing a major offense for what he’s “probably” doing. Maybe instead of smashing his truck and leaving your name to make it easier to arrest you the mission should have been confront him, warn this girl you’re sure is drunk that your boyfriend wants to take advantage of her, and then break up with him while saving her morning regrets without the cops being necessary.

Interestly, cops also play into a minor but important error in the Dixie Chicks song “Goodbye Earl”, a song I just found out about after seeing this morning’s short from Let Me Explain Studios and Rebecca Parham. Curious, I decided to look into the song. Coming from the Chicks’ (the shortened name they go by now) fifth album, Fly, the story follows an abused wife whose best friend schemes with her to…well, you can guess if you saw the short. Shouldn’t this be a good thing? Again, one minor change would have fixed one major problem.

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March 7, 2023

“Yesterday’s” Comic> Captain America (2005) #5

Yes, another exciting adventure with Capt^in AmeOa!

Captain America #5

Marvel Comics (May, 2005; as featured in the digital trade version of Winter Soldier Ultimate Collection)

“Out Of Time” part 5

WRITER: Ed Brubaker

ARTISTS: Michael Lark & Steve Epting

COLORIST: Frank D’Armata

LETTERER: Randy Gentile

ASSISTANT EDITORS: Molly Lazer, Andy Schmidt, & Nicole Wiley

EDITOR: Tom Brevoort

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March 7, 2023

BW’s Daily Video> Kicked Out Of Disney Karaoke

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This is going to play into…actually, inspired…tonight’s Sing Me A Story article.

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March 6, 2023

Chapter By Chapter> TekWar chapter 34

Chapter By Chapter features me reading one chapter of the selected book at a time and reviewing it as if I were reviewing an episode of a TV show or an issue of a comic. There will be spoilers if you haven’t read to the point I have, and if you’ve read further I ask that you don’t spoil anything further into the book. Think of it as read-along book club.

Well, this is either the penultimate or final installment of our look at TekWar. I do these intros before I read the book for authenticity when I ask what’s going to happen next, and last time I read two chapters because one flowed into another so well. If the same happens here, I hope you enjoyed the book. If not, I hope you’re enjoying the book and we’ll finish next time. You’ll know what we’re doing by the article title of course.

So, we’ve lost a hero and misused a villain. Not the best way to end the story. Maybe if less time was focused on how in the future the story is the villain might be better utilized. At least it’s been overall enjoyable but now that we’re near the end I can’t pad out these intros as well anymore so let’s just get into the book.

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