July 26, 2014

[Deconstruction is Magic] My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, episode 4 "Applebuck Season"

"And as for worldbuilding, yeah, I caught the cows and mules speaking with anthropomorphized sapiency as well, which begs the question of why there isn’t more diversity in Ponyville. I’m not saying full segregation is in effect, but beyond Spike and the occasional wanderer in (why is the mule just there on a family farm? and correct me if I’m wrong, wasn’t the waiter in the last episode something non-equine?) we see a division among the populace."

For the rest of our post, check it out at Deconstruction is Magic.

[Short-Lived Showcase] The Further Adventures of U.S. 1, Part 1

"Their trademark coffee is still being served at the Short Stop counter, albeit by alien waitresses to alien truckers, yet still overseen by Poppa Wheelie, who breaks away from giving the Guardians of the Galaxy directions when he spots Taryn and pulls her into a big hug."

Check out the rest of the post at the Showcase.

July 12, 2014

[Short-Lived Showcase] U.S. 1 - The Toyline

Check out Tony's post, where he fills us in on the original toyline of trucks which this infamous comic series was very loosely based on.

[Masters of Carpentry] Monthly Feature #8: Elvis (1979)

In our latest episode, we look at the biopic miniseries which marked the first of five times John Carpenter collaborated with star Kurt Russell. Sadly, it starts on a low bar.

[Deconstruction is Magic] My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, episode 2 "Friendship is Magic, Part 2"

Check out our latest post, as we somewhat deflatedly wrap up the two-part pilot before gearing up for the series proper.

July 6, 2014

[Short-Lived Showcase] U.S. 1, issues 11 & 12

Check out our latest post, where Steve Ditko shows up out of nowhere and somehow fails to deliver a battle between two semi trucks in space. *sigh*

July 5, 2014

[Midnight Movie Exchange] Episode 6: The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980)

Check out our latest episode, about a screwball comedy involving warlords, tribal politics, an empty Coke bottle, and oh so many prat falls.

[Deconstruction is Magic] My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, episode 1 "Friendship is Magic, part 1"

In which we get the new blog rolling, with the others eagerly diving into all of the fun characters and quotes and magical memories, and me going on about religion, socialism, and a reference to Twin Peaks. It's magic!