Category Archives: Comics

Superman and What Works

Thanks to my Amazon Prime membership, I had the opportunity to see an early screening of James Gunn’s new Superman movie.  It’s the movie I’ve been most excited about for some time, so I was glad to have the chance … Continue reading

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Sunday’s Best: Valedictory Status and Writing

The week was full of thoughtful, funny strips.  Over at Frazz, Jef Mallett had Caulfield thinking deep thoughts about graduation season and valedictorians.  Here‘s how it starts, and here‘s a funny reminder of the importance of critical thinking. Calvin had … Continue reading

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To the Funny Pages!

The folks over at gocomics.com recently posted one of my all-time favorite Calvin and Hobbes strips.  A little bit of optimism, a little but of realism. And speaking of realism, here’s a recent reprint Peanuts strip with Peppermint Patty’s take … Continue reading

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“Eyes Up Here”

So far, summer movie season has been something of a slow burn for me.  Thunderbolts* really was an enjoyable movie, was a perfect picture of an underdog story, really.  The tone and scope were right, the humor was well-balanced thanks … Continue reading

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