Random Rankings: Best Fictional Movie Presidents

GET OFF MY PLANE EDITION. As far as I’m concerned, this list should really only be two entries long. But I’ll attempt to come up with a few fictional movie heads of state that also deserve recognition. Before I begin, I just want to clarify: this isn’t a list of portrayals … Get hard

Film Edumacation: Miyazaki Marathon, “The Castle of Cagliostro”

Hayao Miyazaki is a pillar of film, no matter how you look at it, and his accomplishments stand up to anyone in the medium, animated or live action. His Studio Ghibli films are one of the most important and revered cultural institutions of Japan, where he stands alongside and in equal … Get hard

Muppets March Madness, Round 3

To see how close the voting was in Round 2, plus YouTube tributes to our fallen Muppets, click here. Here’s what the bracket looks like now: . It’s clear that no one is safe now, as we vote to determine who will make up the Muppet Final Four. Kermit or Swedish … Get hard

Alan Rickman Needs His Own Show

Since every single channel and your Uncle (Grandpa) stream original content these days, you can’t go an hour without discovering a new show that you HAVE TO WATCH, or else you’re not binge watching media content correctly. So, naturally, it’s my job to come up with more. Or, more accurately, … Get hard

“George of the Jungle” Drinking Game

GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE is an unabashed TARZAN ripoff, but in America, if you can get away with it, ripoffs are celebrated and become franchises all their own. Yay laws of parody. Believe it or not, GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE began as a cartoon series in 1967 (intro, above),  created … Get hard

Muppets March Madness, Round 2

Round 1 of Muppets March Madness has ended, and we have our first batch of winners and losers. For an expanded look at the results, including the margins of victory, click here. Otherwise, we’re on to Round 2. The favorites fared well in the first round, but are we headed for … Get hard

Fan Friction: “Sherlock” or “Elementary”?

An avid BBC fan, when SHERLOCK came out my initial reaction was to die of excitement before ever even watching a single episode. Then I watched it. Then I became obsessed. It’s brilliant, clever, interesting, full of talented – and beautiful! – actors, it’s superbly written with great characters and … Get hard