January 2014
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The Curator of Schlock #24: The Punisher
The Curator of Schlock #24 by Jeffrey Shuster The Punisher: Send in the Yakuza! If any vigilante can give Paul Kersey a run for his money, it’s Frank Castle, AKA The Punisher. Based on the Marvel comic book of the same name, 1989’s The Punisher from director Mark Goldblatt is an exercise in excess, but we Continue reading
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Heroes Never Rust #24: We’re Assholes
Heroes Never Rust #24 by Sean Ironman We’re Assholes Many years ago, I went to Universal Studios with a few friends, and we rode the Spider-Man ride. Toward the beginning of the attraction, J. Jonah Jameson points out the Spider Signal, a circular image that looks like Spider-Man’s costume with black and white eyes large Continue reading
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In Boozo Veritas # 24: There’s a Space for Us
In Boozo Veritas #24 by Teege Braune There’s a Space for Us Located above Anthony’s Pizza on Colonial Drive, The Space is an aptly named community arts center that has recently filled a local niche as venue to some of the most experimental, underground, and exciting events to take place in Orlando in the last six Continue reading
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The Curator of Schlock #23: Fighting Back
The Curator of Schlock #23 by Jeffrey Shuster Fighting Back … Against Insomnia Yawn. All vigilante movies aren’t created equal. You’d think 1982’s Fighting Back from director Lewis Teague would be a contender with the likes of Death Wish 3 and Vigilante with that fancy black and white poster featuring an angry Tom Skerritt pointing Continue reading
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Heroes Never Rust #23: What If the Fantastic Four Were Jerks?
Heroes Never Rust #23 by Sean Ironman What If the Fantastic Four Were Jerks? What responsibility does a superhero have to help the world? Sure, they help out, save lives, protect people, but when does that responsibility stop? Does it stop? In a previous post, I wrote about the comic series Astro City. The first Continue reading
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A Word from the King #2: Gore Verbinski’s The Lone Ranger is a Postmodern Masterpiece
A Word from the King #2 by John King Gore Verbinski’s The Lone Ranger is a Postmodern Masterpiece For what is perhaps the hundredth time, I’ve heard someone casually bash last summer’s film of The Lone Ranger. Most memorable among these instances: Gregg Proops, the host of The Smartest Man in the World podcast, said Continue reading
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In Boozo Veritas #23: Widening Gyres
In Boozo Veritas #23 by Teege Braune Widening Gyres Awaken to a New Dawn Who among us has never woken on January first to the rising sun of a new year only to bury their throbbing head under the pillow? Here we are at the start of a fresh beginning, new possibilities, another shot at becoming Continue reading
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The Curator of Schlock #22: A Whole Lot of Vigilantism Going On!
The Curator of Schlock #22 by Jeffrey Shuster Vigilante: A Whole Lot of Vigilantism Going On! It’s come to my attention that I haven’t been covering enough vigilante films on this blog of mine. So without further ado, I announce that January is Vigilante Month here at The Museum of Schlock, and what better film to Continue reading
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