1994: The Most Important Year of the Nineties continues with a look atThe Crow. Over the course of this episode, I take a look at the comic book by James O’Barr as well as the 1994 film starring Brandon Lee. Does this film hold up after twenty years? Tune in […]
This time around, we have “Do Not Forsake Me” from The ‘Nam #21, a story that develops the potential romance between Clark and his nurse friend, Jane. Unfortunately, things don’t always go the way we hope they will. Brought to you by Doug Murray, Wayne Vansant, and Geof Isherwood. As […]
This time around, it’s “Dominoes,” The ‘Nam #20, where we see the boys of the 23rd team up with Thai soldiers and get some resolution in the fragging of Alarnick storyline. Brought to you by Doug Murray, Wayne Vansant, and Geof Isherwood. As always, in addition to the summary and […]
It’s the big conclusion of my conversation with Michael Bailey about 1994 in comics. Whereas we spent last episode talking about the comics industry, we spend most of this episode talking about what we thought were the most important comics of the year. Show notes and pictures are available at […]
We’re back in The ‘Nam with a look at issue #19, “Milk Run.” This time, the guys of the 23rd help out a Marine who’s been shot down. Brought to you by Doug Murray, Wayne Vansant, and Geof Isherwood. As always, in addition to the summary and review of the […]
This time around, I take another break from regular coverage of The ‘Nam for an extra-sized episode where I talk to Wayne Vansant, who was the penciller on The ‘Nam for more than 50 issues and has a long career writing and penciling comics and graphic novels of his own. […]
As my look at 1994: The Most Important Year of the Nineties continues, it’s time to take a look at the comic books. Joining me for this endeavor is Michael Bailey of Views from the Longbox (among other podcasts). In this two-parter, we’re going to talk about the comics industry […]
In this special episode, I take a break from my regular coverage of The ‘Nam to present the first film in an occasional series of Vietnam War movies, Platoon. Directed by Oliver Stone and winner of Best Picture for 1986, Platoon tells the story of Chris Taylor (Charlie Sheen) as […]
“Dear Mr. Vernon …” On March 24, 1984, five students sat through detention in the Shermer High School library. Now, I take a look at my favorite movie of all time, The Breakfast Club. I break down the movie’s plot and give my review, sharing what makes it so special. […]
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