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In the third and final truly outrageous installment of our special Fanboys of the Universe series on Jem, we are delighted—no, ecstatic—to present our podcast interview with none other than Jem herself: actress, singer and pop culture icon Samatha Newark! We had a LOT to cover with Samantha, and Johnny M and I were as giddy as two gay geeks could be, chatting with…
Twenty-five years after its debut, Jem continues to resonate not only with the fans, who are almost to a person intensely loyal and devoted, but within current music and pop culture. What continues to make Jem so powerful? To be sure, there is a certain nostalgia associated with it as there is with most 80s properties. However, unlike most 80s properties, it doesn’t…
Most people know Samantha Newark as the speaking voice of Jem, the iconic 80s animated character. What most people don’t know is that Ms. Newark is a seasoned singer in her own right. Her self-titled album in 2008 was a collection of original, vibrant alt-rock songs including “Jemboy,” a sincere shout-out to her longtime fans. For her new album, Somethin’…
The 1980s was a truly outrageous time, and nobody was truer or more outrageous than Jem: patron saint of pink pop perfection. She was beautiful, glamorous, talented, loved by men, envied by women and able to belt out a perfect dance/pop song on a whim. In other words, she was everything a young gay boy dreamed of one day being. Over 65 episodes of animated television,…
There’s a moment in the final episode of Volume One of The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, when the team assembles for the very first time, and it’s suddenly clear why the Avengers concept is so appealing. The combination of powers and personalities make for a very potent formula, the original “shock and awe.” Marvel’s biggest stars are all well and good…
I asked Sexy Comics Monger (aka Chris) to watch and review The Human Centipede, because there’s no way in a million years I ever would or could. So, I’m pleased to present Chris’s take on the subject. WARNING: The film and review deal with a subject matter not suitable for minors or the squeamish. You have been warned. Take it away, Chris!
There’s a reason I usually only write about movies. Reviewing a TV series is grueling, but here I am reviewing Season 9 of Smallville, now available on DVD and Blu-ray. This show can really take you on a roller coaster ride emotionally. One moment you’re ooing and ahhing at Lois and Clark’s relationship, the next moment—BOOM—you’re launched…
Title: Wolverine and the X-Men: Final Crisis Trilogy Reviewed by: Eduard The last three episodes of Wolverine and the X-Men are featured in this DVD release. Since the show’s initial airing in the US, these special DVDs have been released sporadically with three episodes each that feature a certain story arc or theme. The Final Crisis Trilogy DVD features the last…
Title: The Lost Skeleton Returns Again Starring: Larry Blamire, Fay Masterson, Brian Howe, Dan Conroy, Jennifer Blaire Written by: Larry Blamire Directed by: Larry Blamire Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction, Adventure Rating: 7 out of 10 / B Reviewed by: Johnny M WARNING! CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR BOTH LOST SKELETON MOVIES! YOU’LL WISH THEY WERE ONLY MILD! Two years…
Batman: Under the Red Hood tackles a problem not often addressed in animated adaptations of comics. What happens when your formerly obedient bottom turns into a bossy bottom? It’s an issue, and no one knows it better than Batman. I’m joking, of course (well, mostly), but what DC’s latest animated feature is about, surprisingly, is love. Though drugs and weapons are…
I’d sort of forgotten about DC’s latest animated movie until Ian Sattler mentioned it in last week’s DC Nation. Batman: Under the Red Hood comes out on DVD on July 27, which is the standard post-Comic-Con release date for these things. I’ll just assume there will be a screening at Comic-Con, but since I lost my contact at DC, my days in the VIP…
Note: The following review contains spoilers. Reader beware. Little known fact. Several years ago, I was replaced by a multiverse version of myself who, thankfully, proved to be somewhat smarter and better looking. Still no good at math, but until another version of me shows up from a mathy universe, this version will have to do. True story. So I know from multiverses.…
The size and legacy of the Star Wars universe make it an easy target for parody. The trick is taking such an easy task and making it clever and fresh. The first Family Guy/Star Wars crossover, Blue Harvest, featured a successful mix of the standard Family Guy gags, along with clever commentary on the best-known movie in the world. The follow-up, Something, Something,…
What is it about putting Batman and Superman together that’s so satisfying? One of the short documentaries in the special features on the Superman/Batman: Public Enemies DVD, A Test of Minds, delves into the psychological aspects of the two icons and how they complement each other. “Id versus aspiration,” Gregory Noveck suggests. Or “the psycho…
Title: Mega Shark Vs. Giant Octopus Directed and Written by: Jack Perez Starring: Deborah Gibson, Vic Chao, Lorenzo Lamas, Sean Lawlor When the trailer for this direct-to-DVD movie hit the ‘net, I knew I could never resist it. I’ve spent many an hour, both in my youth and adulthood, watching big rubbery monster movies, the more prehistoric the better. Add Deborah…
