Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope is one of the best pieces of cinema made in all of human history. What are some of the signs to alert viewers of the film’s magnificence?
Jonathan shares 5 signs that show this is a great film.
May 232013
May 162013
Aaron Bostian blogging at the Fancy Wars.
Wargaming Recon #91: Aaron Bostian and How Wargamers Can Give Back [ 1:38:42 | 45.21 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (92)Aaron shares the many ways that he gives back in his community. Jonathan discusses the 3 mile walk he is doing on May 18, 2013 to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis. You can DONATE HERE.
We also discuss:
May 162013
GE39: 5 Reasons to Play Prison Architect [ 27:52 | 12.79 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (87)
Prison Architect is a fun and challenging game. It is currently in Alpha but is a stable and enjoyable game for Windows and Mac OSX.
Jonathan apologizes in this episode for confusion he caused last time. The Ray Harryhausen episode was mistakenly referred to as Episode 39. It is actually episode 38. This Prison Architect episode is #39. Please accept our apologies.
May 092013
GE38: 5 Reasons Ray Harryhausen was Incredible [ 31:05 | 14.26 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (151)Ray Harryhausen may not be well known to today’s moviegoers. But, he was a special effects genius best known for his unique brand of stop motion animation.
Mr. Harryhausen created stop motion characters that explode off the screen. He was best known for his work with the 1963 film Jason and the Argonauts. Mr. Harryhausen passed away on May 7, 2013.
In the episode Jonathan says it is Episode 39. He is wrong. It is actually episode 38. Please accept our apologies.
May 042013
I just came back from Free Comic Book Day 2013.
You may have heard me discuss this on GE37: 5 Reasons Free Comic Book Day is Awesome.
Down the street from my house is a New England Comics. As a child and teen my parents, and those of my friends, would bring my friends and I to NEC to gape and buy the latest issues that our meager allowances could afford.
We loved titles by Image with our emphasis being on Spawn. Al Simmons made a deal with the Devil and was stuck as one of the Dark One’s Hellspawn…his breed of generals that would lead the armies of Hell in the final war with Heaven. Beautifully illustrated and written it was more mature than my adolescent mind could handle at the time.
Many years passed and I’m delighted to return to NEC Norwood. New managers and a new store layout opens up the store. The location is in the center of town. You cannot miss it today. Superheroes stand at the intersection with signs saying “Free Comic Book Day” and arrows pointing towards the store.
Below are some pictures of my loot. NEC allows people to take 2 free comics from the table, 2 free comics from a box of older, and presumably harder to move, titles along with a copy of the special 2013 issue of the Tick. NEC created the Tick, which you may have seen in the 90s on TV on the Fox channel.
On top of that NEC is running a few special deals. They offer 30% off any title from their racks. These are current comics but ones that are not the newest arrival. I snagged two G.I. Joes titles.
They are also donating 100% of proceeds of specific Marvel titles to One Fund Boston. Marvel titles excite me and any chance to help out a good charity is something I cannot pass.
- The Avengers #1
- Fantastic Four #1
- Fearless Defenders #1
- Incredible Hulk #1
- Thor #1
- X-Men #1
The new manager asked me if I wanted to pay full price or discounted (these titles were from the 30% off rack) for the Marvel books. He said they offer both to customers and either way they’ll donate 100% of what is paid to the fund. I eagerly said I’d pay full price.
I walked into the store with expectations of fun and hope that this would be a positive experience to bring me back to NEC as a regular customer. I left with many amazing books and happiness in my heart.
Have you been to FCBD? What titles did you pick up? Tell us about your local comic book store and why it is awesome.
May 022013
GE37: 5 Reasons Free Comic Book Day is Awesome [ 27:33 | 12.64 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (154)Free Comic Book Day is Saturday, May 4, 2013. Learn why Free Comic Book Day is Awesome!
Apr 252013
GE36: 5 Ways to Pass the Time When Sick [ 24:40 | 11.32 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (207)Ever feel ill and wish that you would hurry up and get better so you could do something fun?
Being sick doesn’t mean you need to languish in boredom.
Apr 182013
GE35: 5 Ways to Help with Boston's Marathon Bombing Victims [ 26:36 | 12.21 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (160)On Patriot’s Day 2013 multiple bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Three people were murdered and over 170 other innocent victims were injured in this cowardly terrorist act. Jonathan J. Reinhart lives less than 24 miles from the bombing site and his wife works less than a 10 minute walk to that spot.
This episode tells how you can help the victims of this dastardly tragedy and how you can help those in need in your own communities.
