Spotlight

January 11, 2023Comic Books, Movies, Spotlight, Video Games

LMKHII Classic – Episode #34 – Spotlight: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

As we prepare our new episodes enjoy this episode from the vault, back around for another listen. “‘Based on the Graphic Novel’ are common words to see in the credits […]
September 8, 2021Comic Books, Spotlight

Episode #88 – Spotlight: Jack Kirby – The King of Comics

The world of comic books has been home to many influential creators, and maybe the biggest of them all is none other than Jacob Kurtzberg aka Jack Kirby. Kirby worked […]
September 1, 2021Movies, Spotlight

Episode #87 – The Continued Influence of Citizen Kane

Often touted as the greatest movie never made, Citizen Kane opened this week 80 years ago. It was not a commercial success in it’s initial release in 1941, but the Orson […]
August 18, 2021Animation, Cartoons, Spotlight

Episode #85 – Back to the Past with Samurai Jack

The very nature of animation production grants creators many avenues to create something imaginative, special, and unique, and Gendy Tartakovsky’s Samurai Jack stands as a prime example of that. When […]
August 4, 2021Animation, Cartoons, Movies, Spotlight, Television

Episode #83 – Transformers: The Movie Turns 35

35 years ago, children of the mid-1980s were enthralled by cartoons based around toy lines. They could be found everywhere on TV; weekday mornings, after school, and of course on […]
June 23, 2021Comic Books, Movies, Spotlight, Superheroes

Episode #77 – Spotlight: The Rocketeer

There are certain movies that are remembered as being crucially important signifiers to Hollywood that comic books could be profitable subject matter; 1979’s Superman, 1989’s Batman, 1998’s Blade, X-Men from […]
May 26, 2021Animation, Spotlight, Television

Episode #73 – Spotlight: The Venture Bros.

Adult Swim has produced many cult-favorite animated shows, and high among them is The Venture Bros. An action-comedy about a failed scientist, his two dim-witted boys, their bodyguard and the […]
February 17, 2021Animation, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Spotlight, Superheroes, Television

Episode #59 – Spotlight: Dwayne McDuffie

Dwayne McDuffie is one of the most important creators in the modern era of comics. Probably best known, and most importantly, as the co-founder and one of the architects of Milestone […]
December 9, 2020Animation, Batman, Cartoons, DC Comics, Movies, Spotlight, Television, WB Animation

Episode #51 – Spotlight – Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker

Batman Beyond is one of the most beloved animated superhero shows of all time. The series’ straight-to-video companion movie Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker sent shockwaves through the fans […]
September 23, 2020Movies, Spotlight

Episode #40 – Spotlight: Miller’s Crossing

Few names in American cinema carry the cache of Joel and Ethan Coen: the Coen Brothers. Over their careers, they have produced critically acclaimed film after critically acclaimed film. Upon […]