Spotlight
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Comic 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Animation, 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 […]
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Animation, 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 […]
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Comic 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 […]
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Animation, 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 […]
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Animation, 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 […]
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Animation, 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 […]
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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 […]
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