Tag Archives: television

Thinking about Treme or: Creighton Bernette’s YouTube Rant

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Reverend

So, I have been religiously watching the first four episodes of Treme. I’m a bit conflicted about the series overall so far. There is a lot to like so far, but also a lot that leaves me kinda wondering why … Continue reading →

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Auto-tune the news

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Reverend

Over at the Play-List blog, Brad Efford linked to this crazy re-mix/auto-tuning of the news. Hysterical.

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Spider-man 1967, Episode 8

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Reverend

Finally, a little Rhinoceros action in the 8th installment from Marvel.com “Horn of the Rhino,” a tradition that continues to bring joy to my home.

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Spider-man 1967, Episode 7

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Reverend

And yet another weekly treat.

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Spider-man 1967, Episode 6

Posted on May 10, 2009 by Reverend

Here’s the sixth installation of Marvel’s weekly releases of the 1967 Spider-man. It’s remarkable that it took six weeks to get to the Green Goblin, you would think he would be top billing. But I’m not complaining for he was … Continue reading →

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Spider-man 1967, Epsiode 5

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Reverend

Also, the latest Episode of the 1967 Spider-man arrived yesterday, featuring the Scorpion and Sandman—classic villains that any kid would love. I’m particularly impressed with Sandman’s phlegmatic evil and very cool super-villain abilities.

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Spider-man 1967, Epsiode 3

Posted on April 18, 2009 by Reverend

Yet another episode of the 1967 Spider-man series, this week’s villain is none other than Mysterio. In fact, he has the best quote of the series yet, “Don’t ya know, you can’t keep a good menace down.” Enjoy!

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Spider-man 1967 Episode 2

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Reverend

The kids and I have already watched it at least five times. This one is special to me because it features my favorite Spider-man villains: Lizard (albeit a bastardized telling) and Electro. Not to be missed!

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YuleTube

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Reverend

Looking for classic Christmas television? Kliph Nesteroff’s Classic Showbiz Television blog may be the best online filters for television on the web. He seems to tirelessly comb social video sites for archival classics that suggest an insane—almost encyclopedic knowledge—of the … Continue reading →

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An inventory of preliminary effects

Posted on December 11, 2008 by Reverend

Wow, I sat down for a good two hours this afternoon while the chilluns were asleep and made my way through the first part of Marshall McLuhan’s The Medium is the Massage, and I have to say that just about … Continue reading →

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