This weekend I was watching Beneath the Planet of the Apes on TCM. I was horrified to read the end credits. I was quite surprised to see actor Don Pedro Colley billed as Negro. I found this to be offensive even for 1970 standards. I think 20th Century Fox (Walt Disney) should correct this offensive credit.
I must admit watching old shows on DVD can be daunting at times. What my youthful eyes enjoyed is painful as an adult. Gumby is 60 years and what better way to celebrate the anniversary by releasing a 60th anniversary complete collection of his 50’s show. Gumby is a perfect example of a property that […]
You will be glad to know that the taxpayers money is being put to good use. Now we know that it takes 21 seconds for most mammals to empty their bladders in proportion to their size. So all creatures of all sizes relativity have the same amount of time to relieve themselves. Yes we needed […]
Casual audiophiles will not know that after the death of Jim Morrison that The Doors continued to record not one but two other albums. Clearly there was a void left by the poet singer. Musically the group had a few chestnuts in these albums for the true fan of the group. Personally, I love these […]
McWhopper for Peace Day? Burger King sent an invite to their competition McDonald’s to both create an amalgamated McWhopper as a good will gesture that rivals can work together for the better of mankind. Unfortunately, McDonald’s thinks the only peace they care about is a piece of the action. This is a brilliant PR move […]
Well there goes the neighborhood! Toaster Pastry India Style Red Ale is a Pop-Tart-inspired beer. Who needs wings when you got a flying carpet! Now we have an excuse to drink beer in the morning. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to […]
No problem. Want to make bagfuls of money? Send your cartoons to Chris Oliveros of Drawn and Quarterly. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I read every message personally and, with your permission, […]
I was quite surprised by Iron Maiden’s latest offering Speed of Light. The band still has some gas left in the creativity tank. Speed of Light brings Eddie the mascot to the forefront in video game glory. Eddie is no stranger to the gaming realm. The band is 40 years old, just as old as […]
Yvonne Craig will forever be known as Batgirl. She opened the eyes of early Generation-X boys all over the world. She sadly passed away at the age of 78 on Monday at her home in the Pacific Palisades. Batman 66′ is enjoying a Renaissance as of late. Craig also played Martha, the green Orion Slave […]
I am in love with my two latest acquisitions Meet Mr. Product and Mr. Product. I have grown fond of Mr. Warren Dotz collection of books. My IKEA bookshelf has his books nestled in warm comfort. I love the vibrant colors of his books. As a graphic designer, it sparks the imagination each time I […]
I could not help noticing that Super Mario Maker looks quite a lot like Bob the Builder. My kids are excited to play Super Mario Maker this September. Yes, we can build it! Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from […]
Just how big is Pluto? It is the size of Australia. So should we deem it a planet or moon? Pluto is smaller than the moons Triton, Ganymede, Callisto, Io, Europa, Titan and the Earth’s own moon. Pluto’s diameter is 2,370km. Sydney to Perth is 3,274km. Adelaide to Darwin is 2,620km. Tony M.If this article […]