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How I Make Comics by Kim Deitch
How I Make Comics by Kim Deitch
By Tony M.
How I Make Comics by Kim Deitch blends memoir and myth, revealing how imagination, comics history, and a lifetime of influences shaped a legendary cartoonist.
Why the Moomins Still Matter 80 Years Later
Why the Moomins Still Matter 80 Years Later
By Tony M.
From Drawn and Quarterly’s revival to global pop culture status, explore why Tove Jansson’s Moomins remain comforting, relevant, and timeless.
Madeline Miller: Mestra and the Power of Myth Retold
Madeline Miller: Mestra and the Power of Myth Retold
By Tony M.
Mestra continues Madeline Miller’s mission to reclaim Greek myth, highlighting resilience, autonomy, and the hidden voices behind ancient legends.

TCM Becomes New Home of Classic Looney Tunes Cartoons
TCM Becomes New Home of Classic Looney Tunes Cartoons
By Tony M.
Turner Classic Movies becomes the ongoing TV home of classic Looney Tunes cartoons, pairing Bugs Bunny shorts with iconic films starting in February.
Loopy De Loop: Hanna-Barbera’s Forgotten Theatrical Wolf
Loopy De Loop: Hanna-Barbera’s Forgotten Theatrical Wolf
By Tony M.
Loopy De Loop was a rare theatrical cartoon by Hanna-Barbera. Learn why this misunderstood wolf vanished from TV but thrives with collectors.
Bob Mankoff on AI and the Future of Human Creativity
Bob Mankoff on AI and the Future of Human Creativity
By Tony M.
Bob Mankoff shares why human judgment, empathy, and humor remain irreplaceable as AI transforms creativity for artists and creators.

Icee Bear: The Cool History of Icees, Slurpees and Slush Puppie
Icee Bear: The Cool History of Icees, Slurpees and Slush Puppie
By Tony M.
From Kansas soda mishaps to Icee Bear, Slush Puppie, and Slurpees, explore the frozen drink history that keeps summer refreshment cold and fun.
Who Is the Winking Chef on Pizza Boxes?
Who Is the Winking Chef on Pizza Boxes?
By Tony M.
The winking chef on pizza boxes has a surprising origin. Learn how Gill Fox’s 1950s illustration became a timeless pizza industry icon.
Ore-Ida Turns Ski Slopes Into French Fry Territory
Ore-Ida Turns Ski Slopes Into French Fry Territory
By Tony M.
Ore-Ida teams with Fischer Sports to launch French Fry Skis, celebrating the classic ski transition from pizza to parallel with crinkle-cut style.

Robert Crumb at 82: Life, Art, and Isolation in Rural France
Robert Crumb at 82: Life, Art, and Isolation in Rural France
By Tony M.
Rolling Stone: Underground comics legend Robert Crumb reflects on life, art, and independence in France at 82, rejecting technology and living on his own terms.
Is Calibri Woke? The Font Caught in America’s Culture Wars
Is Calibri Woke? The Font Caught in America’s Culture Wars
By Tony M.
Calibri went from default Office font to political flashpoint. How accessibility, readability, and culture wars turned typography into controversy.
BIC Cristal Pen Becomes Iconic LED Lamp Design
BIC Cristal Pen Becomes Iconic LED Lamp Design
By Tony M.
The BIC Cristal pen evolves into oversized LED lamps with Seletti, turning a timeless ballpoint into bold lighting design and a modern interior icon.

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Humphrey Bogart Blu-ray Set Reveals the Making of a Legend
Humphrey Bogart Blu-ray Set Reveals the Making of a Legend
Four-film Warner Archive Blu-ray set explores Humphrey Bogart’s rise from supporting roles to Hollywood icon, featuring essential, underappreciated classics.
Un Chien Andalou and the Movie That Still Haunts Cinema
Un Chien Andalou and the Movie That Still Haunts Cinema
A personal look at Un Chien Andalou, the surreal 1929 film by Buñuel and Dalí that reshaped cinema, dream logic, and avant-garde storytelling.
Masters of the Universe Live Action Movie Reboot 2026
Masters of the Universe Live Action Movie Reboot 2026
Masters of the Universe returns in 2026 with a live-action reboot starring Nicholas Galitzine, Jared Leto, and Idris Elba. Epic fantasy reborn.

Thundarr the Barbarian Returns in First-Ever Comic Series
Thundarr the Barbarian Returns in First-Ever Comic Series
By Tony M.
Thundarr the Barbarian returns in Dynamite’s first-ever comic adaptation. Relive 1980s Saturday morning nostalgia with Ariel, Ookla, and the Sunsword!
Romeo and Juliet Meets Godzilla in Monsterpiece Theatre
Romeo and Juliet Meets Godzilla in Monsterpiece Theatre
By Tony M.
Godzilla crashes Shakespeare as Romeo and Juliet get a kaiju makeover in IDW’s Monsterpiece Theatre, blending classic literature, comics, and chaos.
Scott Adams Dies at 68: The Complicated Legacy of Dilbert
Scott Adams Dies at 68: The Complicated Legacy of Dilbert
By Tony M.
Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, has died at 68. A look at the comic’s cultural impact, global success, and the controversies that ended its run.

Watch Classic Sesame Street Episodes for Free on YouTube
Watch Classic Sesame Street Episodes for Free on YouTube
By Tony M.
Relive the best of Sesame Street on YouTube, from timeless episodes to iconic Muppets, shaping education, empathy, and inclusive storytelling.
The Six Million Dollar Man and Bionic Woman at 50
The Six Million Dollar Man and Bionic Woman at 50
By Tony M.
A nostalgic look at The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman, their cultural impact, iconic romance, and lasting legacy 50 years later.
The Starlost: Canadian Sci-Fi Lost TV Series
The Starlost: Canadian Sci-Fi Lost TV Series
By Tony M.
The Starlost is Harlan Ellison’s ambitious Canadian sci-fi series about a lost generation ship and one of television’s boldest early experiments gone awry.

Dior’s Book Tote Turns Classic Literature Into Luxury
Dior’s Book Tote Turns Classic Literature Into Luxury
By Tony M.
From PBS pledge totes to Dior’s Book Cover bags, this Spring Summer 2026 collection stitches classic literature, fashion, and bookish nostalgia together.
LEGO Crocs Collab Brick Clog Turns Heads
LEGO Crocs Collab Brick Clog Turns Heads
By Tony M.
LEGO and Crocs unite for the Brick Clog, a bold collectible shoe blending toy nostalgia, meme fashion, and controversy ahead of its 2026 release.
Meet Orion Montreal’s Winter Ice Surfer on the St Lawrence
Meet Orion Montreal’s Winter Ice Surfer on the St Lawrence
By Tony M.
Meet Orion, Montreal’s legendary ice surfer, navigating freezing waves and drifting ice on the St Lawrence River in the award-winning short film ORION.