I have not bought a game console for myself in ages, I can honestly say I might be buying the Atari VCS 800. The more I read about it, the more I am itching to buy it. It is perfect for old folks like me. I am excited about the old-school controller. It looks sharp and slimmer. Can't wait till this gets released.
Sandbox World
I love these two prints from Phantom City Creative to celebrate the world release of Godzilla vs. Kong on HBO Max and select theaters on March 31. Finally, the greatest clash of titans is upon us. I am really hyped for this movie.
Something fishy is going on with our fish. My betta fish just died this week, I hope he does not become a zombie and terrorize my neighborhood. Aquarium of the Dead will never make it safe to buy an aquarium from your pet shop. Where is Captain High Liner when you need him?
The battle has been going since the mid-1960s but the fight is expanding beyond the ring when Pop! Red Rocket comes into your Retro Toys collection. He's ready to knock his opponent's block off. Blue Bomber better watch out. Which of the Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots will win the fight in your Retro Toys collection?
Peacock the new streaming kid on the block is banking on Ed Helms' new series, Rutherford Falls, to bring home the bacon.
James Gunn’s supervillain team-up movie The Suicide Squad is a complete reboot from the 2016 version. The R-rated Gunn movie is set to hit theaters and HBO Max on Aug. 6. Most of the characters are completely new to this version of the film, though Margot Robbie will return as Harley Quinn, as well as Jai Courtney as Boomerang from the 2016 version of the film. DC fans will rejoice at the first film introduction of kaiju. (Starro!) This is a full Gunn blazing adventure like you never seen before.
The Undoing is a tour-de-force for both Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant. Creator David E. Kelley gives us a unique spin on that "whodunnit" tale that will keep you glued for the whole duration. This Hugh Grant like you never saw him.
Let’s Talk About Myths, Baby! is a Greek mythology podcast. If Edith Hamilton were reincarnated and cooler today she would be Liv Albert. The first time I was exposed to mythology was by Harry Steele Savage's slick drawings used for later editions of Edith Hamilton's 1942 book, Mythology.
“Inspirations” was recorded at Brockfield Hall near York in the UK, which was built in 1804 and holds the largest collection of paintings by Yorkshire’s impressionist artists – the Staithes Group. For Byford, recording Inspirations all together within such a rich historical environment was a major ingredient of the project. “The warmth and feel of Inspirations had so much to do with being together in this magnificent place and doing it ‘old-school’ style”, Byford explains. “This is how many bands back in the day -including some of the ones covered here - made such great albums, so it just felt really good to be able to do this somewhere like Brockfield Hall”. The results speak for themselves.
The Many Faces of series is perhaps one of my favorite various artists series based on popular groups. The series concentrates on the music of featured artists with different interpretations of their music and other artists who cover their songs. The Beach Boys are getting the royal treatment with The Many Faces of The Beach Boys.
This nostalgic documentary reveals the real story of Blockbuster's demise, and how one last location in Oregon keeps the spirit of a bygone era alive.
Amy Winehouse At The BBC includes Amy's earliest BBC Radio sessions, music from her first-ever TV performances, as well as unheard gems, rarities, unique covers and live versions of classic songs from "Frank" and "Back To Black." The set also includes a beautifully illustrated 20-page booklet featuring rare photographs.
Australia will never be safe again! Introducing, Koala Man, Australia's new resident superhero. While the rest of the world has cool superheroes, the same could not be said about Australia. Koala Man will be on Hulu, get ready for a slew of down under jokes and jabs at the the superhero genre.
Has your desk job got you in the dumps? Fret not my friend, Fred's new desk caddy will set your desk ablaze with co-worker curiosity. This dumpster-fire desk caddy will get all the attention that you are craving from your mundane job.
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away there were a few hungry rebels. They threw a barbeque to feed their rebellious bellies with a spanking new Galaxy Grill.
Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for the fourth year in a row according to The World Happiness Report sponsored by an annual UN report. Must be something in the snow, the top 8 countries have a lot of snow in their forecast.
Hemingway by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick is a deep documentary on the famous writer. We see the man and not the myth that has grown throughout the years. Hemingway unlike his writing peers of the time is legendary, we know more about the mythical character and less about the actual writer and his works. He transcends his works. He was truly a character.
Dave Pollot transforms forgotten thrift store paintings into clever pop culture artwork, giving old canvases a creative second life with humor and nostalgia.
This perhaps the first true disposable razor. They are made from milk cartons. They are great for the travel and hospitality business. They will make their first appearance on April 1st in Japan by KAI Industries
Nothing to see here. For a show about nothing, Seinfeld lasted 9 seasons. That was a whole lot of nothing going on. Funko has created a trivia game based on the 90s hit series. The party game about nothing should be a hit with Seinfeld fans. Along with the game, Funko is also releasing a whole series of Pop figurines based on famous characters from the 9-year run.
Eiji Tsuburaya the creator of Godzilla got his feet wet five years earlier in 1949 when he lent his special effects talents to perhaps Japan's first science-fiction movie, The Invisible Man Appears. Unlike the early Universal incarnation, the invisible man is not a lunatic madman.
Instagram has sparked poetic creativity. Sabina Laura has parlayed her @sabinalaurapoerty Instagram account into A little sunshine and a little rain: A Poetry Journal in book format.
Now here is a brilliant idea. Toys created by kids for kids. IKEA selected 5 ideas submitted by kids from all over the world for their new line of stuffed soft toys. I really love the Sandwich Friends. All five will be a global phenomenon.
Oh, it's real. It's the Benedict Cumberbatch Bunny! He is so yummy that you will want to start nibbling his ears first. You don't have to be a sleuth to know that the Chocolate Cumberbunny will be a hit with all the young girls out there.