Posts Tagged ‘Mark Marble’
LanternCast Episode #189 – Game of Thrones Season 4 Talk!
No Green Lantern talk this time around kiddos! But never fear, Mark and Chad are discussing something equally epic! GAME OF THRONES SEASON FOUR! What happened? What’d we think about what happened? What do we hope will happen? All caught up on the hit HBO series? Then listen in! Be sure to chime in on our voice-mail at 708-LANTERN!
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LanternCast Episode #188 – Issue #31’s and an Annual!
Living abomination constructs, Black light lanterns, sudden familial closeness, Oblivion junior, non-coincidental New Gods references and much, MUCH more! All of this and LISTENER FEEDBACK! Be sure to chime in on our voice-mail at 708-LANTERN!
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Transformers: Age of Extinction
The expression “Seen one, Seen them all” could have practically been invented to describe Michael Bay’s “Transformers” franchise. Each film gives you pretty much the same thing: state of the art special effects, explosions, poor screenwriting and mostly uninteresting human characters.
“Transformers: Age of Extinction” takes this formula to the extreme, including in running time as the movie clocks in at nearly 3 hours long. While Mark Wahlberg is definitely an upgrade from Shia “My Career is Imploding” Labeouf, he isn’t entirely believable as a struggling inventor/ repairman who is barely keeping his head above water. Still, he’s the only interesting human in the film (at least until Stanley Tucci begins to get more and more screen time). Tucci is clearly above this material. He steals the show in the second half of this overly long “epic.”
The plot this time around revolves around a government conspiracy to eliminate ALL Transformers (Autobots & Decepticons) while learning enough about their DNA and power source to create their own homegrown Transformers (which is where Tucci’s character comes into play). Throw in an alien bounty hunter (Lockdown) for good measure, and you pretty much have it.
The much-hyped Dinobots only appear in the movie’s final hour and they don’t really get to do very much, though they are visually impressive.
How you feel about this film will greatly depend on how much you enjoyed the previous three. While I’ve never loved any of them, I did think “Dark of the Moon” was the best of the original trilogy. “Transformers: Age of Extinction” feels like a big step down in the wrong direction though.
LanternCast Episode #187 – Future Shock!
Green Lantern and the Legion of Superheroes! That’s right, Chad and Mark talk about FUTURE SHOCK from the 1990’s Kyle Rayner run of GL! Ganthet and his affinity for dank alleys! Rayner’s and their affinity for inebriated homelessness and self inadequacy! Fantastic art and short, sweet, self contained story lines! All this and LISTENER FEEDBACK! Be sure to chime in on our voice-mail at 708-LANTERN!
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LanternCast Episode #186 – Parallax View!
Super Nintendo games, Sovereign Seven talk, classic comic advertisements, sales figures, famous illustration artists and…ummm…oh yeah, we talk PARALLAX VIEW! All of this and LISTENER FEEDBACK! Bonus Material provided by listener Daoud Faquiryan! Be sure to chime in on our voice-mail at 708-LANTERN!
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Product of the Week: Larfleeze/Glomulus Action League Two-Pack
While not particularly new, I had never seen the Larfleeze Action League figure in person up until a few months ago when I stumbled upon several in the toy aisles of my local Big Lots.
The set features the grand master of greed himself, Larfleeze, clutching his all-precious orange power battery. He is accompanied by his sometimes partner-in-crime, Glomulus.
The Action League was a very fun series of figures, with both good choices and good sculpts aplenty. It is unfortunate that this line has come to an end, but it certainly went out on a high note with this two-pack.
I found the Larfleeze set (and the Hal figure w/cannon construct) selling for $5.00 at Big Lots. I’m not sure if many of these figures remain in stock, but I definitely recommend picking it up if you’re lucky enough to find one. The two-pack is also coming down in price on Ebay, where several auctions begin at $7.00 and there are some nice lots of assorted Action League figures also available that include Larfleeze.
Now, if I could only find the Atrocitus/John Stewart set that has thus so far slipped through my fingers!
– Mark J Marble
LanternCast Episode #185 – Issue #30’s!
Superman shield continuity, shiny new cemeteries, ridiculous planetary requests, fish puns, Scott Kolins and more! And that’s just the first half hour! HOLY CRISPY CRAP! Be sure to chime in on our voice-mail at 708-LANTERN!
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LanternCast Episode #184 – Issue #29’s!
The Legend of Lantern Jesus, Durlans, graboids, more Durlans, superdickery, restorative God fire and more Durlans just for good measure. All of this and, of course, LISTENER FEEDBACK! GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY! Be sure to chime in on our voice-mail at 708-LANTERN!
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LanternCast Episode #183 – Issue #28’s and an Annual!
Convict origins, the return of the corpse, John and his merry men, God killers, Super Red Lanterns and MORE! Holy narrative structure Batman! Listen in as Mark and Chad talk seriously about insanity! All of this and LISTENER FEEDBACK! Be sure to chime in on our voice-mail at 708-LANTERN!
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LanternCast Episode #182 – Red Lanterns 25-27!
Preparation H sponsorship’s, tough love from a cat, impossible constructs and more all in this ONE episode! Listen in as we continue talking about the title that keeps getting better and better! All of this and LISTENER FEEDBACK! Be sure to chime in on our voice-mail at 708-LANTERN!
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