Category Archives: Diversions

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Wallace Shawn is 70 today…INCONCEIVABLE!

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Steve

A great comedic actor who will be best remembered as Vizzini celebrates his birthday. To a younger generation he’s the voice of Rex from Toy Story, to others the teacher Alicia Silverstone helps find love in Clueless (aka Emma of the Nineties). I … Continue reading →

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Adios Blockbuster, a bittersweet farewell to the Eighties

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Steve

The Inadequate and Underwhelming digital, Internet 2.0 era claimed another victim (officially) today. Not to wallow in schadenfreude but it couldn’t have happened to a more deserving company. I only wish they were still an albatross around Viacom’s neck, take … Continue reading →

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Starship quiz

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Steve

Not bad, I got nine out of 10. I didn’t expect to ace it since this is a British news site. Let me know what your score is. Click here!

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RIP: Marcia Wallace

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Steve

Marcia’s passing must’ve slipped through while I was out sick last week because her B-list character on The Simpsons was critical to its success. The show just won’t be the same without her voice for the long-suffering Mrs. Krabappel. I haven’t … Continue reading →

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RIP: Lou Scheimer

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Steve

If Hanna-Barbera were the kings of Saturday morning cartoons, then I could easily argue that Lou Scheimer and his production company Filmation were the dukes. The name may not ring a bell but the barrage of animated shows and some live … Continue reading →

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How well do you know your Star Wars tech?

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Steve

A 10-question quiz courtesy of The Guardian. I only got eight right, guess which two I was wrong about and share your scores!

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A belated birthday to Elvira with her shoes!

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Steve

Yesterday was Elvira’s birthday, it’s not nice to reveal a lady’s age, even when she is a Horror icon. To celebrate, I finally broke out the special Chucks Somara bought me for my birthday a couple months ago. These are … Continue reading →

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Obesity still plagues the future as shown below

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Steve

I really dig Star Trek with the exception of Abrams’ re-imagining crap, a by re-imagining I  mean covering up shitty plots with explosions. Early August is traditionally when the big Star Trek convention goes down in Las Vegas to counter all the straights … Continue reading →

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The 12th Doctor, seems OK

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Steve

The frenzy over who got the role was about as meaning as anything the English royal family does. So I’ll try to contain my glee even though this TV show has done more for the world than a bunch of inbred … Continue reading →

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RIP Michael Ansara

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Steve

The final actor from the Klingon Commander triumvirate of Star Trek has passed away. Michael’s Kang was my favorite because he played an enemy who wasn’t a two-dimensional cartoon character and was wise enough to see the advantage in siding with Kirk against … Continue reading →

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RIP Eileen Brennan

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Steve

It was a shame to hear the actress passed away earlier this week. Eileen brought me numerous funny memories as a kid even though I probably shouldn’t have been watching a good chunk of the movies she did until I … Continue reading →

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Happy 73rd Birthday Bugs Bunny

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Steve

Bugs hides his age well because he has always had gray hair! It’s great to see Bugs and the gang having new adventures on TV even if you need cable to see them, CN hasn’t assembled a proper DVD set for The … Continue reading →

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The Homer is a reality!

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Steve

Somebody built the car Homer designed and destroyed his half-brother’s business with! It’s a pretty approximation from what I remember of the episode. There’s a movie of the vehicle doing donuts too. Mmm…do-nuts. Next thing up for the car is … Continue reading →

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RIP Mel Smith

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Steve

He was best remembered in America as the albino assistant to Count Rugen in The Princess Bride but Mel was a bigger, more well-known talent in the UK. He often worked with Rowan Atkinson, directed movies (The Tall Guy with Jeff Goldblum) and … Continue reading →

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RIP Dennis Burkley and Victor Lundin

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Steve

Not exactly household names but the former was easily recognizable as the voice of Principal Moss on King of the Hill. When I saw his picture on the New York Times, I immediately knew he was the co-star of the Sanford & Son revival in … Continue reading →

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