Most of Marvel’s recent1 crossover events, if nothing else, have all had a good, simple byline for curious readers. House of M: “the Scarlet Witch changes reality and then there is a big fight.” Civil War: “Marvel’s heroes pick sides and have a big fight.” Secret Invasion: “Skrulls invade and there is a big fight.” […]

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So Taco Bell is apparently giving away free tacos for the next seven days. This is fine and good, but of course some people are complaining about it because Taco Bell meat is, basically, about half made of oatmeal. To which my response is a hearty “so what?” Hey, do you remember those Taco Bell […]

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(oh god this probably makes me old and creepy doesn’t it) (but she’s so good)

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Also, you should see Scrooge’s healthcare plan. It is the bomb, yo.

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FLAPJACKS: So how about that Game of Thrones preview? ME: I saw it already. FLAPJACKS: Yes, so how about it? ME: It was fine. FLAPJACKS: “It was fine.” ME: Yep. FLAPJACKS: Here we are, about to embark on the great nerd adventure of our generation – ME: I think technically this isn’t our generation anymore. […]

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My weekly TV column is up at Torontoist. Also, read the article about SlutWalk, if only for the inevitable “look I’m not defending rapists, but you ladies really shouldn’t encourage those rapists” comments.

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As good as Moon was – and Moon was goddamn excellent – Source Code makes it look like a noob director’s first uncertain work, assuming you can get past the scientific handwaving necessary to make the plot work.

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Over at Torontoist, I take a strong stance in favour of naming rights.

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I have always loved the Rocket Reds, and the reason is simple: they are the Barry Horowitz of the DC Universe. Barry Horowitz, for those not in the know, was a professional wrestler and probably the last truly great jobber – the designated loser, the one who showed up to get his ass kicked by […]

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So, you may have heard that Canada has an upcoming election! Or not. It’s entirely possible you didn’t hear about it at all. It’s understandable, what with Japan and Libya and Rebecca Black and all.1 Anyway, a lot of people have asked me to explain this election to them, as I am the only Canadian […]

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My weekly TV column is up at Torontoist.

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I genuinely have every confidence that Zack Snyder will eventually make a classic for the ages – his technical skill is steadily improving with the addition of actual craft, and he’s learning to work with actors greatly – but lord, this ain’t it.

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