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I love anything Watchmen. Watchmen bedsheets. Watchmen cupcakes. Watchmen babies. That movie. I guess I’m obligated to own this book:

Minutes to Midnight: Twelve Essays on Watchmen examines Watchmen from a variety of perspectives to uncover surprising answers to many questions. What does it reveal about the history of scientific theory? How is the atom bombing of Hiroshima refracted through its pages? Does Watchmen’s murder mystery measure up to the standards of Raymond Chandler? Is the depiction of Rorschach an unfair caricature of the philosophy of Steve Ditko? Where are the secrets of Captain Metropolis and the Minutemen revealed? Was the Comedian right all along? Who shouldn’t read Watchmen? What are the limits of Watchmen and do they extend beyond a major motion picture?

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This is a joyous occasion: Fashion consultant Tim Gunn and comic book/pop culture historian Alan Kistler discuss the fashion choices of superheroes through the years.

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Crazy Sexy Geeks – Tim Gunn Strikes! Part 1
Crazy Sexy Geeks – Tim Gunn Strikes! Part 2

What is Superpup? It’s an unaired pilot from 1958 in which all the characters from Superman are portrayed by little people in dog costumes. You’re welcome.

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Ever considered the Smurfette Principle, aka The Token Chick, in children’s media? Well, you should. Allow Nostalgia Chick to break it down for you.

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I liked the original, so of course I’m wary, but this is exciting!

Direct Link: “V” Promo on Youtube

He was the Swayziest.

Direct Link: MST3K – Patrick Swayze Christmas

It looks like there’s some restructuring going on at DC by Warner Bros, going by this article on the Vertigo blog: Warner Bros. Creates DC Entertainment

“There are endless creative possibilities to build upon the many significant successes already achieved by my colleagues Kevin Tsujihara and the Home Entertainment Group in the videogame, home video and direct-to-platform arenas and Bruce Rosenblum and the Television Group in live-action, animated and digital series. Collectively, we have the ability to grow a body of properties highlighting the iconic characters and the diversity of the creative output of DC Comics.” – Jeff Robinov, President, Warner Bros. Pictures Group