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19 Years Before 'Superman,' James Gunn and Nathan Fillion's Bromance Began With This Bonkers Comedy Horror

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Eric McClanahan @ericmmcclanahan.bsky.social · Aug 28

New Collider article is live today!

We're all disturbed and concerned.

Before ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Remake Finally Comes Out, You Absolutely Have To Check Out the Controversial '80s Original

Eric McClanahan @ericmmcclanahan.bsky.social · Aug 20

Read up on the original before you see #TheToxicAvenger next week.

1984's 'The Toxic Avenger' is a product of its time, but a film teeming with heart and DIY-ethos that has to be seen to be believed.

Fantastic Four: First Steps – A Review

Eric McClanahan @ericmmcclanahan.bsky.social · Jul 25

I reviewed #FantasticFourFirstSteps for @nerdinitiative.bsky.social

Marvel's First Family tackles the Silver Screen (and the Silver Surfer) in Fantastic Four: First Steps

10 Years Ago, Arnold Schwarzenegger Starred in This Devastating Horror Drama That Has Striking Parallels to 'The Last of Us'

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Eric McClanahan @ericmmcclanahan.bsky.social · Jul 25

New feature article up on #collider

Arnold Schwarzenegger plays against type as a doting father in this 2015 film that finds him caring for his infected daughter.

The Hidden Gem of '90s Rom-Coms: Why This Star-Studded Comedy Deserves a Spot on Your Watchlist

Eric McClanahan @ericmmcclanahan.bsky.social · Jul 18

I’m back on Collider. Watch this space!

How did this rom-com filled with movie stars fly so far under the radar in 1998?

James Gunn's SUPERMAN: A Review

Eric McClanahan @ericmmcclanahan.bsky.social · Jul 12

A super good time at the movies.

Cinema Scholars reviews the long-awaited reboot of "Superman," directed by James Gunn and starring David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan.

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BTRP Media Network @btrpmedia.bsky.social · Jul 9

New Episode! Our reviews from Tribeca Festival

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No Rest for the Weekend Episode 1712: Tribeca Festival 2025 Reviews Part I

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BTRP Media Network @btrpmedia.bsky.social · Jul 8

Brooklyn Film Festival 2025 Animation Program Reviews

SUPERMARKET, by Bobby Hall (aka Logic) – A Book Review

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Eric McClanahan @ericmmcclanahan.bsky.social · Jun 27

I reviewed Bobby Hall’s 2019 novel SUPERMARKET for @nerdinitiative.bsky.social

A book review for 'Supermarket' by Bobby Hall, AKA Logic. SUPERMARKET is the debut novel of Bobby Hall, better known as the rapper Logic. Releasing in 2019, it is a clever metacommentary on the creati...

Movie Review: Thunderbolts*

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Septimus Brown @septimusbrown.com · Jun 2

Happy pride month ❤️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

A sign in the background says New Hope church, God says homosexuality is in. In the foreground there are two men smiling holding the letter s that they've taken from the sign

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BTRP Media Network @btrpmedia.bsky.social · May 4

Have you seen our latest review?
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No Rest for the Weekend Episode 1702: Summer Movie Preview 2025 Part I

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BTRP Media Network @btrpmedia.bsky.social · Apr 30

New Episode of No Rest for the Weekend

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Eric McClanahan talks about Superman's enduring legacy and what he means to his fans.

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Eric McClanahan @ericmmcclanahan.bsky.social · Apr 25

For my neurodivergent folk:
Have you ever had two days in a row when you get no mail, not even junk, and your first thought is “Are They mad at me?”

Eric McClanahan @ericmmcclanahan.bsky.social · Apr 18

Why Superman Matters, by a long-winded Eric McClanahan

Why Superman Matters

Movie Review: The Ugly Stepsister

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BTRP Media Network @btrpmedia.bsky.social · Apr 18

New Movie Review!

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT Graphic Novel debuts from Maverick Press

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scha·den·freu·de @blisterpearl.bsky.social · Apr 17

"If you can purchase US citizenship for $5 million, the “illegals” are only guilty of being poor." -Feminist News

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Eric McClanahan @ericmmcclanahan.bsky.social · Apr 8

‘Tis the season.

Eric McClanahan @ericmmcclanahan.bsky.social · Apr 5

New byline alert! @nerdinitiative.bsky.social
Read my coverage of STUDENT GOVERNMENT by @davejustus.bsky.social and @lilahsturges.com

STUDENT GOVERNMENT, the new Young Adult Graphic Novel from co-writers Dave Justus and Lilah Sturges, with illustration by Joe Eisma, is available now from Maverick Press.

Psycho Therapy Director Tolga Karacelik

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BTRP Media Network @btrpmedia.bsky.social · Apr 4

New Video- Interview by @ericmmcclanahan.bsky.social

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