The Ultimate Fighter – Season 12, Episode 9

This is where the rubber hits the road, so to speak. After eight weeks of fights, we are down to our quarter-finals. There is a lot at stake for these guys. I haven't been as diligent about writing up these recaps this season as I have in the past.  Things have been hectic.  I've also …

Like Unto a Thing of Iron – The Essential Power Man and Iron Fist Volume 1

   ...he summons his chi -- the essence of his spirit and strength, channeling its raw power down into his arm, into his hand until that hand becomes like unto a thing of iron!     A couple of months ago, I picked up Marvel's The Essential Power Man and Iron Fist - Volume 1.  I …

Summer Movies 2009

It's popcorn movie season again.  You know that time of year when special effects and explosions take the place of actual plot and dialogue. I'm not complaining.  I like summer movies.  I don't have to think.  I get to visit old friends.  Generally, I get to be enterained. I perused the month-by-month movie listing over …

X-Men Origins: Wolverine – the review

It's summer movie time and the first one out of the gate is the (first) Wolverine solo movie. First, I don't know why they insisted on that ridiculous title.  Just call it Wolverine like everyone else. I went to see this movie last Sunday night at the neighborhood theater.  I'll admit to being curious.  I've …

The Immortal Iron Fist – the review

  Danny Rand aka Iron Fist debuted in Marvel Premiere #15 in 1976.  Back then he was Marvel's answer to the kung-ful craze of the 70s. Don't believe it?  Check out that costume and that disco collar. In the 30+ years of his existence, Iron Fist was a C level Marvel character at best.  His …