The Simpsons

The Ten Greatest TV Shows

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When it comes to television, The Simpsons is almost on a different plane than all other shows. The Simpsons has carved out a unique place for itself in pop culture. Not only are Homer, Bart, Marge and Lisa Simpson household names, but even the dozens of supporting characters are very widely k...

Published Wed, Nov 4

Hip hop culture in Art and Animation

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The artwork is anime influenced but with a hip hop twist. Each series usually has a new character based on an iconic urban artist. The hip hop fashion culture is also expressed through different characters. Some having baggy jeans, jewelry, baseball caps and hoodys. I believe this has been th...

Published Wed, Nov 4

DVD Review: Sheitan

source: Critical Outcast

Unfortunately, unlike me, these characters do not realize they are in a horror movie. They see this invite as a way to keep on partying and perhaps have a some fun with the lovely ladies that accompany them. I cannot say I blame them. It is easy to watch from the outside as the strangeness begins t...

Published Sun, Nov 1

Beware the Giant, Man-Eating Pumpkin.

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When I was a kid, Hallowe’en would be when I’d get to watch the Simpsons’ Treehouse of Horror episodes, aka, the Hallowe’en specials, where main characters die in gory circumstances and other equally bizarre things happen, for one night only folks. It’s been happening for twenty years an...

Published Fri, Oct 30

Slaughter Night

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Right on cue, some demons show up, take control of one of the kids and everyone is off to the races. At this point all of the characters do one of three things: 1. Run, 2. Hide, and 3. Complain. Forget about any interesting characters, forget about any attempt to stretch beyond the basic. Oh yes, I for...

Published Thu, Oct 29

Troy McClure

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In the 1990s washed-up “B” movie actor Troy McClure featured on The Simpsons.  Voiced by Phil Hartman the character quickly became one of the most popular secondary characters on the show. In the 1990s washed-up “B” movie actor Troy McClure featured on The Simpsons.  Voiced by

Published Tue, Oct 27

Standing up for real freedom

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Gwen Stefani and No Doubt Chris Martin (Coldplay) Sheryl Crow Monsters of Folk Fleet Foxes Wolfmother Gavin Rossdale The Chicago Tribune has a slideshow of all The Simpsons’ characters who’ve died. I hope this means they’re all coming back as zombies for a Halloween special.

Published Tue, Oct 27

Spectacular Spider-Man animated. Trip to Disneyland Part 5

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THE SIMPSONS NEWS FAMILY Afterward, we left the house. I think that must have really broken Munchkin from her fright of the characters because seconds after coming out of the house, she declared she wanted to go meet Minnie Mouse. To be continued… SUPERHEROES

Published Thu, Oct 22