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The Dace Man
- Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Hey, hey, hey, Dacetacular nation! Check out episode 138 of The Dace Man Show with hosts The Dace Man, Frank Ward, Gibby, and Pattie McTitties!!
::SPORTS NEWS::
The NHL, MLB, NFL, and our favorite: curling!
::WEIRD NEWS WITH GIBBY::
Gibby brings the class to the show with weird things going on in the world!
::FRANK'S CORNER::
Frank-tastic facts for your everyday life
::CELEB NEWS::
Dace is back, and he's packing a punch since he's on some diet pills and Red Bull. Get ready Hollywood!
Plus the occasional game ofWho Said It, the crowning of The Doucebag of The Week,and much, much more, only on The Dace Man Show.
As always, check back regularly to see what Chris "The Dace Man" Dace is looking at (and no, not just porn), as well as all of the other bloggers here at Fanboys Anonymous. Remember, keyboard warriors: leave your feedback! Until the next time, for the few, the proud, and, of course,the Dacetacular, grab a beer—and in this case a comfy seat in front of your computer—and check out what's going on here in the Dace-Sphere. See ya next time!
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Anthony Mango
- Sunday, February 7, 2016
Welcome to the second edition of Fanboys Fix It, where instead of just complaining about what we don't like about something, we try to figure out how we can make it better. With the upcoming release of Deadpool, this was the perfect time to examine why this movie took years to get made and almost never came to be at all. This all stems from the massively disappointing fourth entry in the Fox X-Men franchise, X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
The first two X-Men and X2: X-Men United did very well, but things went to shit with the third installment, X-Men: The Last Stand in 2006. Everyone was hoping that this standalone Wolverine film would bring the series back on track, but it turned out to be another step in the wrong direction, causing the studio to rethink their strategy for future films.
Why is it so bad? What is wrong with the movie? How do you fix X-Men Origins: Wolverine?
Let's take a look.
Core Problem #1: Tone
Keep in mind that this series is all about hindsight, where I try to get as close as possible to the movie that they clearly wanted to make while also taking the necessary steps to make adjustments for the better. That's hard to do, though, when the movie itself doesn't know what it wants to be.
Sometimes, this wants to be a gritty, serious story about two brothers who either embrace their inner beast (Sabretooth) or reject the killer inside him in hopes of being more normal and less feral (Wolverine). Other times, this movie thinks it's this campy "superhero film" of a different era where it needs to be all spectacle and no substance.
The fight choreography is the easiest way to see how silly this can be. The action is often unrealistic as hell, with people flipping around in impossible ways (even for mutants) for no reason other than someone said it would look cool for them to flip—and it doesn't. Am I the only one who thinks Victor is a badass in a lot of ways but is laughably stupid looking when he gets on all fours and pounces in the middle of a bar? Oooh, I get it, that's because he's like a sabretooth tiger. Well, he looks ridiculous, and that type of on-the-nose writing makes me shocked that we didn't see Logan actually come across a wolverine in the forest that acts as his spirit animal and points him in the right direction to find Kayla.
Since it's practically impossible to balance two extremes like serious/silly, neither ends up working. The lighter stuff takes out any emotional impact from the darker stuff and the darker stuff makes it so it can't get so weird as to be funny and entertaining in that way, and thus we end up with something that pleases nobody.
Core Problem #2: Kayla Silverfox & Emma Frost
Normally, I advocate trying to fit in references to characters all over the place and if you can insert someone from the comics in a role rather than make something else up, you should go ahead and do that. To some extent, this movie does follow that rule, but it also does it in a way that is detrimental to the overall picture.
Emma Frost should not have been in this movie. First off, she's not even officially Emma Frost in the credits, but just "Emma" despite being a blonde mutant woman with diamond skin…named Emma. Second, as far as I'm aware, she's not related in any way to Silver Fox like she is in the movie. For some reason, they decided that they should be sisters, and this is to give Kayla a reason to betray Logan, and it all just works backward.
If Kayla needed a sister, why is it Emma? Because Emma wasn't used in the movies yet? More so, Kayla doesn't need a sister, because she doesn't need to have a reason to betray Logan, because she doesn't need to betray Logan! It's not a twist that got the audience reeling and it didn't amount to anything. After the reveal, Logan wants to just leave but then comes back to save her, and then she dies anyway. You could skip all of this nonsense by just having her die when she fake-dies in the movie.
In that scenario, Kayla dies as a legitimate good person who did nothing wrong and was just in the way. It gives Logan more of a reason to hate Victor because he actually did kill her instead of just faking it like in the film. The way it goes now, he basically seems to forgive Victor despite how John Wraith is dead. I guess that guy didn't mean much to Logan, right?
Kayla's role in the film is to love Logan, get killed so he can go on a hunt, reveal that she is still alive and that she was part of the ruse but only to get her sister (who isn't a factor beforehand) out of captivity, let Logan save her sister, and then tell Stryker to leave her alone while she dies. By the end, Logan doesn't remember her anyway, so it's all a moot point. She could have died at the beginning and not made any more appearances, rendering the Emma character superfluous so she can be saved for other movies. Same story, less mess to clean up, even better results.
Core Problem #3: Gambit
A running theme for this movie is pointless characters and just as Emma is one, Gambit falls victim to the same issue.
The list of events Gambit does in the movie is the following: 1) throws a card at Logan because he thinks he's coming after him, 2) starts to say this and easily gets knocked down by Logan who is busy with other shit, 3) starts fighting Logan again but loses, 4) takes Logan to Three Mile Island and promptly goes...somewhere...to do...something...while everything else is happening, 5) pops up to save Logan from being crushed under cement even though he would survive it anyway, 6) tells him his name despite that being on the dog tags anyway, 7) fucks off never to be seen again in the lore as of yet.
Once again, they must have included Gambit into this movie just because they wanted to put Gambit into the movie. Nothing he does is instrumental to the plot in a way that only he could do it. If Logan were to find out there Stryker was located by anyone else (Blob, for one, who tells him to find Gambit just so Gambit can tell him the same information) then he can just go there on his own. He damn sure leaves on his own and fights the villain without Gambit's help, so there's no need for him.
Nixing him from the movie also means we don't have the Taylor Kitsch version. While he wasn't horrible, he definitely wasn't the Gambit we deserve.
Core Problem #4: Deadpool
Speaking of getting a bad version of a character that we don't deserve rather than something better, this is the part of the film that gets the most amount of criticism, and with good reason.
Let's just start this section off by saying that somehow, they took a character that is insanely popular because of the crazy things he says and goes by the nickname The Merc with the Mouth and they sewed his mouth shut! WHAT?? That's like doing a Green Arrow movie where he doesn't use a bow and arrow, or a Daredevil movie where Matt Murdock can see perfectly fine.
At the beginning of the movie, we're introduced to Wade Wilson who is very skilled at killing people and also won't shut the hell up. He's childish and annoying. That's the Deadpool we're getting in this new movie coming out in a few days and thank God, because that's all we see of that version of the character in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. The next time we see him, he's been experimented on as Weapon XI, can't speak, is controlled by a computer, and has the powers of teleportation along with Cyclops', and these two swords coming out of his arms.
Oh yeah, and he's the villain, which should have been Omega Red instead. Arkady Rossovich could have been introduced as an enemy from the start, seeing as he's tied to Russia and Stryker had recruited Team X for America. Since part of his power is draining life force, he could cancel out the healing factor from Logan and Victor, evening the odds for a three-way fight between them. The "big reveal" at the end—instead of it being Kayla's deception—could be that Stryker was working with Rossovich all along, as he doesn't really care about Russia, nor does Stryker really care about America. Both of them are in it for the Mutant Agenda more than anything else and that is where their priorities lie. When else are we going to see Omega Red in a movie other than one centralized around Wolverine? He's big enough for that type of film but not for something starring a whole team.
If you want to go really balls out with this, Gambit's role in the movie should have been Deadpool's so we have the climax of the film being Deadpool and Wolverine teaming up against Omega Red and Sabretooth. You can even tie in Deadpool's scarring to Red's life force draining abilities, which sets up why those two are at odds with one another. Then, Deadpool can get the solo film we're seeing now, and maybe that would have stopped Ryan Reynolds from doing Green Lantern and getting a huge setback in his career.
Core Problem #5: The Opening Credits
Right now you're probably thinking "What?! That was the best part!" Indeed it was, and that's why it's on this list. The montage of Wolverine and Sabretooth going through the different wars is so awesome that when I saw this in theaters, my expectations for the rest of the movie went up so far, only to be let down even more. I had gone into this hating X-Men: The Last Stand and with very low expectations but with high hopes as well. This movie started off in a way that made me temporarily think that my fears were pointless and that I was in for an awesome ride, but then it soured and continued to suck.
Basically, they dangled a carrot and then when I went to reach for it, they slapped me in the face and said I was wrong for thinking this wouldn't be a bad movie. Thankfully, X-Men: First Class was better, The Wolverine was a step up from this and X-Men: Days of Future Past blew me out of the water, so now I don't know what to think about X-Men: Apocalypse.
Miscellaneous Extra Flaws & Nitpicking
Those are the biggest structural problems to the movie, but there are some other, smaller things that I feel could have been changed for the better as well. I can't remember every little thing, but a few that stand out to me are as follows:
CGI on Charles Xavier – Holy shit does he look like he's a wax statue!
Bolt – Stupid. A waste of Dominic Monaghan, too, as he's better than that role.
Adamantium Bullet – This is how Logan loses his memory? A gunshot to the head? There's no explanation for how this works other than them just saying it does. The bullet falls out just like any other, so why are his memories erased? Why is it conveniently not memories like how to talk and walk or anything of the sort?
Well, there you have it. The movies have figured out a way to reset the timeline and get rid of some of the problems with this film, but they unfortunately can't erase it from our actual reality.
What do you think of the changes that I would have made?
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Anthony Mango
- Friday, February 5, 2016
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The Dace Man
- Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Hey, hey, hey, Dacetacular nation! Check out episode 137 of The Dace Man Show with hosts The Dace Man, Frank Ward, Gibby, and Pattie McTitties!!
::SPORTS NEWS::
The NHL, MLB, NFL, and our favorite: curling!
::WEIRD NEWS WITH GIBBY::
Gibby brings the class to the show with weird things going on in the world!
::FRANK'S CORNER::
Frank-tastic facts for your everyday life
::CELEB NEWS::
Dace is back, and he's packing a punch since he's on some diet pills and Red Bull. Get ready Hollywood!
Plus the occasional game ofWho Said It, the crowning of The Doucebag of The Week,and much, much more, only on The Dace Man Show.
As always, check back regularly to see what Chris "The Dace Man" Dace is looking at (and no, not just porn), as well as all of the other bloggers here at Fanboys Anonymous. Remember, keyboard warriors: leave your feedback! Until the next time, for the few, the proud, and, of course,the Dacetacular, grab a beer—and in this case a comfy seat in front of your computer—and check out what's going on here in the Dace-Sphere. See ya next time!
Listen live to The Dace Man Show every Tuesday at 8 p.m. EST on Mega Powers Radio.
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Anthony Mango
- Monday, February 1, 2016
Welcome to another edition of 6 Flicks Picks, wherein I list all of the upcoming films that are scheduled to be released in the United States for the month which is about to begin and break down which ones I'll be watching in theaters, which ones I'll wait to rent at home, and which ones I'll be skipping out on entirely. After going through the list, I'll choose which six films stand out to me as the ones I want to see the most, even if there are more or less than six that interest me.
Note: The list below is based primarily off the expanded nationwide USA release dates on IMDB as well as some other random outlets if possible, so some information may be different. If I am missing some of the limited releases or the dates conflict in some fashion, please let me know in the comments below and any adjustments and corrections will be made!
Without further ado, another new month means another new set of films, so what's coming soon to theaters in February 2016?
RELEASE DATE: February 5, 2016
Hail, Caesar!
Synopsis: A Hollywood fixer in the 1950s works to keep the studio's stars in line.
Will I watch? = Maybe
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
Synopsis: Jane Austen's classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in 19th century England is faced with a new challenge -- an army of undead zombies.
Will I watch? = No
RELEASE DATE: February 12, 2016
Deadpool
Synopsis: A former Special Forces operative turned mercenary is subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopting the alter ego Deadpool.
Will I watch? = Yes
Zoolander 2
Synopsis: Derek and Hansel are modelling again when an opposing company attempts to take them out from the business.
Will I watch? = No
How to Be Single
Synopsis: New York City is full of lonely hearts seeking the right match, and what Alice, Robin, Lucy, Meg, Tom and David all have in common is the need to learn how to be single in a world filled with ever-evolving definitions of love.
Will I watch? = No
RELEASE DATE: February 19, 2016
Race
Synopsis: Jesse Owens' quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler's vision of Aryan supremacy.
Will I watch? = Maybe
Shut In
Synopsis: A heart-pounding thriller about a widowed child psychologist who lives in an isolated existence in rural New England. Caught in a deadly winter storm, she must find a way to rescue a young boy before he disappears forever.
Will I watch? = No
Viral
Synopsis: Following the outbreak of a virus that wipes out the majority of the human population, a young woman documents her family's new life in quarantine and tries to protect her infected sister.
Will I watch? = No
Embrace of the Serpent
Synopsis: The story of the relationship between Karamakate, an Amazonian shaman and last survivor of his people, and two scientists who work together over the course of 40 years to search the Amazon for a sacred healing plant.
Will I watch? = No
RELEASE DATE: February 26, 2016
Ben-Hur
Synopsis: A falsely accused nobleman survives years of slavery to take vengeance on his best friend who betrayed him.
Will I watch? = Maybe
The Witch
Synopsis: A family in 1630s New England is torn apart by the forces of witchcraft, black magic and possession.
Will I watch? = No
Kidnap
Synopsis: A mother stops at nothing to recover her kidnapped son.
Will I watch? = No
The Other Side of the Door
Synopsis: A family lives an idyllic existence abroad until a tragic accident takes the life of their young son. The inconsolable mother learns of an ancient ritual that will bring him back to say a final goodbye. She travels to an ancient temple, where a door serves as a mysterious portal between two worlds. But when she disobeys a sacred warning to never open that door, she upsets the balance between life and death.
Will I watch? = No
6 FLICKS PICKS
Which films make the cut?
Is it weird that there seems to be more of a presence for horror this month than romantic comedies? I would think with Valentine's Day going on, that would be different. Honestly, the weird thing about that is I would prefer more of those films, given the layout of what is coming out this month. This is a struggle to find six to stand out, particularly as there aren't many releases to start with!
6. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies — This film gets the sixth spot not because I want to see it, but because I'd rather see it than all of the other options. The concept seems ridiculous and I really can't imagine this being anything better than something like Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Better options need to come out in February.
5. How to Be Single — I think I would be much more interested in this if the two leads weren't Dakota Johnson and Rebel Wilson, as I'm not exactly a fan of either of them. Of course, this movie isn't marketed toward my demographic in the first place, as everything screams the 18-35 female audience instead of trying to appeal to the 28-year-old guys out there. Perfectly fine for those movies to exist, and hopefully it's great for the people that are interested in it. This is a date movie for sure.
4. Ben-Hur — Here's where I have to admit that I haven't seen the original Ben-Hur and it would be blasphemy for me to see this first, right? Still, I'm curious how this will turn out. The story is much more interesting than a lot of the other films coming out, and the possibility that it could be an improvement on a classic makes it rank so high.
3. Race — The title alone has me intrigued. That's so perfect. Sports movies aren't normally my thing, but they can be done well. This has all the feelings of Oscar bait, yet it's coming out at a time where it doesn't seem to be playing to that crowd. Also, I'm very curious about Jason Sudeikis as he's a predominantly comedic actor. If I hear enough positive reviews, I might have to give this a watch.
2. Hail, Caesar! — Boy is this a tough month for me, as I have to even admit that I don't love the Coen brothers like everyone else does. Most of their films that I've seen, I've felt are overrated. Everyone seems pumped for Hail, Caesar! but if I judge it based on my previous track record, I would probably be underwhelmed. That being said, I can't deny that this seems very much up my alley in more ways than one and given such a slow month, this looks to be a lock.
1. Deadpool — The only one I know for sure that I'll be seeing in theaters is Deadpool as I've even already ordered my tickets. This is going to either be one of my favorite comic book movies of all time, or I'll be thoroughly disappointed at its failure to capitalize on its potential. Deadpool took forever to get to theaters and the marketing campaign has been absolutely amazing, so I commend them for their efforts. He's a great character with a different sensibility than most, which means this could be a very welcome change of pace from the litany of superhero movies that have come before and will come after.
On the January 2016 edition of the FA Movie Club podcast (episode #22), Fanboys Anonymous members give their thoughts on four films revolving around the theme of the winter season.
Host: Tony Mango
Panelists: Chris Cheng, Chris Dace and Caroline Oliveira.
THIS MONTH'S SET OF MOVIES:
Edward Scissorhands
Groundhog Day
Frozen
Snowpiercer
You can watch the podcast below. Make sure to subscribe!
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Anthony Mango
- Thursday, January 28, 2016
With the 88th Academy Awards fast approaching, the biggest topic going on right now is the argument that the Oscars are doing a poor job of representing non-white cultures. The hashtag #OscarsSoWhite is a response to the lack of recognition for black filmmakers, with some people boycotting the ceremony and others claiming that the only way around this would be to create special awards in the future for Best Black Actor and so forth.
I've already expressed my opinions on particular 2016 Oscars snubs and whether or not I believe this was just a coincidence or it was a conscious decision, so I won't be debating that here. Instead, it's the idea of adding more categories that's caught my attention. While I don't think a Best Black Actress award would be a good idea (simply put, I think that would widen the divide and promote less inclusion in the primary categories), I do have some ideas of what the Academy should possibly consider adding in the future.
Without further ado, here's a list of five categories I'd suggest be added to the Academy Awards.
1. Best Stuntwork
It's amazing to think that we have technical awards for Makeup and Hairstyling, Production Design and Costume Design, but nothing for stunts. There's some overlap when it comes to Best Visual Effects and even Best Actor/Actress, but not much that actually gives credit to the people responsible for setting things up properly to be filmed in the first place.
This isn't just "coolest stunt" by any means, either. A lot of hard work has to go into the creation of an action sequence. For instance, how are you going to set up the shot? Is it going to be shaky-cam or is it going to be more traditional? What choreography will actors have to learn? How can you properly design a series of timed explosions and falling scenery in a way where safety is a precaution, but innovativeness is a priority?
In 2015, an example comes to mind of a team that should be rewarded for their efforts. In Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, Tom Cruise himself performed a stunt where he held onto the side of an airplane as it took off. He did this—not a stuntman—which means even more than normal, everything needed to be orchestrated with fine precision. Even if it were a stuntman, why should they be ignored when it comes to their contributions to film? They'll never get nominated for Best Actor because their goal is to blend seamlessly with the real actor they're doubling. That doesn't mean they had nothing to do with the success of the overall product, though.
It just seems odd that in an era where practical effects are praised over CGI and action movies dominate the marketplace, there isn't an award to give credit to the people who "wow" us.
2. Best Motion Capture Performance
Andy Serkis is all I should need to say to convince you that this is an award that needs to be added. For years, this man has been putting out amazing content that just stuns audiences. Whether it's his performance as Gollum in the Lord of the Rings series, his version of King Kong in the 2005 adaptation, the role of Caesar in the Planet of the Apes franchise or more, Serkis has proven that there's more to these roles than just slapping on a suit with a bunch of dots and dancing around in front of the camera.
Other people have done it and not done it anywhere near as well, and there should be a distinction for just who is able to put on the best performances with this type of acting and who isn't. Many people are quick to write off synthetic characters as not "true acting" because you don't see the face of the actor himself. In many ways, though, you do. Mark Ruffalo's face was incorporated into the CGI character build for The Hulk, and that technique has been used many other times in other films since then and beforehand. Would it not be acting if Ruffalo had put on heavy makeup and prosthetics as opposed to those elements being CGI?
3. Best Voiceover Performance
Here's where things get a bit messy. This is a category I could see not being necessary, as it could be incorporated somewhat into the Best Motion Capture Performance award, which would then have to be changed to something of a wider scope like Best Synthetic Performance.
However, there's also room for a distinction to be made. Motion capture is an entirely different animal from just voicing a character. In fact, there are times where the actor in the suit doesn't also provide the voice for the character. With Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, the Silver Surfer character was a composite of Doug Jones for the physical reference points, a CGI appearance from the people over at WETA and the voice of Laurence Fishburne. If that were to be Oscar-worthy (side note: it wasn't) then all three sides of the performance would need to be given the award. What if the first two were amazing but Fishburne's dialogue was atrocious? Why make the other two suffer? Conversely, what if Fishburne delivered an amazing performance but the CGI was terrible?
A mixture of the two makes sense, but a separation makes even more sense. Animated films are nothing new to the scene and every character in those movies that makes a sound needs someone to bring that performance to life. Critics were very receptive to Richard Kind's character Bing Bong in Pixar's Inside Out, which is a safe bet to win the Best Animated Feature Oscar in a few weeks. It takes a ton of talent to be able to have an inflection in your voice that will translate properly to the screen to show whatever emotion your character is feeling, particularly when you might not even have a clue what your character looks like yet! There's no frame of reference, no reliability on your eyes to tell the story, and possibly not even any other actors to perform your scenes with. You could be entrusted to carry the weight of the movie on the shoulders of your voice while you record your dialogue in a studio all by yourself—just you, the script, the microphone, a stool to sit on and a bottle of water.
4. Best Ensemble Cast
One actor's performance can really kill a scene if it's bad, but no actor—no matter how good they are—can save a movie if they're the only talent in the bunch. If an actor doesn't have the right people to play off, that hurts their chances of being viewed in a positive light. Even great actors can have poor chemistry with their counterparts, which takes away from their own performance. It's a symbiotic relationship that requires both ends of the spectrum pulling their weight.
Sometimes, no one actor stands out above the rest in a movie that is jam-packed with great performers in great roles. It's rare nowadays to see support for more than one actor in the same movie to get nominated for Best Actor/Actress or Best Supporting Actor/Actress because the production companies would rather hedge their bets. If two people are great, they'll try to separate them into the lead and supporting categories to win two Oscars instead of competing against each other and possibly canceling their votes out.
That's why there should be an award that gives credit to the overall ensemble cast, which should be accepted by the casting director of the film responsible for bringing them all together. Spotlight recently won the Critics' Choice Award for Best Ensemble Cast and there are others like The Hateful Eight and The Big Short that could give it a run for its money. It's a homogeneous production, and this would be a good means to pat all of the actors on their backs who don't get to take home one of the four individual prizes.
5. Best Studio
This one is a bit hard to nail down as far as what the specifics would be, but I think there's an argument to be made that studios need to be held accountable for their overall body of work. Of course, nothing negative comes out of producing bad films (outside of losing money if they don't perform well and hurting your credibility in the business) and there shouldn't be a public whipping for making horrible movies, but this would be an incentive to take things to a new level.
20th Century Fox, for example, had a few hits and a few misses in 2015. They've received accolades for The Martian and Bridge of Spies as well as The Revenant and more, but they've also churned out some real garbage like Fantastic Four and Hitman: Agent 47 and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip. How does that stack up against something like Disney or Paramount? Where's the acknowledgement of Marvel for successfully revolutionizing the film industry with the "cinematic universe" approach to movie making and franchising?
Based on a criteria of things like the weight of the good films against the bad, the financial success they achieved, their functionality in the business and their advancements to the field, it would be nice to see the studios fight it out with each other to try to assert their dominance. Winning this sort of award would help their brand and make them seem like they're the go-to studio to get your film made, allowing them to broker better deals in the future. Since every company would want to win this, they would do their best to put out the highest quality work possible, and moviegoers would win out in the long run.
Those are just five of my suggestions of what awards I'd like to see added in the future, but what do you have in mind? Do you agree with the list above, or do you have reasons why you think this wouldn't work? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below!
Apple issued a voluntary recall on Thursday for certain models of its wall plug adapter, citing the risk of electrical shock, the company said in a blog post. The faulty adapters were shipped with every Mac and certain iOS devices between 2003 and 2015 and were included in the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit.
According to Apple, the two-prong AC wall plug adapters that were designed for use in Continental Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Argentina, and Brazil may break, leaving the user at risk of electrical shock if touched. Twelve incidents have so far been reported worldwide.
"Customer safety is always Apple's top priority, and we have voluntarily decided to exchange affected wall plug adapters with a new, redesigned adapter, free of charge," Apple said, noting that wall adapters designed for the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, China, Hong Kong, and Japan were not affected. Apple USB power adapters are also not affected.
To identify whether your wall plug may be a hazard, an affected plug will have either four or five characters or no characters on inside slot where it attaches to the Apple power adapter. The redesigned adapters will have a three-letter regional code in its place (EUR, KOR, AUD, ARG, or BRA).
Though the chances of the adapters breaking are rare according to Apple, users are encouraged to exchange their potentially dangerous adapters at their local Apple Store or at an Authorized Apple Service Provider. The exchange program is free, though Apple is offering refunds to those that previously bought new adapters due to issues.
Did you have any issues with your adapter? Let us know in the comments below.
It's time to settle the score of some of the greatest battles never to happen in history! What would happen if a bear fought Popeye? How 'bout if Stephen Colbert went toe-to-toe with a mutated slice of pizza? Well the crew at The Dace Man Show are here to discuss the vast potential of such match-ups.
This episode Frank Ward faces off against Nicholas Andrew to debate whether 72 Virgins or Buddha would win a battle!
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As always, check back regularly to see what Chris "The Dace Man" Dace is looking at (and no, not just porn), as well as all of the other bloggers here at Fanboys Anonymous. Remember, keyboard warriors: leave your feedback! Until the next time, for the few, the proud, and, of course, the Dacetacular, grab a beer—and in this case your SuperFight! starter deck!—and check out what's going on here in the Dace-Sphere. See ya next time!
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We're smack dab in the middle of the 2016 midseason of television, which means now is when the buzz about cancellations and renewals picks up steady pace. The shows which were lucky enough to receive orders of 22 episodes per season are currently taking a break and while they're on hiatus, new shows are making their premieres to eat up the time slots. In the meantime, networks are crunching the numbers to figure out which programs are underperforming and which ones are worth bringing back next year.
Already, we've seen some shows kick the bucket and some seal deals for renewals. No matter how poor a show's ratings might be, there's always at least a small amount of fans who will be disappointed to see a show they like disappear, and with the way television has been changing over the past few years with Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and other services picking up shows that other networks have dropped, fans are always looking for a second chance. Community was picked up by Yahoo! Screen last year, but not only did that not return, the platform itself is now defunct, and with no news of Hannibal making a return either, it proves that shows still mostly live or die by the networks.
That being said, which shows have been canned so far, but stand a chance to make a comeback? Which shows are in danger of being cancelled after this season and probably won't return? Let's take a look at some on the chopping block.
CBS Shows
Despite its detractors who absolutely hate it, The Big Bang Theory is already renewed for another season. That's the opposite of Mike & Molly, which went through so many changes over the past few years in regards to time slots and debuts that it's no surprise this will be its final season. Melissa McCarthy is becoming an even bigger star in the world of movies with Ghostbusters soon to only grow that to even higher levels. The show has probably run its course, so there's little incentive to return with such uncertainty of its scheduling.
TV By the Numbers, which is the standard tracking source for ratings, declares CSI: Cyber to be on its "sure bet to be cancelled by May 2016" list with some other likely candidates being The Good Wife and Hawaii Five-O. Looking at how poor those ratings are in comparison to other shows on the network, it would be no surprise to see them get dropped.
Although they state that Limitless isn't as safe as it once was, I can't imagine it not returning for a second season. The show does safe numbers and it's a perfect tone for the network, as it favors a mix between cop dramas and comedies. Just look at Scorpion as another example of a similar atmosphere which wasn't cut its first year, or the NCIS franchise which has two spin-offs to its name. I think if CBS was feeling bold and wanted to cut another show from the lineup, Code Black would get nixed before Limitless.
NBC Shows
Already renewed from NBC this year are Chicago PD, Chicago Fire, The Blacklist and Blindspot while we know that three shows are cancelled for sure. Those three shows are Truth Be Told, Heroes Reborn and The Player.
I know nothing about Truth Be Told, which makes sense considering its ratings. Even looking at pictures doesn't ring a bell, so I might not have seen previews for it, let alone the show itself.
Heroes Reborn was an example of a show that just annoys me. The original series had such an amazing build for its first season and then it went downhill, never fully recovering. This was promised as a means to pick up the story where we left off with a reboot to an extent, but most importantly rebuilding its former glory for the future. Instead, we got the same lazy writing as before, coupled with a ridiculous video game world premise. Many fans were underwhelmed and might even consider this to have not been worth the effort rather than letting sleeping dogs lie.
The Player was a show that I had watched a few episodes of, but I knew it was doomed. In fact, you can read an article I wrote in October stating that very thing. The premise of a consortium of wealthy businessmen seeking thrills by betting on crimes was very interesting, but the show just lacked the style (and the marketing) necessary to reach an audience. If you were a fan of The Player and you want to find another casino outlet, check out sites like Grizzly Gambling which offers free slots games. That way, you can be in on the action instead of just watching it, because you apparently can't watch it on NBC anymore anyway!
If NBC is feeling the itch to cleanse itself and start fresh, The Mysteries of Laura, Telenovela, Undateable, and possibly Grimm and Shades of Blue could be gone as well come next season.
CW Shows
Out of every network, it seems like The CW is the happiest with itself. Currently, nothing stands out as a potential release other than Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, but even that isn't listed as a guarantee and its numbers aren't too far off from Reign and Jane the Virgin. That might be more of a bad thing for the latter two than a good thing for Crazy Ex-Girlfriend if CW has some new ideas for shows to test out, but the ratings for the rest of the runs for those shows will play a big factor into CW's decision in May. If I were a betting man, I would say only the lowest goes away.
ABC Shows
Wicked City and Blood & Oil are gone, and joining them in the graveyard soon is likely going to be Galavant, Nashville, Castle and Agent Carter.
I've heard rumblings about Nashville and Castle not lasting another season for quite some time, so that comes to no surprise for me. However, Agent Carter is a little bit shocking, to an extent. Admittedly, the first season of that show wasn't something that I was super fond of and I think this current season is struggling to find a purpose for itself even more, but it's a Marvel property. I personally feel its outlived its usefulness and should be pushed aside to make room for the upcoming Marvel's Most Wanted, but even that show is something I'm not entirely supportive of. Damage Control seems far, far more interesting and I would rather keep Bobbi and Hunter on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. to keep that show going rather than spin them off into a separate show, but that's another discussion for another time. In the end, it would be justifiable to see Agent Carter go away, but it still would be a bit eye-opening to see something under the Marvel brand not succeed for the first time in years.
FOX Shows
While I can say so many positive things about Limitless, I can't say the same for Minority Report. Ironically, both shows are based on films where I felt the opposite about them. The Limitless movie was just okay, if not disappointing, while Minority Report is a great one I definitely recommend. The television shows couldn't be a clearer 180 degree switch, though, with Minority Report being cancelled months ago for just, well, being terrible.
Poor Second Chance doesn't look like it will be getting a second chance of its own, either. Just like with The Player, I figured a cancellation was coming right after watching the first episode. With its ratings being a 1.2 on the premiere and a 1.0 its second week as well as a move to Friday nights in the works, that just screams bad news. As stated before, there's no shortage of shows that deal with similar concepts to help differentiate it enough for it to stand out, nor is there really any star power or buzz on social media. The premise and the show itself was an interesting experiment that just didn't pan out.
Sleepy Hollow, Bordertown, Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life, The Grinder, Grandfathered, Bones and The Last Man on Earth are all hovering around that mark of cancellation as well. I know virtually nothing about any of them, except I do know that Bordertown looked absolutely terrible on the preview I saw, and it doesn't surprise me one bit to see it listed as a likely cut. Try harder to sell your show than just jokes about ugly people, foreign people, or ugly foreign people. Be funny instead. It worked for Brooklyn Nine-Nine for three seasons, and seemingly a fourth along the way.
There are so many shows that are still yet to make their way to our screens, including Uncle Buck, Rush Hour, and Emerald City just to name a few, with a new show like Lucifer seemingly doing just fine and dandy.
What shows are you disappointed to see get cancelled? Are there any shows coming soon that you're particularly excited to check out? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below!
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- Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Hey, hey, hey, Dacetacular nation! Check out episode 136 of The Dace Man Show with hosts Chris "The Dace Man" Dace, Frank Ward, and Gibby!!
::SPORTS NEWS::
The NHL, MLB, NFL, and our favorite: curling!
::WEIRD NEWS WITH GIBBY::
Gibby brings the class to the show with weird things going on in the world!
::FRANK'S CORNER::
Frank-tastic facts for your everyday life
::CELEB NEWS::
Dace is back, and he's packing a punch since he's on some diet pills and Red Bull. Get ready Hollywood!
Plus the occasional game ofWho Said It, the crowning of The Doucebag of The Week,and much, much more, only on The Dace Man Show.
As always, check back regularly to see what Chris "The Dace Man" Dace is looking at (and no, not just porn), as well as all of the other bloggers here at Fanboys Anonymous. Remember, keyboard warriors: leave your feedback! Until the next time, for the few, the proud, and, of course,the Dacetacular, grab a beer—and in this case a comfy seat in front of your computer—and check out what's going on here in the Dace-Sphere. See ya next time!
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It's time to settle the score of some of the greatest battles never to happen in history! What would happen if a bear fought Popeye? How 'bout if Stephen Colbert went toe-to-toe with a mutated slice of pizza? Well the crew at The Dace Man Show are here to discuss the vast potential of such match-ups.
This episode The Dace Man faces off against Nicholas Andrew to debate whether a unicorn or a samurai would win a battle!
Welcome to The Duel!
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- Thursday, January 21, 2016
It's time to settle the score of some of the greatest battles never to happen in history! What would happen if a bear fought Popeye? How 'bout if Stephen Colbert went toe-to-toe with a mutated slice of pizza? Well the crew at The Dace Man Show are here to discuss the vast potential of such match-ups.
This episode The Dace Man faces off against Nicholas Andrew to debate whether Tribbles or Hydra would win a battle!
Welcome to The Duel!
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- Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Batman: Bad Blood is the latest installment in the line of DC animated direct-to-video films that have been released over the past few years. Is it worth the watch or it is something that should be skipped?
Batman: Bad Blood—directed by Jay Oliva; written by J.M. DeMatteis (writer), Grant Morrison (comic book); starring Stuart Allan (Damian Wayne / Robin), Sean Maher (Dick Grayson / Nightwing), Morena Baccarin (Talia al Ghul), Steve Blum (Electrocutioner), Gaius Charles (Luke Fox / Batwing), James Garrett (Alfred Pennyworth), Travis Willingham (Heretic), Yvonne Strahovski (Kathy Kane / Batwoman) and Jason O'Mara (Bruce Wayne / Batman).
The first thing to do with these films is to establish what continuity they take place in. Some movies like Justice League: Gods and Monsters or Batman: Assault on Arkham are separate from one another and try to have as wide of a variety as possible. They're rather odd and they are very much hit or miss. Then there are the Batman Unlimited ones targeted towards kids and based off the Mattel action figure line. One look at those and you'll see an onslaught of characters thrown into random fight sequences for the sake of selling toys.
Thankfully, Batman: Bad Blood takes place in the same universe as the more serious films that are connected to one another, having started with Justice League: War and also including Son of Batman, Justice League: Throne of Atlantis, and Batman vs. Robin. This means the more modern story arcs are being told and the target audience is more teenagers and above than little kids, as evidenced by things like exploding heads and lesbian affairs. Yup, those two things are in this movie, although I won't spoil who does what.
What I will spoil, though, is that this story takes inspiration from Batman Incorporated, the Leviathan organization and other arcs following those connective threads. After the disappearance of Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson adopts the Batman persona and teams up with Damian Wayne to find out who is behind Bruce's supposed death and how to stop whatever their plan happens to be. Meanwhile, we're introduced to Batwing (Luke Fox, who must deal with the responsibility of following in the footsteps of his father, Lucius Fox) and Batwoman (Katherine Kane, who struggles to find a purpose to herself and a means to deal with the pain of loss)—two stories that feel a bit shoehorned in and don't have much time to breathe. I much rather would have preferred to see Batwoman and Batwing sit this one out to allow more time to be focused on Nightwing, as every story in this whole movie gets rushed. There just isn't enough enough time in just over an hour to set up all of the emotional stakes properly and flesh out a better story.
Then again, we're not watching these movies for Best Picture Oscar material, right? We watch them because they're easier-to-digest methods of reading comic books, and if you're a fan of the Batman series, you're bound to smile at all sorts of things in this movie. One of my favorite parts was seeing the inclusion of the C-list villains Firefly and Killer Moth, who happened to have pretty cool designs. Alfred gets a nice moment to show off how he's a bad ass, as Grayson puts it, which is a nice little scene that I appreciated as well. The characterization of nearly everybody is spot on, and these movies are giving me an even better appreciation for the Damian Wayne character. Plus, I've always thought Nightwing was massively underutilized, so more movies with him doing his thing gets a big thumbs up for me. I am curious, though, where Tim Drake and Jason Todd are in this universe, but their lack of inclusion here doesn't hurt the film.
The action is fun, the music isn't memorable but it does its job soundly (see what I did there?) and the overall tone of the film is what I was hoping it would be. Things in the Batman universe are always on the more sullen side, but there are jokes peppered throughout that break up the tension just enough to keep it from being too dour. The visuals are also something to commend, taking what I feel are the best character models from any animated superhero adaptation and not messing with the formula, only improving it. There are no weird body proportions with giant torsos or anything in this film as every character is muscular within reason.
Out of the films that have come out for this line, I definitely wouldn't rank this as my favorite, but I don't really have any fervent complaints about it, either. This is a perfectly adequate story for comic book fans to watch for an hour on a night when they're bored or something of the sort. If you're not a big fan of the Batman franchise, it likely won't strike much of a chord with you, so keep that in mind. If you are, however, I would definitely recommend it.
On the latest edition of the Movie Trailer Reactions podcast for Fanboys Anonymous, the panel breaks down their initial reaction and their overall thoughts about the latest trailer for Suicide Squad released earlier today.
Although this is the first official trailer released by Warner Bros. for the film, this is our second look at the movie after what went down with the San Diego Comic Con trailer in 2015. That was intended for just the crowd that that venue, but it was leaked online and Warner Bros. was essentially forced to put out the high quality version of it in response. That trailer received massive buzz and a wide variety of positive comments from the fan base, but does this trailer measure up?
Hosted by Tony Mango, the panel includes Caroline Oliveira and Mike Paden
Some topics we address:
Bohemian Rhapsody = copying Guardians of the Galaxy?
Will Smith is just Will Smith
The look of The Joker and Harley Quinn
No Ike Barinholtz? No Jim Parrack?
Who is Scott Eastwood?
What's going on with the monsters and the acid?
and more!
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OFFICIAL TRAILER:
TRAILER REACTION:
A secret government agency recruits imprisoned supervillains to execute dangerous black ops missions in exchange for clemency.
Suicide Squad will be released in theaters August 5, 2016.
Directed by: David Ayer
Written by: David Ayer and John Ostrander (comic book)
Starring: Will Smith (Floyd Lawton / Deadshot), Margot Robbie (Dr. Harleen Quinzel / Harley Quinn), Jared Leto (The Joker), Jai Courtney (Captain Boomerang), Cara Delevingne (Enchantress), Joel Kinnaman (Rick Flagg), Viola Davis (Amanda Waller) and Ben Affleck (Bruce Wayne / Batman)
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- Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Every year when the list of nominees for the Academy Awards is announced, it's always met with not only buzz about the best movies of the year, but also buzz about the films that were ignored in some fashion. In the past, we've had comic book fans upset that Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight wasn't given a Best Picture nomination, The Lego Movie not being nominated for Best Animated Feature, Jake Gyllenhaal for Nightcrawler and of course Ava DuVernay and David Oyelowo for Selma.
Sometimes, those criticisms are justified, and it just seems like the academy is filled with a bunch of out of touch, old white men who either have an agenda against a particular race, a particular genre of films, or whatever the case may be. Then again, there are those times where there are just way too many choices and only a few slots, and some great movies are going to miss out on being nominated. Often, people will complain if their preferences aren't nominated just because they liked that movie better and not because they think it's legitimately one of the best of the year.
All three of those possible reasons to take issue have been exhibited with the 88th Academy Awards, so let's take a look at some of the supposed snubs from the 2016 Oscars and break down just why they might not have been nominated.
Best Picture
More than any other award, the one that gets the most attention is Best Picture, and since everyone has their favorites, that naturally has the most amount of fuss surrounding it.
One of the biggest complaints is that Straight Outta Compton wasn't given enough credit, with a lot of people thinking it should have been in this category. At the moment, there are a lot of movies that I have yet to see, so I can't fully comment on the quality of them, but I do have to admit that Straight Outta Compton looked very interesting and I've heard really positive things about it. The same thing applies to Creed, which has even been met with a better reception (and an average 93.5% score on Rotten Tomatoes—amazing). Those two movies are receiving a lot of heat that they weren't nominated as they're predominantly African American and that there's a bias against those subject matters. I naturally can't speak to the voters themselves to assure everyone that they don't discriminate, but I would suggest people keep things in perspective and remember that Selma was nominated for Best Picture last year and 12 Years a Slave won the previous year and Beasts of the Southern Wild being nominated in 2012. More than the racial divide, I would think the bigger issue as to why these weren't nominated is the subject matter. Creed is a boxing film and the seventh in its franchise while Straight Outta Compton is about rappers. It's a chance the voters felt no real connection to those stories as they aren't as simple as some of the other nominees.
Some are complaining that Star Wars: The Force Awakens should have been nominated for Best Picture as well. As a fan of the movie and an even bigger fan of the franchise as a whole, I have to 100% disagree. It's a great addition to the series and it makes me excited for the future, but it's not Best Picture material. Monetary success is not a direct indicator to how good a movie is, or else we'd see nominations for Transformers: Age of Extinction, which was utter trash.
Inside Out is another that people are up in arms about. First off, I'd have to state that I'm not as big of a fan of that movie as many other people are, but even more than my personal preferences, I'd point out the Best Animated Feature category. This is essentially a cop-out to avoid nominating animated films in the regular Best Picture category (even though it's happened before with Toy Story 3) and it's just as good of an award in the grand scheme of things. At least you're not The Peanuts Movie or Minions which weren't even nominated for Best Animated Feature, right?
Best Director
The four biggest snubs I'm hearing about are Quentin Tarantino for The Hateful Eight, Ridley Scott for The Martian, Todd Haynes for Carol and Ryan Coogler for Creed.
Carol just strikes me as the type of film that has strong performances and a dramatic enough storyline to get noticed, but not something that requires as much directorial expertise as some of the other nominees. I would give more of a pass to Creed for breathing new life into a dead franchise, but isn't a big bulk of that just the screenplay and the performances as well?
The Martian definitely takes a step up as far as something I could see needing a steady hand at the wheel for director, and after a slew of bad films, Ridley Scott might have needed this vote of confidence. Perhaps the voters looked at this more as Matt Damon's performance holding up the film than anything else.
As far as Tarantino goes, I hate to say it, but I think this might be a vocal minority. The Hateful Eight hasn't been turning heads left and right. Even I, a Tarantino fan who considers Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction to be two of his top 10 favorite movies of all time, am waiting to see it later on.
Best Actor / Actress
Without a doubt, the man who most analysts are predicting will win Best Actor is Leonardo DiCaprio for The Revenant. Some are leaning more towards Eddie Redmayne for The Danish Girl while others are thinking it's a guarantee Matt Damon wins for The Martian or Michael Fassbender wins for Steve Jobs. Unfortunately for Bryan Cranston, I'm not hearing much buzz about him having a chance for Trumbo.
Cranston stands out as the nominee that most people would replace with another name. Is Johnny Depp the guy who should have gotten that spot with Black Mass? I watched the film, thought it was good enough to receive some nominations, and I would have been okay with Depp being rewarded for doing something different instead of playing another androgynous flamboyant character. I probably wouldn't have expected him to win, but it could have been nice to motivate him to do more films like this.
I can't speak for Michael B. Jordan in Creed (yet), but everything I've heard is that his performance is nowhere near as good as Sylvester Stallone's. That could have overshadowed him enough for voters to ignore him. If you want to talk about people stealing films, there's definitely more of a justification for Charlize Theron being nominated for Best Actress for Mad Max: Fury Road than Tom Hardy, considering how Furiosa was easily the biggest takeaway from the movie in pop culture. If Hardy were to be nominated, Legend would make more sense to me. Playing two characters at once should have given him an edge, right? Then again, it didn't work for Eddie Murphy all these years.
Will Smith is the standout to me for Concussion. That's another case where I've yet to see the film, but even on the trailers alone I felt as though he could have a nomination coming his way. I've heard great things and if those sentiments are correct, then I'm not surprised people think he should have taken Cranston's spot.
Miscellaneous Other Awards
Three people suggested for Best Supporting Actor are nine-year-old Jacob Tremblay (Room), Idris Elba (Beast of No Nation) and Michael Keaton (Spotlight). If Mark Ruffalo was given a nomination for the same film as Keaton, then the voters probably just thought he was better and didn't want to give two to the same film. With Elba, that film received no nominations and could be more out of spite for the Netflix platform than anything else. As far as Tremblay goes, until I see the movie, I can't say for sure, but it's just possible that his performance isn't good enough to put him in the running for an already stacked list.
Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth's song "See You Again" from Furious 7 has a ton of support from people wishing it were nominated for Best Original Song. Admittedly, this one does seem like an odd choice to leave out, especially considering how it's made significantly more impact in pop culture than any other song nominated. I have no idea about this snub...
With the screenplay awards, there's a mixed bag. Some think Amy Schumer should have been nominated for Trainwreck. Those people are ridiculous, I think. That movie is nothing special at all. As mentioned before, Quentin Tarantino's buzz for The Hateful Eight isn't loud enough to make me think a mistake was made in not nominating him. I do, however, think it's odd that Aaron Sorkin wasn't nominated for Steve Jobs, although if you look at the list, three of the five were nominated for Best Picture as well (if you count Inside Out for Best Animated Feature). If Steve Jobs were nominated for that award or Best Director, then I think it would have looked a bit more off.
I'm sure there are a ton of other films and the workers on those films that people feel should have been nominated in one way or another, and if you have any to add to the list, tell us! Should Ex Machina have been in the Best Picture race? Is Sicario being screwed over? Were you really hoping to see more attention given to Joy?
Hey, hey, hey, Dacetacular nation! Check out episode 135 of The Dace Man Show with hostsFrank Ward, Gibby, and Pattie McTitties!!
::SPORTS NEWS::
The NHL, MLB, NFL, and our favorite: curling!
::WEIRD NEWS WITH GIBBY::
Gibby brings the class to the show with weird things going on in the world!
::FRANK'S CORNER::
Frank-tastic facts for your everyday life
::CELEB NEWS::
Dace is back, and he's packing a punch since he's on some diet pills and Red Bull. Get ready Hollywood!
Plus the occasional game ofWho Said It, the crowning of The Doucebag of The Week,and much, much more, only on The Dace Man Show.
As always, check back regularly to see what Chris "The Dace Man" Dace is looking at (and no, not just porn), as well as all of the other bloggers here at Fanboys Anonymous. Remember, keyboard warriors: leave your feedback! Until the next time, for the few, the proud, and, of course,the Dacetacular, grab a beer—and in this case a comfy seat in front of your computer—and check out what's going on here in the Dace-Sphere. See ya next time!
Listen live to The Dace Man Show every Tuesday at 8 p.m. EST on Mega Powers Radio.
It's time to settle the score of some of the greatest battles never to happen in history! What would happen if a bear fought Popeye? How 'bout if Stephen Colbert went toe-to-toe with a mutated slice of pizza? Well the crew at The Dace Man Show are here to discuss the vast potential of such match-ups.
This episode The Dace Man faces off against Frank Ward to debate whether The Terminator or a Demon possessed car would win a battle!
Welcome to The Duel!
The Duel is brought to you by Skybound's SuperFight! You can purchase the starter deck and all expansions here: https://www.superfightgame.com/
As always, check back regularly to see what Chris "The Dace Man" Dace is looking at (and no, not just porn), as well as all of the other bloggers here at Fanboys Anonymous. Remember, keyboard warriors: leave your feedback! Until the next time, for the few, the proud, and, of course, the Dacetacular, grab a beer—and in this case your SuperFight! starter deck!—and check out what's going on here in the Dace-Sphere. See ya next time!
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