Monthly Archives: May 2009

Thoughts on X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Posted on 15 May 2009 by House

I actually saw this the weekend it was released (two weeks ago, now), but various things conspired against posting about it at that time.  I shall now rectify this grave, grave oversight. I thought it was okay.  It entertained me, … Continue reading →

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Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2009

Posted on 13 May 2009 by House

In the last issue of The House Always Wins… The intrepid investigator House had scoped out the Pulp Show and Sale, but that was not the only mission that lay before him.  After completing his search there, he set out … Continue reading →

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The Pulp Show Caper

Posted on 12 May 2009 by House

Saturday, May 9th dawned dark and gloomy, but I didn’t mind.  I was still flying high after a round of heavy Star Trek the night before, and even taking my best gal to the airport in the rain couldn’t get … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Star Trek

Posted on 12 May 2009 by House

The new Star Trek movie has been heavily reviewed, lately, and has been winning almost-universal praise.  (It currently has a 95% fresh ratintg on Rotten Tomatoes, which is really, really good.)  I basically agree with all the praise. The movie … Continue reading →

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Quick Thoughts on Monsters vs Aliens

Posted on 11 May 2009 by House

I ended up seeing Monsters vs. Aliens quite by accident, when—while questing for movie gift cards—my girlfriend suggested we see a movie, since we were already there, and it was really the only thing of interest at that time that … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Fanboys

Posted on 9 May 2009 by House

It was some weeks ago now, but the movie Fanboys—which I had seen trailers for over two years ago, and had been waiting for ever since—was finally released in Toronto.  (It apparently comes to DVD on May 19th, so this … Continue reading →

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