So, as a lifelong Star Wars fan (born 1973, New Hope original) and stoic defender of even Disney's weakest efforts in the continuing saga, I have to confess I did not yet enjoy either animated series of Clone Wars or Rebels. This being the case, I am not completely versed in the history and deep … Continue reading Ahsoka
Back in March 2021, one year on from the onset of Covid, yet still deep into lockdown, the opening move of Marvel's phase 4 graced our screens for 9 very interesting episodes. There had been some cryptic teasers around since before Christmas, hinting at the show being some sort of 50s sitcom pastiche. The why … Continue reading WandaVision
There is only one real talking point when coming to this quirky little movie, and that, of course, is the overdue recognition of one of Hollywood's finest actresses over the last dozen years. Yes, the impeccable talent of Jessica Chastain finally won her Oscar, and quite right too! I have seen her in 16 of … Continue reading The Eyes of Tammy Faye
For the sixth name on The Wasteland's Hall of Fame roster I asked myself who has had the greatest impact on the most people in the world of TV history. There are many successful producers who are forever immortalised for their work in some way, but very few that are household names. Sure, there are … Continue reading Hall of Fame Inductee #6 Jim Henson
Being a child of Star Wars, born in '73, whose first memory of a cinema was A New Hope in '77, of course the entire franchise is still close to my heart. I am no superfan, however. I do not need to remember every name of every character, or know the obscure names of planets … Continue reading The Mandalorian
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