The Specials: A Forgotten Gem

(Originally posted on September 4, 2018) You’ve probably never heard of The Specials (2000).  I’m betting a lot of people have heard of Mystery Men–the movie about loser superheroes.  The Specials is in a similar vein, only with an indie movie budget and feel.  (Technically, both films lost money, however The Specials cost 1 million […]

Television that Needs More Love: The Middleman

(Originally posted on December 21, 2016) You may be asking yourself: “What the hell is The Middleman and why should I care?”  A fair question.  Obliviousness to the series is forgivable.  The series appeared in 2008 and disappeared after a mere 12 episodes.  Until a friend showed up one evening wearing a “Jolly Fats Wehawkin […]