Roundup

A little late but here is this week's round up. Things were kind of slow on the movie front with the past holiday. But here are this week's ratings.

Miracle on 34th Street (1947) 8
Dr. Seuss on the Loose (1973) 6
The Hoober-Bloob Highway (1975) 2

The pick of the week is Miracle on 34th Street (1947). WhichI had only ever seen bits and pieces of in the past and I must admit it is a really great movie. Usually I am not one for the classics but this is one that is definitely worthy of the title. It is a charming Christmas film that can be enjoyed by all. The story is great and will keep you entertained through out. If you have not yet seen it I highly recommend it. Even if you have already seen it I think it is one that can be enjoyed yearly during the holiday season.

In other media:

The Essential Iron Man Vol. 1
For anyone that likes superhero comics this is a good read. It contains issues 39-72 of Tales of Suspense (1959) showing the origins of Iron Man.

Bone - One Volume Edition
So I have seen Bone things around for years and was always curious but never decided to check it out for one reason or another. When I came across the one volume edition I decided it was time to take the plunge and check it out. I read through the first several issues in the store and was immediately hooked. The 1300 page epic is simply amazing. There is everything you could possibly want in a story. Great characters, humor, action, Suspense, storyline... Despite it's
length it can probably be polished off in a single day if one had the time. Even if you have never read a graphic novel before and think that they may not be your thing give it a shot because it is really just that good.

Mouse Guard: Winter 1152 Issue 4
After being long delayed the fourth issue has finally been released. This series is a pretty easy read and does not take a whole lot of thought. The art as always is top notch. The story is told through imagery more than words. In this issue we learn some of Saxon's past. Also be sure to check out www.mouseguard.net and download the song that is featured through out the issue.