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Tag: DC Comics

Trial By Trailer: Superman

Posted on December 19, 2024January 21, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Trial By Trailer: Superman
Trial By Trailer: Superman

Trail By Trailer is judging a book by its cover or in this case…a movie by its trailer. Are you 100% IN or is it a Hard Pass?

Movies, My Pal Sammy, True Sammy Stories

#SetTheVCR: December 02-08, 2024

Posted on December 2, 2024December 6, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: December 02-08, 2024
#SetTheVCR: December 02-08, 2024

Sigh: Tis the season for Nutcrackers but have no worries Sweethearts! For these TV recommendations I’ve got stirring Creature Commandos to keep the festive nonsense aside for #SetTheVCR.

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Set The VCR

Under-Review: Detective Comics: Gotham Nocturne: Overture

Posted on March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Under-Review: Detective Comics: Gotham Nocturne: Overture
Under-Review: Detective Comics: Gotham Nocturne: Overture

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews Batman – Detective Comics: Gotham Nocturne: OvertureL Volume 1,

Books, New Book Alert, True Sammy Stories

Trial By Trailer: Blue Beetle – Extended Preview

Posted on September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Trial By Trailer: Blue Beetle – Extended Preview
Trial By Trailer: Blue Beetle – Extended Preview

Trail By Trailer is judging a book by its cover or in this case…a movie by its trailer. Are you 100% IN or is it a Hard Pass?

Movies, My Pal Sammy, True Sammy Stories

MSL Space Station Oddity: DCEU Is Pee-Ew | Batgirl vs HBO Max

Posted on August 5, 2022November 10, 2022 By Sammy Younan No Comments on MSL Space Station Oddity: DCEU Is Pee-Ew | Batgirl vs HBO Max
MSL Space Station Oddity: DCEU Is Pee-Ew | Batgirl vs HBO Max

Sammy & Rob Gaudette discuss and review the status of the DCEU following the cancellation of Batgirl on HBO Max. Rob still has hope.

Space Station Oddity

208 | Andrew Farago (The Legend of Wonder Woman)

Posted on July 6, 2021April 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 208 | Andrew Farago (The Legend of Wonder Woman)
208 | Andrew Farago (The Legend of Wonder Woman)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Andrew Farago curator of The Cartoon Art Museum’s exhibition of The Legend of Wonder Woman.

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New Book Alert: January 4-8, 2021

Posted on January 9, 2021August 14, 2023 By Sammy Younan
New Book Alert: January 4-8, 2021

My weekly collection of new and notable books for your pop culture pleasure and edification: #ReadMoreTweetLess.

New Book Alert

Morning Tea: The Suicide Squad Wrapped

Posted on February 28, 2020 By Sammy Younan
Morning Tea: The Suicide Squad Wrapped

The Suicide Squad has wrapped: according to James Gunn’s IG. The movie arrives on August 6, 2021. I ain’t giving money I earned to Birds Of Prey; I’ma Netflix that hard. Wonder Woman 1984 maybe but not opening weekend dollars for true. So I’d come back to DC Films with…this movie? A weird full circle….

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Morning Tea

Morning Tea: Aquaman’s Hand

Posted on February 27, 2020 By Sammy Younan
Morning Tea: Aquaman’s Hand

Ah classic Aquaman when he lost his hand replacing it with a harpoon. Luke Skywalker knows this pain all too well. This is like when Thor lost his whole arm. Yo: Read The Rest: Here. -28-

Morning Tea

123 | Jennifer DeRoss (Forgotten All-Star: A Biography of Gardner Fox)

Posted on August 13, 2019March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 123 | Jennifer DeRoss (Forgotten All-Star: A Biography of Gardner Fox)
123 | Jennifer DeRoss (Forgotten All-Star: A Biography of Gardner Fox)

My Summer Lair Host Sammy Younan talks with comic book historian Jennifer DeRoss; about her book Forgotten All-Star: A Biography of Gardner Fox.

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  • #SetTheVCR: July 28 – August 03, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    From a Red Eye to Area 51 this week’s TV Recommendations will make you put up your Twisted Metal. I dunno what that means, either, though I do know it’s #SetTheVCR time.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 21-27, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    OPEN Happy Gilmore 2 is the TV Pick. TEXT This week’s TV Recommendations range from a Holy War to a Code of Silence. And Happy Gilmore is back…with a (golf) range like that it can only be #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 14-20, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Welcome To The Summer I Turned on The TV enjoying an Apocalypse and many Home Runs. With these recommendations #SetTheVCR is for TV Rif Raf and Amateurs.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 7-13, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    #SetTheVCR is your Institute for TV Recommendations: from Trainwrecks to Jaws I drop it like it's hot!
  • #SetTheVCR: June 30 – July 6, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    New Sandman means new TV dreams for this week to let your Old Guard down and enjoy TV Recommendations just like Sinners. It’s #SetTheVCR so let’s get Lost Together.
  • #SetTheVCR: June 23-29, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Here's a Countdown of TV Recommendations. For those who're Young Werther or those with an Ironheart this is #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: June 16-22, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    TV Recommendations for a Magic Lover you can watch week down by The Waterfront just watch out for Sharks. I'm not a Liar...look it's #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: June 09-15, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Without a TV Guide TV Recommendations can quickly go FUBAR quickly like checking into a Hell Motel. To avoid that Trainwreck #SetTheVCR is your TV Revival.
  • #SetTheVCR June 2–8, 2025 TV recommendations image from My Summer Lair, featuring a retro-style television graphic promoting a weekly pop culture column by podcast host Sammy Younan.
    #SetTheVCR: June 02-08, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Your Presence is required for these TV Recommendations which range from Power Moves to a Resident Alien. #SetTheVCR for Good Night, and Good Luck.
  • #SetTheVCR TV recommendations cover for May 26 – June 1, 2025, from My Summer Lair podcast, highlighting curated weekly streaming and television picks by Sammy Younan.
    #SetTheVCR: May 26 – June 01, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Here stories from Birbiglia to Bono: it’s a Brave New World filled with TV Recommendations. Wanna Live The Good Life? Enjoy this week’s #SetTheVCR.
  • Morning Tea: Happy UFO Day 2025!July 2, 2025
    What's popping in popular culture? My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan steeps some seriously serious tea which prompts reflections.
  • Trial By Trailer: The Running Man (A Remake…)July 1, 2025
    Trail By Trailer is judging a book by its cover or in this case...a movie by its trailer. Are you 100% IN or is it a Hard Pass?
  • #CouchWorthy: Barbara Walters: Tell Me EverythingJune 22, 2025
    Exploring the pioneering career of Barbara Walters. Delving into her influential role in broadcast journalism and the challenges women face in achieving success.
  • #CouchWorthy: Bono: Stories of SurrenderMay 29, 2025
    Bono: Stories of Surrender is a vivid reimagining of his one-man stage show Stories of Surrender now streaming on Apple TV.
  • #CouchWorthy: Super Team CanadaMay 16, 2025
    Super Team Canada follows six lesser known and underrated Canadian superheroes, tasked with saving the world.
  • #CouchWorthy: Murderbot: Season 1 May 15, 2025
    Murderbot a private security cyborg hides its acquired autonomy, while completing dangerous assignments is simultaneously drawn to humans.

  • Batman: Detective Comics Vol. 1: Gotham Nocturne: Overture
    Under-Review: Detective Comics: Gotham Nocturne: Overture
    by Sammy Younan
    My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews Batman - Detective Comics: Gotham Nocturne: OvertureL Volume 1,
  • New Book Alert: California Bear
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?
  • New Book Alert: The Music Was Just Getting Good
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?
  • New Book Alert: The Ascent
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?
  • New Book Alert: Fantastic Four by Ryan North Volume 2
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?

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