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“Jolly Jingles on the Big Screen: The Top 3 Live Action Christmas Characters That Stole Our Hearts!”

December 18, 2023December 18, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffBuddy the Elf live action, Christmas movie characters, Festive movie magic, Holiday film favorites, Jim Carrey Grinch, Live action Christmas characters, Live action Santa Claus, The Grinch live action, Tim Allen Santa Clause, Will Ferrell Elf0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. Today I’m taking a look at 3 animated Christmas characters brought to life on the big screen. First up is one of Christmase’s favorite villains The Grinch. Originally created by Dr Seuss in 1957 and has filled our tv screens since 1966. In 2000 Jim Carey transformed into one of the greatest live action characters bringing the Grinch to life. I grew up watching The Grinch and this was such a great classic show to bring to life and Carey smashed it out of…

“Jingle All the Way: Exploring Timeless and Unconventional Christmas Songs”

December 10, 2023December 10, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffChristmas songs, festive music, festive playlist, holiday classics, holiday traditions, joyful melodies, music recommendations, must-listen tunes, timeless favorites, unconventional Christmas, unique covers0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. Today I’m sticking with the Christmas theme and taking a look at some cool holiday songs. Over the years there have been many songs created and many songs covered for the holiday. Not all are Christmas songs like Adam Sandler’s Happy Hanukkah. This is a great song and a pioneer that opened people’s minds to enjoying and embracing different holiday traditions. The 12 Days of a Christmas by Straight No Chaser is a great new twist on a holiday classic. This is a great…

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“Unwrapping Nostalgia: Reliving the Best G.I. Joe Christmas Hauls from 1982-1994 Week #2!

December 10, 2023December 11, 2023 Serpentorslair Staff1982-1994, 30th Anniversary, 90s cartoon, Action Space Capsule, Barricade, Bullet Proof, Carcass, childhood memories, Christmas hauls, college, Dino Hunters set, figures, Flak-Viper, G.I. Joe, General Flagg, Ghoststriker, Headman, Headquarter, high school graduation, Jurassic Park figures, Keel-Haul, Lobotomaxx, memories, nostalgia, Nunchuck, Overkill, personal hauls, Predacon, ranking, Sci-Fi, Scorpion, Space Shot, Toxo-Lab, toy collection, toy collector, toy line, vehicles0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Rolling along in December, does everyone have their lights up yet? This month I’m taking a look at my best Christmas G.I. Joe hauls from 1982 – 1994 ranking my personal Christmas hauls from not the best to the greatest ever. So I went over my 3 least favorite years for Joe hauls last week, so this week I start with 1992. Now these are only based on my personal hauls for each year, it doesn’t have anything to do with figures…

“Festive Fun Around the Holidays: Exploring Seasonal Delights and Activities in CNY”

December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffCentral New York (CNY), Erie Canal, Festive activities, Highland Forest, holiday traditions, Horse-drawn sleigh rides, Ice skating, Lake Placid, Santa's Workshop, Seasonal delights, Tobogganing, Tree lighting ceremony, Whiteface Mountain, Winter holiday activities, Winter Olympics0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. Today I’m kicking off December taking a look at some fun activities and attractions I grew up doing around holiday time. I celibate Christmas, but whatever you may be celebrating this season these are fun for the whole family. The season in CNY kicks off with our tree lighting where there is a band, the mayor, and crowds of people having hot cocoa. Once the tree is lite one can enjoy some outdoor ice skating on a portion of the Erie Canal that used…

“The Evolution of Prosthetics: From Hollywood Hooks to Mind-Blowing Nerve-Connected Hands”

November 26, 2023November 26, 2023 Serpentorslair Staff2021 series Humans The World Within, artificial heart, artificial limbs, body parts replacement, Bucky Barnes, Captain Hook, Edward Scissorhands, Empire Strikes Back, film history, Florida International University, future of medicine, Hollywood, James Hook, Jason Little, Marvel Cinematic Universe, medical technology, nervous system, neuron communication, organ replacement, pirate hook, prosthetic arms, prosthetics, Ranu Jung, replacement arm, superhuman prosthetic arm, Tate TV series, technological advancements0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. Today I’m taking a look at prosthetics, particularly prosthetic arms. Lost limbs have long been replaced, improved, and even glorified on the Hollywood Big Screen. When we think about the invention of prosthetic arms, probably our first image is the pirate with a hook. The hook has long been associated with pirates even creating famous characters like Captain Hook from Peter Pan and James Hook from Pirates of the Caribbean. Back in 1960 there was a 13 episode western called Tate. Tate played by…

“Unveiling the Untold Heroes: Band of Brothers – A Gripping Journey through WWII’s Frontlines”

November 19, 2023November 19, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffArmy Airborne unit, Band of Brothers, Bastogne, Berlin, Concentration camps, D-Day, Damian Lewis, Don Malarkey, Easy Company, Episode 9 "Why We Fight", historical mini series, Lewis Nixon, real soldiers, Richard Winters, Ron Livingston, Scott Grimes, soldiers' sacrifice, Thanksgiving, Tom Hanks, true stories, Veterans Day, war series, WWII documentary, WWII Vets0 comment

Hello everybody. Last week I watched one of my favorite series “Band of Brothers”. This is a 10 episode mini series that follows Easy Company, an Army Airborne unit that landed in German occupied Normandy hours before the D-Day beach landing on June 6, 1944. The Airborne unit marched through Europe as a front line offense through the cold winter in Bastogne, into Berlin and holding the city even after the war had ended. There was a range of directors including Tom Hanks, who worked with several survivors from WWII…

“From Child Prodigy to Marvel Superhero: Unveiling Natalie Portman’s Journey Through Hollywood Stardom, Harvard, and Beyond!”

November 12, 2023November 13, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffActress, Angel City, child model, Closer, Cold Mountain, David Letterman interview, filmography, Harvard, Harvard degree, Hollywood, Hollywood career, Jane Foster, Leon: The Professional, Marvel Universe, May December, Mighty Thor, Natalie Portman, Natalie Portman age, Natalie Portman biography, Natalie Portman born, Natalie Portman movies, Padme Amidala, Revlon, Sesame Street, Star Wars, talented actress, The POP EXPOSE, The Simpsons, TV Shows0 comment

Hello everybody. Natalie Portman was born in 1981 in Jerusalem. Portman grew up in Connecticut and on Long Island. At age ten she was noticed by a Revlon agent but turned down the opportunity to become a child model for the company. Shortly after she decided to audition for a Hollywood movie. She got the part and her acting career exploded. Her first movie was Leon: The Professional. If you have never watched this movie, go watch it and you will see how brilliant this young girl was. David Letterman…

“Exploring the Timeless Legacy of ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire’: Billy Joel vs. Fall Out Boy”

November 5, 2023November 5, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffBilly Joel, Fall Out Boy, generational trials, historical song, music comparison, music history, Pop Culture, song analysis, The POP-EXPOSE, timeless legacy, We Didn't Start the Fire0 comment

Hello everybody. The last couple weeks have been filled with some heart breaking losses so this week I’m talking about the song “We Didn’t Start the Fire”. Originally written by Billy Joel and released in 1989. Joel who had just turned 40 was talking to Sean Lennon, son of legendary Beatle John and Yoko Ono. Sean was saying how it was a tough time in the world to be 21. The conversation sparked and idea to show that each generation has its trials and tribulations. So began one of the…

“Legendary Coach Bob Knight: A Trailblazing Career in Basketball”

November 3, 2023November 3, 2023 Serpentorslair Staffbasketball career, Bob Knight, championship, coaching career, coaching legacy, coaching legend, Dan Patrick, Hall of Fame, hard-nosed coach, Indiana University, legendary coach, motion offense, sports legacy, Texas Tech0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. Today we take a look back at Legendary coach Bob Knight. Born in 1940 in Ohio Knight was a Star player in high school. Although he was a great player at Ohio State his talents were stifled as the coaches did not play him enough to get the recognition. Knight would be a part of 3 championship games winning 1 championship in 1960. Knight would coach high school basketball for a year before entering the Army. During his time there he would become assistant…

“Remembering Matthew Perry: A Heartfelt Tribute to the Beloved ‘Friends’ Star”

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffCanadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Chandler from Friends, Friends actor Matthew Perry, Friends TV show, Matthew Perry, Matthew Perry biography, Matthew Perry career, Matthew Perry early life, Matthew Perry movies, Matthew Perry TV shows, Matthew Perry's accomplishments, Matthew Perry's acting journey, Matthew Perry's family background, Matthew Perry's Hollywood career, Matthew Perry's tragic passing, Perry's influence on pop culture, Perry's life and legacy, Perry's memorable roles, Remembering Matthew Perry, Tributes to Matthew Perry0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. We have sad news to report as actor Mathew Perry was found dead at 54. Perry was born in 1969 in Williamstown, Ma. Best known as Chandler on the hit show Friends, leaves the world way too soon. Perry’s mother was the press secretary for Canadian Prime minister Pierre Trudeau so Perry would end up growing up in Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal. Perry was a top ranked junior tennis player but had an interest in acting. Perry’s parents divorced before he turned 1 year…

“Remembering Richard Moll: The Legendary Bull from Night Court and His Impact on Television”

October 29, 2023October 29, 2023 Serpentorslair Staffactor Richard Moll, Bull, comedy legend, Hollywood actor, memorable TV characters, Night Court, Night Court character, Remembering Richard Moll, Richard Moll, Richard Moll biography, Richard Moll career, Richard Moll Hollywood, Richard Moll movies, Richard Moll tribute, Richard Moll TV shows, Richard Moll's contributions, Richard Moll's impact, Richard Moll's legacy, television legend0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. We lost another great this week. Richard Moll born in 1943 in Pasadena, CA and passed away Friday the 26th 2023. Best known as Bull on the original Night Court he towered over the rest of the cast at 6’8”. I loved Bull on night court he was always so professional, standing guard so seriously then he would crack a joke that would make you belly laugh. Moll did a great job bringing that character to life. Among this Moll made several appearances in…

“Reba McEntire: The Queen of Country’s Remarkable Journey from Rodeo Ranch to Stardom”

October 22, 2023October 22, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffMusic, Reba McEntire, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. Reba McEntire was born in 1955 in McAlester Oklahoma and grew up on a ranch in Chockie, OK. McEntire took part in daily chores along with her 3 other siblings. McEntire’s mother Jacqueline was a school teacher who aspired to be a country singer. Reba would get a degree in teaching and as we know would become a singer, actress, and be dubbed the Queen of Country. Reba’s father was a steer roper and Reba and her siblings would sing in the car on…

THE POP EXPOSE – The ‘Judgement Night’ Movie Soundtrack!

October 15, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffMovies, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Hello everybody, today I’m taking a look at one of my favorite soundtracks from The 1993 movie “Judgement Night”. The movie itself is great and captures the early nineties perfectly. It stars Emilio Estevez, Cuba Gooding Jr, and Denis Leary. A group of middle class guys take a shortcut and end up on the wrong side of Chicago. The movie is suspenseful and covers many issues for the times. The soundtrack is great and I listen to it often in my car. There are so many great artists on this…

THE POP EXPOSE – Tracey Eddon Hollywood Stunt Double!

October 8, 2023October 8, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffBatman, Labyrinth, Movies, Star Wars, Superman, The POP EXPOSE0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. Today I’m taking a look at Tracey Eddon, born in 1958 in England. Eddon was a stunt double for many years and helped make some of the greatest moments in Hollywood history. Many behind the scenes people go unnoticed so I thought it would be fun to bring someone to the forefront. Eddon was in Superman III, and landed another huge roll that same year as Princess Leia’s slave stunt double and C-3PO’s double. One of the major stunts she did was when C-3PO…

Remembering NFL Icon Dick Butkus!

October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffFootball, NFL, Sports, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith When you hear Da Bears you think of Ditka, SNL skits, and maybe new recruit Peyton Manning. The Chicago Bears have been let’s say a bit lackluster in recent years. They have never matched the 1985 Super Bowl team. They had Jim McMahon, The Fridge, and the Super Bowl Shuffle. Despite their lack of winning another Super Bowl they have sported some of the greatest players to play the game. Dick Butkus who was born in 1942 in Chicago and played his entire career in Illinois…