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Another Interpretation of the LOST Finale
Posted: June 8, 2010 in Celebrity, Comics, Commentary, Entertainment, Reviews, Science Fiction, TVTags: ABC, Ben Linus, Claire, CS Lewis, Evangelline Lilly, Hurley, interpretations, Jack Shepherd, Jacob, John Locke, Kate, Lost, LOST Finale, Matthew Fox, Narnia, Reviews, Sayid, the Island, the Man In Black, the Others
By Todd Matthy
Everybody has their opinion about the finale to one of the greatest TV shows ever, LOST. Some were disappointed while others think it was the best ending ever and some were just…lost (yes I went there). Anyway, we all have our personal interpretations so I’ve decided to share mine with you. As a literature major, science fiction fan, and writer I came into with the realization that I would on some level be disappointed. Why? Because we’ve reached the end of a story, a story I, like so many of us, had my own theories and personal interpretations of. A story that brought hours of conversation with fellow fans to see how similar or different my interpretation was from there’s. When you put personal investment into a story, you will always wind up a little disappointed by its ending. Why? Because the ending is not what you wanted it to be. Sometimes you invest so much time into something you don’t want it to end, because the ending is the author’s final statement on a work, and what he wanted to say isn’t how you took what he said. This is the dilemma LOST faced and the creators ended it the only way they could with an ending that reminds me of the conclusions to CS Lewis’s The Last Battle, the final book in The Chronicles of Narnia. (more…)
Review: Iron Man 2
Posted: May 7, 2010 in Celebrity, Comics, Commentary, Entertainment, Marvel Comics, MoviesTags: Avengers, black widow, Gwyneth Paltrow, iron man, Iron Man 2, Marvel Comics, mickey rourke, nick fury, robert downey jr., samuel jackson, scarlett johansson, tony stark, whiplash
In a summer ruled and dominated by hype for a Dark Knight, Iron Man was initially looked upon as just another super hero at best. Then people saw the movie and thanks to a career resurrecting performance by Robert Downey Jr., it has joined the elite ranks of Superman, Spider-Man, Batman Begins, and X-Men as an intelligent, fun, and defining movie in the Super Hero genre. So of course a sequel was inevitable. As if the standards of the first Iron Man weren’t high enough, remember the company that movie keeps. In addition to being defining takes on the Super Hero genre what else do Superman, Spider-Man, Batman Begins, and X-Men have in common with one another? Their sequels arguably surpass their predecessors. So, as you can see, Iron Man 2 has some pretty high standards to live up to. To keep things simple Iron Man 2 is not better than Iron Man. Does that make it a bad movie? Absolutely not. Is it good? Yes. Should you see it? Yes. And I’ll tell you why…Warning: Some Spoilers ahead! (more…)
Wrestlemania XXVI Fan Script and Commentary
Posted: March 29, 2010 in Celebrity, Commentary, Entertainment, Fan Scripts, Professional Wrestling, Sports, Sting in WWE, TV, WWETags: Batista, Bob Uecker, Bret Hart, Flogging Molly, John Cena, Legacy, Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase, Motorhead, Mr. Baseball, Professional Wrestling, Randy Orton, Shawn Michaels, Sports, sports entertainment, Sting, Triple H, Undertaker, Wrestlemania, Wrestlemania XXVI, WWE
At long last the Wrestlemania Fan Script is here. Will Bret Hart finally get his revenge on Vince? Will the streak of Shawn Michael’s career end? and Will the Legend, the Franchise, or the Future prevail in the Triple Threat match for the Unified Heavyweight Championship? Click below to find out. And once you’ve read the fan script check out my commentary on the actual show. (more…)
Reality Show:Rebuilding Axl
Posted: February 24, 2010 in Celebrity, Commentary, Entertainment, Heavy Metal, TVTags: Axl Rose, Celebrities, guns n roses, Heavy Metal, Reality Shows, Rock N Roll, Slash
By Todd Matthy
Since 1994, fans have clamored for a Guns N Roses reunion. However, personal issues between Axl Rose and his band mates make such a reunion impossible. Furthermore, Axl does not have the physical ability to perform at the level he used to. If a Guns N Roses reunion is ever going to happen it’s going to require a major change of attitude and outlook on life for Axl Rose. That is the purpose of this show.A combination of “Bands Reunited”, “Breaking Bonaducci” and “Celebrity Fit Club”, “Rebuilding Axl” will follow Axl Rose over a six-month period as he attempts to reconcile with his former band mates and get back into shape. (more…)
An Old Classic: Valentines Day Advice with So Cal Val
Posted: February 14, 2010 in Commentary, Entertainment, Interviews, Pictures, Professional Wrestling, TNATags: So Cal Val, TNA, Valentines Day, Valerie Wyndham
Since it’s Valentines Day I thought I’d share with everyone something special. Last year for Coed Magazine, I talked with Valerie Wyndham, TNA Knockout So Cal Val, about Valentines Day. So I thought I’d share it with you again. Click here for Val’s advice.
My Favorite Christmas Specials
Posted: December 24, 2009 in Animation, Cartoons, Commentary, Entertainment, Funny Videos, Literature, Music, Short StoriesTags: Bing Crosby, Charlie Brown, Christmas, Dr. Seuss, South Park, The Grinch, White Christmas, X-Mas
Since it’s Christmas Eve and I’m in the spirit of the season I’ve decided to compile a list of my favorite Christmas movies and TV Specials. Some are beloved classics while others make you wonder, “What on Earth is he thinking?” but I love them anyway. None of these are in any particular order, but the higher on the list something is the more I enjoy it. Have a Merry White Christmas (speaking of which, check my latest edition of “Todd’s Take”, “Stopping by Ring of Honor on a Snowy Evening”. I know it’s a shameless plug but I needed to get it in somewhere.) and enjoy my picks…
My First Published Article
Posted: December 10, 2009 in Animation, Anime, Book Excerpts, Cartoons, Commentary, Entertainment, Fantasy, Short StoriesTags: Eighties Cartoons, Protoculture Addicts, Sell Out, Voltron
A few years ago I had my first article published the 89th issue of a magazine called “Protoculture Addicts”. It was about my experience working on the then impending DVD release of one of my favorite cartoons, “Voltron: Defender of the Universe”. I am happy to report that all print copies of this issue are SOLD OUT! However you can still get a digital copies. For a preview of the article and to order a digital copy click here.
PS. You can order the DVD’s at Amazon.com. I edited and appear on the Blue Lion Collection. I also contributed to the Yellow Lion Collection.
Todd Matthy.com 
Review: Iron Maiden’s “The Final Frontier” – New York Metal Music
Posted: August 25, 2010 in Celebrity, Commentary, Entertainment, Heavy Metal, Music, ReviewsReview: Iron Maiden’s “The Final Frontier” – New York Metal Music.