In April of this year I managed to find a free weekend that allowed me to attend CyPhaCon in Lake Charles, LA. Although I am from the area, this was my first time to ever attend CyPhaCon. … more
It has been quite awhile since I've reviewed anything here on Lunch. I've been extremely busy with life and job duties. Those responsibilities have also limited a lot of my filmgoing … more
Fans of comics, science fiction, and pop culture were given a special treat from November 30-December 2 in New Orleans, LA. With the prospect of college bowl games, a potential playoff run for the … more
Strolling through Hot Topic the other day, my eyes were immediately drawn to a t-shirt in their Classic Rock Tee section. Oh, I noticed the multitude of Jimi Hendrix, Iron Maiden, Pantera, and Metallica … more
KISS has made teasing and tempting their fans a rather annoying habit over the last couple of years. Their current album, Monster, was rumored about and dangled in front of fans for over two years … more
If you've ever talked music with me, bumped into me at the Texas Renaissance Festival, or read my review of the band Wine And Alchemy, you know just how much of a fan I am of the group. I first … more
Anyone who has ever attended a science fiction or comic convention has most likely bumped into at least one member of the 501st, a charitable organization composed of Star Wars fans who dress up as the … more
A lot of people really, really, really dislike Star Wars Episode One: The Phantom Menace. I've burned the film myself in a few reviews over the years. However, with the passage of … more
Hasbro's release of realistic figures styled after characters from the "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" series is brilliant. The Obi Wan Kenobi figure is definitely my favorite. … more
When Hasbro released its 2012 Star Wars Saga Movie Legends line, I was glad to see that it included characters both popular and obscure. I was also excited because my son has reached an age where he enjoys … more
Every single year that I've visited the Texas Renaissance Festival, I've made sure that the first performance I see is Clan Tynker. Why? Because they are funny, charming, … more
I've visited the Texas Renaissance Festival four years in a row. I simply love visiting there each year. Last year I took in a performance of the Steele Sisters. The sisters, Gertrude … more
Having visited the Texas Renaissance Festival for a few consecutive years now, I've found myself following a few tradtiions. One of them is making sure to see Clan Tynker perform. Another one is checking … more
It is well known that KISS will put their name on just about anything you can think of, which makes the fact that this is the first time in KISStory that the band has ever adorned the top of PEZ dispensers … more
If you've ever stepped foot into the gates of just about any Renaissance faire or festival, you've exposed your nose to the wonderful smell of smoked turkey legs. If you've ever tasted … more
With a fiddler keeping time and barely any other sounds, Arsene takes the stage at multiple renaissance festivals and captivates the audience with magic, humor, and heart. I've witnessed his … more
#685-That's the number of the Batman comic that features this wonderful artwork from Alex Ross. I found it on a t-shirt at Hot Topic and just had to pick it up. Much like the lovely Catwoman … more
I've been a huge KISS fan for quite a few years now, so it should come as no surprise to anyone that I've been eagerly waiting for the release of Monster. After the release of Sonic Boom … more
Studio album #16, "Revenge," saw KISS roaring back to an edgier, harder form of rock n' roll after a fairly light string of albums throughout the 1980's. It came on the heels of the … more
Whenever I first started attending science fiction conventions a few years ago, my favorite part of attending them was sitting in on panels on everything from celebrity Q&A sessions to a look at the … more
Anyone who knows me, whether it be in real life, here on Lunch.com, or on Facebook or any number of other social arenas, knows that I am a huge KISS fan. What some of my newer friends and acquaintances … more
At the midnight premiere of The Dark Knight Rises in Aurora, CO on July 20, no one ever expected twenty-four year old James Holmes to walk into a theater, chunk tear gas, and open fire on a sold-out … more
With The Avengers having pounded DC into the ground when it comes to comic book films, DC loaded up the big guns with The Dark Knight Rises. Part of DC's assault was a line of t-shirts, toys, … more
Although I am quite possibly the oldest person to ever stroll into a Hot Topic store, I've become quite fond of the place. Chock full of t-shirts featuring science fiction films, death metal bands, … more
I'll preface this review by stating that the terrible event that took place in Aurora, CO will be addressed by me in another review. This review is strictly about The Dark Knight Rises. … more
I've been going to quite a few science fiction and comic conventions since I attended my first one back in 2009. I also joined the board of one convention for awhile, and learned rather quickly … more
Curse you, Star Wars, for making deals with companies like Topps and producing items that fuel my collector's fire! I've been a very good boy on the collecting front lately, having ceased … more
KISS has always been known as merchandising masters. Many people know the band more for the countless shirts, socks, toys, collector cards, and other merchandise than they do for the band's … more
In the entirety of my nearly thirty-six years on this planet, I have yet to own a pair of PUMA shoes.....until now. Normally I'm a New Balance kinda guy, wearing them until they fall apart. … more
The dust still hasn't settled on the excitement of the release of The Avengers. Joss Whedon was handed over the combined stories of four of Marvel's most iconic characters (and a few others … more
DC's New 52 was met with both criticism and joy when it released last year. Many of the titles in the release were disappointing, but "Animal Man," written by Jeff Lemire and illustrated by Travel Foreman, … more
I purchased this brown monk robe and hood costume with one thing in mind: I have never dressed up to go to the Texas Renaissance Festival and decided that 2012 would be the year I'd finally do it. … more
Coastcon is the oldest and largest science fiction/gaming convention in the state of Mississippi. It takes place in Biloxi, MS at the beautiful Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Each year the convention focuses … more
Treehouse Kids, Inc. is a company known primarily for their outdoor life-based toys that are available at retailers such as Wal-Mart and BassPro Shops. Late last year, Treehouse Kids entered the … more
My fair home state of Louisiana has a ton of things to love about it. From the people to the food to the parties, there isn't much I'd change about my home state. One thing I … more
I've always felt that in order to rate a greatest hits package properly, you have to look at the overall offering of tracks (these are, after all, supposed to be "great") and any extras … more
Nicolas Cage sets his head on fire once again in Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance and the results are mixed. While I wasn't expecting anything absolutely amazing, I was hoping that this … more
For a movie that came out over ten years ago and was critically panned, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace in 3D looks pretty good on the big screen. I'm not going to waste any time on the … more
While I'm not the biggest fan of the Star Wars prequels, I must say that over the course of all three films, Ewan McGregor's role as Obi-Wan Kenobi captivated me the most. In my … more
The second annual Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con was bigger, much bigger, than it's predecessor was in 2011. There was a longer list of celebrity guests, more comic artists, and, at least … more