Tom's Top 3: December 24, 2024
A Few Feel-Good Stocking Stuffers
Hi everyone! Welcome to this week’s installment of Tom’s Top 3 Tuesdays, where I highlight three pieces of content (Podcasts/Shows/Songs/Articles/etc.) that I found interesting or noteworthy from the prior week.
It’s Christmas Eve, I’ve got an Old Fashioned in my hand, and I’m feeling quite jolly. This week’s Top 3 will feature three smaller recommendations—small enough to fit in a stocking hung with care.
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Without further ado, let’s get into it:
[YouTube] Warner Bros. Pictures - Superman | Official Teaser Trailer
A lot hinges on this movie for Warner Bros. Even though Marvel is floundering, DC is still the ugly duckling. They need this reincarnation to be a success in order to kick off a new age for the studio. I gotta say, I think James Gunn might be up to the task.
This trailer obviously has a different feel than prior DC films. Watching it stoked a level of excitement in me that I haven’t felt for a DC movie since The Dark Knight Rises, over 12 years ago.
There is a lot going on in this trailer, and it quickly became a game of me going “wait, who’s that?” If you want a breakdown on the other characters that show up, take a look at this video. One character I definitely recognized, however, was Krypto.
I was so pumped up after this teaser that I actually went back and watched the original Superman movie from 1978. Needless to say, the effects will be a little bit better this go around.
[TV Show] Disney - Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
The Acolyte further cemented my Star Wars malaise in the Disney era. Now, don’t get me wrong, I still love Star Wars and consume every piece of content they put out (sometimes begrudgingly).
So when Skeleton Crew finally came out, I had my reservations. I have heard of this show’s “Goonies in space” pitch for years now, and I was trying not to get my hopes up.
While far from the best show of all time, I’ve been pleasantly surprised with the show… so far. I’m four episodes in (four more to go), and I am really happy with how the story is coming together. The show further explores the pirate aspect of the Star Wars universe, as we accompany four children as they explore the galaxy for the first time.
Against my better judgement, I feel confident enough to suggest that you catch up over the holidays. It even has one of my favorite Star Wars characters of recent years: the GOAT, Neel.
[YouTube] GeoAnimal - Lion missed his dachshund friend so much he stopped eating - then something amazing happened
There’s not much to say here. So heartwarming, it’s like something out of a Disney movie.
I’m here for it.
Happy Holidays, everyone!
That wraps up this edition of Tom’s Top 3 Tuesdays. If you made it to this point, please drop a 1️⃣, 2️⃣, or 3️⃣ in the comments to let me know what you found most interesting/useful. And as always, please like and consider sharing with a friend who you think would enjoy! I’ll be back next week. ✌️
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