Author Archives: Tony Frazier

Week 3.2 – Getting Away With It

Previously: The Voice on the Phone threatened to kill the hostage if the police didn’t dispatch cops to bank immediately. But the police suspected a false alarm, so Digger pulled a pistol on one of the tellers. And now… Digger … Continue reading

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Week 3.1 – Getting Away With It

Last week: Digger was coerced into robbing a bank by a mysterious Voice who had threatened to kill a hostage if his instructions weren’t followed. Digger called the police on his way to the bank, but they dismissed it as … Continue reading

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Super Movies – Ghost Rider

Continuing our Halloween Cavalcade of Heroes Who Are Monsters, let’s take a look back at 2007’s Ghost Rider. Written and directed by Mark Steven Johnson, the man who earlier brought us Ben Affleck as Daredevil, Ghost Rider tells the story … Continue reading

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Out of the Vault – The Mask

Yeah, I know what you’re thinking. This was supposed to be a Halloween celebration, featuring Heroes Who Are Monsters. Isn’t The Mask the nerd who turns into a cartoon character in that goofy Jim Carrey movie? What’s monstrous about him? … Continue reading

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Week 2.5 – Two Hours Ago (Give or Take)

Previously: Digger announced his intention to rob a bank. Will he actually go through with it? The guard made as if to reach for the gun, but Digger popped the Drillers into preheat. They powered up with a snap and … Continue reading

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Week 2.4 – Two Hours Ago (Give or Take)

Previously: Digger called 911 to report an impending bank robbery: his own. “Excuse me?” asked the dispatcher. “Did you say you were going to rob a bank?” “MCP National downtown,” Digger said. “I’ll be there in about 20 minutes, give … Continue reading

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Week 2.3 – Two Hours Ago (Give or Take)

Previously: Digger was ordered by a mysterious voice on a video monitor to rob a bank, or else a hostage would die. “I don’t even know where it is!” Digger protested. “Or where I am, for that matter.” “The phone … Continue reading

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Week 2.2 – Two Hours Ago (Give or Take)

Previously: Digger came to in a warehouse after a painful encounter with Judy Buckle, the Crime Clown. “Look at the screen and tell me what you see,” said the Voice. “A blur,” Digger said, “with a head.” “People say you’re … Continue reading

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Week 2.1 – Two Hours Ago (Give or Take)

Last week: Superhero Digger was in hot pursuit of small-time crook Jeff Twain, while fellow superhero Flexo Thompson was after Digger. Digger stood accused of robbing a bank, but claimed he was set up. Was he? Two hours ago… Digger … Continue reading

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Super Movies – The Crow

In 1994, Miramax Pictures released the film adaptation of The Crow. They were not the original studio. Paramount was originally supposed to distribute the film, but they dropped out after star Brandon Lee was killed in an accident on the … Continue reading

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