It’s seems like every time I turn the TV on my childhood is being re-marketed and re-purposed, but it always seems to be lacking the heart of the originals.

It started with Star Wars making it back onto the big screen, an event which I think we can all agree was a let down, at best.  The downward spiral continued by bringing back an aged, albeit convincing, Harrison Ford in the iconic role of archaeologist/adventurer Dr. Henry Jones, which was great.  But was then ruined by throwing him into a world of bad CGI and… aliens? Honestly I think the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular, a la Disney World, is better than that entire movie but that’s something else entirely. There was a blip of hope in the Transformers movie but now it’s being turned into a sequel, which I can’t understand since Megatron no longer exists.

Now it seems that one of the most iconic of the television series which I grew up watching is being turned into a movie. On August 7 we welcome “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” into movie theaters across the country; suffice to say I’m not holding my breath.

But before I write everything off I suppose there were a few success stories in the last few years.  Batman finally shed his Adam West/George Clooney heritage and became the superhero we all wanted him to be.  Spiderman came back in a big way (not Spiderman 3) and I’m finally comfortable with Mr. Jackman wearing the mantle of Wolverine, I even like it.

Then I stumbled across this jewel the other day.  It’s true that I’m not looking forward to the cinematic release of the Joe franchise, but the buzz around the movie took my attention off the remake of the cartoon.  Yes, the remake of the cartoon!  It’s everything you(I) ever wanted in the show; there’s also a showdown between Storm Shadow and Snake Eyes, need I say more?

G.I. Joe truly is the real American hero.

Enjoy.

Easter is a weird holiday.

Namely because it’s not really a holiday, it’s more of an observance… and it’s never on the same day of the year. Both of which I’m sure led to the invention of the Easter bunny because nothing says resurrection like a bunny? However, it doesn’t end with the appearance of the rabbit but rather in the goodies he brings, why eggs of of course! (But where does a rabbit find eggs?)

I’m glad someone decided candy was a far better accessory to pastel baskets than hard boiled dairy products…

So after Cara and I had our Easter candy binge I wanted to reminisce on my favorites and hear some of yours.

Here’s my list:

3. Peeps

By far the worst of my favorites as far as health is concerned (it’s all candy, can I even say that) Peeps are the called the most popular non-chocolate Easter confection of all time.  It’s really the glory of yellow dye #5 and sugar crystals that set Peeps above your normal, run of the mill jet-puffed corn syrup marshmallows, add limited availability and you’ve got yourself a winner!  I prefer Peeps eaten plain but apparently there are other… Methods?

2. Cadbury Creame Eggs.

Original introduced in Britain in 1923 the Cadbury creame egg became an instant hit, even British royalty were into the wonderful mix of fondant and milk chocolate.  The eggs didn’t take off in America until Hershey’s famous clucking bunny ads in the early 80’s.  Since this YouTube commenter puts it in the simplest terms, I’ll let him speak on my behalf:

“Thank you Jesus for the Cadbury Bunny and the miracle of chocolate eggs.”   – Youngdean007

Also of note is Cadbury’s Purple Goes Green initiative that is intended to turn them into a greener company by “shrinking it’s global footprint.”  Not bad for a company that made its name in chocolate eggs.

1. Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs

This is the gold standard, the best. Ironically these are not much different than the regular Peanut Butter Cups, which perhaps is testament to what a great candy this is any other time of the year.  The eggs kick it up a notch (thanks Emeril) by changing the chocolate to peanut butter ratio just a bit, giving us a wonderful Easter treat that is always the first to disappear from any respectable child’s Easter basket, including my own.  I’ll also link to this handy calorie counter here, so you can plan your Post-Easter activities in accordance with your fondness for the number one Easter candy, IMHO of course.

So what are your favorites?

So I’ve decided to sponsor my own little blogging intervention… Sorry for the delay.

In the meantime:

I’ve turned the ripe old age of twenty-seven

I’ve fallen in love with WWII Sartorial Masterpieces

I’m looking at new eyes

And I promise I’m working on a real post…

Until then I leave you with this jewel, because I know you’re still excited about Where the Wild Things Are

Somehow The Arcade Fire just brings it to life

The trailer that is

Come on…