Tag Archives: film

Marilyn Monroe-inspired Candy Bars (and more) from It’Sugar!

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Jason Liebig

Earlier this month on June 1st, Marilyn Monroe would have celebrated her 88th birthday.  While Monroe passed away over a half a century ago in 1962, her influence and impact on our popular culture remains as strong as ever.  One … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of E.T. The Extra Terrestrial – CollectingCandy-style!

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Jason Liebig

I somehow missed that yesterday was the 30th Anniversary of the original release of E.T. The Extra Terrestrial – a classic film that contains a classic candy tie-in.  That tie-in being Reese’s Pieces.  A day late it might be, but … Continue reading →

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Avengers (candy) Assemble!

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Jason Liebig

Unless you’ve been living under a pop-culture rock, you are probably aware that Marvel Comics’ much-anticipated film, The Avengers, premieres today.  I won’t be seeing it today, but I’ll likely take in the flick before the end of the weekend. … Continue reading →

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Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Zagnut!?

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Jason Liebig

When the film Beetlejuice hit theaters in 1988 it was pretty amazing.  It still stands as an extraordinary piece of film-making by visionary director Tim Burton. For me it was the first time I noticed Burton’s work, or a candy … Continue reading →

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