Eric Beetner on Writing
If you’re a fan of Eric Beetner, let me direct you to this interview with him [conducted by Mikaela Gilbert-Lurie] at Writing Pad.
If you’re not a Eric Beetner fan, it just means you’ve never read any of his crime novels.
Author: Craig Zablo
Kel Symons Talks: The Mercenary Sea
If you’re a fan of The Mercenary Sea, then you should enjoy this short but informative interview with series co-creator Kel Symons.
Sons of Anarchy Finale Season Teasers
‘Nuff said, right?
Every Alfred Hitchcock Movie Cameo
Morgan T. Rhys edited every Alfred Hitchcok cameo into a single five minute video that’s a lot of fun.
Source: Sploid.
Jim Steranko: Three Issues and the Truth
Fans of Captain America and Steranko will get a kick out of John DiBello’s post Jim Steranko: Three Issues and the Truth.
The Sad History of Pro Wrestling
If you have even the smallest interest in Professional Wrestling then I highly recommend Dan O’Sullivan’s excellent article Money in the Bank.
Source: Jacobin Magazine.
The Beatles Live 1965 Performance!
One of the things that I love about YouTube.com is that you can find almost anything there. You know, like a rare appearance of The Beatles performing in 1965!
20 Greatest “Pulp Fiction” Trivia Facts
My guess is regular visitors to this site will know most, if not all of the 20 Greatest Pulp Fiction Trivia Facts.
For the record, my favorite is #15.
Matt Wagner’s Grendel and The Shadow!
Matt Wagner presents his creation Grendel and The Shadow!
Behind the Scenes: 25 Classic Hollywood Movies
If you get a kick out of behind-the-scenes photos, you’ll love Do You Remember’s post Behind the Scenes: 25 Classic Hollywood Movies.
You’ll see Eastwood, Hitchcock, Star Wars, Schwarzenegger, and more. Check it out!
Frank Miller & Robert Rodriguez on Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
I thought that Sin City: A Dame to Kill For was better than the original Sin City movie, and I liked the original a lot. The fact that A Dame to Kill For isn’t tearing it up at the box office doesn’t surprise, but it sure disappoints me.
My hope is that overseas dollars and dvd purchases make it possible for more Sin City yarns from Miller and Rodriguez. Scott Huver at CBR. interviewed Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez and it’s obvious they feel the same,
Torrance, Stallone & Mitchum Say, “Farewell, My Lovely”
Mike Torrance aka The Krayola Kidd is back and he’s brought Sly and Robert Mitchum from Farewell, My Lovely with him! Over the coming weeks/months I’ll be posting more of Mike’s sketch card commissions. My goal is to eventually get a card for every character Sly has played. We’re well on our way!
You can see more of Mike’s art at his Deviant Art site. Mike is available for commissions and his prices are very reasonable.
Z-View: “Westworld”
Ed Neumeier recently introduced Westworld at the Trailers from Hell site and it reminded me how much I love that movie.
Spoilers lurk below…
Man, I was the right age to love Westworld when I saw it in a theater when it premiered in 1973. I loved the concept of a Disney-like park where adults could vacation and live out their fantasies. Heck, who wouldn’t? Maybe any age is the right age for that.
Yul Brynner was on-point as the Cowboy killing machine. James Brolin was the perfect movie-star-leading-man who would save his nerdy buddy [played by Richard Benajmin] and the day. So when Brolin was gunned down by the gunslinging Brynner and Benjamin was left to make it out on his own, I was shocked. And hooked.
Westworld Rating: 4 out of 5
The Most Engrossing Crime Comics in History
Mark Peters at Salon recently posted his choices for The Most Engrossing Crime Comics in History. Peters’ choices are solid. Both the article and recommended comics are worth a read.
Although they didn’t make Peters’ list I would also heartily recommend:
- Gravedigger by Mills and Burchett
- Sleeper by Brubaker and Phillips
- Damned by Grant and Zeck
- All the Sin City yarns by Frank Miller
- Liar’s Kiss by Eric Skillman and friends
- Parker by Stark and Cooke
- and so many more…
10 Bone-Chilling Urban Legends
Gregory Myers at ListVerse presents 10 Bone-Chilling Urban Legends.
You won’t find an escaped con with a hook for a hand, but there are more than a few scary stories. My favorite of the urban legends presented is Chilling Discovery.
So lights on, or lights off?
