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Quentin Tarantino Takes a Second Look at “Escape from Alcatraz”

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Quentin Tarantino’s first line had me hooked…

Escape from Alcatraz, a film I didn’t like when it came out…

Why was Tarantino writing about a film he didn’t like?  Sure, it starred Clint Eastwood and was directed by Don Siegel, but Tarantino didn’t like it and it wasn’t one of my favorite Eastwood films either.

Ah, but when Tarantino revisited it a few years ago, he gained a greater appreciation for it.

Ok Quentin, tell me more.

And he does in his overview of Escape from Alcatraz.  If you click over and read it, you’ll not only get the backstory of Escape from Alcatraz, you’ll also learn about the connection to Charles Bronson, Burt Reynolds and more.  It’s an interesting read and has made me want to re-visit Eastwood in Escape from Alcatraz.  Maybe I’ll like it as much on review as Quentin Tarantino.

“Cop Land” Gets the Cinephilia Treatment!

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Cop Land features one of Sylvester Stallone’s finest performances.  Written and directed by James Mangold, Cop Land is a modern day western and Mangold knew that it’s success hinged on the actor cast as Freddy Heflin.

Stallone wanted the role despite the fact that Mangold had zero interest in him.  Mangold explained to Stallone all of the reasons he was wrong for the role.  Stallone persisted and promised that none of Mangold’s concerns would become reality.

Stallone earned the role and Mangold got his Freddy Heflin.  Cop Land surprised critics who’d forgotten or doubted Stallone’s acting chops.

You’re Gonna Be Redeemed: The Jersey Noir and Western Fable of James Mangold’s Cop Land by Travis Woods at  Cinephilia and Beyond  provides

  • Travis Woods’ back story of Cop Land
  • Cop Land screenplay
  • Cop Land: The Making of an Urban Western
  • Rare behind-the-scenes photos
  • and much more!

CZ Suggests: Frank Miller Presents Tales from Sin City

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Check out Bill Sienkiewicz‘s Sin City art!  I sure wish Frank Miller would create more Sin City yarns.

If he doesn’t have time to write and draw ’em, he could write and turn the art chores over to another artist.  Or, maybe have guest artists and writers.  How cool would that be?

I get that Sin City is Miller’s baby but, man, the thought of a Frank Miller Presents Tales from Sin City featuring Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips, Dan Panosian, Brian Azzarello & Eduardo Risso, Mike Zeck & John Beatty, Phill Hester… well, you get the idea.

C’mon, Mr. Miller!  What do you think?

Rob Schamberger Wrestled with How to Make a Career in Art

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Robert Schamberger wanted to be a comic book artist but wasn’t setting the world on fire.  So he decided to branch out into other types of art — especially painting.  Despite making gallery sales, he still hadn’t found his niche.

After some thought Schamberger decided to combine his love of art with his love of professional wrestling.  He started doing paintings of professional wrestlers.  A successful Kickstarter followed.  Then within a year, the WWE contacted Schamberger and brought him on board as their resident artist.  Schamberger’s story is an inspiring one in that he worked to figure out how to make his love of art become his career.

Source: Syfy.

Peter Stults Presents Buster Keaton in “Mad Max: Fury Road”

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Peter Stults‘ Movies from an Alternate Universe – movie posters re-imagined how they would look and who would star in them had they been made in a different era.

Peter Stults has created eight volumes of re-imagined posters.  Today, we have one from that eighth volume.

I say again, “Wouldn’t you love to see a book of Stults’ Movies from an Alternative Universe?”  Kickstarter, Mr. Stults?

Although Mr. Stults didn’t ask,  here are a few movie/star suggestions:

    • The Big Heat starring Sylvester Stallone…
    • Highlander starring Errol Flynn…
    • Lethal Weapon 3 starring Marlon Brando, Woody Strode and Lou Costello

Every Quentin Tarantino Movie, from Worst to Best

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Riley Jones at Goliath has ranked Every Quentin Tarantino Movie, from Worst to Best.

Ok.  I’ll play along.

For those interested, here’s my ranking of Every Quentin Tarantino Movie, from Worst to Best episodes…

09.  Grindhouse: Death Proof (2007)

08.  Inglourious Basterds (2009)

07.  Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003)

06.  Django Unchained (2012)

05.  The Hateful Eight (2015)

04.  Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004)

03.  Jackie Brown (1997)

02.  Pulp Fiction (1994)

01.  Reservoir Dogs (1992)

The “Dark Side of the Ring” Trailer is Here!

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The Dark Side of the Ring is a 6 episode series airing on Viceland and premieres April 10th.

From backstage controversies to mysterious deaths and unsolved homicides, this series explores the darkest stories from the golden age of professional wrestling, and tries to find truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality. From backstage controversies to mysterious deaths and unsolved homicides, this series explores the darkest stories from the golden age of professional wrestling, and tries to find truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality.

Kevin Costner’s 10 Best Roles

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Nate Williams and ComingSoon present the 10 Best Kevin Costner Roles.  In the spirit of full disclosure, I’ll admit to not having seen Hidden Figures, Molly’s Game, Field of Dreams or Bull Durham.  With that said, my top ten best Kevin Costner roles (not movies) would be a lot different.  Here’s mine…

10.  The Bodyguard

09.  Criminal

08.  No Way Out

07.  Waterworld

06.  Dances with Wolves

05.  Silverado

04.  The Untouchables

03.  JFK

02.  Revenge

01.  Open Range

Sly Stallone and “The Tenderloin” Are Coming!

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Sly Stallone and his Balboa Productions is teaming with A+E Studios for The Tenderloin, a new television series.  Stallone will serve as an executive producer as well as direct several episodes. Stephen Kay, who directed Stallone in Get Carter and whose television credits include Sons of Anarchy and The Shield, will write the pilot and serve as an executive producer.

The Tenderloin follows Charles Becker a turn-of-the-century New York City cop who led the Strong-Arm Squad in keeping order in an area of the city known as the Tenderloin.  Think The Shield, except that The Tenderloin is based on real events.  Charles Becker was…

…the first and only policeman in U.S. history to be executed for murder.

Sounds like something a lot of us are going to like!

Frank Miller’s Daredevil Boxed Set is Coming!

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Frank Miller fans will be on the lookout when Marvel releases the Daredevil by Frank Miller Boxed Set on October 15, 2019.   The boxed set will include:

  • DAREDEVIL: MARKED FOR DEATH TPB
    COLLECTING: PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) 27-28; DAREDEVIL (1964) 158-161, 163-167

  • DAREDEVIL: GANGWAR TPB
    COLLECTING: DAREDEVIL (1964) 168-180

  • DAREDEVIL: LAST HAND TPB
    COLLECTING: DAREDEVIL (1964) 181-191

  • DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN TPB
    COLLECTING: DAREDEVIL (1964) 219, 226-233

  • ELEKTRA LIVES AGAIN TPB
    COLLECTING: MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL: DAREDEVIL – LOVE AND WAR, ELEKTRA LIVES AGAIN GNHC;MATERIAL FROM BIZARRE ADVENTURES 28; WHAT IF? (1977) 28, 35

  • ELEKTRA: ASSASSIN TPB
    COLLECTING: ELEKTRA: ASSASSIN 1-8

  • DAREDEVIL: THE MAN WITHOUT FEAR TPB
    COLLECTING: DAREDEVIL: THE MAN WITHOUT FEAR 1-5

  • DAREDEVIL BY FRANK MILLER COMPANION TPB

  • DAREDEVIL BY FRANK MILLER BOX SET SLIPCASE POSTER

This bad boy will clock in at nearly 1900 pages with a price tag of $250.00. (Considering that single issues of Miller’s Daredevil comics cost ten times that, this boxed set is a bargain!)

Ranking Bruce Willis’ Best Films

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Riley Jones at Goliath took on the task of Ranking The 25 Greatest Bruce Willis Movies.  From Jones’ list, my top three would be…

  1. Die Hard: Wouldn’t this be #1 on any Bruce Willis’ best list?
  2. The Sixth Sense: Perhaps a contender for the #1 Bruce Willis spot by folks who don’t dig action flicks?
  3.  The Last Boy Scout: I always felt that TLBS was under-rated and would support sequels.

I didn’t include Pulp Fiction in my top three since I look at it as more of a Quentin Tarantino film with a Bruce Willis supporting role.