Bruce Lee and The Bride by Chris Brunner!!
Here’s a dream team-up that every action fan would love to see… Bruce Lee and The Bride by Chris Brunner!!
“Apollo 13: Survival” – The Trailer is Here!
The trailer for Apollo 13: Survival is here. True American heroes.
Deal me in.
Using original footage and interviews, this documentary tells the nail-biting story of Apollo 13 and the struggle to bring its astronauts safely home.
CREEPY Archives Volume 9 featuring Richard Corben, T. Casey Brennan, Tom Sutton & Steve Skeates!
CREEPY Archives Volume 9 will be released on November 26, 2024. It will contain 256 pages of horror, science fiction and fantasy! Here’s what we get…
Now available in a value-priced paperback edition, Creepy Archives Volume 9 features the prime cuts fresh from the chopping block of horror, fantasy, and science fiction served up by a sterling set of slaughterhouse chefs including Richard Corben, T. Casey Brennan, Tom Sutton, Steve Skeates, and many more.
This era of Creepy featured the influx of talented Spanish artists such as José Bea, Jaime Brocal, Luis Garcia, Martin Salvador, and Felix Mas, whose work would bring the standard of illustration in comics to new highs. Take the stake from your heart, climb out of your casket, and take a bite of Creepy Archives!
Collects Creepy issues #42–#45.
“Twisters” (2024) directed by Lee Isaac Chung, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell & Anthony Ramos / Z-View
Twisters (2024)
Director: Lee Isaac Chung
Screenplay: Mark L. Smith; story by Joseph Kosinski; based on characters created by Michael Crichton, Anne-Marie Martin
Stars: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, Brandon Perea, Maura Tierney, Kiernan Shipka, David Corenswet, Katy O’Brian, David Born and James Paxton.
Tagline: Chase. Ride. Survive.
The Plot…
Kate Carter (Edgar-Jones) was a young scientist/storm-chaser on the verge of a way to quickly reduce the intensity of a tornado. But that was five years ago. Kate quit her research when a tornado chase went sideways. Three of her friends were killed. Only Kate and Javi (Ramos) survived.
Now Kate works at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in New York City. She monitors conditions from the safety of a control center. Kate is surprised one day when Javi shows up unannounced. He is part owner of a new company, Storm Par, that uses cutting edge technology to predict the paths/strengths of tornadoes. Although hesitant at first, Kate agrees to work with Javi for one week since the new technology could save lives.
Back in Oklahoma, in tornado alley, Kate experiences a panic attack. She’s worried how she’ll respond when the team closes in on a tornado. Another problem is a competing group of tornado chasers. Tyler Owens (Powell) aka The Tornado Wrangler along with his team are an internet sensation. They’re all about the “views” and their hotdogging is liable to get people killed.
This is a bad mixture as the worst tornado weather in years is predicted.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Twisters isn’t a direct sequel to Twister, but Bill Paxton’s son, James Paxton has a cameo as the upset hotel guest.
Twisters works because of the direction of Lee Isaac Chung, the charm of Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell and Anthony Ramos, the chemistry between Edgar-Jones and Powell and the special effects.
Twisters (2024) rates 4 of 5 stars.
Marv & Goldie by Jock!
Marv from Frank Miller’s Sin City is one of my all-time favorite characters. I love seeing artists do their “take” on the big lug. Today we have Marv and Goldie by Jock based on a scene from Miller’s original Sin City tale!
Source: Cool Comic Art.
Drago from ROCKY IV is coming from McFarlane Toys!
Drago from ROCKY IV is coming from McFarlane Toys! Here’s the lowdown…
- Incredibly detailed, highly decorated 6” scale figure based on the movie ROCKY IV
- Accessories include an extra head, printed backdrop, environmental base, collectible art card and a secret bonus item
- Also includes “VS.” display piece to re-create your favorite ROCKY boxing contest or create your own ultimate dream match! It also can be used as an art card holder
- IVAN DRAGO as featured in the theatrical film ROCKY IV
- Collect all McFarlane Toys Movie Maniacs Figures
Click here for more details or to pre-order!
Rocky is also available the same day as Drago!
Rocky Balboa from ROCKY IV is coming from McFarlane Toys!
Rocky Balboa from ROCKY IV is coming from McFarlane Toys! Here’s the lowdown…
- Incredibly detailed, highly decorated 6” scale figure based on the movie ROCKY IV
- Accessories include an extra head, printed backdrop, environmental base, collectible art card and a secret bonus item
- Also includes “VS.” display piece to re-create your favorite ROCKY boxing contest or create your own ultimate dream match! It also can be used as an art card holder
- ROCKY BALBOA as featured in the theatrical film ROCKY IV
- Preorders now for a drop date of Tuesday, October 8th
- Collect all McFarlane Toys Movie Maniacs Figures
Click here for more details or to pre-order!
Drago is also available the same day as Rocky!
The Black Terror by Dan Brereton!
That’s the Black Terror by Dan Brereton. I’m a huge fan of the limited series that he and writers Beau Smith and Charles Dixon created by in 1989 for Eclipse Comics. That is a series that is way overdue for a nice compilation.
“Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies” (2001) / Z-View
Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies (2001)
Director: Ray Greene
Screenplay: Ray Greene
Stars: Ray Greene, Roger Corman, Maila Nurmi, Dick Miller, Samuel Z. Arkoff, Forrest J. Ackerman and Peter Bogdanovich.
Tagline: None.
The Plot…
Movies that qualify as “schlock” are low-budget, genre films that usually focus on horror, sex and/or violence. These films were made quickly and usually the second feature on a double bill or drive-in fare. Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies explores (as the title suggests) the history of these types of movies. It’s an interesting topic to see how these movies changed over time and influenced popular culture.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
If you have any interest in schlock cinema, this one is for you.
Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies (2001) rates 5 of 5 stars.
EERIE Archives Volume 7 featuring Tom Sutton, Ken Kelly, Richard Corben, Doug Moench, Basil Gogos, Carlos Garzon, Nicola Cuti & more!
EERIE Archives Volume 7 will be released on September 24, 2024. If you wonder what the 288 pages will contain, here’s the lowdown…
Take a ride on the river Styx with your jovial boatman Cousin Eerie in the panic-packed Eerie Archives Volume 7, now in a value-priced paperback edition.
Remove the pennies from your eyes long enough to take in the dastardly dramas from creators Tom Sutton, Ken Kelly, Richard Corben, Doug Moench, Basil Gogos, Carlos Garzon, Nicola Cuti, and more. Also includes an illustrated foreword by comics creator Guy Davis and the first US appearance of comic great Esteban Maroto!
Collects Eerie magazine issues #32–#36.
Deal me in. Pre-Orders are available now.
Batman by John Beatty!
I’ve always been a fan of John Beatty’s art. Of course we’ve been buddies since junior high. I’d have still been a fan even if that wasn’t the case. Check out his Batman sketch and you’ll know why.
“Docks of New Orleans” (1948) starring Roland Winters, Virginia Dale & Mantan Moreland / Z-View
Docks of New Orleans (1948)
Director: Derwin Abrahams
Screenplay: William Scott Darling based on Charlie Chan by Earl Derr Biggers
Stars: Roland Winters, Virginia Dale, Mantan Moreland, John Gallaudet, Victor Sen Yung, Douglas Fowley, Stanley Andrews, Emmett Vogan and Rory Mallinson.
Tagline: None.
The Plot…
The owners of the LaFontaine Chemical Company are shipping out a boatload of a secret cargo. This is going to make them a, pardon the expression, a “boatload” of money. They decide to sign an agreement that if one (or more) of them were to die, the money would be spent by the survivors.
No sooner done, then one of them is murdered. How this was done is a mystery. No signs of death and the victim was alone in a room that no one entered.
Thankfully Charlie Chan has been called in.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Mantan Mooreland gets more to do in this one. This includes Mooreland’s famous “Indefinite Talk” routine.
Docks of New Orleans (1948) rates 3 of 5 stars.
“Wolf Totem” by The Hu Band!
I don’t often post about music. When I do, it is usually in reference to an “oldies” artist or song. So, what are the odds that I’d post about a modern band from Mongolia that has a harder edge than I normally prefer?
I’ve watched The Hu’s video Wolf Totem video several times since I first saw it yesterday. I love the fact that the band leans into their Mongolian heritage. I’d like to see what the video’s director could do with a feature film.
Wolf Totem by The Hu Band.
“Hitchcock” (2012) starring Anthony Hopkins & Helen Mirren / Z-View
Hitchcock (2012)
Director: Sacha Gervasi
Screenplay: John J. McLaughlin; based on ALFRED HITCHCOCK AND THE MAKING OF PSYCHO by Stephen Rebello
Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson, Danny Huston, Toni Collette, Michael Stuhlbarg, Michael Wincott, Jessica Biel, James D’Arcy, Richard Portnow, Kurtwood Smith, Kai Lennox, Tara Summers, Wallace Langham, Paul Schackman, Currie Graham, Spencer Garrett and Ralph Macchio.
Tagline: Behind every Psycho is a great woman.
The Plot…
Alfred Hitchcock coming off the success of North by Northwest is looking for a new project. The studios have offered high profile projects, but Hitch has his sights on adapting Robert Bloch’s novel PSYCHO. The studio is against the idea. Hitch is determined to make the film even if he has to finance it himself.
He does. The studio is offering little support. So Hitchcock risks everything to see the project through.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Hitchcock was nominated for one Academy Award…
- Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling – Howard Berger, Peter Montagna, Martin Samuel
The scenes of Hitchcock’s office on the Paramount lot were shot in Alfred Hitchcock’s actual office!
Michael Wincott is excellent in the role of Ed Gein, the real life murderer that inspired Robert Bloch to write PSYCHO.
Hitchcock (2012) rates 4 of 5 stars.
“Grotesquerie” starring Niecy Nash-Betts, Courtney B. Vance, Lesley Manville, and Travis Kelce – The Teaser is Here!
Here’s the teaser for Grotesquerie starring Niecy Nash-Betts, Courtney B. Vance, Lesley Manville, and Travis Kelce. I plan to check it out.
In FX’s Grotesquerie, a series of heinous crimes have unsettled a small community. Detective Lois Tryon feels these crimes are eerily personal, as if someone—or something—is taunting her. With no leads and unsure of where to turn, she accepts the help of Sister Megan. However, they find themselves ensnared in a sinister web that only seems to raise more questions than answers.
Fear the worst. FX’s GROTESQUERIE. OFFICIAL TEASER. 9.25 on FX. Stream on Hulu. Starring Niecy Nash-Betts, Courtney B. Vance, Lesley Manville, and Travis Kelce.
