“Apache Junction” – The Poster and Trailer are Here!
The poster is pretty generic but the trailer shows promise. I’ll check out Apache Junction on streaming at some point.
“Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol” – The Trailer for the New Series is Here!
Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol could be good. .I plan to check it out.
Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol is streaming September 16th on Peacock with new episodes every Thursday: https://pck.tv/3xeZ66d
Synopsis: Based on Dan Brown’s international bestselling thriller “The Lost Symbol,” the series follows the early adventures of young Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon (Ashley Zukerman), who must solve a series of deadly puzzles to save his kidnapped mentor and thwart a chilling global conspiracy.
Jack Nicholson – His Most Iconic Roles!
Layla Halfhill at /Film posted Jack Nicholson’s 15 Most Iconic Roles Ranked. Her list is a good one. Truth be told, I think when you’re talking about Jack Nicholson’s most iconic roles, they can be boiled down to three. Before you click over to Halfhill’s article, here are my picks and rationale for my choices…
3. Randal McMurphy, One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest – This is the movie that made people sit up and take notice of Nicholson’s acting. For the longest time it was his most iconic role.
2. Colonel Nathan Jessup, A Few Good Men – I chose this as Nicholson’s second most iconic role and it all boils down to the “You can’t handle the truth” scene. While the role is not as iconic as my choice for #1, I’ll bet that the A Few Good Men line is quoted more often than “Here’s Johnny!”
1. Jack Torrance, The Shining – Most people think of this role whenever Nicholson’s name is mentioned. Although Stephen King would argue, he was great in the role for Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining.
Ron Salas’ 100 Bullets Pin-Up Piece!
Ron Salas posted this on Twitter this morning and throughout the day I kept thinking about the amazing job that he did. 100 Bullets was a crime comic written by Brian Azzarello with art by Eduardo Risso. Dave Johnson provided the covers. The series won multiple awards for excellence and remains one of my favorite comics. Ron’s piece is an excellent tribute.
I’ve known Ron for years and am lucky enough to have several Stallone sketches from him. You can see more of his art by following Ron Salas on Twitter. You won’t be disappointed.
“Intrusion” – The Poster and Trailer are Here!
The Intrusion poster doesn’t do much for me, but I like the trailer. Deal me in.
When a husband and wife move to a small town, a home invasion leaves the wife traumatized and suspicious that those around her might not be who they seem. Freida Pinto and Logan Marshall-Green star in INTRUSION, directed by Adam Salky. Only on Netflix September 22.
“Behemoth” – The Poster and Trailer are Here!
I like the poster and the trailer for Behemoth enough so that I want to know more. I’ll keep you posted if anything turns up.
“Monsters Inside: The 24 Faces of Billy Milligan” – The Trailer is Here!
I’ll say it again, Netflix comes up with interesting documentaries. I hope that Monsters Inside: The 24 Faces of Billy Milligan is as good as the trailer below. Deal me in.
Have you ever seen someone change personalities right in front of your eyes? Monsters Inside: The 24 Faces of Billy Milligan is only on Netflix September 22.
RIP: Marilyn Eastman
Marilyn Eastman, best known for her role in George Romero’s classic Night of the Living Dead, died yesterday at the age of 87. No cause of death was given.
Ms. Eastman not only co-starred in Night of the Living Dead, she was also one producing partners of Image Ten – the company formed to finance the movie. It’s interesting to note that Marilyn Eastman played Helen Cooper, the wife of Harry Cooper played by Karl Hardman, who was her real-life business and life partner. In addition, Ms. Eastman also worked on make-up, props and assisted with the editing for Night of the Living Dead.
After filming of Night of the Living Dead, Marilyn Eastman returned to work at Hardman/Eastman, Inc., the production company she and Karl Hardman had created prior to the making of the horror classic. Ms. Eastman would continue to make and/or appear in commercials and industrial films for the rest of her career. In addition, Marilyn Eastman had roles in an episode of Perry Mason in 1960 and the movies Houseguest (1995) and Santa Claws (1996).
The only film/tv show I ever saw Marilyn Eastman act in was Night of the Living Dead. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve see it, but I do know I’ve spent more time watching Ms. Eastman on screen than many, movie/tv stars with dozens more credits.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Marilyn Eastman’s family, friends and fans.
NEWBURN – New Crime Comic from Zdarsky & Phillips is Coming!
Newburn is a new crime comic series coming from Chip Zdarsky (writer) and Jacob Phillips (artist). Here is the first issue synopsis…
EASTON NEWBURN is a private detective without loyalties, investigating conflicts between rival crime factions while collecting enemies along the way. In this DEBUT ISSUE, a man is murdered after stealing from his own mafia family, but they aren’t the ones who ordered the hit…
Below is a page from the first issue which drops November 3rd from Image Comics. If you’d like to see more preview pages you can. As for me, I’ve seen enough. Deal me in.
“Escape from New York” Alternative Poster by Nikos Bogris!
Nikos Bogris created this way cool Escape from New York alternative poster. You might remember Bogris’ alternative poster for Charles Bronson in The Mechanic. You can see more of his awesome art at the Nikos Bogris Instagram Page.
Mark Rozzo Makes the Case for The Most Influential Pop-Rock Band Ever? The Monkees!
If you’re a Monkees’ fan you’ll enjoy Mark Rozzo’s The Most Influential Pop-Rock Band Ever? The Monkees! posted at Vanity Fair. If you’re not a fan after reading the article you’ll understand why many folks are. Rozzo makes a strong case for why The Monkees should be respected.
“First Blood” Poster by Paul Mann!
Paul Mann created this amazing First Blood poster. If you’ve never visited Mr. Mann’s website (or his Instagram page) you owe it to yourself to check out all of his beautiful art. Plan to spend some time. It will be time well spent.
“Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali” – The Poster and Trailer are Here!
Netflix comes up with interesting documentaries and Blood Brothers looks to be another good one. Deal me in.
Blood Brothers tells the extraordinary and ultimately tragic story of the friendship between two of the most iconic figures of the 20th century: Muhammad Ali, the greatest boxer of all time, and Malcolm X, the Nation of Islam’s – and black America’s – most incendiary and charismatic leader.
This was the unlikeliest of friendships – the brash Olympic Champion who spoke in verse to the amusement of the white press and the ex-con intellectual-turned-revolutionary who railed against the evils of white oppression and dismissed sports as a triviality. But their bond was deep, their friendship real.
“The Voyeurs” – The Poster and Trailer are Here!
Here are another pair that I like – the poster and trailer for The Voyeurs. Deal me in.
Keep an eye out for your new obsession. The Voyeurs—starring Sydney Sweeney, Justice Smith, Ben Hardy, and Natasha Liu Bordizzo—comes to Amazon Prime Video September 10th.
“Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster” – The Poster and Trailer are Here!
I like the poster (dig that shadow) and trailer for Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster. Deal me in!
Beginning just before his debut as Frankenstein’s creation, BORIS KARLOFF: THE MAN BEHIND THE MONSTER compellingly explores the life and legacy of a cinema legend, presenting a perceptive history of the genre he personified. His films were long derided as hokum and attacked by censors. But his phenomenal popularity and pervasive influence endures, inspiring some of our greatest actors and directors into the 21st Century – among them Guillermo Del Toro, Ron Perlman, Roger Corman & John Landis all of whom and many more contribute their personal insights and anecdotes.
