Marv by Oddur!
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 a Marv by Oddur.
“Thrash” (2026) / Z-View
Thrash (2026)
Director: Tommy Wirkola
Screenplay: Tommy Wirkola
Stars: Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak, Alyla Browne, Tyler Coppin, Adam Dunn and Djimon Hounsou
Tagline: If the flood doesn’t kill you…
The Plot…
A category 5 hurricane is barreling towards the east coast of the United States. The small seaside town of Annieville, South Carolina, is the direct path of this monster storm. Although the town goes under an evacuation order, several people are unable to leave.
When the storm surge destroys Annieville’s sea wall, the town floods. And with the floods come sharks. Lots of sharks.
Cue the Jaws music.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
If you like drive-in movies, and don’t mind putting your mind in neutral, then you should enjoy Thrash.
Thrash (2026) rates 3 of 5 stars
“Heat” Alt Poster by Sahin Düzgün!
Heat is a modern masterpiece. If you’re going to create an alt poster for it, the poster better be good. Real good. Thankfully, this beauty created by Sahin Düzgün is. Sahin is a graphic designer, poster artist and movie lover from Berlin, Germany.
Here is what Sahin had to say about his design: That cold L.A. glow, the silence between gunshots, and two men on opposite sides of the same line. Heat is mood, tension, and minimalism at its best. This one’s all about that atmosphere.
Neil McCauley: Don’t let yourself get attached to anything you are not willing to walk out on in 30 seconds flat if you feel the heat around the corner.
“Nuremberg” (2025) starring Russell Crowe and Rami Malek / Z-View
Nuremberg (2025)
Director: James Vanderbilt
Screenplay: James Vanderbilt; based on THE NAZI AND THE PSYCHIATRIST by Jack El-Hao
Stars: Russell Crowe, Rami Malek, Leo Woodall, John Slattery, Mark O’Brien, Colin Hanks, Wrenn Schmidt, Lydia Peckham, Richard E. Grant and Michael Shannon.
Tagline: An epic World War ll thriller based on true events
The Plot…
1945. World War II is over. For the first time in history an international trial will be held to determine if crimes against humanity were committed. The defendants are leaders of the Nazi party including Reichsmarshall Hermann Göring, Hitler’s former second-in-command. Göring welcomes the opportunity to present his case to the world.
Douglas Kelley, a Lt. Colonel and U.S. Army psychiatrist, is brought in to evaluate the Nazis competency to stand trial. Kelley determines that they are competent, but cautions the prosecutors. Hermann Göring has a genius level IQ. He’s a sly, charismatic, confident narcissistic who believes that he will be able to prove he is not guilty of the crimes charged.
As the prosecutors prepare for trial it becomes clear that Göring is going to be a problem. Even Lt. Colonel Kelley begins to fall under his spell.
As the world watches, the trial begins…
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Much of the dialogue in the trial cross-examination exchanges of Göring came from transcripts from the trial.
Göring was found guilty and sentenced to death. He committed suicide using cyanide before the sentence could be carried out. It’s ironic/creepy that Lt. Colonel Kelley committed suicide twelve years later by cyanide in 1958.
Russell Crowe, Rami Malek and Michael Shannon are excellent.
Nuremberg (2025) rates 4 of 5 stars
MONSTER ISLAND by David Wellington / Z-View
MONSTER ISLAND by David Wellington
First sentences…
Osman leaned over the rail and spat into the gray sea before turning again to shout orders at his first mate Ysuf.
The Overview: Beware of Spoilers…
The zombie apocalypse came. It was as bad as anyone could imagine. In no time at all the zombies outnumber the living. The humans who survive huddle in small groups in whatever safe haven they can find. But without adequate food, water, electricity, lights, air conditioning or heat, survival is barely a step above existing.
The cities are the worst. The bigger the city, the worse the situation. In New York City most of the millions of people who used to live and work there are now members of the walking dead. You’d have to be crazy or have a daughter who will die if you don’t.
Dekalb isn’t crazy. But he’s been separated from his daughter. Dekalb was captured by a squad of warrior women. Their leader will die without the right medicine. Dekalb knows where a supply can be found. The meds are at the U.N. Building in midtown Manhattan. Dekalb offers to retrieve the medicine if he can be reunited with his daughter. Although a small squad of the warriors will travel with Dekalb, they’ll be outnumbered millions to one. The only saving grace is Dekalb can think. Zombies are just mindless eating machines.
All of them… except one.
A medical student named Gary had a plan to survive the zombie apocalypse. And he did.
Sort of.
Now Gary is one of the walking dead, but he still has the ability to think. Sure, like all of the other walkers, Gary has a never-ending hunger for human flesh. But in addition to his ability to think, Gary can mentally control the other zombies. Gary’s developed a plan that will make him king of the world. Humans will be contained, corralled and allowed to live… as a food source for Gary and his walking dead army.
Dekalb and Gary are on a collision course.
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MONSTER ISLAND is the first in Wellington’s MONSTER trilogy (MONSTER ISLAND, MONSTER NATION and MONSTER PLANET).
Wellington first published MONSTER ISLAND in installments available for free on the internet.
David Wellington takes the traditional zombie troupes and puts a spin on them. I enjoyed the ride and look forward to the others in the trilogy.
Rating:
Rare Promo Photo of Sly Stallone for “Rocky IV”!
Check out this cool and rarely seen promo photo of Sly Stallone for Rocky IV!
Frank Frazetta’s Dracula!
Frank Frazetta’s Dracula, like everything Frazetta created, is uniquely his. And like everything that Frazetta created, I’m a fan of it.
Source: Heritage Auctions.
THE CROW: THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY by Jeff Bond!
Fans of J. O’Barr’s The Crow are gonna love this. A new book by Jeff Bond titled THE CROW: THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY premieres on September 1, 2026. Here’s the lowdown…
The ultimate guide to the making of cult classic film The Crow, featuring new interviews with filmmakers, behind-the-scenes imagery, and highlighting its enduring legacy, including exclusive imagery from the 2024 film.
Take a deep dive into the making of the iconic 1994 film The Crow, exploring its origins in James O’Barr’s haunting graphic novel, and the lasting impact of its production in later sequels. THE CROW: THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY details the film’s bold visual style, director Alex Proyas’ creative vision, and the rise of Brandon Lee as the unforgettable Eric Draven. Despite tragedy, the crew’s determination to bring the film to completion created a cult classic.
The book traces the franchise’s evolution through its sequels, and examines how The Crow became a symbol of love, loss, and redemption, leaving a legacy that continues to resonate with fans. Through interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and critical analysis, this is the definitive account of The Crow’s lasting influence.
Cobra by Brian Shearer!
Brian Shearer is a freelance artist/illustrator best known for his art on titles such as G.I. Joe, Transformers, Dr. Who as well as his creator-owned graphic novels, Gunship Thunderpunch and William the Last. I picked up this piece at HeroesCon.
You can see more of Brian’s art at his website or his Twitter posts.
Flash Gordon by Barry Windsor-Smith!
Barry Windsor-Smith, best known first for his groundbreaking art on Conan (and later everything he drew/painted) shows his take on Flash Gordon.
Source: Heritage Auctions.
Rarely Seen “Rocky IV” Promo Pic Featuring Sly Stallone & Dolph Lundgren!
Here we have a cool and rarely seen Rocky IV promo pic featuring Dolph Lundgren and Sly Stallone.
Click on the image to see a championship-sized view. – Craig
“The Pitt” Season 2 starring Noah Wyle and Katherine LaNasa / Z-View
“The Pitt” Season 2 (2026)
Created by: R. Scott Gemmill
Teleplay by:
- (eps. 16; 30) R. Scott Gemmill
- (ep. 17) Joe Sachs & R. Scott Gemmill
- (eps. 18; 29) Noah Wyle
- (eps. 19; 24) Cynthia Adarkwa
- (eps. 20; 25) Simran Baidwan
- (ep. 21) Kirsten Pierre-Geyfman & R. Scott Gemmill
- (eps. 22; 26) Valerie Chu
- (eps. 23; 28) Joe Sachs
- (ep. 27) Danny Hogan & R. Scott Gemmill
Directed by:
- John Wells (eps. 16; 30)
- Damian Marcano (eps. 17; 20; 25; 28)
- Uta Briesewitz (eps. 18; 22; 26; 29)
- John Cameron (eps. 19; 23)
- Noah Wyle (ep. 20)
- Shawn Hatosy (ep. 24)
- Amanda Marsalis (ep. 27)
Stars: Noah Wyle, Tracy Ifeachor, Patrick Ball, Katherine LaNasa, Supriya Ganesh, Fiona Dourif, Taylor Dearden, Isa Briones, Gerran Howell, Shabana Azeez and Sepideh Moafi.
Tagline: The work never stops.
The Plot…
The Pitt follows Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch in real time as he works a major hospital emergency room that is understaffed and overworked. It is the fourth of July.
Let the fireworks begin.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
The Pitt was nominated for 13 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards and won 5…
- Nominee for Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup – Myriam Arougheti, Thomas Floutz, Chris Burgoyne, Martina Sykes for episode “4:00 P.M.”
- Nominee for Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour) – Todd Grace, Ed Carr, Von Varga, Tami Treadwell for episode “6:00 P.M.”
- Nominee for Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour) – Bryan Parker, Kristen Hirlinger, Vince Tennant, Joshua Adeniji, Roland N. Thai, Lyndsey Schenk, Sam Lewis, Nicholas Kmet, Adam DeCoste, Alex Ullrich for episode “7:00 P.M.”
- Nominee for Outstanding Contemporary Makeup (Non-Prosthetic) – Merry Lee Traum, Marie-Flore Beaubien, Leesa Simone for episode “7:00 P.M.”
- Nominee for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series – Joe Sachs for episode “2:00 P.M.”
- Nominee for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series – R. Scott Gemmill for episode “7:00 A.M.”
- Nominee for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series – John Wells for episode “7:00 A.M.”
- Winner for Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series – Cathy Sandrich Gelfond, Erica Berger
- Winner for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series – Shawn Hatosy
- Winner for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series – Katherine LaNasa
- Winner for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series – Noah Wyle
- Winner for Outstanding Drama Series – Damian Marcano, Michael Hissrich, R. Scott Gemmill, John Wells, Michelle Lankwarden, Simran Baidwan, Erin Jontow, Amanda Marsalis, Terri Murphy, Cynthia Adarkwa, Noah Wyle, Joe Sachs
The Pitt continues to be must-see tv for me.
Noah Wyle and Katherine LaNasa have won well deserved Emmys for their performances on The Pitt.
“The Pitt” Season 2 (2026) earns 5 of 5 stars.
The Shadow by Tony Harris!
Although I’m not a big fan of The Shadow, I dig everything about Tony Harris’ drawing of the man who knows the evil that may lurk within your heart.
(And although the art is signed to Craig, it’s not this Craig that owns it. 😉 – Craig)
“Harbinger Down” (2015) starring Lance Henriksen / Z-View
Harbinger Down (2015)
Director: Alec Gillis
Screenplay: Alec Gillis
Stars: Lance Henriksen, Giovonnie Samuels, Matt Winston
Tagline: Terror is just beneath the surface.
The Plot…
Stephen along with his graduate students Sadie and Ronelle are aboard the fishing boat Harbinger. They are at sea to study the effects of global warming on whales. The Harbinger is crewed by ship captain Graff and his crew which consists of Bowman, Roland, Big G, Dock, Svetlana and Atka.
When an large foreign object is discovered on sonar, they bring it aboard. To their surprise they discover they’ve found a crashed Soviet lunar module. Aboard is a dead cosmonaut…
… as well as the alien that killed him.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Harbinger Down comes off as a low-budget homage (re-imagining? rip-off) of John Carpenter’s The Thing. At the start of the film, the date is given as June 25 1982, which happens to be the day JC’s The Thing was released.
When the crew first discovers the module, Graff asks “Is that a man in there, or something?” This is the same question asked by Doctor Copper in John Carpenter’s The Thing.
In John Carpenter’s The Thing, Childs asks about “voodoo shit” in regard to the alien. Here a character makes the same “voodoo shit” reference to the monster.
Harbinger Down (2015) rates 2 of 5 stars
“Reservoir Dogs” Alt Poster by Nick Charge!
Reservoir Dogs was my introduction to Quentin Tarantino. It and Pulp Fiction are my Tarantino favs. Depending on my mood, they alternate in the top spot.
Nick Charge has created a clever alt poster for Reservoir Dogs. Look into Mr. Blonde’s shades and I’ll bet you begin to hear “Stuck in the Middle with You”.
If you’d like to see more of Nick Charge’s art, you can on his Instagram.
“You shoot me in a dream, you better wake up and apologize.” – Mr. White
