Previews and Reviews that are Z's Views
I first heard about “Give ‘Em Hell Malone” back in January. I was surprised then that more people weren’t talking it up since it stars Thomas Jane and Ving Rhames in what looks to be a very hip, on-point genre movie.
I’m diggin’ everyrhing about “Give ‘Em Hell Malone” – from the way cool styized poster above [as well as these others] to the latest trailer which premiered at Cannes. I am ready to see this bad boy in a theater NOW.
If you’re a fan of “The Twilight Zone,” “The Outer Limits,” sci-fi, drive-in movies, or cliffhangers then you really should check out “The Mercury Men.” I love the feel of this. Of course I’m in to “The Twilight Zone,” “The Outer Limits,” sci-fi, drive-in movies…
IMPAwards scored the first look at another “Inglorious Basterds” poster. I’m really diggin’ these character posters. Let’s hope the Tarantino film is as enjoyable. See it in it’s full glory here.
John Beatty gifted me with this cool sketch of Sly yesterday when he was drawing and signing for fans at Free Comic Book Day at Collector’s Comics in Port St. Lucie.
My admiration for Paul Gulacy’s art goes back to the first time I saw it when i was in junior high. I’ve followed his career since then, so it’s with a great deal of confidence that I say that Jonah Hex #43 [written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray] looks to be some of Paul’s best work ever.
Today is Free Comic Book Day. Comic shops all over the country will be giving away free comics, having store signings with comic book writers and artists, offering big discounts on comic related items, having drawings, costume contests and all sorts of fun. Although I love going to comic conventions, meeting artists and writers, and having all sorts of fun, I’ve never attended a FCBD event. Today that changes.
The Queen and I have been up since 4:30am [had to drop my son & his girlfriend off at the Orlando airport] and have already driven well over 100 miles. In an hour or so, we’re getting back on the road and heading down to Famous Faces & Funnies in West Melbourne, Florida. Derec Donovan and Karl Moline will be there sketching and signing autographs. We’re going to check out the festivities [and maybe see about a Stallone sketch or two].
Then it’s back on the road and down to Collector’s Comics in Port St. Lucie, where my buddy, John Beatty will be sketching and defacing comics with his signature. His lovely wife, Bella, will also be there and it will be a chance for her and the Queen to get together and compare notes. Oh, and store owners Keith Mallow and Monica will be on hand to keep Beatty and I in line. A good time for all is guaranteed.
Then the Queen and I will get back on the road to head for home. If we time it right a dinner a Dixie Crossroads is in the plans. Yeah, this looks to be a great day.
That’s me lookin’ shocked. You would be too if a giant woman was about to stomp you. Don’t worry, you’ll understand in a second.
My buddy, Wild Bill Black, has put together a very hip website called CultRetro to showcase his movies. In addition to the 75 or so dvd movies that he has available for immediate purchase, there are also downloadable films, video production blogs and more. If you’re into vampires, monsters, horror hosts, rocket men, detectives, giant women, and, well you get the idea, then check out CultRetro.
If you’re still not convinced, then check out this extended trailer. Not only will you get a better feel for what CultRetro is all about, but you also understand why I was about to get stomped.
This is a much smaller, cropped version of the new “Inglorious Basterds” poster that AICN has posted here. I like it!
This trailer for District 9 is just creepy enough to make me think this could be a very cool monster movie.
Congrats to Cully Hamner and Warren Ellis. It looks like the movie adaptation of their comic mini-series “Red” has taken a huge leap forward. The Hollywood Reporter has announced that Bruce Willis is in talks to star in the production and to make the potential movie even sweeter, Richard Donner is on the short list of directors.
Man, I would love it if Willis and Donner make the flick.
That sweet Reverand Dave Johnson cover will kick off a four-part mini-series by writer Victor Gischler and artist Goran Parlov. Titled “Welcome to Bayou” begins in “Punisher: Frank Castle” #71, in stores June 10th. Gischler describes the mini-series as
‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ meets ‘Devil’s Rejects’ with a little ‘Deliverance’ thrown in,”
You can get a six page preview thanks to the good folks at CBR.com simply by clicking here.
I’ve said it before. I’ll say it again. I can’t wait for Rick Remender’s “The Last Days of American Crime.”
“Here’s the best advice I can give you – – if you ever get a chance in your life to die, make sure you do!”
Talk about an opening line that makes you want to see more! Ron Salas has posted up a five page preview of his comic Existence 2.0 which is coming soon from Image/Shadowline.
Here’s another gem from the ZONE vault. I dug it then… and I digs it now. This is a spot illustration created by Doug Hazlewood back in 1977. It’s of course a drawing of Oliver Reed from “Curse of the Werewolf.” What, you didn’t recognize ole Oliver under all that make-up?
Growing up I always thought that the wolfman was one of the coolest of all monsters and that the “Curse of the Werewolf” werewolf was the version of the wolfman that I liked best… and I still do!
The extremely talented, extremely nice, Gene Gonzales created his take on Sly from “The Lords of Flatbush” at the recent FX show. Big John Beatty had requested that he have a table near Gene and it was a great move. Gene is funny, knowledgeable and really nice. [Did you hear that somewhere before?]
Although many artists said the FX show wasn’t as busy as they’d hoped, Gene was constantly signing autographs and sketching for fans. At one point Gene even surprised me by singing the promotional song for “Lords of Flatbush.” That sealed the deal — I asked him if he would draw Sly as Stanley and Gene came through with flying colors.
You can see more of Gene’s work at his blog where he posts art DAILY! Gene is also available for commissions and his prices are very reasonable.
Thanks again Gene!
