Tarzan of the Apes by Clinton Pettee!
Tarzan of the Apes by Clinton Pettee. I’ve always liked this cover. Hope you do as well.
Tell (2014) / Z-View
Tell (2014)
Director: J.M.R. Luna
Screenplay: Timothy Williams
Stars: Milo Ventimiglia, Katee Sackhoff, Jason Lee and Robert Patrick.
The Pitch: “Let’s make a crime movie with supporting players!”
No Tagline.
The Overview: Beware of Spoilers…
Ethan Tell [Ventimiglia] reluctantly joins in on a big heist and ends up in possession of a million dollars. Now that he has the money, how will he keep his crime partner, his wife [Sackhoff], his parole officer and a couple of corrupt cops from killing him and taking the money.
I was expecting more.
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Tarzan of the Movies: Ranking the Lord of the Jungle’s Greatest Films
Tarzan by Rafael Kayanan
Tarzan has appeared in more than sixty films played by over twenty actors since making his first appearance on the big screen. When I think of Tarzan, the first actor that comes to my mind is Johnny Weissmuller. Of course I grew up watching Weissmuller Tarzan movies.
Over the years, I’ve seen and enjoyed many other Tarzan portrayals including those by Lex Barker, Gordon Scott, Denny Miller, Jock Mahoney, Mike Henry, Ron Ely, Miles O’Keefe and Christopher Lambert.
When I think of Tarzan movies, again, it is the Weissmuller ones that come to mind. Other versions remind me of Hercules of the Jungle, Tarzan as James Bond, Tarzan has to be here so we can justify Bo Derek as Jane, etc.
Tarzan expert Ron Marz selects his favorite Tarzan flicks in Tarzan of the Movies: Ranking the Lord of the Jungle’s Greatest Films.
House of Horrors (1946) / Z-View
House of Horrors (1946)
Director: Jean Yarbrough
Screenplay: George Bricker from a story by Dwight V. Babcock
Stars: Rondo Hatton, Martin Kosleck, Robert Lowery, Virginia Grey and Alan Napier.
The Pitch: “Let’s make a crime movie!”
Tagline: “Meet…The CREEPER!”
The Overview: Beware of Spoilers…
Martin [De Lange] is a near broke artist who saves and befriends the infamous serial killer, The Creeper [Hatton]. Martin then gets The Creeper to begin killing all those who have wronged him.
When artist, Steven Morrow [Lowery] becomes the number one suspect for the killings, his girlfriend Joan Medford [Grey] begins her own investigation and that puts her on the Creeper’s kill list.
This is the second of three Creeper films starring Rondo Hatton.
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Mike Zeck Punisher Portfolio Volume 1
Today we have a plate from the Mike Zeck Punisher Portfolio Volume 1.
I’m proud to own a copy and revisit it from time to time. If you have one you should as well – classic Punisher, amigo. If you don’t click over to Bendis! and see all the plates!
The New “Blood Father” Trailer & Posters Starring Mel Gibson Are Here!
How about the new Blood Father posters and trailers?
American Heist (2014)
American Heist (2014) / Z-View
American Heist (2014)
Director: Sarik Andreasyan
Screenplay: Raul Inglis
Stars: Hayden Christensen, Adrien Brody, Jordana Brewster and Akon.
The Pitch: “Let’s make a crime movie!”
No Tagline
The Overview: Beware of Spoilers…
James Kelly [Christensen]’s older brother, Frankie [Brody], just got out of prison for a crime they did together. Now Frankie’s back in town just at the time James was making a real go of things with his business and girlfriend.
Despite his best efforts, James gets pulled into a bank heist that could cost him everything.
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Brian Azzarello’s American Monster Interview!
Yesterday we had Phil Hester‘s variant cover for American Monster by Brian Azzarello and Juan Doe. Today we have an interview with Brian Azzarello at The Outhousers.
Wild Card (2015) / Z-View
Wild Card (2015)
Director: Simon West
Screenplay: William Goldman
Stars: Jason Statham, Milo Ventimiglia, Stanley Tucci, Sofía Vergara, Jason Alexander and Anne Heche.
The Pitch: “Jason Statham and a bunch of star cameos in a William Goldman script about a Vegas bodyguard.”
Tagline: “Never bet against a man with a killer hand.”
The Overview: Beware of Spoilers…
Nick Wild [Statham] is a Vegas bodyguard who helps a female friend out of a tough situation only to learn that he was messing with the son of a powerful mobster. What’s a bodyguard to do but play the hand he was dealt.
I’m a Jason Statham fan, but Wild Card was a letdown. I was disappointed that most of the all-star cast show for a scene or two and then are never to be seen again. It also didn’t help that Wild is a gambler who does something very stupid towards the end of the movie. Stanley Tucci is great in his limited screen time.
Rating: 2 of 5 stars.
Phil Hester’s American Monster Variant Cover
I’m a fan of Phil Hester‘s art. I’m also enjoying American Monster by Brian Azzarello and Juan Doe.
So how much do you think I’m diggin’ Phil Hester’s American Monster variant cover. Yeah, that was such an easy question. Hope you love it as much!
Source: Mike Zagari.
10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) / Z-View
10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)
Director: Dan Trachtenberg
Screenplay: Josh Campbell & Matthew Stuecken and Damien Chazelle.
Stars: John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Gallagher Jr. and Bradley Cooper (voice).
The Pitch: “JJ Abrams wants to make a film in the Cloverfield Universe.”
Tagline: Monsters come in many forms.
The Overview: Beware of Spoilers…
Michelle [Winstead], after leaving her boyfriend, is involved in a terrible car wreck. When she wakes up she is in an underground bunker with two men; Howard [Goodman] and Emmett [Gallagher]. Michelle is told that she was saved by Howard who saw the wreck and brought to the bunker for her protection. Howard further explains that the United States is under attack. He’s not sure if it’s another country or aliens. Communications are down. The air outside is poisonous.
Emmett confirms Howard’s story and claims he forced his way into the bunker when the attack was just getting underway. Because they are deep underground and the attack is on-going there is no way for Michelle to verify their story. But why would they lie…
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
10 Cloverfield Lane is a throwback to movie-making that relies on an excellent script and great acting. I really, really enjoyed this movie and would love to see more Cloverfield yarns. (And this is coming from someone who did not like the original Cloverfield!)
Mary Elizabeth Winstead and John Goodman are amazing in their roles.
Michelle’s fiance is never seen, but she does get a message from him on her cell. His voice is Bradley Cooper’s.
10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) rates 5 of 5 stars.
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Chris Weston’s Amazing “Die Hard” Poster
I absolutely love Chris Weston’s Die Hard poster. To get the full effect check out a Nakatomi Plaza-size version!
Source: XombieDIRGE.
“Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit” (2014) / Z-View
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014)
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Screenplay: Adam Cozad and David Koepp based on characters created by Tom Clancy
Stars: Chris Pine, Kierra Knightley, Kevin Coster and Kenneth Branagh.
The Pitch: “Maybe Chris Pine is the right guy to bring back Tom Clancey’s Jack Ryan!”
Tagline: Trust No One.
The Overview: Beware of Spoilers…
Let’s call this Jack Ryan: Year One.
Jack Ryan (Pine) is an economic major in college when 9-11 hits. Ryan enlists in the service and is severely injured when his chopper is shut down in Afghanistan. Ryan earns the attention and (affection of his female doctor – Knightley) as well as the attention (but no so much affection) from CIA agent Thomas Harper (Costner) for Ryan’s strong will in rehab. Costner secretly recruits Ryan to become a CIA analyst.
Several years pass with Ryan secretly working for the CIA (not even his longtime girlfriend and former nurse know). Ryan uncovers a Russian’s (Branagh) plot to destroy the US economy. Harper sends Ryan to Russia strictly as a behind-the-scenes agent to dig into financial reports — things go south and Ryan finds himself in 007-land. Before it’s over Ryan has to save his wife and the good ole USA.
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“Hell or High Water” Second Trailer and New Poster
Today we have a new poster and the second official trailer for Hell or High Water.
Maggie (2015) / Z-View
Maggie (2015)
Director: Henry Hobson
Screenplay: John Scott 3
Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Abigail Breslin and Joely Richardson.
The Pitch: “Let’s make a zombie movie with Arnold!”
No Tagline.
The Overview: Beware of Spoilers…
A viral outbreak is causing people to turn into zombies. Wade Vogel’s [Schwarzenegger] daughter, Maggie [Breslin] has been bit. She will slowly turn into a zombie. There is no cure.
Rather than take her to quarantine, Vogel brings her back to his farm much to the dismay of Maggie’s stepmother. Vogel elects to stay by her side to protect her until she turns. Schwarzenegger and Breslin turn in heart-wrenching performances as the father helpless to save his daughter, and the young daughter who has had her future stolen.
If a zombie character study is your cup of java, then you’ll love Maggie.
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