Previews and Reviews that are Z's Views
On February 27, 2015, USAToday posted Every “Rocky” Movie, Ranked by Chris Chase.
For details check out the piece, but here are Chris’ rankings and mine. We differ quite a bit, but there’s nothing wrong with that.
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Chris Chase
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Craig Zablo
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| 6. Rocky V | 6. Rocky V |
| 5. Rocky Balboa | 5. Rocky II |
| 4. Rocky II | 4. Rocky IV |
| 3. Rocky | 3. Rocky III |
| 2. Rocky III | 2. Rocky Balboa |
| 1. Rocky IV | 1. Rocky |
Grzegorz Domaradzki created the poster above and now Grey Matter Art under license from StudioCanal has announced new officially licensed, limited edition screen prints with two variant editions for Sylvester Stallone and First Blood fans.
For more information and to see the above poster and the variants in larger format check out Gotham News and Grey Matter Art.
I think on this lazy Sunday, we should take five with Dave Brubeck. While you listen why not check out Dave Brubeck: 5 Little Known Facts About the Take 5 Jazz Pianist?
Shaft #3 is part of an on-going series published by Dynamite. Shaft created by Ernest Tidyman.
Writer: David F. Walker
Artist: Bilquis Evely
Colorist: Daniel Miwa
Cover Shown: Denys Cowan, Bill Sienkiewicz & Ivan Nunes
John Shaft didn’t go looking for trouble; it came looking for him, and in the process, a lot of people died. Devastated by the murder of a friend, Shaft wants answers and revenge-though not necessarily in that order. With vengeance on his mind and cold steel in his hand, Shaft finds himself caught up in a brewing gang war that threatens to consume the city. Everyone from the Mafia to the police wants Shaft to do their dirty work, but no one realizes that’s all part of his plan.
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Shaft #3 should appeal to fans of the Shaft movies and is for mature audiences due to adult language.
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Like millions of other viewers I enjoyed the recent Saturday Night Live anniversary special. Like any series that spans 40 years, SNL has had its ups and downs.
Truth be told, I haven’t watched SNL regularly for years… more like decades. But I sure tuned in to see the special.
My favorite parts were the scenes from the first years with the original cast and Celebrity Jeopardy, but even the stuff that wasn’t great was enjoyable.
Norm Macdonald sent out a series of tweets about preparations in the week leading up to the SNL 40th Special and they’re entertaining and informative. Thankfully the Gothamist pulled them all together for an easy read.
The Martian by Andy Weir
The Martian by Andy Weir is one of the most unique and enjoyable novels that I’ve read in years. Weir’s stranded [on Mars!] astronaut, Mark Watney, is intelligent, witty, and just enough of a wise guy.
I loved how real science was used. I loved how Weir widened the scope of the story to include not only the people on Earth [who’ve learned of Watney’s plight] but also the only astronauts in a position to attempt a rescue.
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Leonard Nimoy died today at the age of 83 from the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Although best known for his role as Spock [which spanned the Star Trek tv and movie series], Leonard Nimoy was not only an actor, but also a director, author, and photographer.
Had Mr. Nimoy only been known for his role as Spock, that would have been enough to merit a post in my blog. Spock as played by Leonard Nimoy was one of my first and longest-lasting heroes. I wasn’t alone in that thinking. I was able to convince my mom to let me have a Spock haircut, but thankfully, she drew the line when I asked for my ears to be made pointed.
After the original Star Trek series went off the air I continued to be a Leonard Nimoy fan enjoying his performances on new television shows and movies, and discovering his past performances in both media as well.
It’s cliché but true for many baby-boomers when we lost Leonard Nimoy, we also lost a big piece of our childhood.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Leonard Nimoy’s family, friends and fans.
I love everything about this short video, Over the Moon. Bet you will too, if you give it a look.
Source: io9.
I’m a huge fan of Greg Rucka. I really enjoyed Alpha and was hoping that Bravo would be as good or better. Alpha was an action-packed page turner and I was expecting more of the same.
Rucka shifted gears and created more of a psychological thriller with Bravo. It was slow-going for me. I kept waiting for the action.
Hate to rate Rucka’s work so low because he’s always been an author that greatly entertained… but Bravo just didn’t work for me. Your mileage, of course, may vary.
Rating: 2 out of 5
Debra Birnbaum, of Variety, caught up with Justified’s Timothy Olyphant for a short interview that’s worth a read.
If I didn’t know better, the answers sure sound like Raylan Givens speaking.
Red: Eyes Only is part of a one-shot published by Wildstorm Comics.
Cully Hamner writes and draws the prequel to the Red mini-series that he co-created with Warren Ellis.
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Criminal Macabre / The 30 Days of Night: Final Night #4 is part of a four issue mini-series published by Dark Horse Comics / IDW Publishing.
With Alice Blood in Eben’s hands, Cal will do anything—including using voodoo—to help fight the vampires. But that might not be enough as the ghouls and the vampires clash in an all-out brawl to the death—with Cal and Eben smack dab in the center.
Will it be Cal or Eben who survives?
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Criminal Macabre / The 30 Days of Night: Final Night #4
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One of my favorite movies last year [and one of the best action movies in years] was John Wick. Until I checked out The John Wick Kill Counter video below, I didn’t realize how many people he killed. Ouch.
WARNING: This video contains major spoilers for the film John Wick and is rated R for language and “crazy gun fu violence.”
Criminal Macabre / The 30 Days of Night: Final Night #3 is part of a four issue mini-series published by Dark Horse Comics / IDW Publishing.
Eben Olemaun is on the hunt and he’ll rip both human and vampire limb from limb to get to the person who took everything from him—Federal Agent Alice Blood. Can Cal fight off the hordes of new vampires in time to save her?
*** Beware – spoilers may be found below ***
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