June 2007
34 posts
DVD review: "Slings & Arrows" season 3 →
Excellent casting and script make “Slings & Arrows” required viewing for fans of theater. But even those who aren’t theater buffs will find much to enjoy in the final episodes of this rich, original series.
CD review: The Police, "The Police" →
Johnson on "Preacher," Marsden on what might have... →
Michael Bay discusses nuts and bolts of... →
Bay said he wanted to make a “Transformers” film that would appeal to people who didn’t grow up with the characters.
“I actually think that because I wasn’t a fan, I think makes it more accessible to other people, does that make sense?,” he said. “(Decepticon leader) Megatron was a gun, and I’m like, ‘I don’t get that,’ and I did get a lot of flak...
"Transformers" and upcoming movies podcast →
"X-Men: Endangered Species" crossover podcast →
Rain, flooding continues
It was pouring down rain on the way into work today. Apparently, some people got trapped in a car around Ski Island, with all the flooding.
The Oklahoman has more info.
"1408" gives Cusack room to explore →
Based on the Stephen King short story, “1408” is suitably creepy to unsettle most viewers. While it shies away from heavy gore and violence, it’s a psychological shocker that will cause more than its share of goosebumps. Director Mikael Hafstrom has created a claustrophobic and haunting film that will keep viewers guessing.
(John) Cusack, acting essentially alone in a hotel room...
DVD Review: 'The Manhattan Project: Special... →
“The Manhattan Project: Special Edition” “The Manhattan Project” follows in the vein of several “smart teenager” movies from the 1980s such as “Real Genius,” “WarGames” and “Weird Science.” “The Manhattan Project” is more serious than those, however, and still has resonance today.
WatchTerry Moore on “Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane.”
DVD review: "Robin Hood" Season One →
The British Broadcasting Corp. update of “Robin Hood” for 21st century audiences keeps the material fresh while staying true in spirit to the adventures of the outlaw. “Robin Hood: Season One” features the 13 episodes that aired stateside on BBC America. Nobleman Robin of Locks-ley (Jonas Armstrong) has returned from King Richard’s crusade. However, the onerous taxes and stiff...
"Breach" tells of integrity, director says →
”What I loved about the ’70s movies, which were the movies that I grew up on, was that they had an invisible style,” (“Breach” director Billy) Ray said. “You don’t watch those movies conscious of who directed them. You just get absorbed into the story.”
"Ghost Rider" director pleased with reception →
Director Mark Steven Johnson couldn’t be happier with the box-office reception afforded to his film adaptation of the Marvel Comics hero “Ghost Rider,” now on DVD. Johnson said he was pleased that a character like Ghost Rider, not really known outside of the comics niche market, could open at No. 1.
"Flash" podcast for newsok.com →
Boneyard reaches 25th issue
Press Release
A favorite since its first issue in the spring of 2001, the quarterly BONEYARD has only been growing more popular. Last month, BONEYARD publisher NBM Publishing quickly sold out all copies of BONEYARD #23, with significant reorders that had to be shorted and allocated. In 2005, the collected volume BONEYARD IN COLOR won a gold medal in Foreword magazine’s Book of the Year awards.
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New Batman suit at EW →
The Caped Crusader won’t swoop onto screens again until ”The Dark Knight” hits theaters on July 18, 2008 — but he’s already sporting a new-and-improved getup, and costume designer Lindy Hemming gives EW a first look and tells us about its features.
Frank Miller to adapt 'Trouble is My Business' →
Writer skews 'Fantastic Four' toward comic origins →
Marvel Database offers comic info →
For movie viewers or comic readers who want more in-depth information about Marvel Comics’ characters —such as the Silver Surfer, from the new movie “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer” — Jamie Hari’s Marvel Database is a one-stop shop
WatchBehind the scenes interviews and video from “Superman Doomsday.”
WatchThe official trailer to the “Superman Doomsday” animated feature, coming this fall.
WatchThe unaired “Aquaman” pilot, via AOL video.
Watch“30 Days of Night,” based on the graphic novel by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith
Comics podcast -- Inanna's Tears
Greg Elwell and I talk about Rob Vollmar’s new graphic novel “Inanna’s Tears” at our podcast here. If you want to read “Inanna’s Tears online, it’s available through the end of June here.
“Inanna’s Tears” is about a lot of things, but maybe it’s most about a culture on the precipice of change, and what that means to the people...
Watch“Shoot ‘Em Up” with Clive Owen — this looks like a must-see.
Interview with Tyler Page of "Nothing Better" →
(Tyler) Page came up with the project as his sister-in-law prepared to go to college.
“My wife and I were being a little more nostalgic than normal,” he said. “Additionally, just from being married and hearing all of my wife’s stories over the years, I’ve come to understand pretty well what it was like to be a young woman at that time — high school going into college.
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