I’m a sucker for crime fiction, whether it’s served up by Raymond Chandler or by Harlan Coben. As a kid, my passion for adventure stories started it all. But like a Chevy Impala on a rain-soaked highway, my interest slid all over the road. I’d devour mysteries, detective novels, pulps and crime thrillers.
In the world of comics, lately we’ve been treated to outstanding fantastic crime thrillers. Ed Brubaker leads the way, of course, with his various crime noir and spy series. Greg Rucka’s stuff is always fun and I hope Oni publishes more Stumptown soon. And other publishers, like Dynamite, Idw, and Boom! Studios have been providing strong contributions as well.
In the traditional book world, Hard Case Crime has been on the forefront of hardboiled crime fiction. Charles Ardai is the man behind it all, and he combines his love for this genre...
In the world of comics, lately we’ve been treated to outstanding fantastic crime thrillers. Ed Brubaker leads the way, of course, with his various crime noir and spy series. Greg Rucka’s stuff is always fun and I hope Oni publishes more Stumptown soon. And other publishers, like Dynamite, Idw, and Boom! Studios have been providing strong contributions as well.
In the traditional book world, Hard Case Crime has been on the forefront of hardboiled crime fiction. Charles Ardai is the man behind it all, and he combines his love for this genre...
- 6/26/2017
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
Top 5 Olympic-themed movies to get pumped for the GamesTop 5 Olympic-themed movies to get pumped for the GamesAdriana Floridia8/5/2016 9:58:00 Am
The Summer Olympics are under way, and so it’s the perfect time to look back at some of our favourite films about this magnificent sporting event.
These five films captured the heart of the Olympics in one way or another, whether it was through the perseverance of an underdog, or the nature of competition that can drive some to madness. Some are based on true stories and others are inspired simply by all of the excitement that the Olympics entail. All in all, it makes for some epic cinema.
Check out our five favourite films about the Olympics below!
Cool Runnings (1993)
The story of the first Jamaican bobsleigh team to compete in the Olympics is one of the best underdog sports stories on film. The team includes a...
The Summer Olympics are under way, and so it’s the perfect time to look back at some of our favourite films about this magnificent sporting event.
These five films captured the heart of the Olympics in one way or another, whether it was through the perseverance of an underdog, or the nature of competition that can drive some to madness. Some are based on true stories and others are inspired simply by all of the excitement that the Olympics entail. All in all, it makes for some epic cinema.
Check out our five favourite films about the Olympics below!
Cool Runnings (1993)
The story of the first Jamaican bobsleigh team to compete in the Olympics is one of the best underdog sports stories on film. The team includes a...
- 8/5/2016
- by Adriana Floridia
- Cineplex
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Star Wars Play Arts Kai Variant Figure - Darth Vader
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Threezero Robocop 1/6 Scale Figure - Ed-209
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Star Wars Play Arts Kai Variant Figure - Darth Vader
This new version of Darth Vader includes detailed armor parts, multiple lightsabers, alternate hands and even a Force effect. This figure stands about 11" tall and is priced at $124.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SEP10517&mode=retail
Planet X Summanus
Summanus changes from robot to Stegosaurus, and is priced at $99.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=PLNX10004&mode=retail
Star Wars Revoltech #004 - R2-D2
R2-D2 stands almost 4" tall with an Led light effect and an add-on pullback motor effect. It is listed at $54.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=KAI10602&mode=retail
Threezero Robocop 1/6 Scale Figure - Ed-209
This Ed-209 stands about 16" tall and includes lighting effects, extractable legs, a mechanical design base and more. We have it priced at $424.99, $25 off of the Msrp.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.
- 12/31/2014
- by Matt MacNabb
- Legions of Gotham
First Best Actor Oscar winner Emil Jannings and first Best Actress Oscar winner Janet Gaynor on TCM (photo: Emil Jannings in 'The Last Command') First Best Actor Academy Award winner Emil Jannings in The Last Command, first Best Actress Academy Award winner Janet Gaynor in Sunrise, and sisters Norma Talmadge and Constance Talmadge are a few of the silent era performers featured this evening on Turner Classic Movies, as TCM continues with its Silent Monday presentations. Starting at 5 p.m. Pt / 8 p.m. Et on November 17, 2014, get ready to check out several of the biggest movie stars of the 1920s. Following the Jean Negulesco-directed 1943 musical short Hit Parade of the Gay Nineties -- believe me, even the most rabid anti-gay bigot will be able to enjoy this one -- TCM will be showing Josef von Sternberg's The Last Command (1928) one of the two movies that earned...
- 11/18/2014
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
Review Becky Lea 25 Nov 2013 - 22:00
Becky's faith in Ripper Street is somewhat restored by this week's character-based episode. Here's her review...
This review contains spoilers.
2.5 Threads of Silk and Gold
It’s a tale of forbidden desires in this week’s Ripper Street as Reid, Drake and Jackson investigate a young man’s murder in a dingy hotel room in Whitechapel. From there, the trio discover a pair of telegram boys who run a line in blackmail of wealthy homosexual clients on the side, but soon find themselves caught up in an escalating trail of conspiracy leading to one of London’s major banks.
Thematically speaking, it was another strong episode, looking at the conflict between desire and duty amongst both the supporting and main cast of characters. With the characters of David and Vincent, the scheming lovers, it was a simple enough tale of a relationship forbidden by...
Becky's faith in Ripper Street is somewhat restored by this week's character-based episode. Here's her review...
This review contains spoilers.
2.5 Threads of Silk and Gold
It’s a tale of forbidden desires in this week’s Ripper Street as Reid, Drake and Jackson investigate a young man’s murder in a dingy hotel room in Whitechapel. From there, the trio discover a pair of telegram boys who run a line in blackmail of wealthy homosexual clients on the side, but soon find themselves caught up in an escalating trail of conspiracy leading to one of London’s major banks.
Thematically speaking, it was another strong episode, looking at the conflict between desire and duty amongst both the supporting and main cast of characters. With the characters of David and Vincent, the scheming lovers, it was a simple enough tale of a relationship forbidden by...
- 11/25/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Gene Barry was a suave leading man in films and television from the 1950s. He was best known for his starring role as Dr. Clayton Forrester in George Pal’s 1953 film adaptation of H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds. Several years later he again faced alien invaders in the underrated sci-fi film The 27th Day (1956).
He was born Eugene Klass in New York City on June 14, 1919. He began his career as a singer in nightclubs and variety shows, and was appearing on the Broadway stage in the early 1940s. He made his film debut in the 1952 sci-fi/spy thriller The Atomic City.
Barry was also a familiar face on television from the early 1950s. He starred as the dapper western lawman William Barclay `Bat’ Masterson in the Bat Masterson series from 1958 to 1961. Barry also starred as Captain Amos Burke, the suave Los Angeles Chief of Detectives who would arrive...
He was born Eugene Klass in New York City on June 14, 1919. He began his career as a singer in nightclubs and variety shows, and was appearing on the Broadway stage in the early 1940s. He made his film debut in the 1952 sci-fi/spy thriller The Atomic City.
Barry was also a familiar face on television from the early 1950s. He starred as the dapper western lawman William Barclay `Bat’ Masterson in the Bat Masterson series from 1958 to 1961. Barry also starred as Captain Amos Burke, the suave Los Angeles Chief of Detectives who would arrive...
- 12/19/2009
- by Harris Lentz
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Writer/director Ari Gold also stars as the title character Power in this underdog/rock n' roll/road comedy. The story is as simple as it's protagonist: Power is a full-on loser, who works at the local energy plant with his gruff union leader dad Harlan (Michael McKean) and lives in a tent on the front lawn of his eccentric hippy aunt Joni (Jane Lynch) while persuing his dream of being a respected "air drummer". You see, Power never got to have a real drum set growing up, so he has done the next best thing, he's learned to mimic his heroes in the empty space in front of his face.
After a mishap at work, when Power accidentally pulls a lever and covers one of the big bosses in raw oil while getting his groove on, he is given his walking papers. This happens right before his dear old...
After a mishap at work, when Power accidentally pulls a lever and covers one of the big bosses in raw oil while getting his groove on, he is given his walking papers. This happens right before his dear old...
- 11/20/2009
- Screen Anarchy
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