By Hank Reineke
In the interest of full disclosure, I’ll admit up front that Warren Murphy and Richard Sapir’s character, Remo Williams (aka “The Destroyer”) has played a small, but significant role in my life.
My older sister had been a high-school friend of one of the author’s daughters. Though the passing of time has made the chronology of events a bit hazy, I’m guessing it was through that friendship that I was first introduced to Warren Murphy’s teenage son. It was the son who – upon learning I was a big fan of his father’s pulp-paperback novels – graciously gifted me a personally autographed copy of The Destroyer #3: Chinese Puzzle (1972). This now-tattered paperback proudly sits on my book shelf to this very day. This, I guess, would have been about 1978. I was seventeen years old. I’m fifty-four now and admit I hadn’t...
In the interest of full disclosure, I’ll admit up front that Warren Murphy and Richard Sapir’s character, Remo Williams (aka “The Destroyer”) has played a small, but significant role in my life.
My older sister had been a high-school friend of one of the author’s daughters. Though the passing of time has made the chronology of events a bit hazy, I’m guessing it was through that friendship that I was first introduced to Warren Murphy’s teenage son. It was the son who – upon learning I was a big fan of his father’s pulp-paperback novels – graciously gifted me a personally autographed copy of The Destroyer #3: Chinese Puzzle (1972). This now-tattered paperback proudly sits on my book shelf to this very day. This, I guess, would have been about 1978. I was seventeen years old. I’m fifty-four now and admit I hadn’t...
- 12/6/2015
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
Freddy Krueger “Bloody Glove” dress.
When I started researching my latest Coffin Couture column for Dtb, I was surprised by how much of an impact crusty old Freddy Krueger has made in the world of fashion. From dresses, like the one above with a giant print of Freddy’s signature glove (from Portland, Oregon shop, Head Hunter Apparel ($44.99), to nail art, high-end catwalk couture, Kurt Cobain, and even 11 year old Hollywood offspring, Willow Smith, Freddy is, well, everywhere. So choke back some No-Doze, chase it with a Jolt Cola and come along with me as we explore how Freddy Krueger’s “look” has quietly infiltrated the fashion world.
Here’s a shot from the Dolce and Gabana Spring/Summer Men’s show back in 2011. As you can see, there were a few different takes on what a high-end version of Freddy might wear. His famous Nightmare Hunting sweater has officially gone Park Avenue.
When I started researching my latest Coffin Couture column for Dtb, I was surprised by how much of an impact crusty old Freddy Krueger has made in the world of fashion. From dresses, like the one above with a giant print of Freddy’s signature glove (from Portland, Oregon shop, Head Hunter Apparel ($44.99), to nail art, high-end catwalk couture, Kurt Cobain, and even 11 year old Hollywood offspring, Willow Smith, Freddy is, well, everywhere. So choke back some No-Doze, chase it with a Jolt Cola and come along with me as we explore how Freddy Krueger’s “look” has quietly infiltrated the fashion world.
Here’s a shot from the Dolce and Gabana Spring/Summer Men’s show back in 2011. As you can see, there were a few different takes on what a high-end version of Freddy might wear. His famous Nightmare Hunting sweater has officially gone Park Avenue.
- 7/2/2014
- by Cherry Bombed
- Destroy the Brain
2013 has been an interesting year as far as gaming has been concerned. Not only have there been some new and interesting games as well as sequels to popular franchises, we have also seen the release of new gaming consoles — both big and small. The Sony and Microsoft juggernauts have unleashed their new machines and we have seen hints at the kind of gaming that is to come. We have also seen smaller efforts try and gain a foothold such as the Ouya. The writing staff have all cast their votes on what they feel were some of the best games that we have seen in 2013 regardless of platform preferences and loyalties. Between all the votes, we have been able to craft an interesting list. Here is the first part of Sound on Sight’s picks for the top 20 games of 2013 (starting at 20 down to 11). The second part will follow in the next day or so.
- 12/27/2013
- by Pat Bellavance
- SoundOnSight
Check out this terrifyingly awesome costume for Judge Death, one of the Dark Judges of Deadworld's 2000 Ad. "Judge Dredd battled Judge Death after the alternate-universe Judge crossed into Mega-City One, trying to eliminate the crime of life."
The costume was designed by DeviantArt artist warrior1944, and then the costume was fabricated by the Head Hunter Store. What do you think of the design? ...
The costume was designed by DeviantArt artist warrior1944, and then the costume was fabricated by the Head Hunter Store. What do you think of the design? ...
- 4/8/2013
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Two years ago, fans of robots-in-disguise collectively groaned when they learned that High Moon Studios was working on a Transformers game. You see, there hadn’t been a good game based on the long-running franchise in…well…ever. Much to our surprise, Transformers: War for Cybertron was actually really freakin’ cool. When a sequel was announced at the Video Game Awards last year, High Moon could do no wrong.
Aside from a few odd missteps, they’ve made an already amazing game even better with Transformers: Fall of Cybertron.
You see, part of what makes the Cybertron games so great is the same reason that the Arkham games were such great Batman games. The game wasn’t rushed to coincide with some release date of a corresponding movie. No, the development team was free to do as they please in the universe they’re given. And boy what...
Aside from a few odd missteps, they’ve made an already amazing game even better with Transformers: Fall of Cybertron.
You see, part of what makes the Cybertron games so great is the same reason that the Arkham games were such great Batman games. The game wasn’t rushed to coincide with some release date of a corresponding movie. No, the development team was free to do as they please in the universe they’re given. And boy what...
- 8/27/2012
- by Mike Niemietz
- We Got This Covered
Moviefone's Blu-ray Pick of the Week "Barbarella" What's It About? Jane Fonda stars as Barbarella, an interstellar agent who's sent on a rescue mission, spanning the cosmos. Along the way, she encounters a variety of extraterrestrial beings and learns several new modes of seduction. See It Because: It's a camp classic, no doubt, but the new high-def version celebrates the movie's swinging '60s visual design -- and gives us a crystal-clear presentation of Jane Fonda at her galaxy-spanning hottest. Watch an Exclusive Clip from "Barbarella" - Moviefone's New Release Pick of the Week "God Bless America" What's It About? Bill Murray's younger brother Joel stars as Frank, a terminally ill man who takes his nothing-to-lose scenario and decides to clean up society. Aided by the crazy 16-year-old Roxy, he goes "Taxi Driver" on annoying reality TV debutantes, media loudmouths and people who text in the theater. See It Because: The movie's director,...
- 7/3/2012
- by Eric Larnick
- Moviefone
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