I don’t know of a single movie watcher who doesn’t think that Christopher Nolan is a talented director. I, personally, think of Christopher Nolan as a more tech-savvy Michael Mann. I could imagine Nolan directing a film like Heat, were it to somehow involve some kind of sci-fi element. He’s one of my favorite modern […]
I’ve never read Eric Powell’s The Goon, but it sure does seem like it would be up my alley. Especially now that I’ve seen this trailer. Wow, this looks pretty damn awesome! Movie Trailers – Movies Blog Does anybody out there read The Goon? Any good?
Every time I think of ALF, the furry little bastard who took the world by storm back in the last 80’s, I think of the Ben Stiller movie Permanent Midnight, about television writer Jerry Stahl, who was on drugs while working on the show. Weird movie. Anyway, this week for Good Old Days, at the […]
So the big news all over the web is that Ed Norton, who starred as Bruce Banner in The Incredible Hulk, will no longer be playing the Hulk. First, Marvel said it wasn’t a monetary decision, but instead because Norton wasn’t someone who “embodies the creativity and collaborative spirit of our other talented cast members.” […]
This past Friday, the Robert Rodriguez produced Predators, the third entry in the popular franchise (not counting the AvP entries), was released, and fan enthusiasm is at an all time high for the franchise. With mostly positive reviews and a decent box office opening, is this a revitalization of the beloved franchise? I loved the […]
You know, very few cartoons that we loved as kids hold up when we try to watch them as adults. Sure, there’s still charm to shows like G.I. Joe and Transformers, but even then, the animation is so dated, you feel a little ashamed for liking them in the first place. Especially when it comes […]
In our Funnybooks podcast, we focus on current events, and usually large events. Most times, the conversations are constrained so that we can fit everything into an hour or so, but here at Funnybooks After Hours the discussion continues to topics not covered, greater questions of events in comic past or whatever else strikes our […]
Because I’m a geek for such things, dig this ethereal take on the Apollo 11 mission.
I know that, technically, Superman isn’t really American. But, seriously, what’s more American than the concept of Superman? After all, we’re talking about what’s been referred to by creators as “the ultimate immigrant story.” An immigrant child brought to America, where he is raised as an American, and ultimately ends up fighting for…the American Way. […]
I was asked that in the spirit of our nation’s birthday, indicate a favorite patriotic item, superhero, movie, etc. I know most thoughts would drift to the hero who wears the flag with him, and he’s a darn good choice. Here are a few of my favorite patriotic movies. Saving Private Ryan: Listen, if you’ve […]