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Blog Post Archive
Happy Mother’s Day From Monsters University!
Ever since college-bound Mike Wazowski (voice of Billy Crystal) was a little monster, he has dreamed of becoming a Scarer—and he knows better than anyone that the best Scarers come from Monsters University (MU). But during his first semester at MU, Mike’s plans are derailed when he crosses paths with hotshot James P. Show More Summary
John Ostrander: Comics Writing Lessons from Shakespeare
When asked my influences, I invariably add William Shakespeare which may seem a bit pompous. Shakespeare? Really? (Aside: this column is not going to deal with the whole “Who Really Was Shakespeare?” debate. If you want to believe someone other than Shakespeare wrote Shakespeare’s play, you go ahead. Show More Summary
Marc Alan Fishman: A Chink In The Armor
This past weekend I immersed myself in all things Iron Man. I caught the new flick. I watched the first two on cable. I read the new issue of his book. I watched a few passing episodes of his 90s cartoon show as well as some The Avengers: Earth Mightiest Heroes. Show More Summary
The Point Radio: Leo Loves GATSBY
This weekend, the lavish remake of THE GREAT GATSBY his theaters. We sat down with Leonardo DiCaprio to talk about how this experience topped his career – so far. Plus we begin our look at the end of NBC’s THE OFFICE. Showrunner Greg Daniels and star John Krasinski talk about the bittersweet wrap up coming next week. Show More Summary
Martha Thomases: Iron Man & Iron Mothers
Like everyone else in the United States, I saw Iron Man 3 last weekend with my illustrious colleague, Mike Gold. I went for the explosions. I went to see my future husband, Robert Downey Jr. I went because I love Kiss Kiss Bang Bang by Shane Black beyond all reason.
And I had a good time. Show More Summary
Babblr: anatomy of a misfire, and how to avoid launch mishaps
Tumblr is a micro-blogging site, tending more towards short posts with pictures and video attachments, and with over a hundred million blogs (including mine), it is officially more popular than blogging itself. It’s populated by anShow More Summary
Daredevil and The Filth get the Sequart Treatment
Sequart Research & Literacy Organization has their two newest books listed in the current PREVIEWS catalog adding to their impressive collection of literary essays examining the key comics and creators over the last 30 years. THE DEVIL...Show More Summary
Dennis O’Neil: Much Ado About Iron Man
Maybe you’ve been on a vision quest in the Himalayas, or maybe you’ve just been in a coma, so I’ll try too negotiate the next few hundred words without dropping any spoilers. The subject is the movie that looks like it will be the summer’s...Show More Summary
Mike Gold: Screw The Zombies!
OK, folks. It’s official. The zombie thing has gone on way too long. Time to stomp them back into the ground and move on.
Truth be told, and with all due respect to George Romero and Robert Kirkman, I was never much of a zombie fan.Show More Summary
Ray Harryhausen, 1920-2013
He brought out dreams to life.
Raymond “Ray” Harryhausen (June 29, 1920 – May 7, 2013) died today at age 92, leaving behind a legacy of pioneering special effects work and a filmography that has deeply influenced writers, artists, and...Show More Summary
The Point Radio: What’s Ahead For GRIMM
We’ve got more with David Giuntoli, star of NBC’s GRIMM, on what is the big reveal for season two and what we can expect in Season 3, plus Free Comic Book Day fun & profits, Image’s big sales and comics in general with another good month...Show More Summary
Michael Davis: Be Our Guest…
I’ve never wanted anything more than I wanted to get into the High School Of Art and Design. I was obsessed from the time I found out there existed in the world an art high school and I found that out in the seventh grade.
Yes, I’veShow More Summary
Emily S. Whitten: Billy West at Awesome Con DC!
Looks like it is just Interview Central around here these days, folks. Because following up on last week’s column, in which I briefly recapped my Awesome Con DC experience and posted my interview with the fantastic Phil LaMarr (go read/listen...Show More Summary
Reminder: 2013 Harvey Award Nominations close today!
If you are a comics creator, you are eligible to nominate works and vote for the Harvey Awards. And this year, you can nominate online! The deadline for nominations is midnight tonight. If you think there is a piece of work, including...Show More Summary
Mindy Newells’s Wish List
How many books and DVDs do you have on your Amazon wish list? How often do you remember to look at it? I always forget to check it, but I took a look at it today, and there are 100 items.
No, I am not soliciting here. My birthday isn’t...Show More Summary
New Who Review: The Crimson Horror
Gated communities are usually met with some suspicion and mistrust – in this case it’s rightly founded. Something is wrong in Sweetville, and The Doctor is red in the face about it. A bunch of friends reappear to help combat… THE CRIMSON...Show More Summary
REVIEW: Superman Unbound
Superman is a science fiction story. What else can you say about the sole survivor of a doomed planet coming to live on Earth? As a result, some of the best stories about the Man of Steel have been science fiction in nature so it’s a...Show More Summary
John Ostrander: Making Apples Into Oranges
Well, this weekend Iron Man 3 opens here in the States after having conquered the world. (BTW, when did this become the norm? It used to be a film opened here in the US of A and then around the globe. Is the American market now the secondary...Show More Summary
REVIEW – The Movement #1
Gail Simone is at once challenging, provocative and blisteringly funny in her writing. One moment she’s introducing new transgendered characters to the mainstream DCU, and the next she’s announcing on the electric-type Twitter that her...Show More Summary
Marc Alan Fishman: The Secret Origins of the Samurnauts
Every convention we attend, the same cadence occurs several times over.
“Sir! Miss! Can I tell you about our comic book?”
“Sure.”
“Awesome. It’s called the Samurnauts. It’s about a team of Samurai Astronauts, led by an immortal kungShow More Summary