It doesn't look like it but Extraction is inspired by a graphic novel - I know, crazy right? - The comic is called "Ciudad" and was written by Ande Parks and the Russo Brothers with illustrations by Fernando León González. Both Joe and Anthony Russo are producing this film but only Joe adapted the story. … Continue reading Extraction | Sponsored by Tupperware
Horror movies aren't really my thing - I scare too easily and don't need the stress - besides I can't say that Kevin Munroe's silver screen adaptation of Tiziano Sclavi's Italian Horror Comic is one of the scary stressful ones. It stars Brandon Routh (Superman Returns) as the eponymous character, who are they trying to … Continue reading Dylan Dog: Dead of Night (Movie Review) | When the tone is not quite right
Inspired by a comic book by Bob Layton, Don Perlin, and Kevin VanHook, Bloodshot was helmed by first-time feature film director Dave Wilson and stars Vin Diesel (Guardian of the Galaxy) in lead, co-starring Guy Pearce (Iron Man 3), Sam Heughan (Outlander), Eiza Gonzáles (Alita: Battle Angel), and Toby Kebbel (Fant4tic). Premise: After he and … Continue reading Bloodshot (Movie Review) | When Visuals Supersedes Story
Developed and produced by Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, and Dave Lorey this adult animated television series from DC Universe follows Harley Quinn, a fictional character created by Paul Dimi and Bruce Timm, and features a lot of comic book characters from DC Comics. Premise: The series is about Harley Quinn's adventures as she strives for emancipation … Continue reading Harley Quinn (S1 Review) | When voice-acting outshines live-action.
Steve Niles and Damien Norm's comic series October Faction is now a TV series in Netflix starring Tamara Taylor (Bones), J.C. MacKenzie (Madam Secretary), Aurora Burghart, Gabriel Darku, and Megan Follows (Reign). Premise: Follow the adventures of a retired monster-hunter and his family, which includes a thrill-killer, a witch and a warlock. Review: I like … Continue reading October Faction (Season Review) | When Writers Just Give Up
Two years after their chaotic road trip, The End of the F**ing World* returns darker, stranger, and more heartfelt than ever. Season 2 deepens James and Alyssa’s story while introducing new twists, layered characters, and that perfect blend of awkward humor and gut-punch emotion.
There are two things that drew me into the show, one is Karl Urban (Thor: Ragnarok) and the other, is the first trailer. Developed for Prime Videos by Eric Kripke (Supernatural) the show is based on the comic books "The Boys" by writer Garth Ennis and artist Darick W. Robertson. Co-starring alongside Urban is Jack … Continue reading TV Review: The Boys (S1) | Unexpected, Smart and Raw, A Must See
I didn't know what it was about when I started the show. I saw that Zachary Quinto (Star Trek Beyond) and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Micro from Netflix's The Punisher were in it, and knew it was based on Joe Hill's novel "NOS4A2" or "NOS4R2" if you're in the UK. Created by Jami O'Brien (Flesh and Bone) … Continue reading TV Review: NOS4A2 (Season 1) | Creepy, with a lot of Potential and Filler
The DC Universe / HBO Max superhero drama, "Doom Patrol" was not a property I was familiar with - I mean at all, - but I had heard Alan Tudyk (Harley Quinn) was in it so I checked it out. Having Matt Bomer (The Normal Heart), Timothy Dalton (Penny Dreadful), and Brendan Fraser (Condor) is … Continue reading Doom Patrol (S1 Review) | Quirky enough to be refreshing, and enough drama to be interesting
The comic book series "The Umbrella Academy" by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá is the inspiration for this Netflix show created by Steve Blackman (Altered Carbon, Legion) and developed by Jeremy Slater (Death Note). The show has a big ensemble cast with a variety of personalities and abilities.Members of the cast includes Ellen Page (Days … Continue reading The Umbrella Academy (S1 Review) | A Real Family in a Superhero Setting
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