Lionsgate hires ‘John Wick’ director, Chad Stahelski, for ‘Highlander’ reboot
Reports are now coming in that Lionsgate has finally settled on a director for their reboot of the classic ’80s sci-fi/fantasy action flick, Highlander and it’s none other than John Wick co-helmer Chad More...
‘Deadpool’ is perfect for misogynistic, vulgar and subversive fanboys
If Quentin Tarantino and Kevin Smith partnered to adapt Marvel’s Deadpool with all of the violence, profanity and perverted jokes imagined, it will still probably fall short of Tim Miller’s creation More...
Michael Fassbender talks ‘Assassin’s Creed’ comparing it to ‘The Matrix’
A couple of video games will find their way to the big screen with Assassin’s Creed as director Justin Kurzel reuniting with Macbeth stars, Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard, for this Ubisoft adaptation, More...
‘The Stand’ delayed again as Josh Boone set to adapt ‘Revival’
Josh Boone, who directed hit adaptation of the John Green novel The Fault In Our Stars, has been tapped to work on high-profile projects such as the Anne Rice novel adaptation of Vampire Chronicles and X-Men: More...
Marvel’s ‘Jessica Jones’: teasers reveal Krysten Ritter action, set for November premiere
The next Netflix original series Marvel’s Jessica Jones is set and a new teaser will certainly excite fans. The lesser known Marvel character will star Krysten Ritter as the titular character, a woman rebuilding More...
‘Doctor Strange’ movie news: Director list, magic described as more ‘Matrix’ than ‘Harry Potter’
Marvel Phase Two is well underway, but fans are seeking news of Phase Three, especially the planned Doctor Strange film. Marvel Exec Kevin Feige is the brains behind the Marvel Universe on film and offered a pretty More...
Hugo Weaver returns as Agent Smith from ‘The Matrix’ in new GE commercial
This ad will air during Saturday Night Live featuring return of Agent Smith, so logic dictates it takes place inside The Matrix. The ad was directed by David Gordon Green, of Pineapple Express and George Washington, More...
Best Superhero Films not based on a comic book
Superheroes are everywhere. Avengers, Spider-Man, Batman are coming to theaters this summer with Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Superman and several on tap over the next couple of years. Comic books and graphic More...
Discussing my ‘Iron Man’ Boycott
I have received all sorts of the slack and comments as I avoided the first “Iron Man” film and it will appear that the next wave will come against me over “Iron Man 2.” Don’t get me More...
‘Donnie Darko’ is just another evolving Cult Film
I loaned my DVD copy of Donnie Darko to DOB’s Robert Herriman last weekend and our follow-up conversation revealed the shock that Darko has a huge Cult following. Obsessive fans never cease to amaze me as More...
Pop Culture preview ‘second half’ 2003: LOTR Return of the King, Matrix Revolutions, Madden Football
July 1st, my birthday, marks a halfway point in the year where I begin to earmark certain dates ahead. “The Matrix: Revolutions” (Nov. 5) and “LOTR: Return of the King” (Dec. 17) were long More...
Bizarre comics, ‘The Punisher’ poster, Batman Begins, Heroclix and Lipton’s massage ad
Charlie’s Angels Comics from Lebanon to Argentina: Classic 70’s comics of the crime fighting babes found new homes thanks to eBay. An Arabic comic from Lebanon drew a bid of $6 while a set of three from Argentina More...
Duff Beer Can collectible, Fantastic Four film, The Matrix Reloaded music and Coors Wingman ad
ONE SHOTS WARNING Simpson Fans: There is a release of a Duff Beer Can that has playing cards inside. You can also get a set of coasters, poker chips etc…DO NOT confuse this can with the VERY RARE 1996 Australian More...
‘The Matrix’: A comic book adaptation, a total rip off or both
Most think that “The Matrix” is a comic adaptation and, while the Wachowski Brothers have deep roots into comics (Larry wrote on the Clive Barker title Ectokid), gets lumped into the comic category. More...
