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How Sin City Reconciled Frank Miller & Hollywood
Frank Miller's disillusion with Hollywood ran deep. But after Robert Rodriguez's panel-by-panel approach to his Sin City movie, Miller embraced similar film adaptations.
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Frank Miller's 300 and the Classical Tradition
Frank Miller's graphic novel 300 faithfully depicts the Spartans who fought at Thermopylae, according to accounts from authors such as Xenophon, Herodotus, and Plutarch.
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Frank Miller's 300
Critically acclaimed and beautifully rendered, Frank Miller brings us the battle of Thermopylae as only he can: with style, drama and artistic license.
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Gerard Butler Stars in 300 a 2007 Action Film
King Leonidas takes 300 of his Spartan Warriors to battle a million-strong army led by the man who belives himself to be the God-King, a megalomaniac named Xerxes.
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Sin City
A review of the movie "Sin City".
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Zack Snyder's Film 300
A critical analysis of the recent film entitled 300.
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Fast Facts About The Spirit
From the creator of "Sin City" and "300" comes another highly stylized movie, this time starring Gabriel Macht and Eva Mendes.
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Riverside, California's Historic Mission Inn
Stunning, ornate, legendary - the St. Francis Chapel at Riverside, California's Historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is a monument to its visionary: Frank Augustus Miller.
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20 Films That Changed CGI
What are the 20 most important moments in CGI movie history? I take you through my list of candidates. Part #5 of a 5-part series.
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An Introduction to Graphic Novels
Graphic novels open a whole new world of texts and images to be explored. More and more people are getting into them. Find out why!
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Jim Lee and Frank Miller go MAD! Disney Artist Gregory Dies.
This week I deliver new briefs from DC. Marvel and Image. Jim Lee and Frank Miller Go Mad. Many other comic book giants also going Mad including John Byrne and J. Scott Campbell. Find out what is going on! Also what is Green Arrow’s car doing at an online auction? Check out the scoops! At Marvel, check out this promotion - get 12 issues of Ultimate Spiderman FREE! Here’s the catch… The studios are leaving Image. Is Image worried? Check out what Jim Valentino has to say. Also Classic Disney cartoonist Bob Gregory passes away.
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Marvel and Indy Benefit Comics! Frank Miller Returns to Batman!
Marvel plans a benefit comic for disaster relief. Indy world plans a benefit comic. The Hulk to be a live action movie? Kurt Busieck debuts a new comic for DC. And Frank Miller returns with a new "Dark Knight" Batman story.
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Marvel Comics: The Early '80s Creative Side
Marvel Comics, the home of such legendary characters as Spider-Man, Captain America, and the X-Men, has a long and storied past.
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MegaCon Orlando Starts Today
MegaCon in Orlando Florida starts today. Special guest is Kevin Smith, writer of Green Arrow and director of the movie "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" DC rumors and news.
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New writer on Green Arrow, Defenders Rule?
New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer will replace Kevin Smith as writer on GREEN ARROW. Will Marvel's "The Defenders" decide to rule the world??? The "Asterix and Obelix" movie opens to big audiences in France.
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Origin #1 Sells Out! Sojourn #1 Hot!
A myriad of news tidbits this week. Hot comics Origin #1 about the origin of the Marvel character Wolverine and the new hot comic "Sojourn" from CrossGen are presented. Also a link to an excellent account of Marvel's hastily put together retailer's convention Octovber 1st.
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The Spirit Blu-ray Review
"Toilets are always funny" may just become one of your everyday phrases after watching one of the more agreeably bizarre big-budget mainstream films to hit in some time
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The Visual Parts of a Comic Book Page
Thanks to the uniquely graphic nature of comic books, there are special terms for the visual parts of a comic book page. These include panels, gutters, and balloons.
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Action-Adventure Movie Preview Fall 2008
An anonymous assassin, a former Special Forces operative, a vigilante hero, and a dead rookie cop lead the action this fall.
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Casablanca Was Heavily Censored
Casablanca, Michael Curtiz's celebrated (and heavily censored) WWII romantic drama starring Humphrey Bogart, and Ingrid Bergman is finally available in affordable Blu-ray
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Film Review: The Spirit (2008)
Frank Miller can't direct to save a limb in the tonally disjointed Spirit, which features the wasted acting of Scarlett Johansson and Eva Mendes. 0.5 stars out of 4.
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Free Comic Book Day 2003 is Near! Marvel Sues Sony!
Check out which publishers will have comics available for Free Comic Book Day 2003. See why Marvel is suing Sony pictures.
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Jack Nicholson as The Joker
Jack Napier has been set up by his boss and is destroyed by Batman. However, he reemerges as The Joker and vows to destroy Gotham City while Batman struggles to save it.
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Review: The Spirit
Having co-directed his own comic book adaptations on Sin City in 2005, Frank Miller takes several wrong turns, in this film version of Will Eisner's The Spirit.
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Start of the Modern Age of Comics
In this week's article I explore the changes that started the Modern Age of comics in 1981. Would you believe it started with a book called "Captain Victory and the Galactic Rangers" ?
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The Change from Hero to Antihero in Movies
In modern-day movies, is it difficult to distinguish the heroes from the villains? A few decades ago classic movie westerns presented a much different image of heroes.
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Will Eisner's The Spirit with Gabriel Macht
As far as comic books go, you can't get much more iconic than Will Eisner's character the Spirit--and as far as comic book movies go, you can't get much worse.
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300 Film Review
Just what did 300 get right where the terrible Troy went wrong? A comparative review of the films and their sources.
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Hero versus Antihero in Classic Western Movies
The movies High Plains Drifter and High Noon both feature a sheriff who is abandoned by fearful townspeople and as a result must confront a murderous gang alone.
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Murder, My Sweet Among Best Films Noir
Murder, My Sweet is a masterful early film noir, a brilliant mix of convoluted plot, hard-boiled dialogue, nightmarish atmosphere and comically cynical narration.
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Alan Moore on The Simpsons
Renowned graphic novelist Alan Moore (V for Vendetta, The Watchmen) will make a cameo appearance on an upcoming episode of The Simpsons.
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30 Days of Night
With the explosion of the film-noir genre, 30 Days of Nights becomes a pivotal film in horror movie cinema.
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Animated Robin in the Seventies
Partner to arguably the most famous crime fighter in the world, Robin is most often seen alongside his mentor. The most well known sidekick ever, he gets screen time.
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DVD Review: Meet the Spartans Pit of Death Ed.
The writer and director who brought you Scary Movie, Date Movie and Epic Movie, take a lighthearted stab at the film 300, and other movies of the past year. 5/10
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Johnny Depp to Star In New Dark Shadows
Johnny Depp has signed on to portray Barnabus Collins, the 175-year-old lovesick vampire, in a film adaptation of the ABC's popular gothic opera, Dark Shadows.
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Recommended Comics -- Batman #655 - #683
A classic run by Grant Morrison, deconstructing Bruce Wayne's character, whilst playing with some of the odder elements of Batman's history.
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Upcoming Comic Book Movies
It seems as though new comic book films are coming out at a faster pace than ever. Here are some of the more anticipated films of 2008.
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A Live Action History of Robin
Partner to arguably the most famous crime fighter in the world, Robin is most often seen alongside his mentor. The most well known sidekick ever, he gets screen time.
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A Modern Animated History of Robin
Partner to arguably the most famous crime fighter in the world, Robin is most often seen alongside his mentor. The most well known sidekick ever, he gets screen time.
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Batman Black and White, Volume One #1–4
The Batman: Black and White anthology miniseries featured some of the best American and international comics creators. Each story had a unique vision of the Dark Knight.
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Batman's Archnemesis: The Joker
Batman's ultra-insane arch nemesis known as the Joker has white skin, green hair, red lips and possesses a murderously twisted sense of humor.
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Batman's Symbolic Role in the DC Universe
Batman's rise as an American cultural icon was a result of the character's appeal as an obsessive, non-super-powered, vigilante to fans who saw themselves in the mask.
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Busiek's Marvels and the Modern Age
As Busiek's "Marvels" ends, it gives hints as to what the comic book industry will turn into.
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Classic Graphic Novel Christmas Gift Ideas
Every once in while, a truly great story arch comes along in the comic book world. These stories, collected into graphic novels, make great gifts for comic books fans.
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Comic Strip Pioneers
Comic strip and book creators do not just fade away. They move on, and often never realize just how much we appreciate their work. This is your chance.
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DVD Review: Super Friends The Lost Episodes
DC Comics/Hanna-Barbera/Warner Home Video's Super Friends: The Lost Episodes DVD has a clear understanding of its own ridiculousness. 6/10.
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Joe Quesada at MegaCon - Part 2
MegaCon 2005 “Cup of Joe” talk with Joe Quesada - Part 2
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The Spirit Soundtrack Review
David Newman has written an entertaining but underwhelming genre-bending superhero score for Frank Miller's latest film.
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The Story of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 riffed on 1980s comics staples like ninjas and mutants. But the TMNT's debut still holds up as a comics and merchandising classic.
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Watchmen' Lawsuit Threatens Movie Release
The Watchmen movie trailer premiered at ComicCon in San Diego last July, instantly igniting fan fervor. Why haven't we seen more advertising for this film?
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