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by Tim Janson (Tue 07-24-2007)
Bloody Reunion is not your typical Asian horror film. There are no ghosts or spirits…no dark-haired girls crawling out of wells, no creepy little kids staring ominously…no, at it’s core Bloody Reunion is a good ol’, American... Class Reunion Again Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-28-2004)
What They SayContains both DVDs 1 and 2 of Class Reunion Again in one DVD Box Set!
All the ex-members of the tennis club at Sakura Junior High gather together at the class reunion party on New Year\'s Eve. They\'re in their twenties now, and Mizuno is e... Class Reunion: Yesterday Once More
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-07-2008)
What They SayAfter years of being apart, the Sakura Tennis Club come together for a reunion. Some things have changed over the years, some have not. Old friends pick up where they left off. Old passions are rekindled as long lost loves come face to face ... 
"Bloody Mary" Contest
by Karl Schneider (Sat 02-10-2007)
Mania is happy to announce our latest contest, a DVD contest for the upcoming horror film Bloody Mary.In the film, when a group of psychiatric hospital nurses invoke the spirit of Bloody Mary, a supposed urban myth, the slaughter begins. First, a young nu... "Frankenstein's Bloody Terror"
by John Sinnott (Mon 10-30-2006)
A staple of late-night creature feature TV shows for years and drive-in theaters before that, FRANKENSTEIN�S BLOODY TERROR is a Spanish monster movie (dubbed in English) that was influenced by the old Universal horror films of the 30's and 40's and ha... HIGHLANDER Reunion Convention Report Part Two
by Abbie Bernstein (Sun 10-28-2001)
The HIGHLANDER Reunion Convention was held Aug. 24-26 at the LAX Westin Hotel in Los Angeles, marking the 15th year of the existence of HIGHLANDER. Both onscreen and behind-the-scenes talent from the various HIGHLANDER shows and movies attended this year,... DVD Review of The Legend of Bloody Mary
by Tim Janson (Sun 10-05-2008)
The Legend of Bloody Mary centers on the often-told urban myth about the spirit who will haunt/kill the person who repeats her name three times in front of a mirror. It employs folklore surrounding Mary Worth or Mary Worthington, depending upon whic... MY BLOODY VALENTINE
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Tue 09-17-2002)
20 years ago, in Valentine Bluffs, five men were trapped in a mine when their supervisors left their posts early to attend a Valentine’s Day dance. From that catastrophe only one man, Harry Warden, survived, but only by resorting to cannibalism. Since it’... THE PUNISHER: BLOODY VALENTINE
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 02-10-2006)
Man, I love Valentine's Day. Romance permeates the air and couples across America have a chance to celebrate their love. Admittedly, some people have more unique ways of celebrating than just giving their sweetheart chocolates. For instance, I get my wife... Newly Reviewed: Class Reunion (Wed 07-28-2004)
Make no connections between us being up late and a new hentai review going up as we\'ve taken a look at the 07/02/2004 release of the Class Reunion Again Box Set from NuTech Digital.Adult DVD Review: Class Reunion (Mon 07-07-2008)
Kitty Media continues to bring out the adult releases and has a new on tap as we look at their 07/08/2008 title Class Reunion: Yesterday Once More.Jamie King Has a Bloody VALENTINE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 03-25-2008)
Jaime King is set to lead Lionsgate's My Bloody Valentine 3-D, says The Hollywood Reporter. The remake of the 81 slasher will be directed by Patrick Lussier, based on a screenplay by Zane Smith. The indie distributor is planning to release it January 23, ... Smallville "Reunion" CW Description (Sun 10-08-2006)
The CW has released a description of "Reunion," the Thursday, Oct. 26 episode of Smallville written by Steven DeKnight and directed by Jeannot Szwarc.QUANTUM LEAP reunion on the horizon?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 01-24-2002)
According to an unnamed source at TV Guide Online, Universal Television is contemplating a QUANTEM LEAP reunion movie. The source informed the site that the studio was "exploring" the idea of reuniting Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell in a two-hour network... Bloody Miho from SIN CITY
by News Editor (Sat 08-06-2005)
NECA will soon be offering an exclusive "Bloody Miho" figure from SIN CITY. One will be in color and the other in black & white. REUNION Blocks BLOCKS
by News Editor (Mon 03-06-2006)
TYLER PERRY'S MADEA'S FAMILY REUNION continued its reign at the top of the box office this past weekend. The film brought in $13 million in its second weekend.16 BLOCKS opened at number two with $11.7 million. EIGHT BELOW took third with $10.3 million in ... Universal Plans Bloody Valentine for WOLFMAN
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 10-11-2007)
Because nothing says I love you better than a werewolf howling at the full moon. Universal has announced a new release date for their remake of THE WOLFMAN, says Bloody Disgusting. This reworking of the 1941 classic starring Lon Chaney and Bela Lugosi wil... Smallville 6.05 "Reunion" Trailer (Fri 10-20-2006)
Following last night's episode "Arrow", The CW aired the trailer for next week's new episode "Reunion". Click here to view:Smallville #6-5 "Reunion" Promo Images (Fri 10-27-2006)
The CW has released 11 promotional images from tonight's episode, "Reunion." Images include Tom Welling (Clark"), Michael Rosenbaum (Lex), and Justin Hartley (Oliver Queen/The Green Arrow).Smallville "Reunion" Episode Stills (Fri 10-27-2006)
The CW Network has released 11 new stills from today's Smallville's episode "Reunion" featuring Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum and Justin Hartley. Click Here to view them:The CW On Smallville "Reunion" ratings (Fri 10-27-2006)
The CW has issued a press release about the ratings for Smallville's Oct. 26 episode, "Reunion." The episode had gains in several key demographics.Smallville 6.05 "Reunion" Director's Cut (Sat 10-21-2006)
The CW has released a Smallville preview clip from "Reunion", their new episode for Thursday October 26th, featuring young Oliver Queen and young Lex Luthor. Click here to view it:HIGHLANDER Reunion Convention Report Part Four
by Abbie Bernstein (Sun 11-04-2001)
The HIGHLANDER Reunion Convention was held Aug. 24-26 at the LAX Westin Hotel in Los Angeles, marking the 15th year of the existence of HIGHLANDER. CINESCAPE's extensive coverage of the event continues today with a look at the "Script to Screen" panel, th... Smallville: Spoilers For Episode #6-6 "Reunion" (Sat 08-26-2006)
KryptonSite has posted some spoiler details for the sixth episode of Smallville's new season, "Reunion."Smallville 6.05 "Reunion" Official Description (Sun 10-08-2006)
The official description for Smallville's fifth episode "Reunion" has been released by The CW, click here to read it:Smallville CW official extended "Reunion" Trailer (Sun 10-22-2006)
The Official Smallville page and CW Video Hub have been updated with the release of the new and extended trailer for next week's episode "Reunion". Click here to view it:Smallville "Reunion" Final Ratings (Wed 11-01-2006)
The weekly rankings for the week of October 23rd - 29th have been released including the final number of viewers for each show. 'Smallville' ranked at #86 with 4.79 million viewers for its October 26th third episode "Reunion", a slight increase since last...HIGHLANDER Reunion Convention Report Part Three
by Abbie Bernstein (Thu 11-01-2001)
The HIGHLANDER Reunion Convention was held Aug. 24-26 at the LAX Westin Hotel in Los Angeles, marking the 15th year of the existence of HIGHLANDER. Both onscreen and behind-the-scenes talent from the various HIGHLANDER shows and movies attended this year,... Class Reunion Again Vol. #1 (Wed 07-26-2006)
What They SayAll the x-members of the tennis club at Sakura Junior High gather together at the class reunion party on New Years Eve. They're in their twenties now, and Mizuho is excited to finally get to see Tatsuya again, her long-time secret love. Durin...BLOODY VALENTINE 3-D Is a Hard-R
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 10-12-2008)
Well, with so many remakes of horror cult classics getting updated for the PG-13 audience (Prom Night springs to mind), horror fans may be interested to hear that the the remake of My Bloody Valentine 3-D isn't going that route. Thespian Kerr Smith talked... Dances with the Undead: Kim Newman, Part 2
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 07-28-2000)
JUDGMENT OF TEARS has a lighter tone than THE BLOODY RED BARON, an element that author Kim Newman decided upon early. `Needing a rest after the war-torn Red Baron book, I decided to skip the obvious World War II setting and relax a little by enjoying `la ... Musings of a TV Junkie
by Jason Davis (Mon 08-14-2006)
Well, ladies and gentlemen, I'm taking a vacation. If you don't know me, this will not seem an unusual thing for me to say. Trust me, it's unfathomable. Usually, I define "vacation" as working from somewhere other than my place of residence. This time... Plot Details Emerge for BLOODY VALENTINE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 06-05-2008)
Lionsgate has updated their media site with some new details for upcoming projects and one is their upcoming remake of My Bloody Valentine 3-D, a visual update of the killer tale. The horror remake stars Jaime King, Jensen Ackles, Kerr Smith, Edi Gathegi,... Lionsgate Reveals Trailer for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3-D
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 10-24-2008)
It seems to be a day of horror trailers for us Maniacs. To go along with the official first teasers for Friday the 13th and Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, Lionsgate has also premiered the first trailer online for their upcoming 3-D remake of My Bloody Va... HIGHLANDER Reunion Convention Report Part One
by Abbie Bernstein (Tue 10-23-2001)
At a lot of conventions, downtime between panels can feel like hanging around in a theatre lobby between acts of a play. The HIGHLANDER Reunion Convention, held Aug. 24-26 at the LAX Westin Hotel in Los Angeles, has an atmosphere much more like a party wi... "Bloody Mary" Contest Winners
by Karl Schneider (Mon 03-05-2007)
Mania's recent Bloody Mary DVD contest has ended and we are happy to announce the winners:KuttlesJerryJaredScottJasonIn the film, when a group of psychiatric hospital nurses invoke the spirit of Bloody Mary, a supposed urban myth, the slaughter begins. Fi... Lionsgate Unleashes MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3-D Poster
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 10-23-2008)
Lionsgate has unleashed the latest poster for their 3-D remake of My Bloody Valentine courtesy of UGO's Movie Blog. Click on the link to see the full size poster. The modern take of the 1981 cult classic will star Jensen Ackles, Jaime King, Kerr Smith, Ke... Hulk smash puny shiny discs!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-28-2003)
This week I saw another one of those ads in a theater in which a "regular joe" (carpenter, stuntman, etc.) tells us how video piracy is picking his pocket. This is a serious issue, and I think we should all do our best to keep the digital video arena from... BLOODY SUNDAY
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 10-04-2002)
If nothing else, most Americans are familiar with Bloody Sunday (the event, not the film) from the U2 song on the subject even if a lot of listeners don't know about the event referenced by the lyrics. The history of Ireland under British rule had been p... INVINCIBLE #26
by Al Brown (Thu 09-29-2005)
The first year of Invincible completely blew me away. It started off as a pretty light-hearted book: high-schooler Mark Grayson gets superpowers, just like his dad Omni-Man, and the two of them kinda romp around defeating bad guys together. It was a fun r... And The Nominees Are...
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 02-25-2008)
Hello Maniacs and welcome to this week’s hootenanny of science fiction and fantasy skullduggery. Though I try to pace content on these columns as best I can, sometimes the publishing side of the business just doesn’t want to oblige. After seve... TV Wasteland: 5 TV Shows on DVD that are Perfect for Halloween
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 10-27-2008)
The week of Halloween is when all things scary take center stage, oh and there's candy too! With that in mind, it seems like a great time to pick five must see shows that couldn’t be more appropriate for Halloween that are available on DVD! ... STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION SEASON FOUR
by SCOTT COLLURA (Sun 09-29-2002)
When THE NEXT GENERATION entered its fourth season in 1990, it was riding high on the string of quality episodes that had finally come out of the show in year three. Thanks to Michael Piller, who joined the show in season three and soon came to head up th... HALLOWEEN: Cast and Crew Reunion at American Cinematheque
by Steve Ryfle (Thu 10-19-2000)
It`s been 22 years since Michael Myers broke out of the loony bin, commandeered a government vehicle and then terrorized his hometown of Haddonfield, Illinois, but the trail of dead bodies left in his wake is pretty easy to follow. Without John Carpenter`... SEED OF CHUCKY
by Rachel Reitsleff (Sat 11-13-2004)
SEED OF CHUCKY has the great misfortune to have its release follow that of TEAM AMERICA by approximately a month. While no one is going to confuse the two movies, both have dolls/puppets having sex and bleeding. This turn of events seems especially unfair... Famous Last Words
by Jason Davis (Mon 05-29-2006)
Here there be spoilersread with care.Where to begin? THE WEST WING is as good a spot to start as any, I expect. To be absolutely honest, I haven't hung out with the Bartlet administration regularly for three years. When creator Aaron Sorkin left at the... Samurai 7 Vol. #2
by Kim Wolstenholme (Thu 06-01-2006)
What They SayThe Legendary Epic Reborn.
After the mysterious murder of the Imperial Envoy in the Magistrate's home " with a bloody sword as the only clue " a citywide hunt for all samurai begins. With a high price suddenly on their heads, the band of ... Smallville: Oliver Queen & Lex Luthor "Reunion" (Wed 08-16-2006)
KryptonSite has posted some spoilers for the sixth season's sixth episode, which promises a look into the pasts of Lex Luthor and Smallville's erstwhile Green Arrow.TVGuide Description for "Reunion" (Tue 10-10-2006)
An old prep-school incident involving the apparent death of a schoolmate returns to haunt Lex and Oliver (Justin Hartley), and the consequences could be deadly. Duncan: Bryce Hodgson.An angelic reunion for 'Superman?' (Wed 07-23-2003)
Sources for IGN FilmForce claim that the rumors about 'Charlie's Angels' director McG returing to 'Superman' are true. Guess which angel McG wants for Lois?Smallville: CW Description For #6-5 "Reunion" (Sun 10-08-2006)
The CW has released their official description for the Oct. 28 episode of Smallville, which delves into the pasts of Lex Luthor and Oliver Queen.Twelve Kingdoms Vol. #04: Reunion
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-05-2004)
What They SayThe fates of those who reside within The Twelve Kingdoms are intertwined in such a way that only the Heavens fully understand their true meaning. Kaname, the first son of the Takasato family, soon discovers that a quiet, lonely life is not hi... EVIL DEAD reunion
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 02-18-2002)
EVIL DEAD fans should start packing their bags and preparing an impromptu trip to Royal Oak Michigan to attend the premiere of a restored print of the horror classic at the Landmark Main Art Theatre on February 22, 2002. The event ties in with Anchor Bay ... Willem Dafoe Joins Bloody CIRQUE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 05-28-2008)
Actor Willem Dafoe certainly likes playing a vampire. The thespian has been cast in the upcoming vampire horror-fantasy Cirque du Freak, says Shock Til You Drop. This would be his third vampire flick behind Daybreakers and Shadow of the Vampire. If true, ... Kimba 40th Anniversary Reunion (Wed 11-16-2005)
For fans of this show and those looking at the new release that\'s getting close, check out the blog article from November 11th at ASIFA Hollywood that shows some of the 40th anniversary event in text and pictures.EUREKA: Family Reunion
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 08-23-2007)
Finally, a chink in the seemingly indestructible armor that is Eureka. I’m not happy about one of my favorite shows on television delivering a less than stellar entry but at least I get to do something other than heap praise from week to week.&... Class Reunion Again Vol. #2 (Wed 07-26-2006)
What They SayThe Tennis Club is having their New Years bash. All together again, Ayu and Tatsuya are arguing as usual. Everyone is going to Ayu\'s house for her family\'s New Years tradition. To Ayu\'s surprise, Mamoru reveals his love to her. Ayu does n...Top Maniacal Rumors: Connor Reunion, Lethal Sequel and Gladiator America
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 08-08-2008)
It’s time for another edition of Mania’s Most Maniacal Rumors, where we blow the lid off the week’s juiciest gossip and hush-hush industry whispers.
If you have a rumor you want to contribute, we’re all ears. Just send it to jarro... Screen captures from extended Smallville "Reunion" trailer (Mon 10-23-2006)
KryptonSite has posted over 40 screen captures from the extended version of the trailer for the Thursday 10/26 episode of Smallville. Click to see.Frank Miller Says Bloody '300' Story Shaped His Whole Career (Tue 10-24-2006)
It was courageous, sure — bold and gutsy and valorous beyond measure or expectation, a fight that could only delay defeat and not reverse it. But beyond generating remarkable images of ancient violence, Miller is proud to bring "300" to the big screen...The Invisibles to Raise Bloody Hell in America?
by Dave Richards (Thu 06-06-2002)
Dark
Horizons reported that the book Anarchy for the Masses revealed some
information about the film adaptation of Gran't Morrison's comic, The
Invisibles. The book says that the film will adapt the second volume
of the comic series, ... "Koi Kaze Vol. 1: The Reunion"
by Janet Houck (Sun 03-18-2007)
Even though I’ve been told by people that Koi Kaze is worth seeing, I’ve put off viewing it for one reason. I don’t think that an incest love story is for me, even if it’s supposed to be a great series. After watching the first ... Dunst Hopes For Spidey Reunion (Mon 06-21-2004)
Kirsten Dunst, who reprises the role of Mary Jane Watson in the upcoming sequel film 'Spider-Man 2,' told SCI FI Wire that she hopes her character and Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) wind up together. "It'll be complicated, because now, if they do get togeth...Review: 'Smallville - Reunion' (Mon 10-30-2006)
"...this episode seems to have been done for only two other reasons: 1) to reveal that Clark didn't just bring back villains when he escaped from the Phantom Zone (though whether we care about that or not at this point is an open question); and 2) to allo...MST3k reunion!
by Brian Thomas (Sun 03-25-2007)
The star that was Mystery Science Theater 3000 shined brightly in the heavens for 12 short years, but inevitably it fell to Earth and was snuffed out. Mike Nelson (Michael J. Nelson), Crow (Bill Corbett) and Tom Servo (Kevin Murphy) retired, but their... First Bloody Pic from LOST BOYS 2
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-22-2008)
Looks like another beach babe is about to bite the dust in Lost Boys 2, judging from the first vampire photo released online over at Shock Til You Drop. The sequel to the 87 cult classic stars Tad Hilgenbrink, Autumn Reeser, Angus Sutherland, Corey Feldma... BLOODY WOUNDS & NOSE BLEEDS!!! THE KING OF FIGHTERS ART BOOK, DARK EDGE VOL. 7 & PURI PURI VOL. 5 AVAILABLE NOW! (Wed 04-30-2008)
SAN JOSE, CA - April, 2008 - DrMaster Publications has announced that The King of Fighters Art Book by Wing Yan & King Tung, Puri Puri vol. 5 by Chiaki Taro, and the long-awaited return of Dark Edge vol. 7 by Yu Aikawa, are all available now! The King o...BLOODY SUNDAY Oscar eligibility questioned
by Mike Whybark (Fri 11-15-2002)
Variety reports that the acclaimed docudrama BLOODY SUNDAY is in jeopardy as an Oscar contender due to a television broadcast last January 20th in the U. K. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences employs a number of rules to determine a film's elig... Flag Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-08-2008)
What They SayA shadow unfurls over Uddiyana with Ru Pou\'s thanka as guerillas overtake UN headquarters in Subasci. A hymn is delivered to the malignant spirit Angra Mainyu calling for civil war. Unable to contact central command SDAC must move under thei... Shopping Bag: The Italian Hitchcock?
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 06-10-2008)
When Anchor Bay released the Dario Argento Collection I jumped at the chance to see the “The Italian Hitchcock” and his collection of films. I even took the time to watch them in chronological order to see how Dario Argento would grow as a fil... Monster Vol.#11
by Sakura Eries (Wed 11-14-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Naoki Urasawa Translated by:Satch WatanabeAdapted by:Agnes YoshidaWhat They SayTenma discovers two more pieces of the puzzle to Johan\'s past in Prague! Everyone is after an old tape recording of an interview with Johan as a c... DVD & VHS This Week: June 25
by John Thonen (Tue 06-25-2002)
VIDEO NEWSWhile we're all waiting for Quentin Tarantino to finally start production on his too long awaited new film, KILL BILL, we will at least be able to console ourselves with the re-releases of his ground-breaking, trend setting previous efforts. Up ... February 10 February 16: Tuesday Night Troubles
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 02-10-2003)
Random thoughts alert!You know what? Tuesday nights are too crowded, TVwise. There's BUFFY, GILMORE GIRLS, 24, AMERICAN IDOL (please forgive me, I can't help myself), SMALLVILLE, KINGPIN, THE SHIELD, and to a lesser extent - A.U.S.A. and LESS THAN PERFEC... Feeling Buggy
by Matt Kamen (Fri 05-11-2007)
…comes Star Wars: The Exhibition, which opened this week and runs to September 1st at County Hall, Westminster in London. Part of a Europe-wide 30th Anniversary celebration of all things Star Wars, the exhibition provides a chance to ogle a wide ar... Genesis Reunion In The Works?
by Randall Larson (Thu 12-29-2005)
Genesis could be a step closer to reuniting after former guitarist Steve Hackett confirmed he'd received a call from the band's management. Hackett who inspired talks of a comeback in a string of recent interviews. The band split in 1998, although origina... Comicscape - November 2002
by Tony Whitt (Sat 11-02-2002)
I wish I could say that November is the month we give thanks that there are no new multibook crossovers...but I can't. (Thank goodness we're back to only four shipping weeks in the month rather than the five October gave us though. Whew! My pocketbook can... Zombie Bub's Special Edition
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-19-2003)
Wow – seems like there’s more DVDs every week. Let’s get to ‘em. SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEKThis week’s spotlight item has suffered for years due to unfair comparisons with previous entries in its series, and because it was released around the same time as the ... ABE packs 'em in
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 07-26-2005)
So our massive sci-fi TV giveaways from last week have left the ol' prize closet totally exhausted. The prize winners should've been notified by now, and there will never be another giveaway in this column again. Aaaah I should know that I can't fool you... Meanwhile, Back in the Jungle
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-08-2004)
Summer is almost officially here, and it’s time to start making plans for road trips to drive-ins. Though once you could easily find a drive-in theater nearby, now many of them have disappeared, and those of us that enjoy watching movies under the stars a... "Wolverine: Orgins"
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-18-2007)
Wolverine’s quest for the carbonadium synthesizer has brought him to Brussels. After starting a fire at an office building next to a bank, Logan slips into that building dressed as a firefighter. He wants a safe-deposit box that holds... New Clip for Browning's UNINVITED Horror
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 10-30-2008)
Despite this week normally being the highlight for horror fans, it seems we keep having January and February horror releases to talk about. A few days after the first trailers came online for Friday the 13th, Underworld: Rise of the Lycans and My Bloody V... HIGHLANDER Reunion Convention
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 07-05-2001)
The cast of the HIGHLANDER TV series will be gathering again to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the franchise. The event will be an upcoming fan convention called REUNION, which will be held on August 24-26 at the Westin Los Angeles Airport in Los ... Woo & New Films Dial up BLOODY NUMBERS
by News Editor (Mon 12-05-2005)
New Films International is teaming up with Terence Chang and John Woo's Lion Rock Productions to co-finance and co-produce BLOODY NUMBERS.The thriller centers on a woman who must come to grips with a strange supernatural gift in order to track down a seri... Yankee doodle
by Brian Thomas (Sat 09-16-2006)
Anime clips posted by members have been a common fixture on YouTube since the beginning, and now the competition is seeking something a little more official. Soon the new challenger Google Video will make anime distributed in North America by Central Par5... Hellsing Ultimate Vol. #4 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-30-2008)
Vampires, nazi’s, the Catholic Church and the Queen herself. Toss in what appears to be a catboy and you’ve got almost everything you need.What They Say Sir Integra reluctantly invites Maxwell from the Vatican's Iscariot Division to a Roundtab... BLOODY SUNDAY honored in France
by Mike Whybark (Tue 10-08-2002)
The Dinard British Film Festival's Hitchcock d'Or best film prize went to BLOODY SUNDAY, BBC News reports. The controversial British docudrama has been gathering awards worldwide since release. The film is a documentary-style recreation of a 1973 protest ... Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-07-2007)
What They SayAs the Chinese conflict rages on, hostilities reach a fever pitch. The final countdown hastens near. The SRT offensive is launched, but Sousuke has abandoned his post. Cryptic messages from a bloody past lead the young mercenary to face his d... Gilgamesh Vol. #7
by Dani Moure (Mon 07-02-2007)
What They Say\"You Didn\'t Think This Would End Without A Little Pain. Did You?\"
In the heavenly embrace of \"mother\", Gilgamesh reunites and receives a gift - new power - a force that both resurrects and destroys, rebirthing the Professor\'s fallen ch... Sanctuary Finally Coming to TV
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Sun 02-03-2008)
When looking for alternatives to the run of the mill TV series, there are some interesting online options. For us science fiction fans, the best has been Sanctuary, an online series from the creators of Stargate and starring Amanda Tapping from Starg... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #11
by Dani Moure (Mon 04-02-2007)
What They SayEdward Elric faces his destiny and the burdens of his actions as the chaos surrounding the quest for the Philosopher\'s Stone reaches full boil. Alliances shift and factions fracture when horrible secrets and undeniable truths glare in the li... ORPHEN: THE SOUL STEALERS
by Andrew Hershberger (Wed 09-04-2002)
I just don’t get it, I could rent a hardcore porno film called GRANDMA’S IN HEAT and I still wouldn’t get the looks I got when I grabbed ORPHEN: THE SOUL STEALERS. One old lady looked at me and spat on my feet - that is until she saw I also had GRANDMA’S ... Warner Bros. Classics
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-30-2003)
So far, I’ve had no takers in my offer to sell out in return for a new DVD player, so I’m expanding the offer to include retailers. That’s right, the first manufacturer or retailer that sends me a new DVD player will see it described as “nifty” in this co... FREDDY vs. JASON
by Brian Thomas (Fri 01-23-2004)
If you're not a fan of either the FRIDAY THE 13th or NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET movie series, you will not be converted by this long-awaited crossover, but it delivers the bloody "goods" for the horror faithful. Effectively forgotten by his home town of... SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT Double Feature
by Brian Thomas (Wed 12-24-2003)
It wasn’t the first Christmas-based horror film – titles like BLACK CHRISTMAS and CHRISTMAS EVIL popped up occasionally throughout the 1970s. And it wasn’t the most offensive. Heck, it wasn’t even the first film to put a homicidal maniac in a Santa Claus ... ANIMAL HOUSE: DOUBLE SECRET PROBATION EDITION
by Kevin Dennis (Tue 09-09-2003)
Though 1939 is considered by many to be the greatest year in American cinema, 1978 isn't too shabby either. That year brought us seminal films across many genres, including The Deer Hunter, one of the first films to deal with the Vietnam War; Grease, a gr... Review: Valentine
by Julie Arterburn (Fri 02-02-2001)
`Love hurts.` Ouch. They aren`t kidding.Spoiler Warning!Valentine opens in the gymnasium of Robert F. Kennedy Junior High School, 1988, where a Valentine`s dance is underway. Jeremy Melton, geek extraordinaire, asks five of the popular girls to dance. The... Review: 'Return to the Batcave' is an overlooked bat-gem
by Chris Brown (Thu 05-12-2005)
On March 9, 2003 CBS aired "Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt" and few watched. Perhaps expecting a formula reunion show or just lack of interest, but they missed something special. I taped it and watched it more than once. And... Dario Argento returns
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-23-2005)
We have a new release from the folks at Unearthed this week which points out the increasing aura of paranoia and suppression in this country (and Canada). The label has specialized in bringing extremely gory foreign horror films into the USA legally, but ... Making JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS, Part 3
by Ted Newsom (Sun 05-21-2000)
Don Chaffey called Jan Reed`s first draft script `appalling, absolutely unworkable. Charles Schneer had the good sense to bring in Beverly Cross.` `Beverly is a very distinguished writer,` said Schneer. `He is a Greek and Latin scholar who went to Oxf... Demon Prince Enma Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-24-2007)
What They SayContains episodes 1-2. Enma is the Demon Prince of the Underworld, a demon "Born of Fire." His mission is to take back or destroy demons that have escaped to the human world from the Underworld. Along with his partner, Princess Yukihime, "Bor... Basilisk Box Set
by Paul Gaudette (Thu 12-13-2007)
What They SayWhen honor means nothing and power is everything, can love survive? A legendary pair of rival ninja clans battle to end years of slaughter as a forbidden love struggles to prevail. Fate will decide if the ultimate declaration must be made: To... Kaidohmaru
by Andrew Tei (Wed 07-16-2003)
What They SayThe battle for the Capital City of Kyo rages as warring political factions vie for power against hereditary rulers. After the murder of her parents at the hands of her seditious uncle, a young girl named Kintoki flees to the mountains to lead... Sexy Magical Girl Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 03-13-2006)
What They SayThe Yuragi is more powerful then ever and Akitoshi and Ai are in grave danger! Just as it seems like there was no hope of winning, a dark and powerful presence takes over Ai and escapes a near death situation. However, at the same time she al... Nuku Nuku TV Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-19-2004)
What They SayTo stop president \"Hell\" Mishima of Mishima Industry from conquering the world home appliance market, scientist Kyusaku Natsume creates the All-Purpose Cat-Girl androbot Nuku Nuku. Sweet as a kitten and strong as a tiger, teenaged Nuku Nuku... Samurai X OVA Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 01-31-2004)
What They SaySamurai X: Trust
Nineteenth century Japan is a land torn by warfare and rebellion where small bands of soldiers seek to overthrow the tyrannical Tokugawa Shogunate. Enter Kenshin, a young orphan whose fighting skills were honed by the great ... HITMAN Director Executed by Fox?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 10-12-2007)
Uncertain madness is circling the Fox adaptation of HITMAN recently in the world of entertainment news, says Back Row Chatter. Two days ago, Todd Brown at Twitchfilm published a report that director Xavier Gens was let go from the project because he turne... Orphen Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-10-2001)
What They SayBased on the popular series of Japanese fantasy novels that spawned the hit video game!
When the most prestigious university of magic in the land loses Orphen, their most talented student, they\'ll do anything to get him back. Unfortunately ... DEATH RACE 2000: Days of Future Passed
by Frederick C. Szebin (Thu 01-20-2000)
Not very long ago, 2000 AD represented all that was futuristic and fantastic within our common view of life. That far-off era was held for fantasies of high technology or tales of The End of All That We Know or, at the very least, showing humanity in its ... SUPERMAN III: The Man of Steel Meets Richard Pryor
by Edward Gross (Fri 04-21-2000)
Straight continuity. That`s the way director Richard Lester describes the genesis of Superman III, a sequel that had to be produced given the worldwide success of the first two entries in the series. The question, however, was where to take the Man of Ste... JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS: Movie Retrospective, Part 2
by Ted Newsom (Sun 05-14-2000)
Jason and the Golden Fleece (as Jason and the Argonauts was titled during pre-production) was not produced in a cinematic vacuum. The `Dynamtion` team had competition on several other fronts. The most obvious inspiration was Edward Small`s pastiche of Th... UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie 4 Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-06-2007)
What They SayThere is so much to do and only a bunch of goofballs to make sure it all goes as planned, so Valkyrie and Kazuto have to get it in gear in order to get married. Or better yet, to make sure it happens at all. Because, well...in this bunch, y... Elfen Lied Collection (Thinpak)
by Luis Cruz (Mon 01-22-2007)
What They SayA secret research facility has been doing "experiments" on mutants called diclonius. These mutants have extremely powerful, invisible arms that can literally rip people in half. As a result of these torturous experiments, they are extremely... DON'T CALL ME STUPID!
by Andrew Hershberger (Thu 11-29-2001)
Childhood is a tricky subject to capture. Most of the timeswhen adult writer/creators attempt to recreate this period of naïve development, they fall into the trappings of sticky sentiment. Not so with the wonderful work of Steven Weissman, whose Alternat... Case Closed: Case 02 Vol. #01: The Explots of Genius
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 12-07-2006)
What They SayMurder is in the air and life is cheap on the streets... Luckily, Conan Edogawa finds value in the truth, and won\'t let any bad deed go unpunished.
A disgruntled hacker makes a high-powered tech millionaire feel the heat, while a deadly lov... CHAMPS
by Mike Whybark (Wed 11-28-2001)
The summer narrative of a bunch of kids from a small town called Milltown. Set in the mythic small-town past of television sitcoms and Ketcham's DENNIS THE MENACE, CHAMPS is populated with children who are also, interestingly, depicted with the convention... Orphen Vol. #1
by Roman Martel (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 3.9
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Technical Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 5
Menu: 4
Presentation: 4
Goodies: 4
Overall: 4.4
-Content Ratings-
Animation: 4
Sound: 4
Plot: 3
English Acting: 4
Music: 2.5
Entertainment: 3
Overall: 3.4
-Intro... SCARY TALES
by SCOTT COLLURA (Fri 02-22-2002)
Mezco Toyz have produced some lightweight toys geared towards the collector but suitable for the kids (“Popeye,” “Silent Screamers”), but they’ve also made their mark with more adult fare such as their “Living Dead Dolls” and “Reservoir Dogs” action figur... No Vaginas For Michael
by Mary Magdalene Smith (Sat 04-19-2008)
Auntie Stella and my Mum have been at the accountants all week for Year Rend, so Stella said that I can write the column this time as long as I behave myself and don't bloody swear, else Dark Jedi will delete me. Whatever.
I tried to register on... I Am Legend
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-03-2007)
As the Fall season rapidly approaches, one of fiction’s most popular manifestations of the Other is lurking from the shadows and sizing up your jugular in a slew of new horror, fantasy, and even science fiction literature.
Hello Maniac read... ORPHEN: MYSTERE
by Andrew Hershberger (Thu 04-11-2002)
Sad to say, anime has not taken over the romance flick for guaranteed hot date action. Though I tried to convince my prostitute that SORCERER STABBER ORPHEN was considered pretty hot stuff to female fans across the globe, she wouldn’t buy it, making inste... The Dresden Files Returns to its Roots
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 02-06-2007)
Sara Douglass’ The Wayfarer Redemption series chugs ahead with another volume, Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files gets another action-packed installment, and science fiction anthologies run amok in this week’s Book Buzz.
Happy Tue... PULP FICTION -- the toy line
by Patrick Sauriol (Sat 11-15-2003)
Fan of Quentin Tarantino's PULP FICTION, are you? Well, toy manufacturer NECA has got something special coming next spring: PULP FICTION block figure boxed sets. NECA will release four sets containing a quartet of characters from Tarantino's crime noir cl... Daily DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 06-28-2005)
One would think that everybody would be scrambling to churn out tie-in merchandise to WAR OF THE WORLDS (see below for some of that). Paramount has a deluxe edition DVD of the 1953 George Pal version ready to go, but reports say Steven Speilberg requested... Noir-a-rama
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 07-05-2005)
While running down the press releases and announcements of upcoming DVDs this week, several new collections of public domain horror titles popped up, and I got to thinking. What is the most popular title on DVD? By that I don't mean which title is the fav... HELLBOY: THE ISLAND #1
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-29-2005)
It's been three years since we last saw Hellboy in his own miniseries with THE THIRD WISH (if you don't count the out-of-continuity anthology WEIRD TALES). In between, Dark Horse has given us plenty of B.P.R.D. comics (minus the big guy) and the odd appe... THE INSIDE - Thief of Hearts
by Jason Davis (Sun 07-10-2005)
Tim Minear does the best flashbacks in television. FIREFLY's "Out of Gas" managed to tell a story in three time periods with a building dramatic tension that few ordinary shows can manage in a straight ahead present day narrative. ANGEL's "Are You Now or ... Polanski Passionata
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-06-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Krzysztof Komeda (his name was Americanized by Christopher Komeda for his American LP releases) had a short but profound career in film music, beginning in his native Poland but sweeping into America due to his association with... AFI Honors Lucas
by News Editor (Sat 06-11-2005)
The American Film Institute honored George Lucas with a Lifetime Achievement Award on Thursday night. Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Tom Hanks, Richard Dreyfuss, Steven Spielberg and even Chewbacca were there to help honor him. Lucas was app... Hitchcock vs. Lewton
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-04-2005)
That's right, fans it's October! The season of spooky pranks, ghoulish doings, colorful costumes and tasty treats is upon us. Of course you know what I'm talking about: Canadian Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Everyone who claims to be Canadian c... Emmy Nominee Gary Stockdale's Music is a Joke
by Randall Larson (Thu 08-18-2005)
Emmy-nominated for "That Bullshit Theme" to the Showtime program PENN & TELLER: BULLSHIT!, composer Gary Stockdale has embraced music as a joke, providing the score to the dirtiest film of all time, THE ARISTOCRATS. Conceived by Penn Jillette and Paul... Back in Black (and Browder)
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 07-25-2005)
Ah, first week back, another Comic-Con in the rearview, and even a week later, I'm somehow still slightly jetlagged and hung over. But I can only rely on the mensch-like generosity of Mr. Davis for so long, so I guess I'd better get back on the proverbia... Sneak Peak at SAW 2
by News Editor (Sat 07-16-2005)
Cinescape has received an exclusive first look at the new SAW 2 trailer. It premiered at Comic-Con but we have it for you right here. The story centers on Detective Eric Mason (Donnie Wahlberg) who is investigating the bloody aftermath of a grizzly murder... HIGHLANDER WORLDWIDE WORKSHOP: SWORD CHOREOGRAPHY WITH F. BRAUN McASH, ADRIAN PAUL AND PETER WINGFIELD
by Abbie Bernstein (Sat 02-26-2005)
Swordmaster F. Braun McAsh and actors Adrian Paul and Peter Wingfield conduct a panel on the sword choreography for the episodes "Forgive Us Our Trespasses" and "The Modern Prometheus," both of which featured MacLeod and Methos.McAsh assesses how things u... The Three Kingdoms: Fate of the Dragon
by Nikola "Bunny" Zakic (Wed 03-14-2001)
It would be a pity to think that all has been said in the gaming industry, and wait until hardware manufacturers decide to produce a new something that might revolutionize gaming, as we know it. I mean if the monkeys had waited for ladders to be invented,... Surfacing with Josh Pate
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 10-10-2005)
There's a long-standing tradition of storytelling brothers. The Grimms. The Coens. The Wachowskis (although that should now actually be "the Wachowski siblings", I suppose). Add to that list the brothers Pate, Jonas and Josh, formerly of Sci-Fi's shor... The first movies ever made
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-22-2005)
We may have issues with the quality (and source) of their transfers. We may not review their titles due to their refusal to send screeners. But everyone has to agree that Alpha Video has some of the most eye catching covers on their DVDs. In fact, they're... I SAW what you did
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-15-2005)
Last winter, this column ran a very popular poll to find out which TV series readers most want seasoned on DVD. Well here's a progress report. While SEINFELD, MILLENNIUM, QUANTUM LEAP and the animated BATMAN and SUPERMAN series have started to arrive, cer... Semi-CHARMED Kind of Life
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 04-18-2005)
Once upon a time, there were three witchy sisters, one of whom used to be Brenda on BEVERLY HILLS 90210. They used their magical abilities and cleavage to fight evil for several seasons, until Brenda went poof and was replaced by that chick who used to da... Snipes Sharpens Blade for New Line
by News Editor (Thu 04-21-2005)
Wesley Snipes has sued New Line Cinema, writer-director David Goyer and Toby Emmerich, executive producer of BLADE: TRINITY in a wide-ranging federal lawsuit "seeking more than $5 million in damages."Snipes "alleges that in violation of his contract, the ... DAMPYR #2
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-25-2005)
All right, this book isn't about a cop, but I take any opportunity I can to make fun of ROBOCOP. It's just a thing. Anyway, DAMPYR is the long-running Italian horror comic by Mauro Boselli, Maurizio Colombo, and artist Majo. IDW has been kind enough to... You're a puppet!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-17-2005)
Well, somebody has figured out how to repackage public domain movies once again. The folks at Collectables Records, sister label to Alpha Video, are today releasing three volumes entitled SUMMER FUN. These two-disc sets contain one Summer-themed pop music... THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY THE QUANDARY PHASE: Fit the Twentieth
by Jason Davis (Sat 05-14-2005)
Somewhat overshadowed by the theatrical release of the long awaited cinematic adaptation, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has returned once more to its original medium. Following on from 2004's Tertiary Phase (just released on CD in expanded form) i... LOST: "Born to Run"
by Jason Davis (Fri 05-13-2005)
This Kate-centric episode continues the strong psychological emphasis begun with Jack in "Do No Harm" by examining the fugitive's seemingly ingrained imperative to flee. Kate is shown to be someone who's done a lot of running, and the personal aspects of... SATANICO PANDEMONIUM
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 06-11-2005)
So remember how you watched Robert Rodriguez' FROM DUSK TILL DAWN and you were digging how Quentin Tarantino's script made everyone think the whole movie was a crime/hostage drama until they all got to that saloon? And remember how Salma Hayek came out ne... Flying Saucers over Legend
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 01-03-2006)
Happy New Year everybody! Below you'll see several of New Line's most successful comedies re-released on UMD. What's different about these UMDs is that they're the first ones I've seen that include extras like commentraks, deleted scenes, etc. With only a... DVD on ICE
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 02-28-2006)
Troma has joined the ranks of video labels offering iPod video downloads on Troma.com. So far, their slate of programming includes lessons from Lloyd Kaufman's film school in a box MAKE YOUR OWN DAMN MOVIE and edited, serialized version of Trey Parker &am... MADEA Dodges Critics to Top B.O.
by News Editor (Mon 02-27-2006)
TYLER PERRY'S MADEA'S FAMILY REUNION took the number one spot at the box-office this past weekend with $30.3 million in ticket sales. Disney's EIGHT BELOW dropped a spot to number two with $15.7 million.THE PINK PANTHER held its ground at number three wi... Comicscape - February 8, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-08-2006)
Greetings, COMICSCAPE faithful, and welcome to another week of editorial content to keep you sane at work. Talking about men in long underwear beating the hell out of each other always trumps filling out TPS reports. For those of you checking in again, th... Theaters not on the BUBBLE
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 01-31-2006)
Last Friday, the new Steven Soderbergh murder mystery opened in theaters in "select markets" (translation: probably far away from you). Today it's being released on DVD. This may be the shortest time gap between theatrical release and DVD, but I'm not so ... Eastern Spectaculars
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-02-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS THE MYTH is Jackie Chan's latest Hong Kong film, and an unusual departure as he plays a Qin Dynasty General in a film that mingles the epic spectacle of films like HERO with the kind of humorous kung-fu action that Chan is know... V for Box Office
by News Editor (Mon 03-20-2006)
Warner Bros.' V FOR VENDETTA grabbed the number one spot at the box office this past weekend with an estimated $26.1 million tickets sales. FAILURE TO LAUNCH dropped to the number two position with $15.8 million. And Disney's THE SHAGGY DOG fell to number... SLITHER
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 03-31-2006)
It seems difficult to believe now, even for those of us old enough to be nostalgic about it, but once upon a time, big screen theatres were full of joyously loony low-budget horror movies that were funny and scary and gross and outrageous and really enter... Splitting Infinitives Almost Twenty Years Later
by Jason Davis (Mon 03-27-2006)
I remember it like it was yesterday. I want to say it was ENTERTINMENT TONIGHT that broke the news to meit was a short segment as I recall. Simply put, the following week, a sequel to STAR TREK would hit the airwaves. I was nine and had been a fan of t... Shaggy Dog Story
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-23-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Alan Menken hasn't entirely dropped out of site since scoring a run of successful Disney animated features from THE LITTLE MERMAID through HERCULES. He did some TV work, scored Disney's humdrum animated HOME ON THE RANGE as wel... You get what you pay for
by Jason Davis (Mon 03-20-2006)
Let me tell you about my father. In 2000, he bought his first CD player. He was, by all accounts, the last living person in the modern world to purchase such a machine and he purchased it only because my mother would likely have resorted to violence had... Comicscape - January 18, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-18-2006)
Sex has long been a controversial subject in popular comics. I've thought about how comic creators and publishers approach sex and women, in particular. Never a dull subject to be sure, I'll try to keep this week's COMICSCAPE as tasteful as possible and s... If I Only Had That Tape...
by Jason Davis (Mon 01-09-2006)
We live in a marvelous time for television fans. If you'd told me ten years ago that I would have high resolution digital transfers of every episode of AMERICAN GOTHIC or SPACE: ABOVE AND BEYOND on discs the size of a CD, I'd have laughed in your face wh... Epic Symphony Treatment For Agent 47's Latest Game Installment
by Randall Larson (Thu 11-24-2005)
Eidos Interactive, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, announces a partnership with award-winning composer Jesper Kyd, for the soundtrack for the forthcoming Hitman: Bloody Money title. Jesper Kyd's in-depth und... CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-08-2005)
The front cover to Grindhouse Releasing's long awaited limited edition (only 11,111 copies pressed) of CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST touts it as "The most controversial movie ever made." Is it? Well probably not. HOLOCAUST hasn't been seen by nearly enough people to... Comicscape - November 2, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-02-2005)
Let no man call me unwilling to raise the dead. Last week, I hesitated to write yet another critique of Burton's Batman films. Surprisingly, you all wrote an interesting, worthy batch of mail. Seeing as how it was also Halloween weekend, I had every inten... Weinsteins Attend KUNG FU HIGH
by News Editor (Tue 10-25-2005)
The Weinstein Co. has picked up the rights to Ernesto Foronda's adaptation of Ryan Gattis' novel KUNG FU HIGH SCHOOL.The story centers on a high school where the students matriculate in bloody martial-arts mayhem. Nicknamed Kung Fu High, the school is a p... Band Aid
by Don E. Peterson (Fri 12-02-2005)
Go down Robbie Rist's resume, and you're likely to find something cool in everything he's ever done. He may be known to baby boomers as Cousin Oliver from The Brady Bunch, but he's also an accomplished singer, songwriter, musician (playing in four differe... Music in the Key of Snow
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-22-2005)
Even before he began his prolific run as the composer for THE X-FILES, Mark Snow had racked up an impressive array of television and feature film scores since emerging into Hollywood television music in 1976. With more than 200 features, TV-movies, minise... HOSTEL
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 01-06-2006)
HOSTEL falls squarely within the TEXAS CHAINSAW subgenre, with a bit of borrowing from AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON (there may be other, earlier movies about wisecracking young Yank backpackers in Europe who are preyed on by evil forces, but that's the ... Colliding Reactions
by Randall D. Larson (Interview transcription by Kelsey J. Larson) (Thu 01-05-2006)
Juno Reactor is described as a "goa trance music" group (a style of electronic music defined by a recurring and repetitive beat), often known for their tribal influences. The
"Labyrinth" by Juno Reactor (2004)
© Metropolis Records
group was i... EXORCIST: THE BEGINNING
by Brian Thomas (Fri 02-25-2005)
Lankester Merrin (Stellan Skarsgård), a archeologist and former priest, now works as a sort of tomb raiding gun-for-hire in remote corners of the Earth. In similar fashion, Renny Harlin, a Finnish director whose work I’ve enjoyed in the past, now spends m... Comicscape - December 28, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-28-2005)
The New Year looms on the horizon yet again, and I find myself lacking inspiration for a column in between the twin drinking binges of Christmas and New Year's Eve. As such, you'll have to make due with my ramblings about the state of the comic industry i... DOMINO
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 10-14-2005)
DOMINO, it must be said, is consistently energetic and largely entertaining, especially in its early sections, but it's also a mess. The late, real-life Domino Harvey was a woman privileged by birth (her father was actor Laurence Harvey, who died when Dom... Buy All That's Holy...
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-31-2004)
I know that you're as appalled as I am to see Christmas DVDs creeping onto the list while we're still roasting in the summer sun. We can all teach these video labels a lesson by ignoring even the ones we really really want until at least November. C'mon, ... Something Weird Under "R"
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-16-2003)
Last week we talked about DVD-Rs – those computer-recorded DVDs that some smaller labels are using as an economic format to get their material on disc. Something Weird Video is featured often in this column due to their frequent DVD releases through Image... BLOOD FEAST 2
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 09-05-2003)
Over 20 years ago, while attending a World SubGenius Convention in Chicago, I first met a man named Daniel Krogh. Dan had been a cameraman and general assistant to a local filmmaker named Herschell Gordon Lewis, and brought along some 16mm prints from his... FREDDY VS. JASON
by John Ringer (Fri 08-15-2003)
What sounded like it could have been a really bad idea turns out to be a genuinely bright one. It couldn't have been easy getting the NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET and FRIDAY THE 13th universes to fit together - this movie was in development for years - but wr... 10 questions with FUTURAMA's funnyman - Part One
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 08-14-2003)
David X. Cohen seems like a funny guy. Talking with him on the phone about this week's release of FUTURAMA - VOLUME TWO on DVD, Cohen comes off as likeable, even down to earth kind of fellow. But when you get him to talk to you about science fiction, that... Beautiful minds to work on DA VINCI CODE
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 10-02-2003)
It's a reunion of Oscar-winners who'll work on THE DA VINCI CODE, the religious-themed thriller in development at Columbia Pictures. Director Ron Howard, producer Brian Grazer and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman, who all won Oscars for A BEAUTIFUL MIND, will ... WONDERLAND
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 10-03-2003)
The gods of movie titles, if no one else, were smiling about the location of a multiple homicide that occurred in the Laurel Canyon area of L.A. in the summer of 1981. The crime occurred on Wonderland Avenue, and Wonderland is not a bad description of the... UPDATE!: BOURNE SUPREMACY starts rolling
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 11-11-2003)
Universal Pictures has announced that principal photography on THE BOURNE SUPREMACY has begun. In addition to the previously announced returning cast members such as Matt Damon, Julia Stiles and Brian Cox, Franka Potente is also coming back in the sequel.... AMC MONSTERFEST 2003
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 10-27-2003)
Based on Undead Television Programming.Boo Cinescapers! Alas, the creepiest holiday is about to rear its ugly head -- but enough about Thanksgiving. (Buh dum bum) With Halloween scratching on the door, one thing is certain, AMC will treat us to somet... Keeping up with Jones
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-21-2003)
Got a lot of DVDs? So many that it's starting to be difficult to keep them organized? Me, too. For years I've been looking for some decent software to help out, but all the ones I've tried either don't have the features I want or are all-inclusive databas... TOP TEN: KILL BILL slaughters the competition
by Patrick Sauriol (Sun 10-12-2003)
The first volume of Quentin Tarantino's bloody action fest KILl BILL dominated at the box office this past weekend, according to studio estimates. KBV1 gathered a hefty $22.6 million, propelling it to the top of the chart and ahead by $7 M more from its d... GHOSTS OF GIRLFRIENDS PAST gets director
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 08-06-2003)
Director Betty Thomas (I SPY, THE BRADY BUNCH MOVIE) will work on GHOSTS OF GIRLFRIENDS PAST for Walt Disney Studios next. It's a reunion for Thomas and leading man Ben Affleck who is attached to star in GHOSTS; Thomas produced DreamWorks' comedy SURVIVIN... Kill Bill Volume Two
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-23-2004)
Genre:Action/Crime.Studio:Miramax Films.Production Company:A Band Apart.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Uma Thurman (The Bride); David Carradine (Bill); Sonny Chiba (Hattori Hanzo); Yuen Woo-ping (Pei Mei); Michael Madsen (Budd); Daryl Hannah (Elle D... DREAMCATCHER
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 03-21-2003)
No matter where you stand on current events, it is undeniably weird to sit in a movie theatre this week, listening to an American leader talking about acceptable casualties for a greater good and watching bombs drop. In DREAMCATCHER, the leader is a commi... Island of Lost Metropolis
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 02-18-2003)
DVD has truly changed the landscape of home video, and this week’s mixed bag is a fine example. Major studio releases hit the shelves alongside direct-to-video nonsense, and even the dregs of Asian martial arts trash cinema are preserved in digital format... BATMAN FAMILY #1 (of 8)
by Tony Whitt (Tue 11-05-2002)
Don't be fooled by the title of this miniseries: this is not your father's BATMAN FAMILY, or your older brother's (or older sister's, either). The '70s series of that name was camp, fun, and stand-alone, the only thing linking the stories together being t...