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Comicscape February 9, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-09-2005)
...ooks as a medium, regardless of the genre. I take the entire field very seriously, so much so that I both agreed to do this column while both working a day job and trying to get my own comic book together (it's in the works and you'll see it eventuall... "Medium" Goes Large (Mon 01-31-2005)
NBC has given "Medium" an early pickup for next season. The network has also secured three more episodes of the Paramount Network TV series for this year. A full 22 episodes have been given the go ahead for the 2005-2006 season.The series stars Patricia A...MEDIUM: Wicked Game Pt 1
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 03-26-2008)
...ew but on Medium the kid actors are engaging and the family drama is well written and does a good job of grounding the series.
As it turns out Cynthia is so passionate and often obnoxious about her job because she herself has lost a daughter who... 
MEDIUM Given 4th Season
by News Editor (Tue 05-08-2007)
NBC has given the go ahead for a fourth season of MEDIUM. The series was creatored by Glenn Gordon Caron (“Moonlighting”) and is inspired by the real-life story of research medium Allison DuBois. The program stars Patricia Arquette,... Small, medium or large looks at FAT ALBERT
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 10-11-2004)
He's large, likes to wear red sweaters and now he's on the internet. Apple's trailer website is now hosting the trailer for 20th Century Fox's FAT ALBERT, scheduled to open in theaters on Christmas Day. Available in small, medium and fat Albert size, the ... MEDIUM: But for the Grace of God
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Thu 01-17-2008)
...ory. Medium is supposed to be a scary series and it delivered last week. This week it was again fairly disturbing but the episode also offered some deeper story and connection between the oldest daughter Ariel and Alison.
Allison is no... MEDIUM: Burn Baby Burn
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 03-12-2008)
So I’ve complained incessantly about my DVR and a few weeks ago, I finally got it replaced. The new one is doing a great job, but I forgot to set a few of my season passes back up, including the one for Medium. So, I’ve missed a coup... MEDIUM: Partners in Crime
by Stephen Lackey (Fri 04-18-2008)
It’s been a while since Agent Cooper (no, not that one) was first on Medium and he’s been missed. If you don’t remember, he’s the FBI profiler that tracks down killers and distributes his own brand of justice upon them. Alison was ... TV Review: MEDIUM - Drowned World
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 05-14-2008)
There have definitely been some bumps in the road that is this season of Medium. The season has been far from perfect, but the really great successes far and away outweigh the mistakes. The biggest problem this season-outside of just some bad episodes-is ... MEDIUM: Lady Killer
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 04-10-2008)
This episode of Medium was much hyped due to the guest appearance of star Patricia Arquette’s sister Rosanna. It’s funny to see the two of them together in this episode, each playing the type of character that made them famous. Patricia has al... MEDIUM: Car Trouble
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 04-30-2008)
This week’s episode of Medium is probably the worst of the season. The goal of the episode is to start a story arc that the series really doesn’t need, a conflicted husband dealing with a potential affair with his cougar boss. This i... Medium: A Cure For What Ails You
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 04-23-2008)
Just when you think it’s too ridiculous, it’s based in reality. This week’s episode of Medium features a plot device that’s roots are based in something that really happened a few years ago. Now with that said, the story here ... Comicscape - November 23, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-23-2005)
... for this medium to aim for a higher level. I have been collecting comics since the age of 12, and the only reason for the medium was the artwork and if you think of the pre-Star Wars era." I would argue that art has improved quite a bit since then, as... MEDIUM is Set Up for a Lifetime
by News Editor (Wed 11-23-2005)
Lifetime Television has acquired the rights to rerun NBC's MEDIUM starting in 2009. The network is reportedly paying $1.3 million for each episode. For anyone that hasn't seen it or read about it here at Cinescape, the series stars Patricia Arquette as ... Brat Pack's Ringwald to Appear on MEDIUM
by News Editor (Wed 04-12-2006)
Actress Molly Ringwald is coming back to TV for a guest appearance on MEDIUM. In the episode to air on May 1st, Patricia Arquette's Allison DuBois has visions that lead her to conclude that Ringwald's character is in great danger. Ringwald last appeared o... MEDIUM: Wicked Game Part 2
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 04-03-2008)
...a is what Medium does best and up to the end of the episode, it’s excellently portrayed here. This week the family drama is wiped clean at the end of the episode by Bridgette’s dreams. While the scenes, especially the final one wi... MEDIUM: And Then
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Wed 01-09-2008)
There’s a challenge in a series like Medium to make it scary and grounded at the same time without getting so melodramatic that it turns into a nighttime soap opera. I don’t like nighttime soap operas but I do appreciate a series with fan... Comicscape - April 28, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-28-2004)
...e perfect medium and the perfect solution to the back issue collection dilemma, as long as those who manage the Marvel website don't participate." Not quite sure what that last bit means, exactly, but the points you make about reprints are apt ones. I ... RIGHT STUF'S NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT Announces Summer 2008 GRAVITATION T-Shirts & Tank Tops (Fri 04-18-2008)
...: 5524S - Medium: Catalog #: 5524M - Large: Catalog #: 5524L - XL: Catalog #: 5524X - XXL: Catalog #: 5524XX Item image: http://outgoing.rightstuf.com/sleeves/5524.jpg * Gravitation © 2000 Maki Murakami/Sony Magazines Inc/Aniplex Inc. © Maki Murakami/...RIGHT STUF'S NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT Announces PEACH GIRL, SCHOOL RUMBLE, MUSHI-SHI & HELL GIRL T-Shirts (Wed 02-06-2008)
...: 5601S - Medium: Catalog #: 5601M - Large: Catalog #: 5601L - XL: Catalog #: 5601X - XXL: Catalog #: 5601XX Product image is located at http://outgoing.rightstuf.com/sleeves/5601.jpg * Peach Girl © M U/K∙M∙P∙TX. Licensed by KODANSHA...Go get the GOTHIKA trailer
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 09-10-2003)
...ickTime - medium bandwidthQuickTime - high bandwidthReal Player - low bandwidthReal Player - medium bandwidthReal Player - high bandwidthWindows Media Player - low bandwidthWindows Media Player - medium bandwidthWindows Media Player - high bandwidthGot... Gothika
by Coming Attractions (Fri 09-26-2003)
...ickTime - medium bandwidthQuickTime - high bandwidthReal Player - low bandwidthReal Player - medium bandwidthReal Player - high bandwidthWindows Media Player - low bandwidthWindows Media Player - medium bandwidthWindows Media Player - high bandwidth[Th... Hayao Miyazaki and the Art of Anime
by Andrew Osmond (Fri 11-05-1999)
...is a vast medium. Although it dates back to the early twentieth century, the birth of Japanese animation as a mass industry is usually traced to the late `fifties and early `sixties. The pioneering titles included feature films such as HAKUJADEN (`Lege... Comicscape - March 1, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-01-2006)
...rom other mediums working in the comic industry, I agreed to interview Andrew with some trepidation. Fortunately, my fears were entirely unfounded. Kurt Amacker:How did you find Boom! and decide to pitch X-ISLE? How did the project come about?Andrew Co... Ascending into the Iconic: Separating Fiction From Legend
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 01-04-2007)
...the very medium of comics originate anywhere from 40 to 70 years ago, give or take a few years. I don’t how any new character becomes – he will likely never replace Superman as the image that springs to mind when someone says &ldq... Starship Trooper: The Games Music of Richard Jacques
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-01-2005)
...different mediums. "When the CD-ROM-based medium became widely adopted in consoles ..., the restrictions on scoring music based entirely on a sample/synth-based chip were removed..." Q: What are the specific needs of music in contemporary video games ... Creeping into the Mainstream
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-24-2007)
...h of the medium, at least until sales take a dip. And, it seems that few people want to fight this newfound acceptance. Superhero movies continue to sell tickets after suffering as a joke for most of the history of cinema. Comics ... Nozomi Announces New Haruhi T-Shirts
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-14-2008)
...#: 5541S- Medium: Catalog #: 5541M- Large: Catalog #: 5541L- XL: Catalog #: 5541X- XXL: Catalog #: 5541XX
* Item image: http://outgoing.rightstuf.com/sleeves/5541.jpgThe Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya © 2006-2007 Nagaru Tanigawa / Noizi Ito / a me... The Mumbling Kitsune: Growing Out of Anime
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 08-31-2008)
...versatile medium, something that can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike. But while animated comedies like Family Guy and South Park thrive, drama cartoons fall by the wayside and end up on DVD within a season or two. It seems as if adults outside Japa... Comicscape - November 16, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-16-2005)
The comic industry and its fans have often called WATCHMEN the greatest comic ever written the medium's CITIZEN KANE, if you will. This month, TIME agreed and named Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons's seminal work one of the top 100 novels of the 20th century.... Establishing a No-Fly Zone
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 11-07-2008)
... love the medium itself in the way that some people especially love movies or poetry, regardless of genre.
Maniacs, understand that this column will not throw bombs at superheroes or mainstream publishers. Both in and of themselves offer quite a lot ... Comicscape: Comic Books and the 2008 Election
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-22-2008)
... artistic medium. Any story worth reading traffics in the principles and questions that underlie the national discourse. When do the ends justify the means? What are the limits of freedom? When does leadership become dictatorship? Is the majority ... When I Was Seventeen...
by Jason Davis (Mon 05-08-2006)
...ence in a medium designed to appease the idiot masses) about the Sheriff's graphic murder of a young girl in the pilot. Often compared to TWIN PEAKS for its sinister portrayal of small town life and the incessant air of the supernatural surrounding it... Comicscape - February 1, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-01-2006)
...rytelling medium on par with books, television, and movies. The vast majority of people feel comfortable enjoying novels, TV, and films at their leisure with no special sense of commitment to the mediums, yet they view comics as a hobby for those of "l... Mainstream Readers and Future Formats
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-19-2008)
...h;but the medium itself has achieved respectability. When Entertainment Weekly reviews graphic novels, it makes it difficult to argue for sequential art as an oppressed, marginalized medium. But, that success portends a number of possibilitie... Ghost Talker's Daydream
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-27-2005)
...Spiritual Medium and world class dominatrix, Misaki\'s not sure which job is the worse one to have.
Audio:
For our primary viewing session, we listened to this series in its original language of Japanese. The mix for this was done in 5.1 originally a... MORE: A Little Film on a Big, Big Screen
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 11-28-1999)
... the best medium for conveying Osborne`s intent. `I`m really visual, so I do storyboards. It`s truly hard for me to draw, but when I get into it I can do it well enough to serve my purpose. Even if there just scribbles, I try to get across some of the... Bernard Krigstein - An Illustrator with Impact
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 03-04-2002)
...rk in the medium, is still known only to a handful of dedicated fans. With the release of a new comprehensive book this month from Fantagraphics dedicated to his life and career, titled simply B. KRIGSTEIN, his exceptional talent will hopefully become ... Movie-Maker Alex Proyas, Master of MysteryClock.Com
by Anna L. Kaplan (Sun 11-05-2000)
... age as a medium. I guess it’s the chance for some creative freedom finally. When you make a movie, you’ve always got some studio or financier breathing down your neck. This was really a chance to get back to doing something pure. It’s been great f... THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY THE QUANDARY PHASE: Fit the Twenty-First
by Jason Davis (Sat 05-21-2005)
... when the medium of presentation is altered. Whereas the material that was adapted into Douglas Adams's first two novels can be found, in altered form, throughout the first two radio series, the two most recent series have traversed the medium convers... Comicscape - February 8, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-08-2006)
...le to the medium. A few readers had suggestions of their own, along with some reasonable criticism about my choices. However, some readers wrote me with very kind words about last week's piece and the column in general. I want to thank everyone that wr... HALLOWEEN: BEHIND THE MASK - Phil Nutman
by Matthew F. Saunders (Wed 10-04-2000)
...rt of the medium, which is being able to literally read the character’s thoughts? Well, the answer [is] everything has to come through Sam’s actions and reactions to Michael. I used a contemporary framing device, which is where we plug the story in chr... A Fantastic Feud: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-27-2007)
...hat other mediums earn from critics. No critic in their right mind complains about a storytelling medium on the basis of the medium itself. Granted, I often have a few choice words for television, but the medium itself shares enough with film... 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... The Advantages of Digital Comics and Why I Will Never Like Them
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-13-2006)
...expensive medium cruel logic, I realize, but still true. They don't earn a lot of money posting free comics online, but they also pay less upfront and don't have to worry about editors demanding results. I realize some of those creators would likely... Comicscape February 23, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-23-2005)
...n low and medium budget horror movies. I love selling movies, but I'm reaching the point where I want something to get made. I'm really lucky because with Tom, I'm one step ahead. We're talking about making THE LURKERS together with me writing the a... KING ARTHUR and his trailer
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-18-2004)
... Player - medium bandwidth.Real Player - high bandwidth.Windows Media - low bandwidth.Windows Media - medium bandwidth.Windows Media - high bandwidth.QuickTime - low bandwidth.QuickTime - medium bandwidth.QuickTime - high bandwidth.Got a scoop? Know s... Dorkin' Around, Part 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 03-11-2002)
...**t kid's medium. Anything I can write and draw can be a comic. Right then and there it is a valid medium. It's just people haven't seen enough of what society considers valid. Yet society goes to see a PORKY'S movie."That struggle to inform the "mains... RIGHT STUF'S NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT Announces New Summer 2008 NINJA NONSENSE T-Shirts (Sat 04-19-2008)
...: 5531S - Medium: Catalog #: 5531M - Large: Catalog #: 5531L - XL: Catalog #: 5531X - XXL: Catalog #: 5531XX Item image: http://outgoing.rightstuf.com/sleeves/5531.jpg * © 2004 Ryoichi Koga / MediaWorks / Ninin ga Shinobuden Production Committee. Prod...Neon Genesis Evangelion: Directors' Cut: Genesis Reborn
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-02-2004)
...e to this medium than they\'re used to. It\'s interesting to just jump right into these episodes without having seen the prior ones since late 2000 and early 2001, to see how quickly it all comes back. These Directors Cut episodes are a fanboys wet dre... Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 12-15-2003)
... the soft medium thick variety. Done with white background, The panels are one wraparound image of character artwork with Mune-mune in the background in various incarnations while the ?front? panel of the box includes standard shots of the two lead cha... Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-30-2002)
... with the medium a very confused and probably bad view of things. The film is meant to be seen in conjunction with everything that’s come before, and is not meant to be a standalone feature. It is the culmination of Anno’s personal experien... Grave of the Fireflies Collectors Series
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 08-31-2002)
... favorite medium. Added to his experience of dealing with a variety of Japanese live action movies over the years as well, he has some additional insights that I hadn?t realized before, such as the pillow transition information, which is something we s... Animation Runner Kuromi
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-05-2003)
... with the medium and plays things just like Daichi likes to do. Fans of his work will likely get a real kick out of this. With the short running time, CPM has balanced it nicely with copious extras. This is definitely worth checking out.FeaturesJapanes... Legend of the Dragon Kings Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 11-13-2003)
... from one medium to another and how much was changed. I just can’t find anything to connect with here, which is why the series continues to be at the bottom of my to-watch pile.FeaturesJapanese Language,English Language,English Subtitles,Art Gall... Paranoia Agent Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-10-2004)
...from that medium and do something for the TV market. Often they find the restrictions placed on them due to broadcast standards, advertisers and other factors to be far too much to deal with. When they do actually go forward, you more often get them as... I'm Gonna Be An Angel Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 05-08-2002)
...p in some medium range character shots and a number of close-ups with characters hair.
Packaging:
One place where Synch-Point has paid attention is in the packaging. Sporting a white keepcase, the front cover features Noelle and the two main human ch... Case Closed: Case 05 Vol. #1: Truth About Revenge (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-15-2005)
...ormat and medium. The show doesn\'t really hold surprises but it does entertain for about an hour and at the cheap price of it, I\'m finding it difficult to really complain. I\'d much rather have big seasonal sets in chunks of course but at the same ti... Slam Dunk Vol. #01
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-11-2005)
...de of the medium. What really got me was reading the manga when Raijin was able to put it out. That really hooked me on the series and I\'ve been anxious to see the anime ever since, especially since Raijin folded up shop.
The series is really simple ... Cool Devices Anniversary Edition Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 01-27-2005)
...of low to medium-high coming through here. We didn\'t have any problems with dropouts or distortions during regular playback.
Video:
Originally released back in 1995, the transfer for these OVA episodes are presented in their original full frame aspe... Ichi The Killer: Episode Zero
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-17-2004)
...efend the medium as a whole when something like this is used against anime. It\'s violent, it\'s sexual and it doesn\'t make any bones about it. FeaturesJapanese 2.0 Language,English 2.0 Language,English Subtitles,Art GalleryReview EquipmentPanasonic P... Key the Metal Idol Complete Collection
by Luis Cruz (Wed 07-21-2004)
...a digital medium quite well. The series ranges from bright, sunny country settings to the dark recesses of Tokyo; in all cases, the colors are vivid and help create some detailed artwork. The print has little in the way of grain or scratches, and the... Open Letter to the Industry (Sun 11-25-2007)
...ve in the medium. I love the hobby. I know so many people inside and outside the industry that feel the same way. But change has to come from the Japanese. Pressure can come from the outside however, and that\'s where things have to really push right n...Comicscape: Five Reasons Why Comics Are Better Than Movies
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-09-2008)
...re visual mediums, but only comics have a blank check for space travel, laser cannon fights, and freakin’ dinosaurs fighting knights on horseback.
2. No Content Limits
Way back in Hellblazer—like several years ago, in #9&m... An interesting deal (Wed 11-12-2003)
While I\'m certainly the last one to advocate VHS as the medium of choice around here, it is worth noting that for those with little funds, the format can be an easy way to check out a show if you don\'t have the ability to do rentals in your area. In par...Comicscape: Dan Didio’s Countdown to Internet Crisis
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-25-2008)
...t for the medium, from Superman to Persepolis. We don’t want to see DC fail (that would mean no more Hellblazer), and we don’t want to see Dan Didio die or resign. But, DC needs to reorder its house after Infinite Crisis, which ma... Spielberg Ready for 39 CLUES
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 06-25-2008)
Hollywood mogul Steven Spielberg is no novice in terms of ambitious adventures (Indy being just one) and now, he's on the verge of launching yet another one, which will cross many different medium platforms. The new multiplatform adventure series called 3... Cool Devices Anniversary Edition Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-10-2005)
...of low to medium-high coming through here. We didn\'t have any problems with dropouts or distortions during regular playback.
Video:
Originally released back in 1995, the transfer for these OVA episodes are presented in their original full frame aspe... Mumbling Kitsune: Go Speed Racer
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 05-11-2008)
...nime as a medium took off in the United States in the late 1990s with the candy-coloured debut of Pokemon (which would certainly make an interesting live action film in its own right). The same kids who helped pull anime into mainstream culture are a b... Gaming Goodness: Doushin - Same Heart (Mon 11-06-2006)
We\'ve got a new feature on the blog that we\'re kicking off today as some of our reviewers have been taking a look at some computer based games. The first article starts off with a bit of a look at the medium in general and then goes into a review of Dou...Generator Gawl Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-09-2001)
...ng on the medium (anime, novels, Hollywood movie or Hollywood TV), each has its own way of setting up the rules for time travel in its own universe and playing by them. Anime is no different from Hollywood when it comes to this and regularly just thro... Initial D: First Stage Box Set (-)
...e perfect medium to convey the speed and fluidity of street racing. The detail of the computer rendered cars is a little primitive, but the animation is top-notch, and you soon forget any visual shortcomings and are drawn into the excitement of the rac...Jin-Roh (DTS Edition) (-)
...any other medium) as I am with this Jin-Roh set. This is premium-quality package, from the film itself to its presentation to the numerous extras. It\'s a hefty price tag (about US$170 after shipping and handling through CD Japan), but it really makes ...Maetel Legend
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 03-17-2002)
...the anime medium that really needs to be made unedited and bilingual here someday. Very recommended.FeaturesJapanese Language,English Language,English Subtitles,Trivia Game,Meet the Cast,About MatsumotoReview EquipmentToshiba TW40X81 40" HDTV, Skyworth... Tokyo Babylon
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-20-1999)
... powerful medium in Japan, to piece together the clues before there\'s another death. Are the accidents due to just bad luck and random chance, or is it something more sinister at work?
Subaru will have to work fast, because the lucky Mr. Nagumo has ... Maiden Complete
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-29-2003)
...me of the medium range shots show some shimmering in the faces in their line work.
Packaging:
The cover is definitely an attractive piece of artwork and one that\'s set to capitalize on the mainstream \"maid craze\" that\'s been going on for the past ... Rurouni Kenshin OVA Vol. #1 (-)
What They SayThe Review!Perhaps one of the greatest ironies of the early DVD era is Sony, and their (lack of) support of the medium. It is Sony themselves who helped create the wonderful DVD hardware, and yet they have shown absolutely -no- support whatso...Imperfect * Hero (aka: Akaten * Hero) Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 02-05-2006)
...cter with medium-long hair, cute, petite, sparkly eyed character, alien with boom-boom body and horn - of manga stereotypes.
They are drawn with relatively thin lines, but are void of much detail. Instead the characters look cute and relatively simple... Notebook of a Demon Killer, Taimashin Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 09-22-2004)
...without a medium. A strong source of energy whether it is intense thought, desperation, lust, revenge or greed can open a space to the other side. With more energy the path can send numerous spirits across continents, over the seas, and even through ti... Imperfect * Hero (aka: Okaten * Hero) Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 07-17-2005)
...cter with medium-long hair, cute, petite, sparkly eyed character, alien with boom-boom body and horn - of manga stereotypes.
They are drawn with relatively thin lines, but are void of much detail. Instead the characters look cute and relatively simple... Treasure Hunter Vol.#02
by Megan Lavey (Fri 09-10-2004)
... become a medium and also the mother lobster searching for son #512. But other than that, I just didn't get much out of this book. A big part of it is that I just feel very neutral about Jubei himself. I don't hate him, but I don't necessarily love him... Treasure Hunter Vol.#01
by Megan Lavey (Thu 07-01-2004)
...me a full medium. The three manage to get to Jelly Island, but then Carpet runs into a problem that ends the book on a minor cliffhanger.
Jubei reminds me a bit of Lupin III. He's the master in his field of being a "merchant," yet is a bit cocky and ... Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by brettbarkley (Wed 09-14-2005)
...es of the medium, I would have liked to have seen the action scenes handled with a little more energy.
However, I did enjoy the color palettes, particularly those found in the first episode. There are a lot of crisp oranges and crimsons, as well as d... Trigun Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 06-06-2005)
... guy with medium length hair and a young guy with piercings.)
Nightow does do a good job with the backgrounds and has a variety of unique perspective in regards to layout. I cannot say I am a fan of his style but it really is unique and while I find i... Monster Vol.#02
by Jarred Pine (Sun 05-07-2006)
...ng in any medium. The foreshadowing that Urasawa employs is quite thick and obvious, but it's that feeling of anticipation of thinking you know what is going to happen and dreading its arrival that makes this volume such a success. However, not all o... Blood Alone Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Sat 01-28-2006)
...any other medium, it’s that there will never be a shortage of stories involving vampires. Whether it’s gothic bishounen, stylish action, ultra-cute blood suckers, or dry slice-of-life, there is also just about as many different styles or s... Night of the Beasts Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Tue 11-14-2006)
...s a happy medium that I believe many manga readers will enjoy; and another solid entry into the growing Go!Comi library. Princess Ai Vol.#03
by Jarred Pine (Sun 03-19-2006)
...d in this medium, with seemingly all the characters taking panel time to tell the reader how much they love Ai and how her shining presence is so wonderful and glorious. With Courtney Love’s name attached to this, I just can’t help but fee... Mumbling Kitsune: OEL Manga---Going New Places
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 05-01-2008)
The roots of Japanese manga can be found in American cartoons and comics. Pioneer manga-ka Osamu Tezuka got his start by emulating Disney, and from there the medium soared. Now that manga has found its niche in America, the roles have changed a little: Am... Voices of Love Vol.#01
by Gary Thompson (Thu 11-13-2008)
...any other medium of sequential art, style mimics function; Voices of Love is no different, the very cover screaming jyosei. That said, the art for this is quite good and very pretty. But it's jyosei art, so if you don't like the way that lo... GTO Vol. #01
by Jared Griego (Fri 05-17-2002)
...player, a medium level player, and my DVD-ROM. I really don't want to waist too much time on technical issues but while playing the DVD on the lower end player the subtitles for the songs and signs did not show up on the English track when turned on. ... Ah! My Goddess The Movie
by Karen Gellender (Wed 02-06-2002)
...le in any medium. Despite the fact that we don't get to see much of her character, it's still really, really cool to see an animated Peorth. Belldandy is beautiful. Buy this movie.Review EquipmentRCA RC5230-Z DVD player Viewtiful Joe Vol. #01
by Brett Barkley (Mon 03-13-2006)
...the anime medium, as well background on the genesis of the original concept.
Content: (please note that content portions of a review may contain spoilers)
Viewtiful Joe the anime is based on the very popular Capcom video game series, initially relea... She, The Ultimate Weapon Vol. #1
by Bryan Morton (Thu 05-11-2006)
...eveling a medium-sized city!
Episodes Comprise
1 - We Fall in Love
2 - I\'m Growing
3 - Together, Alone
4 - FuyumiThe Review!She, the Ultimate Weapon (Saikano for short) takes two high school kids with a ropey romance, and throws them into a situation... Porco Rosso
by Dani Moure (Thu 02-02-2006)
...cends the medium; particularly with the much-feted Cloud prairie scene.The Review!The latest Ghibli film to get a UK release is a different beast altogether when compared to the others, but it is more than enjoyable in its own right.
Audio:
For my rev... Madlax Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 01-26-2006)
...what this medium is all about at times in that it\'s trying to evoke emotion from you. There are some really beautiful scenes, such as Margaret and Doon laying outside together, that go a long way in making you really feel sympathetic for the character... Fafner Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 01-21-2006)
...ould be a medium or go between for the two races but instead we find that she\'s completely gone and for years the Neo UN have had a human form Festum in their midst trying to understand humanity. Of course, this is all well and good until they really ... Comic Party Revolution Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-21-2006)
...wards the medium and didn\'t stray too far from the usual routines. The setup of the show even made the fact that Kazuki was surrounded by a number of women something that didn\'t seem completely out of the ordinary. The way that the circle he became i... Fate / Stay Night Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-16-2007)
...t least a medium range distance shot is occurring, there isn\'t anything to really take issue with here. The colors look very good, generally maintaining a very solid feel without much in the way of break-up or general background noise. The dark colors... Megazone Complete Collection
by Ben Leary (Tue 12-11-2007)
...ns of the medium in its own day. It was just in the right place at the right time. And you watch it now and wonder what anybody saw in it.
The technical merits are certainly impressive. The animation is, almost without exception, super slick, and deta... Legend of Crystania: Complete Collection
by Ben Leary (Tue 07-22-2008)
...ty with a medium that is only limited by what you can draw. One of the best-known and best-liked products of this partnership is The Record of Lodoss Wars; a series which for all its renown has managed to slip by me up to now. So when the chance came t... Kashimashi Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-13-2007)
...s in this medium? These episodes give me a great hope for seeing just that.
In Summary:
Kashimashi is a real surprise of a series considering how badly it could have given in to pandering and fanservice. So much of what\'s here just lends itself to t... Fate / Stay Night Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 08-25-2007)
...t least a medium range distance shot is occurring, there isn\'t anything to really take issue with here. The colors look very good, generally maintaining a very solid feel without much in the way of break-up or general background noise. The dark colors... Beyond the Train Tracks
by Brett Barkley (Wed 02-21-2007)
...es of the medium. While this work may differ from the majority of the mainstream pieces many anime viewers have grown accustomed to, I truly believe the story has a near-universal appeal, resonating with aspects in the life of nearly every human being... Irresponsible Captain Tylor Limted Edition Ultra Box Set
by Brett Barkley (Thu 09-29-2005)
...lized the medium to its fullest extent. I am certain fans of the series will be very pleased with the extras featured in this set.
Content: (please note that content portions of a review may contain
spoilers)
Perhaps Louis Pasteur was not entirely c... Al Pacino Speaks For Us All, Maniacs.
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-01-2007)
...er other medium in the way that drives you to be a fellow Maniac. If you have someone which resonates within you to a point where you make it a mission to have every single one of their films or shows on your Dvd shelf, you should feel free to poin... The Tower of Shadows Looms onto Shelves
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 12-12-2006)
...m a wide medium of art forms to engage the discussion of the spirit and how its ideas have changed with the advent of new technology.
Get to it!
New in Hardcover:
The Tower of Shadows, Drew Bowling (Del Rey Publis... Love Songs
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 12-13-2006)
...nt of the medium in more recent times is rapidly becoming the subject of heated debates regarding the quality of the network (all it takes to ignite an anime fan's ire on the subject are two and a half words: "Big O"), but for a time Toon... David Hine: Comics, Manga, & More!
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Fri 11-10-2006)
...ctively a medium, an art form, not a single genre or style. Poison Candy is a cross-genre science fiction/horror/soap opera/social comedy with sex and rock 'n' roll thrown in. I originally conceived it as a children's novel aimed at 12-year-olds but ... "Weird Worlds Collection: Part Two"
by John Sinnott (Mon 11-06-2006)
...s done in medium shots and each scene plays out nearly the same way: two people in a room talk and talk and talk, then the end of the conversation is punctuated with a close-up. The camera doesn't move and even the setups and angles are seldom... Merry Men?
by Matt Kamen (Tue 10-10-2006)
...ed by the medium, with one of the key attractions of the event being the art displays and competitions. The deadline for entries into this year's design and animation competition has been extended until Monday 16th September. Last year's event saw such... Small Screen, Big Screen: Star Trek
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Tue 12-19-2006)
...e perfect medium for Abrams, who seems to get tired of television projects too quickly. His method is to work hard to start a new series, make it some of the best TV on TV, and then leave it wither in the wind while he starts something new.&n... I Talked with a Zombie: Mark Kidwell on ‘68
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-10-2007)
...t, static medium of comics. As a result, you go for mood. I hope we’ve established an atmosphere of impending danger, spiced with the confusion and paranoia of facing the gruesome supernatural head-on. Also, by setting the story in the histori... Dabel-ing in Comics
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Sat 02-10-2007)
...omic book medium. Our goal has never been to create comic books for comic book fans, though many established comic book readers do enjoy our books. We’ve always been focused on bringing fans of major authors over into the industry, which not o... Sharing the Love
by Janet Houck (Thu 02-15-2007)
...hod. Each medium tells a slightly different story, both ending happily with a girlfriend accepting of the otaku lifestyle and of creepy friends. Now isn’t that an inspiring story?
Hooligan - My final entry is my favorite hentai, outsid... A Question of Taste
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-31-2007)
...er visual mediums in the mass media. You can certainly make a movie as violent and offensive as you want, but you might not find a distributor willing to pick up a film called Zombie Cannibals Go to Daycare. But, Marvel publishes The Pun... I hate weeks like this…
by Matt Kamen (Sat 01-13-2007)
...s of the medium balanced with accessible and relatable characters makes Dai Guard one of the finest and most refreshing show to come out of Japan in a very long time. Highly recommended.
Children of Men
One of the most chilling dystopian f... 23 Registered Users Are Browsing for Trouble
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 01-10-2007)
...e a happy medium?
Probably not. Certain demographics hover around specific series, and as the fandom gets larger, it gets louder. It's admittedly kind of fun to be loud and brash when the time calls for it, when it's time to cospl... Legends of horror
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-03-2006)
...ore. (O) MEDIUM Complete Second Season (Paramount) Patricia Arquette is psychic. With commentraks, gag reel and more. (O) MONTY PYTHON & THE HOLY GRAIL (Sony) "The Extraordinarily Deluxe Edition" 3-disc set includes soundtrack CD and plenty more. (O)... PAUL JENKINS CIVIL WARS & SIDEKICKS
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Tue 09-26-2006)
...about the medium daily at THE PULSE. Hitman: Blood Money Original Soundtrack Available On Sumthing Else Music Works
by Randall Larson (Tue 05-09-2006)
...c for ANY medium. Whether he's scoring a video game or movie it's sure to be a hit and once you've heard the Hitman: Blood Money soundtrack his music will own you!" Hitman: Blood Money delivers an experience that is the closest gamers will ever have co... WHV wants you to decide
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-13-2006)
...ire. (O) MEDIUM Complete First Season (Paramount) Patricia Arquette is mad psychic, and uses her powers for good in 16 episodes. Includes extended pilot, commentraks, Making-Of, deleted footage and more. (O) NIGHT CREATURES (Sub Rosa) Includes FERAL ... Atlantis to Adapt Graphic Novel from LIBRARIAN
by News Editor (Tue 04-25-2006)
...g, visual medium of comics." THE LIBRARIAN graphic novel adaptation of RETURN TO SOLOMON'S MINES will be available to retailers in late November 2006. Comicscape - April 19, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-19-2006)
...io-visual medium. AM: Like, 'If something worked well in one form, wouldn't it work better if we did it in another form? Even though it was completely designed for whatever original format it was designed for?' WATCHMEN couldn't be anything but a comic... More Miyazaki!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 03-04-2006)
...ng of the medium, so it stands to reason that we'll get there eventually. All it would take is some voice-work from an unedited Chris Rock in the booth to cause the MPAA to blink and slap on an R, but the real challenge would be a feature as compelling... COUNTDOWN JULY 23-29 2006
by Captain Gordon Edward (Fri 07-28-2006)
...d to this medium with Tekken Dark Resurrection. Now I have liked the Tekken series since playing the third one, where I found out that Eddie Gordo was a character, and by matching names alone I fell in love. This game will also knock one out of the par... Untitled Warcraft Project
by Karl Schneider (Wed 08-16-2006)
...nto a new medium." The Lone Ranger
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 09-08-2006)
With a few exceptions, licensed titles rarely stand equal to their comic-original counterparts. Like licensed video games, they usually feel like a quick cash-in on the success of a story found in another medium. Dynamite Entertainment seemingly wants t... WEBS & WONDER: MARK BAGLEY (Part 2)
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Fri 09-22-2006)
...about the medium at THE PULSE. Dead Rising
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Tue 08-29-2006)
...mp to the medium, you will have an extreme problem reading what is going on. Another problem is the re-spawn of zombies, after you clear out one area in the mall, and move beyond the screen size, they will re-spawn though it looks impossible to do so. ... Official Dune Companion, Douglas Clegg Fantasy, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 08-29-2006)
...omic book medium Tom De Haven whips up a fan-pleasing, more humanistic retelling of the Superman paragon.
The Road to Dune
© Tor Books
The Road to Dune, Frank Herbert, Brian Herbert, & Kevin J. Anderson, Tor BooksFrank Herbert's Dune series... Countdown - August 13-19, 2006
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Wed 08-23-2006)
...his other medium. I am fully confident that this game will be fun, because it features a lot of the characters of Oblivion. Another re-hatch, building on what has been a Final Fantasy year, the Dirge Of Cerberus has been released, and having played it ... Disney artist Peter Ellenshaw dies
by Karl Schneider (Thu 02-15-2007)
...es of the medium to fantastic new heights."KJ's Take: He drew himself a full and creative life, he will be missed. Interesting to note that his two children both work in visual effects as well. Former Scribe Jendresen talks "Star Trek"
by Karl Schneider (Wed 03-14-2007)
...y form or medium, which is a bit sad. I know how it can be to work so hard on something only to find it will never find the audience you created it for. Beware THE MIST
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-01-2007)
...reluctant medium Eden Moore may be the only one who can dissuade the twenty- nine bodies from adding hundreds of its citizens to their ghastly ranks. Not Flesh Nor Feathers is a stand-alone sequel to Four and Twenty Blackbirds and Wings to the Kingdom.... MOST HAUNTED Returns
by Assoicate News Editor (Sat 10-06-2007)
On October 19th at 9 p.m. ET/PT , the MOST HAUNTED LIVE team returns to the United States to investigate the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, on the Travel Channel.
Head investigator Yvette Fielding, spiritual medium David Wells, and th... STAND BY YOUTH, Volume One
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 09-27-2007)
...al of the medium. The art helps the humour along; Yang's first impression of Class D, in which he espies one "pupil" smoking no less than three cigarettes, is brilliant.
Though the sequence of events in Stand By Youth is a little out... Manga Burnout?
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 09-13-2007)
...since the medium has been available in bookstores (not just as a specialty title). By contrast, if you go to Toys R Us, you won't find a whole lot of shelf space dedicated to Beanie Babies or Furby.
Evolving Hobby
Manga and anime have... WARCRAFT
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-27-2007)
...he filmic medium, and with powerhouse Pro. Co. Legendary Pictures behind their big screen debut you know we’re in for one bitchin’ fantasy epic in 2009, but that’s a whole ‘nother discussion.
WARCRAFT’s novel line... GHOSTBUSTERS Sequel Hits Consoles Next Year
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-15-2007)
A GHOSTBUSTERS sequel is on the way but it won't be in the traditional medium, reports Variety.. All the principal stars and writers are coming together for another story, this time as a video game series. The trade reports that Sony Pictures and Vivendi ... BEOWULF
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 11-16-2007)
...film as a medium, and that aspect of it is interesting, but it generally feels satisfying as a new telling of an eerie story we remember from days of old. Anime's Best, Sort Of (Part One)
by Nadia Oxford, Columnist (Thu 01-24-2008)
...an of the medium. What's more, South Park has always portrayed the dark side of childhood with eerie accuracy, and Fun With Weapons especially nails it. The boys "transform" into their anime personas when their imagination submerges them in t... Anime and the Holocaust
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 02-28-2008)
...no better medium in the world for conveying emotion. A well-directed anime movie will not attempt to spin a happy ending where there is none to be found. It won't pull the camera away from the main character to zoom in directly on the person or people ... Running up the Hill with Brandon Thomas
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-23-2008)
...about the medium since being thrown into the deep end back in 1992. It's something that I've had sitting in my head (in relative pieces) over the years and in just over a month, the book will launch and we'll sort everything out from there. It's h... The Next Batch of Film Adaptations
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-14-2008)
...atter the medium of its conception, a good story’s ultimate goal is to reach a bigger audience, and to that end the screen translation is the last stop on any source material’s climb to the heights of pop culture status. But the cinematic t... Dino Chow!: Our Interview with Stephen Blackehart
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 01-12-2008)
...is chosen medium, but a good one can excel anywhere.
Mania: : I know you've been involved with quite a few productions with Gunn, having produced LolliLove (a Mockumentary by Jenna Fischer and James Gunn) as well starring in Tr... Fox Releases PRISON BREAK & K-VILLE Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 08-24-2007)
...stributed medium that promotes engagement with users, wherever they are on the Web," said Fox's William Bradford, Senior Vice President, Content Strategy. "This approach reinforces the importance of involving fans to assist with marketing the... 88 Miles Per Hour!!
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 06-21-2007)
...e a happy medium, but I probably shouldn't hold my breath. Hollywood Writers and Mainstream Acceptance
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-11-2007)
...rom other mediums for their immediate draw, both comic readers and not. Like Rodney Dangerfield, the major publishers of American comics think they can’t get no respect. Above all else, Marvel and DC want mainstream culture to acce... Nothing in Particular
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-18-2007)
...simmer in medium saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Pour over chocolate. Cover tightly; blend 5 seconds (use a loud blender to cover screams) and serve.
Kurt: Why does this make me think of the Thanksgiving trailer from Grindhouse?
Robin... Mamotte!! Lollipop Vol.#02
by Robert Harris (Wed 02-20-2008)
...an entire medium. If I had to pinpoint one reason to continue reading, I\'d say because it\'s so damn earnest. You can tell the author is trying her best, and that comes through in the manga despite its faults. It also manages to avoid many personal pe... Mania talks with "Terra" director Aristomenis Tsirbas
by Pat Ferarra (Fri 03-30-2007)
...o the new medium’s profitability. Yet for all the success and sequels, computer-generated animation is still in its formative youth and aside from a few hiccups the majority of the market still hasn’t branched out from the pure-bred fami... Naked in the Office
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 03-25-2007)
...;t need.
MEDIUM (NBC, 10:00pm PST) “Whatever Possessed You”
Allison has chilling dreams about a young woman whose seems to be possessed. Devalos investigates the death of a friend and Joe hopes to take on a new big project for hi... SEGA acquires more of Marvel Library
by Karl Schneider (Thu 04-19-2007)
According to a Press Release, SEGA has acquired the rights to develop and distribute games based on the following franchises: Captain America, The Incredible Hulk, Thor and Iron ManMore from the Press Release:"Video games are an ideal medium to showc... Quiet Week
by Matt Kamen (Wed 04-25-2007)
...that sub-medium in the last few years. The 'Draw The World Together' charity event returns, raising money for EveryChild and netting you some nifty original sketches from your favorite artists. Speaking of, there are over 100 guests from all areas ... Hell Hath No Fury
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-06-2007)
...e, as the medium can only grow by attracting more fans. They should tell publishers what they want. But, at the same time, the comic industry only owes readers what they’ll pay for. Female fans can blog all they want and whip thems... Another Trip to the Buffet
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-13-2007)
...se on the medium and a voice worth hearing. You find expertise through experience and education. You develop your voice through practice – namely by f—king up until you get it right. Finally, one hopes, you write something pe... Here Come the Word Police
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 05-31-2007)
...rized the medium, there's never been any mistaking manga's home country. But other countries have recently been producing their own inspired works. It's easy to find tankobon (the "book" format that's helped make manga recognizable in the Wes... Turning on the New Radio with Alex Cahill and Jad Ziade
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-30-2007)
...mics as a medium. It's the purest simplicity in drawing, in art-making. Nothing makes my eyeballs happier than pure black-and-white. It's a legitimate preference, possibly even snobbery. I have no plans for grays or color in my work. I wouldn't be agai... Armchair Sports
by Janet Houck (Thu 05-10-2007)
...city as a medium for motion. (You know, those people who do impossible jumps and flips.)
Strictly speaking, boardgames are a type of sport, so Hikaru no Go (manga and anime from VIZ Media) also deserves a mention, as it uses the game of Go as ... SUPERMAN VS. HOLLYWOOD
by Robert T. Trate (Mon 03-03-2008)
... into the medium of radio. Receiving little compensation (practically none, as they would for the rest of their lives) their character jumped from the pages of Action Comics to the radio and became an instant hit. Superman’s early days ... Viz Media Launches New Fiction Imprints (-)
... original medium to be depicted in a variety of formats,” said Liza Coppola, vice president of sales and marketing for VIZ Media. “We are pleased to publish a variety of novels that will appeal to young readers, fans of science fiction, act...THE OTHERS
by Frederick C. Szebin (Fri 02-04-2000)
... group of mediums, psychics and empaths who help each other deal with their abilities as they try to help individuals deal with the supernatural occurrences in their lives. In this disparate group are handsome hospital resident Mark Gabriel (Gabriel Ma... The Hidden Side of Claudia Christian, Part Two
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 02-06-2000)
...se of the medium of the computer age and so forth. It suddenly became everybody`s business. Joe received death threats. I received hate mail. You know, people were taking it personally, when in essence I was simply saying, `Look, the men make more than... Top Ten Television of 1999
by Frederick C. Szebin (Mon 01-10-2000)
...ne of the medium’s truly great programs. And just down the street Matt Groening and partner David X. Cohen gave SF buffs and comedy lovers in general a grand gift with FUTURAMA, the animated exploits of professional slacker Frye (voiced by Billy We... BICENTENNIAL MAN: Writing the Script
by Mike Lyons (Tue 12-21-1999)
...aborative medium, and when a film works well it`s because of many points of view.YOU MENTIONED BEFORE THAT, DURING THE INITIAL STAGES OF YOUR WORK ON `BICENTENNIAL MAN,` YOU IGNORED STRUCTURE ALTOGETHER. WHEN YOU START WRITING IS THERE A CERTAIN STRUCT... Galaxy Fraulein Yuna Returns
by Jason Henderson (Mon 01-29-2001)
...urse is a medium with as many genres as film has, has several genres which are meant to appeal to girls, and occasionally I stumble across them. Over the past these titles have been more the realm of Jagi Lamplighter`s Shojo column, while Otaku has st... Animosity: SILENT SERVICE - Better Than Real Life
by Mike O'Connell (Tue 01-09-2001)
...ects that medium. While it may seem unusual for an American moviemaker to make a realistic animated drama without flashy effects, that`s not the case in Japan.Now that I`m more than halfway through this review, perhaps it`s time for me to talk about th... STIGMATA
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 02-29-2000)
...ct as the medium that will allow these revelations to be made public.It says something about today’s Hollywood that it would be willing to take on subject matter like this without having any idea what they’re talking about. The supposedly suppressed go... THE LADY IN WHITE on Disc
by John Thonen (Tue 02-29-2000)
...nts-- the medium simply can`t cover all the elements a book can--LaLoggia nearly pulls off the daunting task by creating an original film in a literary manner. There is simply so much here that repeat viewings reveal more of the depth and diversity of ... X-MEN PREQUELS
by Matthew F. Saunders (Wed 06-28-2000)
... a visual medium, comics depend on clean, clear art and storytelling. It can have the biggest impact on whether or not someone picks up a book. In the case of Magneto, it’s not Texeira’s best work. It’s appropriately moody, for sure, but often feels to... BRUTAL PLANET: Alice Cooper
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 07-08-2000)
...from this medium. But today, with CNN and countless cable/satellite channels beaming stories of bloodshed, ethnic cleansing, and other atrocities, it’s hard not to look at the tube and conclude it is a `brutal planet.`BRUTAL PLANET: Spitfire Records, J... STAR TREK: Levar Burton--Director, Actor, Fan
by Anna L. Kaplan (Tue 04-18-2000)
...s how the medium should be used in my opinion.` In 1997, Burton published a science fiction book called `Aftermath,` which received wide acclaim. Burton recently won a Grammy, the `Best Spoken Word Performance,` for `The Autobiography of Martin Lu... ROSWELL: The Behr Necessities
by Edward Gross (Mon 04-10-2000)
...wonderful medium,` he enthuses. `It allows you to do certain things that you could never do in a movie. And you have twenty-two episodes per year to tell the best story that you can. You have that same chance to let people learn something about the cha... THE X-MEN: On Location
by Bryan Cairn (Thu 04-06-2000)
... with the medium recognize them for their great stories. A comic book fan himself, he was one of the main driving forces in getting the X-Men movie launched. In October 1995, DeSanto inquired about the project, but the director who became attached drop... MONKEYBONE: A Look at the Making of the Stop-Motion/Live-Action Combo
by Steve Fritz (Fri 02-23-2001)
... obsolete medium, and is not as fluid and perfect looking as CGI, it has a very specific charm,` Sellick notes. `It has a hand-crafted quality. I see it as a very personal choice and compare it to the difference between selecting vinyl over digital CD ... HARSH REALM: Chris Carter's Latest
by Frederick C. Szebin (Thu 11-04-1999)
...ose up to medium shot—tisk, tsk.), but healed by the touch of mute Florence (Rachel Hayward). From here Hobbes learns the awful truth. Pinnochio and seemingly hundreds of others are actually soldiers from the real world, sent in to kill Santiago (... Comicscape: A Bit of This and That
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-15-2008)
...ood. The medium has often pushed boundaries, both in the name of creative expression and simple bad taste. But, DC would do well to remember why its most devoted fans enjoy its output over other publishers. Real or imagined, it’s not to watch ... The Manic Maniac: Why Do Video Game Movies Inherently Suck?
by Joe Crosby (Fri 10-17-2008)
... in a new medium, it then stand alone as an independent thing. In other words, Lord of the Rings may have been adapted from the book trilogy, but the piece that was created stands alone as a work, is approached differently by an audience and resonates ...