‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage‘ is the next edition of the “Venom Verse” Marvel Entertainment films from Sony and Columbia Pictures. Andy Serkis takes the reigns as director with Tom Hardy developing the story with screenwriter Kelly Marcel. Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) gains notoriety after interviewing serial killer Cletus Kassidy (Woody Harrelson) where Venom spots…
‘Cry Macho‘ is a Western drama film that is co-produced and directed by Clint Eastwood. It was shot by Malpaso Productions and released by Warner Bros. and HBO Max. In 1980, retired rodeo star and horse trainer Mike Milo (Clint Eastwood) is hired by his former boss Howard Polk (Dwight Yoakam) to go into Mexico…
Zuby dropped his new album ‘World of Zuby’ to the acclaim of fans everywhere. This time around, I am taking a peek at the song “Real” which is produced by AxLBeatz along with the music video directed and edited by Liam Gibson (LG Vision). The music album was released by the COM Entertainment label. The…
Boom Studios brings us to issue four of BRZRKR, an action comic book series written by Keanu Reeves and Matt Kindt with artwork by Ron Garney. The Berserker grows frustrated with the constant laboratory work that is done on him by the US government and demands a “cure” be found for his immortality. He also…
‘Cobalt: Atlanta’s Thrashing‘ is a new comic book written by Jake Adams with art from Erwin J. Arroza and an epic cover by Max Bertolini. It was released through the Tale End Comics imprint. The vigilante known as Cobalt is taking on Atlanta’s crime. He is dealing with personal issues and warnings from his friends…
‘Reminiscence‘ is billed as a neo-noir science fiction thriller. It is directed, written, and produced by Lisa Joy in her feature directorial debut. Warner Media gave it a theatrical run before streaming it to HBO Max. Climate change has altered the climate where the coastal cities are plagued by rising waters and the rich live…
BRZRKR issue 3 is brought to us by actor Keanu Reeves and comic publisher Boom Studios. It is written by Matt Kindt and drawn by Ron Garney. It is definitely for mature audiences. This story relays the growth of the Berzerker as he helps his father conquer other tribes, all to seek his approval. When he is as…
IDW Publishing brings the prequel series ‘Transformers: Escape‘ to end with issue five. It describes the days leading to the Autobots’ escape on the Ark. As I noted previously, the plot takes place just prior to the Great War as the Autobots try to flee the tyranny of the Decepticons. Straxxus, the Lord of Darkmount watches as…
Ahead of their album ‘Stand’ comes this newsboys song “Ain’t It Like Jesus.” The number definitely illustrates how the band remains a household name. The song has an uplifting beat and encouraging lyrics. It tells of how Jesus can turn around a situation, even if it feels like a loss. They definitely bring out their…
Gotham City bad guys Joker, Poison Ivy, Bane, Scarecrow, and even the Polka-Dot Man have had their cinematic debut in various DC Comics film adaptions. While several of his rogues may be difficult to adapt on the silver screen, Batman has fought several more villains than the revolving door of ones selected by filmmakers. From…
Comic book writer Geoff Johns and artist Gary Frank return with the third volume of the DC Comics ‘Batman: Earth One.’ It is meant as a tough reboot of the Dark Knight. Batman is working with Alfred and Killer Croc, who goes by Waylan, to establish a base beneath Wayne Manor. Bruce plans on widening…
‘Pig‘ is a drama film co-written and directed by Michael Sarnoski in his directorial debut. The movie was co-produced by Nicolas Cage and distributed by Neon. Rob (Nicolas Cage) is a man living isolated in the woods of Oregon who hunts for truffles with the help of his pet pig. He sells his small crop…
‘Sweet Girl‘ is a Netflix action film directed by Brian Andrew Mendoza and co-produced by the one and only Jason Momao. It was written by Philip Eisner and Gregg Hurwitz. Pittsburgh mom Amanda Cooper (Adria Arjona) falls ill with cancer, but her MMA fighter husband Ray (Jason Mamoa) and daughter Rachel (Isabela Merced) get the…
‘Scorched Earth‘ is a 2018 dystopian Western action film directed by Peter Howitt and made by the production company Lighthouse Pictures. In the future, a calamity called the Cloud Fall has led to Earth’s atmosphere becoming toxic and caused society to collapse with humanity living similarly to the days of the Old West. The surviving…
‘Black Hops Volume 4: Bun Is The Loneliest Number‘ also known as the Iconic Comics epic crossover ‘Black Hops X Kamen America‘ is created by artist Timothy Lim and writer Mark Pellegrini. Apex Moth and Hare Trigger have allied with Vermillion. Armed with a mysterious artifact, the villains head into the Arizona desert in search…
Tom King continues his DC Comics Black Label series Batman/Catwoman which is tied to the holidays and is supposed to be the conclusion to his story arc. In the past, we follow two arcs. Batman trying to rescue Catwoman from the Phantasm, his old girlfriend Andrea Beaumont. We also see the Joker help Selina Kyle…
Black Hops Volume 3: Hopocalypse Now is created, drawn, and colored by Timothy Lim. It is written by Mark Pellegrini and published through Iconic Comics after a successful crowdfunding effort. Penelope, after going through rigorous training, joins USA GI, Patriot-R, and Rigor Tortuous to rescue a hostage held by the villainous Apex Moth and the…
BRZRKR issue 2 is the next chapter in the twelve-part series meant for mature audiences from actor Keanu Reeves and comic publisher Boom Studios. It is written by Matt Kindt and drawn by Ron Garney. Following issue 1, the Berzerker is speaking with a military doctor who is trying to figure out his origin so the US…
‘The Courier‘ is an espionage drama directed by Dominic Cooke. It was originally set to be released in 2020 and even had its premiere at that year’s Sundance Film Festival before getting a full release in 2021. The film is based on a true historical event. Greville Wynne (Benedict Cumberbatch) is a mild-mannered British salesman…
‘My Best Worst Adventure‘ is written and directed by Joel Soisson. It is an indie coming-of-age story that takes us from the concrete jungle into the beautiful nation of Thailand. Jenny (Lily Patra) refuses to speak after her mother passes away and is frustrated when her stepfather (Eoin O’Brien) sends her to Thailand to spend…
‘Chaos Walking‘ is directed by Doug Liman and based on a novel by Patrick Ness, who also co-wrote the screenplay. I have not read the book, so I will only address the film itself. In the year 2257, the Earth has sent colonists into space, and Viola (Daisy Ridley) is heading to New World to…
The Rising of the Shield Hero is a series of light novels by Japanese author Aneko Yusagi. It is a science fiction fantasy that combines magic with video game-style abilities for its main characters. I previously reviewed season one of the anime, but also wanted to see about the book series and the manga companion. Naofumi…
IDW Publishing continues the prequel series ‘Transformers: Escape‘ with issue four. It describes the days leading to the Autobots’ escape on the Ark. As I noted in previous reviews, taking place just prior to the Great War, the story highlights the tension happening between the Autobots and Decepticon, but also among the factions themselves. Wheeljack and Nautica…
A short documentary discussing the life of boxing trainer Francisco Mendez, ‘Everything But Fear,’ is making big waves at film festivals and on the red carpet. According to a press release: Everything But Fear is a short documentary about Francisco Mendez, a renowned boxing trainer and founder of Mendez Boxing, New York City’s premier boxing gym.…
‘Beckett‘ is a Netflix thriller film directed by Ferdinando Cito Filomarino. It had its first showing at the 2021 74th Locarno Film Festival before its release. Beckett (John David Washington) and his girlfriend April Hanson (Alicia Vikander) are vacationing in Europe when they stop in Greece. They had originally planned to stay in Athens, but…
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