She-Hulk #6: You’ve Been Served
The mysterious “Blue File” continues to plague Jennifer Walters in Issue #6 of Charles Soule’s She-Hulk. She-Hulk #6 Writer: Charles Soule Artist: Ron Wimberly Cover Art: Kevin Wada Publisher: Marvel Comics Release Date: July 16, 2014 Catch up on this acclaimed run on She-Hulk! She-hulk TPB Vol. 01 Law And Disorder – $12.79 Retail […]
Comic Review: The Squidder #1
It’s another end of the world tale—this time with tentacles. Ben Templesmith presents The Squidder: Hitchins is quite possibly the last of his kind, a seasoned solider turned mercenary and skilled in the ways of fighting and destroying any and all opponents, especially those with more than two arms. Once he had a mission to […]
Disney’s Planes: Fire & Rescue is surprising and enjoyable
The sequel to Planes, which is a spinoff of the Pixar Cars series, takes a turn away from competitive sport theme of its predecessor. This is what I found the most refreshing aspect of this film. The focus was moved away from competition, and instead on personal growth and helping others. In a big way, […]
Comic Review: Naoki Urasawa’s Monster Perfect Edition Vol. 1
A gifted young Japanese neurosurgeon is thrown into a torrent whirlwind of suspense and murder after he make s a life and death decision in Monster Perfect Edition Vol. 1. His choice saves a monster. Monster Perfect Edition Vol. 1 Written: Naoki Urasawa Publisher: Shogakukan English Publisher: Viz Media Release date: July 15, 2014 Get […]
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is remarkably powerful
The Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is not the film I expected it to be, it is not the film I wanted it to be, it is better. Propelled by the impressive performance of Andy Serkis the height of human drama is reached by apes. Well, a man playing an ape through the […]
Comic Review: Terra Formars Vol. 1
With our natural resources circling the drain, the human race is one giant bug spray can away from a shiny new red planet in Terra Formars! Too bad the bugs have other plans. Terra Formars Vol. 1 Story: Yu Sasuga Art: Ken-ichi Tachibana English Publisher: Viz Media Release date: July 15, 2014 Curious about space bugs? […]
Atlas Comics #1 and #2 : Mutants Unite!
Set in a not so distant future, Atlas observes the possibility of mutants and posits a world that embraces them. Atlas #1 and #2 Creators: Lon Nowak, Jack Ciolli and Liz Lundblade Publisher: Self-published, visit atlascomic.com Release Dates: #1 February 17, 2014 and #2 June 20, 2014 Available for FREE (donations accepted) Unlike the popular and […]
Spread #1: Many Sleepless Nights Ahead, Dear Readers
Image releases a vicious new monster who expands its evil pestilence in the new sci-fi horror adventure, Spread. Spread #1 Writer: Justin Jordan Artist: Kyle Strahm Publisher: Image Release Date: July 9, 2014 Visit imagecomics.com or your local store for Spread #1. You can pre-order Spread #2 and Spread #3 from Things From Another World. […]
Book Review: The Black Hour by Lori Rader-Day
The Black Hour is the best debut novel I have read in a long while. I was blown away by it. Let me tell you why below. THE BLACK HOUR AUTHOR: Lori Rader-Day PUBLISHER: Seventh Street Books RELEASE DATE: July 8, 2014 GENRE: Thriller, mystery, crime LENGTH: 331 pages Pick up a copy of The Black […]
Revisited: Hemlock Grove, A Review of the Book that Inspired the Hit Series
With season two of the hit Netflix television series Hemlock Grove premiering next week, it seems a perfect time to revisit the novel that started it all. I loved the first season of the television series and as soon as I heard that it was based on a book, I knew I had to read […]
Tammy Delivers an Array of Female Characters Along with the Laughs
Tammy stars Melissa McCarthy and Susan Sarandon in a granddaughter-grandmother road trip flick through diners, BBQ joints, and national forests on the way to Niagara Falls. It is Sarandon’s best road trip since Thelma and Louise. Tammy has a few good laughs, some funny lines (“Thanks Obamacare!”), and lots of female characters. Yay! McCarthy does […]
Nailbiter #3: A Killer Party
Nailbiter #3 continues to dole out the serial killers as the Image publication sharpens its storyline. Nailbiter #3 Writer: Josh Williamson Artist: Mike Henderson Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: July 2, 2014 Get on board with this series now and pick up Nailbiter #3, Nailbiter #2 (2nd Printing), and Nailbiter #1 (2nd Printing)! The current issue of Nailbiter […]
Earth to Echo is charming for children
Earth to Echo is not a typical children’s science fiction movie. A unique perspective and presentation of a story comprised of multiple familiar elements. The all too familiar elements to the film are a significant weakness in an otherwise strong film. The similarities to films such as E.T., Super 8, Goonies, and Stand By Me […]