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Five characters who could replace Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War

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Anghus Houvouras with five characters who could replace Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War… One of the many interesting stories that came tumbling out of the massive Sony hack was negotiations between Marvel and Sony to borrow Spider-Man for next year’s third Captain America film that will tackle the Civil War storyline. In the comic, […]

Why the Punisher works better as a supporting character

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Anghus Houvouras on why the Punisher works better as a supporting character… I don’t know about you, but I’m excited. The first season of Daredevil was a gift. The best thing Marvel Studios has put out to date. An almost perfect interpretation of the character in a world where he feels outgunned, under-powered, and fighting […]

Where Will The Next Great Directors Come From?

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Samuel Brace wonders where the next great directors will come from… We are in a dilemma. We are in a dilemma right now and it’s a pretty serious one. In fact the more I think about it, the more I pontificate on it, the more it depresses me and it should depress you too. We live […]

Comics to Read Before You Die #19: Wolverine Vol.1

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In the latest edition of Comics to Read Before You Die, Jessie Robertson looks at Wolverine Vol. 1… Sept- Dec 1982 Writer: Chris Claremont Penciler: Frank Miller Inker: Josef Rubenstein Colourist: Lynn Varley Letterer: Tom Orzechowski Editor: Louise Jones The characters that succeed, that we remember, that endure are able to be painted in many […]

Interview: Pollyanna McIntosh on Let Us Prey

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david j. moore chats with Pollyanna McIntosh, star of Let Us Prey… The Scottish / Irish co-production Let Us Prey (out on DVD and Blu-ray May 26th in the U.S.) is a hardcore horror / action hybrid that pits the devil himself (played by Liam Cunningham from Game of Thrones)against a handful of sinful policemen […]

David Tennant’s Greatest Quirky Roles

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If there’s one thing David Tennant has established himself as, it’s on-screen oddballs. With an impressive range, his charm means he can work his magic on any role, from out and out nasty, to irreverent and wacky, via repressed and brooding. As the release of his new film Mad To Be Normal approaches on April […]

Is it time for a new Iron Man?

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Anghus Houvouras on whether it’s time for a new Iron Man… Sometimes an actor is so perfectly suited for a role you can’t even imagine anyone else in the part. That was certainly the case when we first saw Robert Downey Jr. playing Tony Stark in Marvel’s Iron Man. He had the suave, debonair, devil-may-care […]

When Will Animation Get the Respect It Deserves?

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Henry Bevan wants to know when animation will get the respect it deserves… With the live-action Beauty and the Beast breaking records this weekend, it appears Disney’s animated classics are still cherished. Yet, as the original was the first animated film nominated for the Best Picture Academy Award, the remake’s success also highlights how Hollywood, and the […]