Martin Deer reviews the latest issue of Batman… “In the wake of the loss of Robin, Batman begins to lose control of his rage, when a new ally helps to bring him back to the world. “ If you lived on say a desert island, and had your comics air shipped to you, you would […]
My Favourite Danny Boyle Movie – Shallow Grave (1994)
With Trance heading into cinemas next Wednesday, the Flickering Myth writing team look back at their favourite Danny Boyle movies. First up, Helen Murdoch looks at 1994’s Shallow Grave… Before he was a national treasure, before he reinvented the zombie film and before Trainspotting, there was Shallow Grave. I see it as quite simply one […]
Tom Hiddleston talks Loki, Ray Stevenson on Volstagg
After menacing the God of Thunder and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes as Loki in Thor and The Avengers, Tom Hiddleston has become a firm favourite among fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Hiddleston is set to return to Asgard this year alongside Chris Hemsworth in the solo sequel Thor: The Dark World from director Alan Taylor […]
Comic Book Review – G.I. Joe: Special Missions #1
Gary Collinson reviews G.I. Joe: Special Missions #1…. “A NEW BEGINNING! The legendary team of Chuck Dixon and Paul Gulacy lead the G.I. Joe team undercover and into action! The BARONESS tries to get back into COBRA’s good graces—and it’s up to SCARLETT to assemble a team to take the villainess down!“ If last month’s […]
Comic Book Review – G.I. Joe #2
Gary Collinson reviews G.I. Joe #2… “HOMEFRONT! The G.I. Joe team battles Cobra to the death on American soil! COVERL GIRL, DOC, and the newest member, HASHTAG (yes, HASHTAG) have been separated from the rest and have to fight their way through hundreds of kill-crazy Cobra sympathizers-with a teammate’s life hanging in the balance! Plus: […]
Mark Millar talks Fox’s Marvel universe, teases big announcement
Last year, 20th Century Fox appointed comic book writer Mark Millar as creative consultant on its slate of Marvel superhero properties. The appointment came too late for him to have any involvement with James Mangold’s upcoming solo X-Men spin-off The Wolverine, but it was thought that Millar’s duties would incorporate next year’s mutant epic, X-Men: […]
Jon M. Chu open to a Dolph Lundgren cameo in Masters of the Universe
Following the release of the action sequel G.I. Joe: Retaliation this month, director Jon M. Chu will turn his attention to another classic 80s action figure line as he heads to Eternia for the long–in-development Masters of the Universe reboot. The new movie will be the second time that He-Man has made it to the […]
Movie Review – It’s Such a Beautiful Day (2012)
It’s Such a Beautiful Day, 2012. Directed and Narrated by Don Hertzfeldt. SYNOPSIS: Everyman Bill struggles to piece together his shattered psyche. If you were to draw the most rudimentary representation of yourself possible then chances are you would draw a simple stick figure. If you were then tasked with drawing another figure, one which […]
Comic Book Review – Star Trek: Countdown to Darkness #3
Villordsutch reviews Star Trek: Countdown to Darkness #3… “The lead up to this Spring’s Star Trek Into Darkness continues here, in this official prequel mini-series overseen by writer/producer Roberto Orci. Captain Kirk and his crew will face an all-new adversary that threatens the future of the entire Federation. Don’t miss this exclusive all-new story that […]
Jean-Claude Van Damme keen on The Avengers 2?
We already know that Joss Whedon wants to expand the roster when Earth’s Mightiest Heroes reassemble for 2015’s The Avengers 2, but could Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and company find themselves joined by… the Muscles from Brussels? Well, according to action icon Jean-Claude Van Damme, he’s open to joining the […]
