Anghus Houvouras on why Alan Moore is wrong about the Watchmen… As a writer, I love Alan Moore. He is, without question, one of the most talented writers to ever grace the la bande dessinée. Like many geniuses, there’s a higher amount of crazy per square inch than most people. Whenever I see a comic […]
How do you solve a problem like Zack Snyder?
It’s a question that divides many. Some don’t even believe it needs answering, particularly those who defended Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice against the legions of critics and fans who heaped scorn on it. Warner Bros themselves didn’t think it was a question at all, given how shocked the studio were that people *gasp* […]
The DC Bad Movie Myth
Samuel Brace on the DC Bad Movie Myth… There is a lie that is being perpetuated, a myth if you will, a myth tinged with vitriol that DC makes bad movies, exclusively bad movies, and that the new DC Extended Universe needs to save both them and their reputation. Time and time again it is […]
Exclusive Interview – Malin Akerman on Rampage, Watchmen and Childrens Hospital
Earlier this week Flickering Myth’s Thomas Harris got the opportunity to sit down with Malin Akerman to discuss her villainous role in the new action blockbuster Rampage, as well as sharing a few words on her previous work in the superhero epic Watchmen and the cult comedy series Childrens Hospital. Watch the interview below, or […]
Zack Snyder in talks with HBO about Watchmen TV series
According to Collider, Zack Snyder could be returning to the world of Watchmen, with the site reporting that the filmmaker has been having discussions with HBO about returning to the world of Alan Moore’s seminal superhero saga on the small screen. No further details are provided, although the report does go on to speculate that the TV series could […]
Jeffrey Dean Morgan praises Zack Snyder’s Watchmen as “ahead of its time”
As with most of his films, Zack Snyder’s first foray into the superhero genre, Watchmen, proved highly polarizing with audiences. Some fans praised the movie as a mostly-faithful take on Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ seminal comic book series, while others criticised the filmmaker’s take on the material. Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who played The Comedian, is […]
Comic Book Review – Doomsday Clock #4
Ricky Church reviews Doomsday Clock #4… Its been a long couple of months since Doomsday Clock switched to a bi-monthly schedule, but the latest issue of Geoff Johns and Gary Frank’s series has arrived. While Doomsday Clock #4 didn’t contain a whole lot of action or answers to what’s going on in the DC universe, this issue was a […]
DC Collectibles celebrates its 20th Anniversary with huge range of new products
In celebration of its 20th Anniversary, DC Collectibles has released a huge batch of promotional images for new line of statues and action figures which are set to be showcased this weekend at the New York Toy Fair. There’s a lot of great stuff here. Time to get saving! Click below to continue on to […]
What can we expect from HBO’s Watchmen?
Ricky Church on HBO’s Watchmen series… It goes without saying that Watchmen is one of the most celebrated and revered graphic novels ever made. It is constantly cited as a favourite among comic book readers and usually listed as one of the greatest ever written from numerous sources. Zack Snyder directed a feature film in […]
The Leftovers’ Nicole Kassell to direct Watchmen pilot
Since HBO and Damon Lindelof announced their Watchmen TV series, we haven’t been given much information regarding the show beyond Lindelof acting as the showrunner. Now, per Deadline, we finally have some concrete information regarding the project as Lindelof is working once again with his The Leftovers director Nicole Kassell, as she is set to direct the series’ pilot. […]
