By Kevin Hoskinson It’s the Suicide Squad meets Dungeons & Dragons in the new series Reaver, and issue #2 takes them further on their journey to the Anvil, facing new and unexpected dangers. In issue #1, a ragtag team of dangerous criminals are enlisted to go on a mission to the Anvil, the center of Madaras. In the Anvil, the […]
By Kevin Hoskinson In the spirit of ‘Super Bad’ comes an outrageous comedy that will make parents laugh and cringe at the same time. In fact, anyone with younger siblings, nieces or cousins will probably be just as joyfully horrified as parents while watching this movie. It’s a dirty comedy, featuring kids, but made for adults. The whole thing seemed […]
By Staff Reports Rose City Comic Con, Oregon’s premier comic con, is proud to announce three days of programming complete with panels, workshops, celebrity appearances, and more, taking over the Oregon Convention Center from September 13-15. Family-friendly pavilion Rose City Jr, presented by the Toy Association, brings all-ages programming to its dedicated stage on the show floor. Read below for […]
By Kevin Hoskinson When it comes to horror films, there isn’t a foolproof formula for making them work. Often, the next big thing in the genre isn’t always the best. But ‘Ready or Not’ should be the next big thing, because it is one of the best things released this year. The movie stars Samara Weaving as Grace, a soon […]
By Kevin Hoskinson The trailer for the Guillermo Del Toro produced film Antlers has been released, and it’s unsettling to say the least. The film stars Kerrie Russell as a teacher in a small Oregon town. Along with her sheriff brother (Jesse Plemons), she starts to realize one of her students is harboring a dark secret with horrible consequences. The […]
By Kevin Hoskinson It’s the end of the line for Punk Mambo’s latest adventure, and the stakes are higher than ever in the final issue of this mini-series. So far, Punk has been on the trail of the missing Loa (the spirits of Voodoo), along with Josef, a voodoo priest. Along with Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, she learns that anyone […]
By Kevin Hoskinson The trailer for Villians has been released, and it’s a unique take on the home invasion thriller. Bill Skarsgard and Maika Monroe star as lovers on the run. After a gas station robbery, their car dies, and they break into a nearby house, finding the homeowners there. Things aren’t as they seem though, as the young criminals […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Cars, guns, blood, and death abound in the latest offering from Image Comics, “Coffin Bound”! When Izzy finds out that she is being hunted by the EarthEater, an unstoppable killer, she goes on the run. Determined not to let the world have the satisfaction of getting all of her, she goes on a mission to destroy any […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Since the early ’90s, Tarantino has been bringing his unique brand of storytelling to audiences around the world. Love him or hate him, he does things his way, and viewers are along for the ride, which is evident from the reception and box office of his latest film, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” Since it’s release, […]
By Kevin Hoskinson To anyone who grew up in the ’80s and ’90s, the Scary Story series of books by Alvin Schwartz most likely played some part in your life. Whether it was passing by them in your school library, morbidly picking them up at the book fair in elementary or middle school, or just hearing the stories retold to […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Some of the worlds most deadly assassins are recruited into a game of cat and mouse in Valiant Comics new mini-series, Killers. Formally living in exile, Ninja-G is forced to come out of hiding to seek revenge. They found her and killed the love of her life, and she has no choice but to get back into […]
By Kevin Hoskinson With Spencer & Locke and its sequel, writer David Pepose took us on a hard-boiled journey through a city riddled with crime and corruption. It was Calvin & Hobbes meets Sin City, with the titular heroes, Detective Locke and his imaginary partner Spencer, ready to put everything on the line to save the city they were sworn […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Since his career began in 1992, Quentin Tarantino has been one of the most successful and exciting figures in Hollywood. For almost 30 years, he has written and directed some of the most interesting, surprising, and polarizing movies put onto film. Love him or not, he’s a filmmaker that does things his way, with incredible results. His […]
By Kevin Hoskinson The first trailer for The Kingsman prequel, titled “The Kings Man” has finally arrived. Taking place at the turn of the century, the film gives us the origin of the spy organization known as The Kingsmen. The official synopsis teases that “a collection of history’s worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe […]
By Kevin Hoskinson It’s a bloody good time when the Dirty Dozen meets Middle Earth in Image Comics new series “Reaver.” Once upon a time, the Continent of Madaras promised a new start for settlers. But even 200 years after it’s discovery, the land is in a state of perpetual war. Sergeant Ash Mahan used to fight along the Imperial […]
By Kevin Hoskinson From Action Lab Danger Zone and the writer of Spencer & Locke comes “Going to the Chapel,” a romantic comedy with an action twist. First-time bride Emily is about to get married to mister right. But she can’t help but wonder, is he mister right for her? Just hours before the wedding, she is having second thoughts […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Things are about to get even weirder for a traveling circus in Mad Cave Studio’s newest series, “Show’s End.” The book starts in 1928, right before the Great Depression, in Levington, Georgia. A couple have been living with a monster locked in a cage in their basement. That monster was supposed to be their child, but after […]
By Kevin Hoskinson This chapter in the life of Spencer and Locke comes to its shocking conclusion in the last issue of Action Lab Danger Zones “Spencer & Locke 2”. In this sequel, Detective Locke and his partner Spencer have been on the trail of a psychotic killer named Roach Riley, who is wreaking havoc through the city. Star reporter […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Punk’s story continues to get more mysterious, brutal and intense in the latest issue of Valiant Comic’s “Punk Mambo.” Over the past few issues, we’ve been on the journey with Punk from the Louisiana Bayou to the mysterious Voodoo underbelly of Haiti. Searching for her Loa (strange creatures from Voodoo lore), she teams up with Voodoo Queen […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Charlie’s Angels returns, but this time with a new cast and a new look. Based off of the long-running 1976 series of the same name, this new version stars Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska as the Angels. They are joined by Patrick Stewart, Elizabeth Banks (who also directs) and Djimon Hounsou, all of them playing […]
By Kevin Hoskinson It was over 20 years ago when Pixar released the groundbreaking film “Toy Story.” It was immediately met with praise and made Pixar a household name. Over the course of two decades, Pixar went on to create some of the most entertaining, fun and imaginative animated movies put on film. They made mostly original content, but they […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Paramount Pictures have announced that a new film in the Paranormal Activity franchise is in the works. According to The Wrap, Paramount chief Jim Gianopolous announced the news on Wednesday at the studio’s CineEurope presentation in Barcelona. They will be teaming up once again with mega-producer Jason Blum on the continuation of the series. While details are […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Amazon has dropped an uncensored trailer for it’s newest original series “The Boys.” It’s dark, violent, funny, and reminds us that the Spice Girls are still relevant. Based on the notoriously dark and violent comic book of the same by Garth Ennis and Darick Robinson, the series is about a group of vigilantes known as “the boys.” […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Recently, filmmaker Kevin Smith sat down with the Empire Film Podcast and spoke about all things film. Talking about “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot” the latest film in the View Askewniverse, he revealed that it should release this Fall. “I’d be surprised if it wasn’t October or November, somewhere in that corridor. But, before the end of […]
By Kevin Hoskinson From Action Lab comics comes “This Love So Brief,” a collection of personal stories by comic book artist and writer, Fred Chao. Originally from the California Bay Area, Fred had had his ups and downs, especially when it came to his career and relationships. His whole life he wanted to be a comic book artist, but he […]
By Kevin Hoskinson The world shines again in the first trailer for The Shining sequel “Doctor Sleep.” Based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King, Mike Flanagan (Haunting Of Hill House) directs the sequel, which stars Ewan Mcgregor as a grown-up Danny Torrence. Spending many years drinking to try to calm his powers, Danny is still traumatized […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Roach Riley’s rampage continues in the fascinating third issue of “Spencer & Locke 2”, tearing a city apart and leaving behind a trail of collateral damage, both physical and mental. The last time we saw Detective Locke and his imaginary partner Spencer, it seemed like it could be the end for them. Locke was on trial before […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Three years ago, Hollywood was shaken by the sudden death of 27-year-old actor Anton Yelchin. His life was unexpectedly cut short by a tragic freak accident. He was one of Hollywood’s most promising stars, having acted in films like J.J. Abrams Star Trek, Charlie Bartlett, Green Room and the updated Fright Night. Years after his death, a […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Disney has unthawed a new trailer for Frozen 2, and it looks stunning. This new adventure takes Queen Elsa (Idina Menzel) and her sister Anna (Kristen Bell), along with Olaf (Josh Gadd), Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) and Sven on a journey North, beyond their homeland of Arendelle. Exact plot details are still under wraps, but we get a […]
By Kevin Hoskinson It’s finally here!! The long awaited trailer for Rob Zombie’s “3 From Hell” has arrived. The follow up to House of a 1,000 Corpses and The Devils Rejects sees Captain Spaulding (Sid Haig), Otis (Bill Mosley) and Baby (Sherri Moon Zombie) on the run again and causing havoc, apparently surviving the deadly shoot out at the end […]