Quick, name another physicist that’s been on The Simpsons. They’ve had a Nobel prize-winning chemist (Dudley Herschbach), and a renowned paleontologist (Stephen Jay Gould). But in the public mind one … Continue reading A Brief History of Steven Hawking
Today, this column is going to be something of an editorial. Don’t worry. I won’t be too overbearing in my rambling. I’ll still speak to a “must read” comic of … Continue reading Creators, Editors, Editorials And Batwoman #25 On The Wednesday Run–November 20, 2013
Sooo… did you see Thor The Dark World yet? If not, get a quick primer from JP Fallavollita’s review here on Biff Bam Pop!. You may need it because this … Continue reading Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. S01 E08: The Well
Earlier this year, when the first trailer to Thor: The Dark World was released, I found myself surprisingly excited. Here was what looked to be a bit of a throw … Continue reading Saturday At The Movies: Thor: The Dark World (2013)
It’s coming! Today we have the (first?) prequel mini-episode to the November 23 Fiftieth Anniversary Special of “Doctor Who” – called “The Night of The Doctor” written by showrunner Steven … Continue reading Doctor Who: The Night of The Doctor
A phoenix from the ashes. That’s what we’re talking about when we talk about publisher Valiant Entertainment. Founded in the late 1980’s as Valiant Comics by Marvel Comics legends, Jim … Continue reading Today, We Are Gathered Together By Unity #1 On The Wednesday Run–November 6, 2013
Created by journalist and comic book writer Cole Haddon in his first TV endeavor, and run by the genius behind “Carnivale” Daniel Knauf, NBC’s “Dracula” was one of the shows … Continue reading My Take on NBC’s Dracula
You know, there have been a lot of heavy comics in this column of late: The Witching Hour, Coffin Hill, and The Spectral Engine. I suppose it’s because last month … Continue reading Roh Roh! It’s Scooby-Doo Team-Up #1 On The Wednesday Run–November 6, 2013
After a two-week hiatus, “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” is back with a new episode, and I’m back to rant about fan feedback on the show, as well as a recap … Continue reading Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. S01 E06: F.Z.Z.T.
Last week I wrote about TIFF’s wide-ranging retrospective From Within: The Films of David Cronenberg. It’s a superb series showcasing all of his films, with several special screenings featuring talks … Continue reading Flesh Under Glass: The David Cronenberg: Evolution Exhibition
Yesterday evening (or was it morning or afternoon?), Director Peter Jackson and his Hobbit film friends, including actors Richard Armitage (Thorin Oakenshield), Luke Evans (Bard the Bowman), Orlando Bloom (Legolas), … Continue reading Trailer Time: A New (And Last) Look At The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
‘Avengers World,’ or ‘Avengers Universe,’ are terms that have been bandied about since Jonathan Hickman started working on the franchise. Now it looks like we might be finding out what … Continue reading Infinity: Avengers Worlds
