From mini-comic to mini-series.
Starriors #1
Marvel Comics (November, 1984)
“Discovery”
WRITER: Louise Simonson
PENCILER: Michael Chen
INKERS: Akin & Garvey
COLORIST: Julianna Ferriter
LETTERER: Joe Rosen
EDITOR: Ann Nocenti
It’s considered poor form in reviewing to not finish a movie before reviewing it. However, I have been forced to do so in the past. The Legend Of The Lone Ranger was a movie I was looking forward to, having had the poster and Cheerios tie-in stuff as a kid, making merchandise my introduction to the Lone Ranger franchise. When I finally had the chance to review if for Finally Watched I couldn’t make it through the whole movie, so I had to write about my disappointment. It was a poor take on the character, and it was boring. I was hoping this was a one-time phenomenon and all further Finally Watched movies, even if I ended up disappointed after waiting so long to see it, would still be a proper review.
I’m currently running the Movies TV network showing of M*A*S*H*, the 1970 movie, as I write this. That should tell you we’re two for thirty-eight in this series, and two in a row. Now I really wish Into The Spiderverse hadn’t glitched when I record it. Am I going to have to vette these movies before it becomes three in a row? I feel like a failure as a reviewer but…good Lord this movie is boring. Sadly this is not the biggest crime of the movie.
The usual format includes the question “why did you want to see it”, but frankly that should be obvious. The TV series was based not on the original novel by Robert Hooker but this movie. So of course I had to see it. I found it odd that my dad hates this movie considering he still watches the reruns of the show and I’m sure he’s seen it more times than I’ve watched any TV on my favorites list. Well, I know why. For the record of those who have seen it, this is where I started writing.
If you know the context, you’d be on her side…and that’s the other big problem with this movie.
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When Nemo jumps into bed, he overdoes it.
Little Nemo: Return To Slumberland #1
IDW Publishing (August, 2014, as posted to comiXology)
WRITER: Eric Shanower
ARTIST: Gabriel Rodriguez
COLORIST: Nelson Daniel
LETTERER: Robbie Robbins
EDITORS: Chris Ryall & Scott Dunbier
based on the works of Winsor McCay
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My high school English teacher had a very narrow view of what qualified as worthy of being read, and my love of science fiction didn’t make the charts. Except for that time I got her to let me read Planet Of The Apes, and if you came in from the movies…stick to the movies. The book is not very interesting. High intellectual French stuff. So basically she tricked me with my own request.
When you take the fun out of reading and declare only a certain kind of book should be read regardless of the student’s personal taste, you ruin their love of reading. Lucky I’m stubborn and my mom encouraged reading in general. I’m not against having a wide variety. I have Robin Hood, Batman, Captain Kirk, and Tom Sawyer all in my library. However, Christina M contributed an article to Cracked going over all the ways high school teachers drain all the enjoyment out of their students’ reading experience. #2 is that teacher in a nutshell.
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Francis Ford Coppola once tried to get George Lucas to not make his “silly sci-fi” movie and direct one of his movies. I think Apocalypse Now, but Lucas decided to make Star Wars even after the failure of THX-1138. Well, Lucas’ movie turned out to be a big hit…but Coppola apparently still thinks it was a mistake. This is not surprising as the Hollywood movie and TV machine has the cliquish nature of your average high school stereotype.
In a world where The Big Bang Theory was considered good geek representation you can imagine what the “cool kids” think of the current superhero trend, pushed by the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the questionable attempt at bringing back Star Trek while the CEO of the company who holds the rights hated the Star Trek franchise. Once again the pecking order comes into play. Action sci-fi is always looked down upon, and that’s if you can push anything science fiction past the elite of Hollywood. Fantasy has struggled since movies existed, with studios only wanting to copy Harry Potter and Middle Earth because someone managed to push those movies through and they worked. It’s recent comments that James Cameron of all people made that inspired this article but he’s not the only one I want to point fingers at.
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This looks so much cooler than it does in the comic.
Tails #3
FINAL ISSUE
Archie Comics Publications (February, 1996)
“Southern Crossover” part 3
WRITER/”TAILS TO ASTONISH” PENCILS: Mike Gallagher
PENCILER: Dave Manak
INKER: Harvo
COLORIST: Barry Grossman
COVER ART: Pat Spaziante & Harvo
COVER COLORING: Heroic Age
LETTERER: Mindy Eisman
EDITOR: Scott Fulop
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Yeah, of course I’m starting the year with a Superman defense. You know what I realized recently? Clark Kent doesn’t turn into Superman, Superman turns into Clark Kent, a mild-mannered normal person who blends into the background, pursues truth, and easily makes friends. I wish I were Clark Kent more than I wish I was Superman, though both aspects of Kal-El are something to aspire to be, not because of his powers or even how he uses them, but who he is as a person and a character. Too bad today’s Superman writers can’t figure that out.
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Posted by ShadowWing Tronix on January 6, 2023 in DC Spotlight and tagged commentary, DC Universe, Superman.
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