Some would call rotoscoping a niche form of animation. These types of movies/television shows are few and far between, but directors Richard Linklater and Ralph Bakshi have pulled the trigger on this amazing visual aid. It’s no surprise that more filmmakers are using this style to tell compelling stories and directors Morgan King and Philip Gelatt are two who see it for its artful use in The Spine of Night. The film has many elements that go hand and hand in the adult animated science fantasy genre that cinephile’s love and appreciation. Starring Lucy Lawless, Betty Gabriel, Richard E. Grant,…
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Mark Salcido
Senior Editor, Writer Lifelong film fanatic, Mark Salcido was discovered frozen in carbonite by C.H.U.Ds. He was released to the surface level to spread his rants and opinions on anything of film and digital. Batman calls him for advice.
The Disney+ series, WandaVision, is definitely the fix we need to bring some enjoyment into 2021. Granted, many impatient folks complained and collectively uttered the words “what the fuck is going on” for the first three episodes, but fortunately, realized the mystery by episode four. Many viewers, critics, and comic book fans have been digging through each episode—at the time of this writing, there have been five—to figure out the series finale before we get there. I, myself, have become a fanatic of solving the enigmatic ending to what is sure to be a stepping stone to the next phase…
Marvel Studios has been known to keep a lot of their surprises close to the vest when it comes to plot twist and turns that keeps the audience guessing – but episode 5 of WandaVision will definitely blow everyone’s mind. Major SPOILERS follow about the recent episode – because you can’t talk about the episode without them. This week’s episode, “On a Very Special Episode..”, has been a mixed blend of what’s going on in the real world and Wanda’s reality set in Westview. The plot is being pushed further and at a speed that will surely end with a…
PG: Psycho Goreman is one of those horror movies that deserves a cult cinema following from the jump. The story of a hulking intergalactic monster that begrudgingly befriends a couple of Earth kids is the perfect movie that one easily be passed around in hidden gem group circles. The past work of director Steven Kostanski has always been in the realm of horror, weirdness, and fun all wrapped into one—rhyming not on purpose. PG: Psycho Goreman perfect mixture of comedy and gore is something unique and nostalgic all at the same time. I was able to speak with Kostanski on…
Wrong Turn, Saw, and High Tension. What do these movies have in common? Splatter Horror. These are the type of films where the lead(s) are hunted or tortured by a hulking unstoppable over 6’ tall antagonist in a brutal fashion. Horror fans have come to enjoy this genre in their own way but a few movies have taken the “final girl” or “final guy” trope and flipped it on its head. That’s where writer Robert Benjamin’s Bloody Hell delivers with style. The film stars Ben O’Toole as a man who finds himself on the end of a meat hook in…
Today’s Hollywood and film industry is filled with superheroes and the studios can make those most bang with their buck. The MCU is on top with DCEU trying to catch up while a few others are making their way—I’m looking at you Valant Comics. There have been a few indies and lesser-known comic book films that have slid under the radar but Adam Egypt Mortimer’s Archenemy stands out as an unconventional superhero flick and should not be missed. Archenemy stars Deathstroke himself, Joseph Manganiello. The story follows the vice loving homeless man Max Fist (Manganiello) and the idea that he…
Greetings folks from across the internet waves! Boy does it feel great to be a Marvel Comics or MCU fan. The Walt Disney Company Investor Day presentation occurred Thursday online and the House of Mouse has come to play. A lot of news dropped about what’s to expect from the Marvel family and one of them is that we are getting an Ironheart show for Disney Plus. What’s even better than that? Casting news! If Beale Street Could Talk actor Dominique Throne will be playing Riri Williams/Ironheart. The much-beloved character made her debut in Marvel Comics back in 2015 and…
Star Wars! Nothing but Star Wars! Dun dun dun dun! With this year’s Disney Investor Day comes news of more Star Wars. Disney Plus has given us two seasons of The Mandalorian and fans of this franchise are looking to see what’s next to take place in a galaxy far, far, away. Finally, we have our answer in the form of Disney Plus’s Andor. The show starring Diego Luna as Cassian Andor was announced two years back and we’ve been waiting to hear more on what the adventure of the Rogue One character will find himself in. At the event,…
The Walt Disney Company Investor Day presentation occurred Thursday online and looks like the mega studio has come out guns blazing. Marvel’s wing has been silent for quite some time this year with little to no news on what’s to come from the MCU or its shows. It looks like that changed with plenty of announcements to quench your thirst finally arrived. Kevin Fiege took the stage and dropped some updates on Captain Marvel 2. We found out early this year that the new Candyman director, Nia DaCosta is set to direct the sequel to the 2018 hit film. It…
Patty Jenkins has been a serious player in Hollywood for quite some time. The director became a household name when she took reigns of DC/WB’s Wonder Woman and the talented creative has not slowed since. With the long-awaited Wonder Woman 1984 set to premiere on the big and small screen on the same day, it looks like Jenkins has found a home in a galaxy far far away with Rogue Squadron. During this year’s Disney’s Investor Day, the presentation online announced that Jenkins is set to direct the latest entry in the Star Wars Franchise. She even took to Twitter…