The thing about Zombieland is that it's not really about zombies – they are present and they are responsible for the story, but they're not important. Zombieland is a hilarious buddy comedy that uses a zombie apocalypse as the basis for some really funny stuff. Along with (500) Days Of…
I've never read the comic book series which was the basis for this film, but I am glad that a comic book that isn't about superheroes was the source of a mainstream Hollywood movie. I really like the premise for the film: the world has developed 'surrogates', extremely lifelike robots…
If it takes the name of a famous director above the title to get films like this made, then I can't object to the transparent false advertising. Peter Jackson may produce this film, but Neill Blomkamp has created (he wrote and directed, adapting from his short film) a great piece…
I have this unassailable belief that writers have good taste when it comes to other narrative material (films, television, books, etc.), especially if they are good writers who I admire. I don't know if this is because I am equating my tastes with the writers, and therefore flattering myself, or…
A little diversion from the thoughts on comic books and various other sundries, on the night before the Academy Awards (which I won't be able to watch, even though I would like to). But it is related to Hollywood. I've mentioned the comic book that I believe was responsible for…
[War Rocket Ajax artwork by Rusty Shackles] When I talked about comic book podcasts in my post about the House To Astonish podcast, I mentioned that there was another one I listened to: War Rocket Ajax. War Rocket Ajax is hosted by Eugene Ahn and Chris Sims (of The Invincible…
After yesterday's waffling on about a single comic book, today sees a return to more normal service, with five comics books (although I also bought Incredible Hercules #138 as well, but have yet to read all the preceding issues). On with the show. Criminal: The Sinners #2 What can be…
This is a nice breather after the previous heavy weeks – only one comic book purchased. My bank account was grateful at least. I hope I have a lot to say about this single book, or perhaps it might be a bit of a cheat to have a entire blog…
Chew #1–5 by John Layman and Rob Guillory Chew should not work – it is an out-there idea that doesn't fit into an easily identifiable category – but it does. Tony Chu is a cibopath, meaning he gets a psychic impression of whatever he eats. This is unusual enough for…
In which I continue telling you about comics I bought last year as if it was this week, because I must do this. Batman and Robin #6 'Batman and Robin say ... Get a life!' It seems Grant Morrison has his tongue in his cheek this issue; the Flamingo (Damian's…