Modern Artists: Barry Windsor Smith
Icarus © Barry Windsor Smith 1981 The fine art and graphic illustrations of Barry Windsor Smith (BWS) carry an aching beauty. Every line is lovingly crafted, every colour is imbued with care and...
View ArticleThe Avengers: A Back Story
Avengers issues #1, #4, #16 and #18 The Avengers movie was fantastic. Bright, smart, powerful CGI but with some terrific acting and a story that held together really well. Now the third top-grossing...
View ArticleIron Man Three: Movie Review
Iron Man. Or is it? Excellent, entertaining, playful and magnificent, this is a fantastic movie that builds on its successful predecessors while bringing in some fresh ideas. The film develops a few...
View Article2014: Top 10 SF and Fantasy Movies (well, almost 20!)
The sf and fantasy movies of 2013 certainly delivered at the box office, although nothing quite matched the highs of The Avengers in 2012. However, Iron Man 3, Wolverine, Star Trek Into Darkness and...
View ArticleTop 10 Superhero Movies!
A top 10 list of superhero movies is fraught with danger, ranging from credibility issues to blind, tribal allegiance. I grew up with Marvel and used to hunt for the imports in all points of my local...
View ArticleMovie Review: Captain America and the Winter Solder
So, who do you trust? And how do you know if you’ve made the right choice? With this central conundrum the new Captain America movie is a feisty, old-fashioned thriller, highlighted by the presence of...
View Article2015: Top 10 SF & Fantasy Movies (actually 20!)
Oh, 2014 was exhausting, movie wise! Maleficent, magnificent, (Angelina Jolie winner of the best face acting award of the last 50 years), the vibrant Guardians of the Galaxy, Scarlett Johansson...
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