The Baltimore Comic-Con has just announced a whole new slew o’ guests…and it’s sounding pretty awesome!
Batman: Noel‘s Lee Bermejo! Kristina Deak-nsner of Vampirella! Batwoman‘s JG Jones! And a whole lot more. A WHOLE LOT.
Read on for the full details! Exclamation points all around!
Nutshell: A bit too light of a touch with Tommy’s backstory starts the film off with a slight handicap, and a lack of character development (as well as golf basics for non-players) often lands the plot in the weeds. But with a strong finish in the short game, Honour makes par. A must-view for any golf lover, and a definite go-to for fans of indie biopics. Grade: B
“Your station in life was set before you were born, young Morris.”
Story: A brash youngster breaks onto the golf scene, innovating the entire sport. No, I’m not talking about Tiger Woods. I’m talking about Tommy “Young Tom” Morris, widely considered to be the best golfer of the 19th Century. As headstrong Tommy begins to carve a name out for himself in professional golf – a brand-new specialty at the time – he and his forelock-tugging father “Old Tom” begin to re-invent golf, turning it into the sport duffers know and love. (Spoiler: as Tommy tragically died at age 24, keep Kleenex on hand.) Continue reading
Like you guys care what poster I use. So I’ma use this one. BANZAI!
Alrighty, my space fans – time to strap in, put on your favorite classic tunes, and jam out to Star Lord, Groot, and the gang. Because I’ve got passes for the Baltimore area screening of Guardians of the Galaxy! Synopsis!
Set to the all-new sonic backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2, Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” continues the team’s adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill’s true parentage. Old foes become new allies and fan-favorite characters from the classic comics will come to our heroes’ aid as the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand. Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” blasts into theaters on May 5, 2017.
Let’s rock!
Love Tom Hanks? Love Emma Watson? Uh – of course you do. They’re awesome. I’ve got ROE passes for The Circle, their latest. Synopsis!
Mae Holland (Emma Watson) seizes the opportunity of a lifetime when she lands a job with the world’s most powerful technology and social media company. Encouraged by the company’s founder (Tom Hanks), Mae joins a groundbreaking experiment that pushes the boundaries of privacy, ethics and personal freedom. Her participation in the experiment, and every decision she makes soon starts to affect the lives and futures of her friends, family and that of humanity.
What’s great about an ROE? Well, you can pick the time and day you’d like (during the workweek, typically) and go. No standing in line. No wondering if you’ll get a seat. Go, present your ROE pass, and enjoy the show. Period.
But how, you ask? Well… Continue reading
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As the heavily buzzed film Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is based on the French comics series Valerian and Laureline, I’m stoked to hear that this year’s Free Comic Book Day is giving away a movie tie-in issue. I can’t wait to get my grubby paws on one, and check out the story before this film hits theaters this July. While I’ve heard a TON of great things about this film, I really want to dig into the comics as well. So? Win-win. Bravo, Luc & FCBD!
Read on for all the details – and if you’re hitting Geppi’s this year, I’ll see you at FCBD on May 6th!
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“I hope you’re ready…for what comes next.”
They had me with Colin Firth’s voiceover… The Kingsman sequel, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, has finally dropped its first trailer. WOOT! Synopsis!
“Kingsman: The Secret Service” introduced the world to Kingsman – an independent, international intelligence agency operating at the highest level of discretion, whose ultimate goal is to keep the world safe. In “Kingsman: The Golden Circle,” our heroes face a new challenge. When their headquarters are destroyed and the world is held hostage, their journey leads them to the discovery of an allied spy organization in the US called Statesman, dating back to the day they were both founded. In a new adventure that tests their agents’ strength and wits to the limit, these two elite secret organizations band together to defeat a ruthless common enemy, in order to save the world, something that’s becoming a bit of a habit for Eggsy…
You just know Channing Tatum is 100% in for being a yee-haw AMURICAN, and I can’t wait to see how that plays out in the Kingsman universe. And OMGCOLINFIRTH! Good to see Harry back in fine form. Ahem.
Kingsman: The Golden Circle hits theaters everywhere on September 22, 2017.
Happy Monday everyone! Why happy? Because I’ve got copies of A Dog’s Purose on Blu-ray for you! This was a sweet story, and I thought it was sweetly sentimental when it hit theaters. So it’s nice to be able to share a few copies with my readers. Synopsis!
Based on the beloved bestselling novel by W. Bruce Cameron, A Dog’s Purpose, from director Lasse Hallström (The Cider House Rules, Dear John, The 100-Foot Journey), shares the soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog (voiced by Josh Gad) who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love. The family film told from the dog’s perspective also stars Britt Robertson, KJ Apa, John Ortiz, Juliet Rylance, Luke Kirby, Peggy Lipton, Pooch Hall and Dennis Quaid.
Ready to get a serious dose of puppy goodness? Let’s go!
Nutshell: With hints of the charming, hopeful UK propaganda films of WWII, Their Finest can be labeled a comedy, but doesn’t shy away from showing the agonies of wartime Britain. A powerful, sweet, and sometimes heartbreaking comedy. In this instance, yes that makes perfect sense. Grade: A
“Don’t confuse facts with truth, and for God’s sake don’t let either get in the way of a story.”
Story: It’s 1940. Catrin Cole and her husband are in London during the Blitz. To stay in London, Catrin takes a job at the Ministry of Film, not realizing that her job is actually to help write the films they make. When Catrin finds out a true story about the Dunkirk Evacuation is less than the myth, she decides to embellish. Cue the war behind the camera…aaaaaand? ACTION! Continue reading
Hey – did you know Scott Snyder is coming to this year’s Awesome Con? I didn’t know either! But any time he’s in a panel, it’s always a lot of fun. Plus, how can you miss with a guy that writes stuff like Batman, Swamp Thing, American Vampire, and Wytches? You can’t miss. So there.
And y’know Wil Wheaton is gonna be there too! Didn’t know? Neither did I! There’s a lot I didn’t know about who’s coming, and so the lovely and talented folks at Awesome Con decided to help out folks like me (and you?) Behold – THE list! Okay. Behold THE list for now; there’s always new stuff being added, but so far this looks sweeeeeet.
Read on for all the details – and see you at the con!
Worldwide horror in li’l ol’ Oregon? Well, you know the venue, horror-hounds; it’s the Overlook Hotel. Yeah, that hotel.*** With me now? Yeah you are.
The Overlook Film Festival sounds absolutely amazing. And not just because location, location, location. They’ve got a killer (HEH) list of films they’ll be showing! A few I’m particularly looking forward to streaming later:
As well as the World Premiere of Blood Drive from SyFy. Director James Roland has an interesting spin on Death Race and Mad Max; cars that run on human blood. Vroom vroom, meatsacks! With SyFy’s The Expanse and Wynona Earp grabbing my attention of late, I can’t wait to see what they’ve got in store with Blood Drive. (THEY HAD ME AT GRINDHOUSE Y’ALL.)
Then there’s the short films…and the immersive gaming experiences…and the performances…. Oh who am I kidding? I want to see and do all the things. ALL THE THINGS. This list sounds absolutely incredible; Fest-goers will need all the dark chocolate to stay awake and not miss a moment. (What? You do caffeine your way. I’ma do it mine.)
I wish I could make it this year, but I’ll definitely be traipsing down those horrible hallways next time. Read on for the full, freaky, details for this years lineup of awesome!
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