“Angel & Faith” #1-25 (2011-2013) Written by Christos Gage (#1-25) Art by Rebekah Isaacs (#1-4, 6-9, #11-14, 16-25), Phil Noto (#5), Chris Samnee (#10), David Lapham (#15), Lee Garbett (#15), Derek Fridolfs (#15) Coloured by Dan Jackson (#1-25) Executive Produced by Joss Whedon Published by Dark Horse Comics Joss Whedon’s cult hit television series Buffy …
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 9 #22-24 “The Core”, Parts Two, Three and Four Written by Andrew Chambliss Drawn by Georges Jeanty Inking by Dexter Vines Colours by Michelle Madsen Executive Producer: Joss Whedon Published by Dark Horse Comics Issue #21 of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 9” saw the return of familiar faces Willow …
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters Directed by Thor Freudenthal Written by Marc Guggenheim USA, 2013 The footprint that J.K. Rowling left in the world of pop culture is ever-expanding, even as those who are influenced by her work often produce something that feels less like an homage to the world of Hogwarts, Muggles, and wizards, …
We are now officially half way through the year and so I’ve asked our staff to vote for their favourite films released thus far. Hollywood blockbusters may have disappointed us, but thankfully we can always rely on independent filmmakers to create some truly inspiring films. Rounding out the special mentions is Terrence Malick’s To The …
Shot at the director’s home over twelve days amidst post-production for The Avengers, Joss Whedon’s modern interpretation of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing is soon to be released across cinemas in North America, and thanks to eONE Films, Sound On Sight has 10 double passes to give away to residents of Edmonton, Halifax and Winnipeg. To Enter: Simply like us on …
Spending two hours in the world of Joss Whedon’s Much Ado About Nothing inspires envy in his seemingly palatial abode, as well as delight at his effortless, carefree adaptation of an equally effortless and carefree Shakespearean comedy. There’s mistaken identity, slapstick, swooning romance, and giddy farce, as you would expect from any revival, modern or otherwise.
Much Ado About Nothing Directed by Joss Whedon Written by William Shakespeare (play), Joss Whedon (screenplay) USA, 2012 Upon first realization that Joss Whedon’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing is set in contemporary Southern California, one most certainly becomes both skeptical and intrigued all at once. How will all this play out? (No …
Much Ado About Nothing Adapted and directed by Joss Whedon USA, 2012 Shot at the director’s home over twelve days amidst post-production for The Avengers, Joss Whedon’s version of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing was rehearsed and honed during various afternoon reads over the years. It’s a stylish take that cleverly transposes the text into …
A few days ago, the synopsis for Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. was released, and just yesterday ABC unveiled the first image. Now the network has released a teaser trailer for the series. With Joss Whedon having directed the pilot, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is essential viewing for any fan of Marvel comics. Watch the clip below. …
Iron Man 3 Directed by Shane Black Written by Drew Pearce & Shane Black USA, 2013 Fun has become a slightly forgotten commodity in the summer blockbuster, with many studios and filmmakers now inspired by the efforts of directors like Christopher Nolan to be as grim as possible. The modern superhero often has to be …
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Nine #1-5 Writers: Joss Whedon, Andrew Chambliss Pencillers: Georges Jeanty, Karl Moline Inkers: Dexter Vines, Andy Owens Colorist: Michelle Madsen Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Ending almost exactly after Season Eight, the first story arc of Buffy: Season Nine returns to the roots of the TV show while simultaneously trying to show the characters …
Willow – Wonderland #1-5 Written by Christos Gage and Jeff Parker Pencils by Brian Ching Inking by Jason Gorder Colours by Michelle Madsen Covers by David Mack and Megan Lara Published by Dark Horse Comics Willow Rosenberg has long been one of the most cherished, admired, and written about characters in the Buffyverse. Part of …
Buffy the Vampire Slayer “Season Eight 31-40” Writers: Brad Meltzer, Joss Whedon, Scott Allie Pencillers: Georges Jeanty Inker: Andy Owens Colorist: Michelle Owens Letterer: Richard Starkings Published by Dark Horse Comics The last two storylines of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight excelled in regards to art, dialogue, and character development, but a continued focus on …
Much Ado About Nothing Adapted and directed by Joss Whedon USA, 2012 Shot at the director’s home over twelve days amidst post-production for The Avengers, Joss Whedon’s version of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing was rehearsed and honed during various afternoon reads over the years. It’s a stylish take that cleverly transposes the text into …
As with any favorite, the TV series we love, those we come back to time and again, tend to say a lot about us. They remind us of who and where we were when we first saw them and help us chart how we’ve grown and changed over the years. They become guides, informing our …
Speed Directed by Jan de Bont Written by Graham Yost 1994, USA For nearly two hours, the pulse-accelerating, Keanu Reeves vehicle, titled Speed, rarely taking a second to slow down. With a story by debuting screenwriter Graham Yost (of Justified fame), this high-adrenaline, nonstop roller-coaster ride is really three pictures rolled into one. Speed is …
This week saw the release of Uncanny X-Men #1, which focused on Cyclops and his newly formed group of X-Men. The series, spearheaded by Brian Michael Bendis, is another entry in an already varied list of excellent Marvel X-Men books that have sprung from the Now! re-launch. One of the main reason’s the re-launch took …
Running from February 14th to the 24th, the 2013 installment of the increasingly popular Glasgow Film Festival marks its ninth incarnation. Advertised as a festival “for the people”, GFF tends to stray from the red carpet approach and curation-heavy feel of its local(-ish) cousin, June’s Edinburgh International Film Festival, though it does have various themed …
All New X-Men #6 Written by Brian Michael Bendis Art by David Marquez & colorist Marte Garcia Published by Marvel It’s hard to believe that “All New X-Men” is already starting its second story arc considering how sluggish a lot of Marvels other issues are coming out. Yet even at the steady release rate this …
With the turn of a new year, the uncomfortably futuristic sounding 2013, comes twelve more months of cinematic gold, silver and bronzed offal. There will be Supermen, more Hollywood remakes of cult Korean cinema, at least one memorable meltdown and the continuation of Marvel’s epic campaign of terror against bewildered audiences. But amidst the blockbuster …
Westerns are one of those rare, uniquely American film genres. They dominated film screens for years, were amongst some of the finest stories told in film, and they are films that have created some of the most compelling characters in film history. But somewhere around the brilliant, sprawling mini-series Lonesome Dove in 1989, the western …
#10: The Cabin in the Woods (107 points) Written by Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard Directed by Drew Goddard USA, 2012 Like Scream, it’s a self-aware slasher film, but where Scream was happy simply to turn the genre’s bloody glove inside out and examine the stitching, The Cabin in the Woods has more complicated ambitions. If Scream is …
25: The Dark Knight Rises Directed by Christopher Nolan Screenplay by Jonathan Nolan and Christopher Nolan 2012, USA The Dark Knight Rises feels as if it was made up of two equal halves, with the most critical moment of the film breaking the movie in half, almost literally. While the second half may have …