Welcome back for the final day of Daily Dead’s 2017 Holiday Gift Guide, dear readers! It’s been a wild ride over the last few weeks, with everything from toys and games to apparel to enamel pins to artwork and so much more, and for Day 11, we’re wrapping things up with a look at some of the best genre-related vinyl and video game releases from the last 365 days.
And since today is our final 2017 Holiday Gift Guide entry, here’s one last reminder: Daily Dead has once again put together some really cool Holiday Gift Guide prize packs this year, and for your chance to win one, just send an email to contest@dailydead.com with “Holiday Gift Guide” in the subject line and be sure to include your full name and mailing address for your shot at some free horror-tastic goodies (limited to those who are eighteen years...
And since today is our final 2017 Holiday Gift Guide entry, here’s one last reminder: Daily Dead has once again put together some really cool Holiday Gift Guide prize packs this year, and for your chance to win one, just send an email to contest@dailydead.com with “Holiday Gift Guide” in the subject line and be sure to include your full name and mailing address for your shot at some free horror-tastic goodies (limited to those who are eighteen years...
- 12/5/2017
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Last week, Mptf (Motion Picture & Television Fund) hosted its sixth annual “Reel Stories, Real Lives” event, a unique evening of powerful readings which told the stories of industry members and their families who have benefitted from Mptf’s services in recent years.
Josh Hartnett Attends Reel Stories, Real Lives
Matthew Broderick, Josh Hartnett, Chrissy Metz, Jessica Rothe, and Will Fetters served as the storytellers. Each story was written by some of Hollywood’s leading feature and television writers including Dorothy Blyskal, Will Fetters, Seth Grahame-Smith, Monica Macer, and Billy Ray. The evening was hosted by actor/writer Kumail Nanjiani, and included a special piece featuring Paramount Pictures Chairman and CEO Jim Gianopulos, introduced by Melissa McCarthy in a hilarious video piece.
To close the show, Gianopulos shared the story of why he got involved with Mptf back at the organization’s 80th Anniversary event. It was there that he heard Ethel Winant,...
Josh Hartnett Attends Reel Stories, Real Lives
Matthew Broderick, Josh Hartnett, Chrissy Metz, Jessica Rothe, and Will Fetters served as the storytellers. Each story was written by some of Hollywood’s leading feature and television writers including Dorothy Blyskal, Will Fetters, Seth Grahame-Smith, Monica Macer, and Billy Ray. The evening was hosted by actor/writer Kumail Nanjiani, and included a special piece featuring Paramount Pictures Chairman and CEO Jim Gianopulos, introduced by Melissa McCarthy in a hilarious video piece.
To close the show, Gianopulos shared the story of why he got involved with Mptf back at the organization’s 80th Anniversary event. It was there that he heard Ethel Winant,...
- 11/8/2017
- Look to the Stars
Kevin Spacey is seeking treatment.
In the wake of multiple allegations brought against the 58-year-old House of Cards star throughout the past week alleging he made unwanted sexual advances toward young male actors, People confirmed Wednesday that he is taking time to get help.
“Kevin Spacey is taking the time necessary to seek evaluation and treatment,” a representative for the star said in a statement. “No other information will be available at this time.”
Spacey’s announcement comes just days after Star Trek star Anthony Rapp, 46, claimed in a Buzzfeed News report published Sunday that Spacey made inappropriate sexual advances...
In the wake of multiple allegations brought against the 58-year-old House of Cards star throughout the past week alleging he made unwanted sexual advances toward young male actors, People confirmed Wednesday that he is taking time to get help.
“Kevin Spacey is taking the time necessary to seek evaluation and treatment,” a representative for the star said in a statement. “No other information will be available at this time.”
Spacey’s announcement comes just days after Star Trek star Anthony Rapp, 46, claimed in a Buzzfeed News report published Sunday that Spacey made inappropriate sexual advances...
- 11/2/2017
- by Natalie Stone
- PEOPLE.com
Kevin Spacey‘s alleged unwanted sexual advances toward young male actors was “common” practice during his 12-year-run as artistic director at The Old Vic Theatre, actor Roberto Cavazos claimed Tuesday while recounting his own alleged experience fending off Spacey.
“I myself had a couple of unpleasant encounters with Spacey that were on the edge of being considered assault,” the 35-year-old actor, who performed in several productions at the acclaimed London theatre, wrote in Spanish on his Facebook page. “In fact, if I was a woman, I probably wouldn’t have doubted in identifying them as such, but I guess the...
“I myself had a couple of unpleasant encounters with Spacey that were on the edge of being considered assault,” the 35-year-old actor, who performed in several productions at the acclaimed London theatre, wrote in Spanish on his Facebook page. “In fact, if I was a woman, I probably wouldn’t have doubted in identifying them as such, but I guess the...
- 11/1/2017
- by Dave Quinn
- PEOPLE.com
A murderous principal, werewolves, a school bus massacre, a demonic pumpkin creature. In lesser hands, these elements combined might signal an overly ambitious, convoluted mess jammed into a tight 82 minutes. Luckily, Trick ’r Treat is quite the opposite: a bold anthology of Halloween tales stitched together like patchwork on a quilt, written and directed by the very capable Michael Dougherty (Krampus). In fact, Dougherty’s cleverly crafted Frankenstein-esque film should be at the top of every seasonal watch list; it’s a Halloween perennial that refuses to stay dead. Here’s why.
Originally set to hit theaters in October 2007, Warner Bros. inexplicably pulled the film from its schedule, despite a young, recognizable cast and seasonal allure. It was rumored to be bumped to the following October, but ended up settling with a straight-to-dvd release in 2009. For whatever reason, the studio’s lack of confidence and treatment of the film stunted...
Originally set to hit theaters in October 2007, Warner Bros. inexplicably pulled the film from its schedule, despite a young, recognizable cast and seasonal allure. It was rumored to be bumped to the following October, but ended up settling with a straight-to-dvd release in 2009. For whatever reason, the studio’s lack of confidence and treatment of the film stunted...
- 10/28/2017
- by Nick Caruso
- DailyDead
Fans have enjoyed three incredible seasons of Star Wars Rebels and it's all going to come to an end with Season 4. Disney Xd has released a new trailer for the final season and it does a great job of teasing the adventures to come. There's no doubt that fans are going to like what they see in this new promo.
Showrunner Dave Filoni talked about the final season with IGN and how the last Star Wars film, Rogue One, opened up more possibilities for the show that they previously didn't have. He explained:
“Now that Rogue One is out, it opens up a lot of possibilities for us to tell these stories. We can go to Yavin now. We can start to deal with the way things worked out in the film and include ideas that are happening prior to that. The look of the background rebels really shifts to...
Showrunner Dave Filoni talked about the final season with IGN and how the last Star Wars film, Rogue One, opened up more possibilities for the show that they previously didn't have. He explained:
“Now that Rogue One is out, it opens up a lot of possibilities for us to tell these stories. We can go to Yavin now. We can start to deal with the way things worked out in the film and include ideas that are happening prior to that. The look of the background rebels really shifts to...
- 10/5/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
In April, it was announced that a new book would be released called Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View, combining 40 stories written from dozens of writers (including Rogue One screenwriter Gary Whitta, famed comic book writer Paul Dini, Thrilling Adventure Hour creators Ben Acker & Ben Blacker) to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Star Wars franchise. Each story is told […]
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- 9/14/2017
- by Peter Sciretta
- Slash Film
Spoiler Alert: This review contains spoilers for season 3, episode 7 of Rick and Morty. If you have yet to see ‘The Ricklantis Mixup’ we advise you to do so. Now, if possible.
Rick and Morty seems to work best when the shows take an ambitious (or ridiculous idea) and just roll with it. Pickle Rick was a prime example earlier in the season. An episode where Rick turns himself in to a vegetable and goes on a killing spree shouldn’t work on paper but has been praised by many as the best episode of the series – until now.
After the misdirection of an episode where Rick and Morty go to Atlantis (our pair are only seen at the beginning and after-credits sequence) and we are instead taken to the ‘new Citadel’ which is being rebuilt after Rick C-137 destroyed it in the season premiere.
Moving away from our favourite pairs...
Rick and Morty seems to work best when the shows take an ambitious (or ridiculous idea) and just roll with it. Pickle Rick was a prime example earlier in the season. An episode where Rick turns himself in to a vegetable and goes on a killing spree shouldn’t work on paper but has been praised by many as the best episode of the series – until now.
After the misdirection of an episode where Rick and Morty go to Atlantis (our pair are only seen at the beginning and after-credits sequence) and we are instead taken to the ‘new Citadel’ which is being rebuilt after Rick C-137 destroyed it in the season premiere.
Moving away from our favourite pairs...
- 9/13/2017
- by Steven Riley
- Nerdly
Never tell Hollywood it can’t do something. Over the years, the entertainment industry has gamely (and, often, unwisely) taken on projects that have been deemed unadaptable, often by their very own authors and creators. Such a film is bound for the big screen later this week, when Nikolaj Arcel’s already embattled “The Dark Tower” arrives, attempting to prove to audiences that adapting a sprawling Stephen King opus into a movie and television franchise after nearly a decade of starts and stops is, in fact, a good idea. It’s hardly the only example of such a gamble, and few similar attempts have managed to pay out, either financially or creatively.
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Sometimes “unadaptable” is just that, and perhaps even the best of books simply isn’t suited for a splashy filmed version. While it remains...
Read More‘The Dark Tower’ Tested So Poorly That Sony Considered Replacing Director — Report
Sometimes “unadaptable” is just that, and perhaps even the best of books simply isn’t suited for a splashy filmed version. While it remains...
- 8/2/2017
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
As a rite of passage to become an official “Comic Book Nerd,” the pull box subscription is a near-impossible-to-ignore piece of the puzzle. For those playing along at home: the other parts include strong unwavering opinions you’re willing to argue over until your death, an ability to rattle off superhero minutiae without the use of Wikipedia, and typically a small collection of not-always-well-fitting graphic tee shirts. But I digress.
The pull box, for the uninitiated, is a service wherein a customer subscribes to weekly comics, and are held by their local comic book store for purchase. Every store does this a little different, but the big takeaways remain fairly standard: Pull box subscribers are offered a bit of a discount (often progressively increasing with order size) and are usually honor bound to come in and “clean out the box” as often as they’re able to.
For perspective, I...
The pull box, for the uninitiated, is a service wherein a customer subscribes to weekly comics, and are held by their local comic book store for purchase. Every store does this a little different, but the big takeaways remain fairly standard: Pull box subscribers are offered a bit of a discount (often progressively increasing with order size) and are usually honor bound to come in and “clean out the box” as often as they’re able to.
For perspective, I...
- 7/15/2017
- by Marc Alan Fishman
- Comicmix.com
David S.E. Zapanta Jun 26, 2017
Charles Bukowski sheds some light on Fear The Walking Dead’s post-apocalyptic world...
This review contains spoilers.
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3.5 Burning In Water, Drowning In Flame
Burning In Water, Drowning In Flame is a very busy episode, intercutting between four storylines. Each story is replete with its own odd character pairings, of which first and foremost is Daniel and Strand. These are two people who shouldn’t be in a car together, much less road-tripping their way through Mexico’s apocalyptic wasteland. Theirs is the least effective pairing, if only because Strand is just so unlikable. Remember when Strand was the very definition of cool in season one, a mellifluous patter wrapped in an expensive suit? His fall from...
Charles Bukowski sheds some light on Fear The Walking Dead’s post-apocalyptic world...
This review contains spoilers.
See related Twin Peaks season 3 episode 7 review: There’s A Body All Right Twin Peaks season 3 episode 6 review: Don’t Die Twin Peaks season 3 episode 5 review: Case Files
3.5 Burning In Water, Drowning In Flame
Burning In Water, Drowning In Flame is a very busy episode, intercutting between four storylines. Each story is replete with its own odd character pairings, of which first and foremost is Daniel and Strand. These are two people who shouldn’t be in a car together, much less road-tripping their way through Mexico’s apocalyptic wasteland. Theirs is the least effective pairing, if only because Strand is just so unlikable. Remember when Strand was the very definition of cool in season one, a mellifluous patter wrapped in an expensive suit? His fall from...
- 6/26/2017
- Den of Geek
Eaglemoss, a UK based fan-facing company, is best known for creating detailed replicas of Batmobiles, miniature starships from various incarnations of Star Trek and figurines from the mythologies of Marvel, DC Comics and the Walking Dead. They are all of high quality and lovingly rendered.
Each figure or vehicle they sell comes with a booklet developed by experts in each fan-focused field. So when you buy the miniature replica of the Flying Batcave (if you don’t know what this is you really need to find out fast!) you’ll also get a thorough, yet concise, history of the Flying Batcave.
Given the premium quality of these booklets, it makes sense that Eaglemoss would also be a mindful and creative publisher.
Their new Star Trek Graphic Novel Collection is premium quality in spades. Produced with Idw, this is the type of project (I almost typed the word ‘enterprise’ instead of...
Each figure or vehicle they sell comes with a booklet developed by experts in each fan-focused field. So when you buy the miniature replica of the Flying Batcave (if you don’t know what this is you really need to find out fast!) you’ll also get a thorough, yet concise, history of the Flying Batcave.
Given the premium quality of these booklets, it makes sense that Eaglemoss would also be a mindful and creative publisher.
Their new Star Trek Graphic Novel Collection is premium quality in spades. Produced with Idw, this is the type of project (I almost typed the word ‘enterprise’ instead of...
- 5/22/2017
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
Philippe Garrel’s Lover for a Day is the closing part of a trilogy that also consists of Jealousy (2013) and In the Shadow of Women (2015), with all three clocking in at under 80 minutes and shot, in grainy black-and-white, in just 21 days. Each story explores love and its adjacent emotions, such as jealousy, lust and fidelity, often while focusing on its female leads. Though not as strong as the other two titles in the trilogy, this story of a fiftyish educator, who falls for one of his students who happens to be as old as his...
- 5/19/2017
- by Boyd van Hoeij
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Now that we’re nearly 20 years removed and the dust has settled on the 1990s, the decade long believed to be a wasteland for horror movies is finally being reconsidered for the number of really good films it actually did produce. Because there weren’t as many horror movies being released as in the 1980s and because the genre wasn’t part of the cultural conversation the way it previously had been, critics and audiences didn’t know what to make of a number of titles as they slowly dripped out over the course of the decade. That led to some unfairly negative reviews and disappointing box office results as horror movies were given a bad name, until they began finding their audiences on home video just a few years later. This is great news, because it means that Tales from the Hood is finally getting its due as one...
- 4/28/2017
- by Patrick Bromley
- DailyDead
Did you like seeing Dr. Cornelius Evazan and Ponda Baba (aka Walrus Man) in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story? The cameo from the duo, previously seen in the Mos Eisley cantina in the original Star Wars, was a fine piece of fan service. Well, we're about to encounter more of the characters from the cantina (that's Chalmun's Cantina, for the true fans) and other parts of the first movie, aka A New Hope, thanks to a new book out this fall. Titled Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View, the publication will feature 40 stories in honor of this year being the 40th anniversary of the franchise. Each story will involve and be told from the perspective of some minor New Hope characters, "from X-wing pilots who helped Luke destroy the...
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- 4/8/2017
- by Christopher Campbell
- Movies.com
100 Streets tells three different interlocking stories that take place in the same London neighborhood. Two of those stories fuse pretty well while the other is fine on its own but really doesn’t connect at all and feels out of place. All is rendered inconsequential, however, in a doozy of a last twenty minutes. Each story culminates in a barrage of conveniently laid occurrences leading to overly melodramatic outcomes for all characters that will have you throwing your hands up in the air and possibly even letting out a giggle.
The first story deals with Kingsley (Franz Drameh), a bright young man from a broken home that’s mixed up in street crime. Not unlike Drameh’s character Firestorm on DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Kingsley spits fire as well. Or rather, he likes to write and recite poetry. While performing community service at the local cemetery for his most recent arrest,...
The first story deals with Kingsley (Franz Drameh), a bright young man from a broken home that’s mixed up in street crime. Not unlike Drameh’s character Firestorm on DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Kingsley spits fire as well. Or rather, he likes to write and recite poetry. While performing community service at the local cemetery for his most recent arrest,...
- 1/14/2017
- by Joseph Hernandez
- We Got This Covered
"12 Deadly Days" is an upcoming webseries. Set to debut on Youtube Red this December, the series interconnects twelve different tales of terror. The webseries stars several Youtube personalities, including: Anna Akana, Jon Fletcher, J Claude Deering and many more. Each tale is set during the year's most stressful time of the year, Christmas! Episode one is titled "A Haunting at the End of the Street." And, a trailer for the series is hosted here. Story details have not completely been released. However, each episode takes place in Saturn, California. The trailer shows characters bloodied in the snow. Vampires show up. And, one demonic girl emerges from a fridge, with a very pasty hue. Each story blends comedy with horror, according to the Blumhouse Productions' website. The series will debut on Youtube Red, exclusively. Youtube Red is available to America viewers, while Canadians will be left out in the cold.
- 12/7/2016
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Staying true to the previous announcement that October 13 would see the release of Battleborn‘s first story Dlc, 2K and Gearbox Software have confirmed that Story Operation Attikus and the Thrall Rebellion will be available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC before the day’s end.
In the new content, players will relive the “third Thrall uprising that sparked a revolution within the Jennerit Empire,” and witness firsthand what motivated Attikus to initiate the historic conflict on planet Tempest. Told with a “film noir flair,” Thrall Rebellion is the first of five Dlc Story Operations Gearbox has planned for Battleborn, with each set to expand on the team shooter’s universe.
Each Story Operation is available as part of the game’s season pass or digital deluxe editions, but if you’re not willing to drop any additional cash, there’s plenty of free content being released to coincide with the above.
In the new content, players will relive the “third Thrall uprising that sparked a revolution within the Jennerit Empire,” and witness firsthand what motivated Attikus to initiate the historic conflict on planet Tempest. Told with a “film noir flair,” Thrall Rebellion is the first of five Dlc Story Operations Gearbox has planned for Battleborn, with each set to expand on the team shooter’s universe.
Each Story Operation is available as part of the game’s season pass or digital deluxe editions, but if you’re not willing to drop any additional cash, there’s plenty of free content being released to coincide with the above.
- 10/13/2016
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
With stories by Jeff Provine and illustrations by Ellis Goodson, the new anthology book series 31 Ghost Stories has launched on Kickstarter. Flip through one hundred pages of scares... if you dare. Also in today's Highlights: a Freddy Krueger mask by Halloween Costumes, a Scare Campaign, details plus a new clip for Doug Liman's Invisible Vr series, and a trailer for The Charnel House.
31 Ghost Stories Kickstarter: Press Release: "31 Ghost Stories is a new anthology for those who loved Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Goosebumps. Each story by Jeff Provine is illustrated with the haunting shadowy of Ellis Goodson, concept artist for games like Jurassic Park. The book launches on October 10 through Kickstarter, and every copy purchased will be matched with a copy donated to a library.
“Stories are meant to be shared,” Provine said.
Through one hundred pages, 31 Ghost Stories explores new twists through the old tropes of haunted tales.
31 Ghost Stories Kickstarter: Press Release: "31 Ghost Stories is a new anthology for those who loved Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Goosebumps. Each story by Jeff Provine is illustrated with the haunting shadowy of Ellis Goodson, concept artist for games like Jurassic Park. The book launches on October 10 through Kickstarter, and every copy purchased will be matched with a copy donated to a library.
“Stories are meant to be shared,” Provine said.
Through one hundred pages, 31 Ghost Stories explores new twists through the old tropes of haunted tales.
- 10/11/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
As we as a country make our way through the ugliest election season in recent memory, one issue is still on the tip of everyone’s tongue; gun control. Mass shootings are ravaging towns both big and small at an alarming rate, and they all shatter families, communities and the nation as a whole.
And then there’s what happened at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut where 20 children and six teachers were murdered in cold blood. Thrusting this small town into the center of this nation’s most controversial debate, these horrendous events left the community searching for answers and retribution of a political sort.
This community’s journey has also become the topic of a new documentary from director Kim A. Snyder, entitled Newtown. Shot over the span of roughly three years, Snyder gives us unfathomable insight into those lives impacted directly and indirectly by this horrific tragedy,...
And then there’s what happened at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut where 20 children and six teachers were murdered in cold blood. Thrusting this small town into the center of this nation’s most controversial debate, these horrendous events left the community searching for answers and retribution of a political sort.
This community’s journey has also become the topic of a new documentary from director Kim A. Snyder, entitled Newtown. Shot over the span of roughly three years, Snyder gives us unfathomable insight into those lives impacted directly and indirectly by this horrific tragedy,...
- 10/10/2016
- by Joshua Brunsting
- CriterionCast
The countdown is on for the return of the coffee-loving, quick-talking, mother-daughter duo that is Lorelai and Rory. It’s been 16 years since “Gilmore Girls” debuted on our screens and to celebrate, Netflix released a new “We’re Back” featurette in which Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel and the rest of the Stars Hollow’s townies open up about their favorite memories.
“There are so many things that are my favorite about doing this show, but honestly, just playing this character is my favorite part,” Graham says in the video, adding, “I couldn’t have hoped for anything better.”
Read More: ‘Gilmore Girls’: Coffee Shops Nationwide Will Become Luke’s Diner to Celebrate Show’s Return
Among the other stars featured in the clip include Scott Patterson, Kelly Bishop, Keiko Agena, Jared Padalecki, Milo Ventimiglia and Matt Czuchry.
“It’s a great group of people, amazing group of actors,” Bledel states.
“There are so many things that are my favorite about doing this show, but honestly, just playing this character is my favorite part,” Graham says in the video, adding, “I couldn’t have hoped for anything better.”
Read More: ‘Gilmore Girls’: Coffee Shops Nationwide Will Become Luke’s Diner to Celebrate Show’s Return
Among the other stars featured in the clip include Scott Patterson, Kelly Bishop, Keiko Agena, Jared Padalecki, Milo Ventimiglia and Matt Czuchry.
“It’s a great group of people, amazing group of actors,” Bledel states.
- 10/5/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
Chicago International Film Festival 2016’s “After Dark” Lineup Includes The Autopsy Of Jane Doe, Raw
The Chicago International Film Festival 2016 announced its full lineup, and it includes Julia Ducournau's Raw, the previously announced 4K restoration of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, The Eyes of My Mother, and The Autopsy of Jane Doe, starring Brian Cox and Emile Hirsch.
Press Release: Chicago (September 13, 2016) The Chicago International Film Festival today announces Opening and Closing Night selections, as well as the full slate of films included in the Festival’s U.S. Indies, Spotlight: Musicals and After Dark categories. Chicago will play host to gala screenings of Damien Chazelle’s La La Land and Denis Villeneuve’s Arrival as respective bookends to the 52nd Festival, opening on October 13th and closing on October 27th. A full list of these newly announced programs is below and at www.chicagofilmfestival.com. Tickets for these events and all film screenings go on sale September 21st for Cinema/Chicago members...
Press Release: Chicago (September 13, 2016) The Chicago International Film Festival today announces Opening and Closing Night selections, as well as the full slate of films included in the Festival’s U.S. Indies, Spotlight: Musicals and After Dark categories. Chicago will play host to gala screenings of Damien Chazelle’s La La Land and Denis Villeneuve’s Arrival as respective bookends to the 52nd Festival, opening on October 13th and closing on October 27th. A full list of these newly announced programs is below and at www.chicagofilmfestival.com. Tickets for these events and all film screenings go on sale September 21st for Cinema/Chicago members...
- 9/21/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
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The assassination of John F. Kennedy still stands as one of the most horrific public executions in Us history, but our only perspective thus far has been from the outside looking in. With Jackie, director Pablo Larraín strives to bring a more emotional, alluring viewpoint from the inside-out by following JFK’s famed wife, Jackie Kennedy. Her air of luxury was sometimes interpreted as a vain ego ploy, yet actress Natalie Portman offers a soul-bearing objection (maybe) as the widowed presidential royalty. When JFK died, a part of Jackie died, too – but that doesn’t make for the tastiest headline. This is the assassination of JFK as told by his closest passenger, and her fight to honor the man she loved, to the very last tour.
Larraín’s film begins with Jackie Kennedy inviting in a reporter played by Billy Crudup, so she...
The assassination of John F. Kennedy still stands as one of the most horrific public executions in Us history, but our only perspective thus far has been from the outside looking in. With Jackie, director Pablo Larraín strives to bring a more emotional, alluring viewpoint from the inside-out by following JFK’s famed wife, Jackie Kennedy. Her air of luxury was sometimes interpreted as a vain ego ploy, yet actress Natalie Portman offers a soul-bearing objection (maybe) as the widowed presidential royalty. When JFK died, a part of Jackie died, too – but that doesn’t make for the tastiest headline. This is the assassination of JFK as told by his closest passenger, and her fight to honor the man she loved, to the very last tour.
Larraín’s film begins with Jackie Kennedy inviting in a reporter played by Billy Crudup, so she...
- 9/16/2016
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
A new horror anthology is coming your way. Titled Minutes Past Midnight, this anthology features nine horror short films, from directors like Ryan Lightbourn (Sleepwalkers) and Kevin McTurk. This film, developed by Indiecan, Unstable Ground and Rue Morgue Magazine, brings titles such as "Horrific," "Ghost Train," "Awake," Lightbourn's "Roid Rage," and many more, to the big and little screens. A trailer for "Roid Rage" is available here, on 28Dla: A "Roid Rage" Trailer on 28Dla. Uncork'd Entertainment will release this title in the Us, while Raven Banner Entertainment handles distribution in Canada. A preview for the film, including a trailer, poster and still, are hosted here. The trailer shows a brief glimpse of each of the stories. The clip shows a bloody good romance. Meanwhile, other short stories focus on strange encounters at the urinal, or a man with a creature splitting headache. Each story is very unique. But, each...
- 7/30/2016
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Horror Highlights: Nightmare Soup Kickstarter, Star Trek Coloring Book, House Of Purgatory, Boldy Go
A Kickstarter for Nightmare Soup, a short story collection of terrifying tales filled with illustrations from artist Andy Sciazko, has launched. Also in today’s Highlights: a trailer for House of Purgatory and more Star Trek-themed news! In celebration of Star Trek‘s 50th anniversary, we have details on two Star Trek adult coloring books and Idw Publishing’s new comic series, Boldly Go.
Nightmare Soup Kickstarter Details: From Kickstarter: “A new collection of short horror stories and frightful illustrations for both kids and adults.
Nightmare Soup is a collection of 30 short horror stories meant to terrify both kids and adults.
Each story is accompanied by a ghastly illustration from the mind of Andy Sciazko… the kind of illustrations that will disturb you in the best way possible. Here’s a quick preview…
“Noodles” – A young boy on vacation in a far off country decides to try a local “delicacy.
Nightmare Soup Kickstarter Details: From Kickstarter: “A new collection of short horror stories and frightful illustrations for both kids and adults.
Nightmare Soup is a collection of 30 short horror stories meant to terrify both kids and adults.
Each story is accompanied by a ghastly illustration from the mind of Andy Sciazko… the kind of illustrations that will disturb you in the best way possible. Here’s a quick preview…
“Noodles” – A young boy on vacation in a far off country decides to try a local “delicacy.
- 7/20/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Tagline: "Dark Web Wants You to Scare Us." Dark Web is a collaboration from Taggart Productions, Felt Films and Latino-Review Media. Designed as an eight part series, this trio of production companies are encouraging horror scriptwriters to participate. The writing competition is open, now! And, scriptwriters can submit their 15 page stories, at the Latino-Review website. Contributing directors and writers already include: Michael Nardelli, Tim Nardelli, Mario Miscione, Autumn Federici, Zelda Williams, Kellvin Chavez, Roxy Shih, Nicky Whelan and Kerry Rhodes. All of these creators will help develop this anthology, which focuses on "the dark side of the internet." More on the writing competition is available here. Each story will also relate to the disappearance of a cyber-security analyst. To be developed as a found footage narration, each fifteen minute short story will revolve around the disappearance of this analyst and clues, from the films, will unravel this...
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- 6/15/2016
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Solving a mystery is its own reward. Whether it concerns a misplaced item in your home, or following along with a crime drama, there’s nothing quite like the smug satisfaction of knowing all the answers. Trying to give a first-hand experience of what it’s like to constantly feel superior is Frogwares’ Sherlock Holmes series. The latest title, Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter, promises “a breathtaking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence.”
For the most part, you’ll be in control of Mr Holmes in what is essentially a point-and-click adventure within a 3D environment. There are 5 cases to solve, that all include moments teasing the titular title, up until the final mystery. Each story works in the same way; you’re given a case, visit locations relevant to the crime, then logically piece everything together to discover the truth.
The important question is does the game manages to capture the feeling of being Sherlock Holmes? Well, kind of. The positive elements come in the form of Sherlock-esque mechanics, such as closely analyzing characters to form a profile of them. There’s also a way to switch to a black and white view where details “most people would miss” appear in yellow, and another button that allows you to visualize what may have happened in the past or occur in the future, due to specific chains of events. They’re appealing ways of showing off Sherlock’s skills without getting in the player’s way, and capture how the great detective may view the world.
The other successful element, is that The Devil’s Daughter pulls you into its world. My favourite areas were definitely the ones involving the streets of London, as I felt immersed with the locals and could almost smell that grubby air. In a similar fashion, the character’s all had a rough dirtiness to them, matching the times. They’re not the best designs ever, but other than the odd one, it was easy to get into the style. What really pushed things forward though was the voice acting. It added a much needed life to the personalities, which would have mostly fallen flat without the extra colour.
Things start to droop a bit when it comes to the stories, though. They hooked me in quite quickly at the start of a case, but petered out just as fast. A certain amount of curiosity would stay throughout the plotlines, but there was never that tingle of excitement over piecing clues together, or any real tension from the situations. Much of this was the fault of a lack of detail or suspense in the storytelling, but a lot was due to the intrusive puzzles and long loading times.
I have no aversion to a Sherlock Holmes game having the odd puzzle or two. The problem is that most of them had little to do with solving crime, and were instead shoved in to make The Devil’s Daughter feel more like a ‘game.’ The best example is a segment near the beginning of the first quest where you have to tail someone. Not only do you have the joy of constantly hiding behind cover, but must also perform mini-games in the form of cleaning a chimney, balancing on ledges and shining shoes. To be fair, there were moments when the puzzles did make me feel like Sherlock Holmes, such as analyzing blood samples or solving riddles, but they were unfortunately very few and far between.
For me, the loading times were The Devil’s Daughter’s most frustrating feature. Please note that I was playing the PC version on a mid-high end laptop, so other systems and console versions may fair better. For me though, I found the average loading time to be around 3 minutes, which was pretty bad considering it had to load every time I changed location. To give an idea of how much it affected things, the normal playtime is around 8 hours, but mine clocked in at 20. It did improve however once I discovered the ability to change the loading screen from watching Sherlock inside his carriage to a standard picture, so I’d suggest a trip to the option screen as soon as possible.
If you manage to get through The Devil’s Daughter’s negatives, you’ll grab all the clues in a case and piece them together to come up with a name for who committed the crime. To keep things interesting, there is normally more than one possible culprit that can be accused, dependent on how you interpret each character’s actions. So if you think a suspect holds a grudge against others, this will probably point fingers in their direction. But if you also believe that they don’t possess the talent to set-up the crime, you may need to rethink your answer so everything fits neatly together.
There are two different endings for whoever you decide did the deed, one for sending them to prison, and the other for understanding their motives and forgiving them. While it’s satisfying to see your own personal justice dealt out, the multiple endings make for some rather ambiguous conclusions. I was left disappointed by the amount of endings that ignored clues, glossed over character motivations, and failed to give a solid ‘how it was all done’ sequence. The final insult is the ability to replay your choice after the case, on a screen that also says whether you accused the right person. It rather takes away from the freedom of making your own deductions.
With so many Sherlock Holmes titles under their belt already, you’d have thought that Frogwares would had gotten the formula down to a fine art by now. In reality though, Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter misses the mark, with loading times and puzzles constantly dragging away from the plot. Moments where the mechanics get it right can provide a rush of smugness comparable to Sherlock’s character, but it was never enough to save the vague solutions, or make the journey to reach them rewarding.
This review is based off a PC version of the game, which we were provided with.
For the most part, you’ll be in control of Mr Holmes in what is essentially a point-and-click adventure within a 3D environment. There are 5 cases to solve, that all include moments teasing the titular title, up until the final mystery. Each story works in the same way; you’re given a case, visit locations relevant to the crime, then logically piece everything together to discover the truth.
The important question is does the game manages to capture the feeling of being Sherlock Holmes? Well, kind of. The positive elements come in the form of Sherlock-esque mechanics, such as closely analyzing characters to form a profile of them. There’s also a way to switch to a black and white view where details “most people would miss” appear in yellow, and another button that allows you to visualize what may have happened in the past or occur in the future, due to specific chains of events. They’re appealing ways of showing off Sherlock’s skills without getting in the player’s way, and capture how the great detective may view the world.
The other successful element, is that The Devil’s Daughter pulls you into its world. My favourite areas were definitely the ones involving the streets of London, as I felt immersed with the locals and could almost smell that grubby air. In a similar fashion, the character’s all had a rough dirtiness to them, matching the times. They’re not the best designs ever, but other than the odd one, it was easy to get into the style. What really pushed things forward though was the voice acting. It added a much needed life to the personalities, which would have mostly fallen flat without the extra colour.
Things start to droop a bit when it comes to the stories, though. They hooked me in quite quickly at the start of a case, but petered out just as fast. A certain amount of curiosity would stay throughout the plotlines, but there was never that tingle of excitement over piecing clues together, or any real tension from the situations. Much of this was the fault of a lack of detail or suspense in the storytelling, but a lot was due to the intrusive puzzles and long loading times.
I have no aversion to a Sherlock Holmes game having the odd puzzle or two. The problem is that most of them had little to do with solving crime, and were instead shoved in to make The Devil’s Daughter feel more like a ‘game.’ The best example is a segment near the beginning of the first quest where you have to tail someone. Not only do you have the joy of constantly hiding behind cover, but must also perform mini-games in the form of cleaning a chimney, balancing on ledges and shining shoes. To be fair, there were moments when the puzzles did make me feel like Sherlock Holmes, such as analyzing blood samples or solving riddles, but they were unfortunately very few and far between.
For me, the loading times were The Devil’s Daughter’s most frustrating feature. Please note that I was playing the PC version on a mid-high end laptop, so other systems and console versions may fair better. For me though, I found the average loading time to be around 3 minutes, which was pretty bad considering it had to load every time I changed location. To give an idea of how much it affected things, the normal playtime is around 8 hours, but mine clocked in at 20. It did improve however once I discovered the ability to change the loading screen from watching Sherlock inside his carriage to a standard picture, so I’d suggest a trip to the option screen as soon as possible.
If you manage to get through The Devil’s Daughter’s negatives, you’ll grab all the clues in a case and piece them together to come up with a name for who committed the crime. To keep things interesting, there is normally more than one possible culprit that can be accused, dependent on how you interpret each character’s actions. So if you think a suspect holds a grudge against others, this will probably point fingers in their direction. But if you also believe that they don’t possess the talent to set-up the crime, you may need to rethink your answer so everything fits neatly together.
There are two different endings for whoever you decide did the deed, one for sending them to prison, and the other for understanding their motives and forgiving them. While it’s satisfying to see your own personal justice dealt out, the multiple endings make for some rather ambiguous conclusions. I was left disappointed by the amount of endings that ignored clues, glossed over character motivations, and failed to give a solid ‘how it was all done’ sequence. The final insult is the ability to replay your choice after the case, on a screen that also says whether you accused the right person. It rather takes away from the freedom of making your own deductions.
With so many Sherlock Holmes titles under their belt already, you’d have thought that Frogwares would had gotten the formula down to a fine art by now. In reality though, Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter misses the mark, with loading times and puzzles constantly dragging away from the plot. Moments where the mechanics get it right can provide a rush of smugness comparable to Sherlock’s character, but it was never enough to save the vague solutions, or make the journey to reach them rewarding.
This review is based off a PC version of the game, which we were provided with.
- 6/14/2016
- by Gabs Tanner
- We Got This Covered
Werewolves, vampire assassins, and government factions, oh my! After its run on the festival circuit, Seize the Night, starring the film’s director and producer, Emma Dark, will have a limited DVD release. Also: Kickstarter news for HoloGrid: Monster’s Battle, a look at the film Chaos Theory in its entirety, first details on Exhibits, and info on Todd Masters’ (founder of MastersFX) 2016 Daytime Emmy win.
Seize the Night Limited DVD Release Details: Press Release: “Seize The Night has been one of the most talked about short films on the independent horror scene over the past year. In its time on the festival circuit the film has won creator Emma Dark a Mmbf Rising Star award at Ireland’s The Yellow Fever Independent Film Festival, garnered favourable reviews from a multitude of respected genre websites including Dread Central, Starburst and UK Horror Scene, and featured in comprehensive national print articles...
Seize the Night Limited DVD Release Details: Press Release: “Seize The Night has been one of the most talked about short films on the independent horror scene over the past year. In its time on the festival circuit the film has won creator Emma Dark a Mmbf Rising Star award at Ireland’s The Yellow Fever Independent Film Festival, garnered favourable reviews from a multitude of respected genre websites including Dread Central, Starburst and UK Horror Scene, and featured in comprehensive national print articles...
- 5/4/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Bored with the regurgitated, repurposed urban legends of our time, Hugo Award-winning fiction editor Ann Vandermeer sought to create a bestiary that would once again delight and intrigued minds with superbly fanciful creatures. Vandermeer brought together some of the most respected fantasists from around the world including Karen Lord, Dexter Palmer, Brian Evenson, Felix Gilman, and Rikki Ducornet to contribute a bizarre beast. The end result is a beautifully illustrated compendium of fantastical creatures that could only be imagined into life by equally fantastical minds. I found myself pouring over the pages of The Bestiary as I poured over the pages of my Greek or Egyptian mythologies books as a child. Each story pulls you in with detailed descriptions and “eye-witness accounts” that are so well written, you almost forget the creatures are made-up. And Serbian illustrator Ivica Stevanovic compliments the text with her strange, yet alluring images of each beastie.
- 3/29/2016
- by Caroline Stephenson
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Holidays is a horror anthology from ten directors. The film takes a bloody swipe at those special days, that come by once a year, including: Valentine's Day, Labour Day and Mother's Day. Some of the standout directors from the series are Kevin Smith of Clerks (1994) and Tusk (2014) fame, Nicholas McCarthy (The Pact) and Adam Egypt Mortimer (Some Kind of Hate). The film's first trailer offers a brief glimpse at each of the stories. The film bills itself as somewhat counter-culture in nature. Each story will challenge the viewer's perspective on folklore, culture, traditions and their perspectives on these special, or stressful, times of the year. The film is set to have its World Premiere in Tribeca. After April 14th, the film will be available through video-on-demand platforms, on the following day. Fans of Southbound, Tales of Halloween or other horror anthologies are encouraged to take a look below. Release Date: April 15th,...
- 3/14/2016
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
From nude pictures accidentally tweeted to the wrong people to bullying via hashtags and memes, social media can sometimes be a cruel and dangerous world. Syfy’s new half-hour series will chronicle some of the more extreme examples of this, from an innocent tweet that caused two traveling friends to be detained and suspected of terrorism, to a hashtag that unleashed death threats and a sniper outside a woman’s window, to a profile picture that got transformed into a hateful meme shared by hundreds of thousands. Each story will be told through first-person accounts, and is taken from the headlines. “With … Continue reading →
The post Syfy’s “The Internet Ruined My Life” shows social media isn’t all LOLs appeared first on Channel Guide Magazine.
The post Syfy’s “The Internet Ruined My Life” shows social media isn’t all LOLs appeared first on Channel Guide Magazine.
- 3/9/2016
- by Jeff Pfeiffer
- ChannelGuideMag
When I got Arne Dahl: The Complete Second Season to review, I hoped that I’d be able to pick up the show without having to watch the first season. Luckily this is the case, and I was introduced to another good dose of Nordic Noir… Arne Dahl follows the A Unit, a group of elite police officers called in to handle the more complicated cases. Reformed after being disbanded two years ago, it is now run by Kerstin Holm (Malin Ardvidsson) with the knowledge that there is no room for error.
The interesting thing about Arne Dahl is the A Unit themselves. With a mixture of interrogation, hacking, investigation, and fighting skills the group are seen as the best of the best. The fact that life gets in their way of their jobs makes them more interesting. I have to admit though that my favourite character Arto Söderstedt...
The interesting thing about Arne Dahl is the A Unit themselves. With a mixture of interrogation, hacking, investigation, and fighting skills the group are seen as the best of the best. The fact that life gets in their way of their jobs makes them more interesting. I have to admit though that my favourite character Arto Söderstedt...
- 1/14/2016
- by Paul Metcalf
- Nerdly
Stars: Jason David Brown, Julian Richings, Robert Maillet, Molly Dunsworth, Timothy Burd, Stephen McHattie, Nicole G. Leier | Written by Tony Burgess | Directed by Jesse Thomas Cook
Some films are just crap, but Septic Man is literally about it. In the first few minutes you may get to see a lot of human waste, but if truth be told if the movie has a bigger problem than that… it may be slightly constipated.
Jack (Jason David Brown) is a sewage worker who is known to be good at his job. When government official Phil Prosser (Julian Richings) gives him an offer he can’t (or isn’t) allowed to refuse he finds himself investigating problems in the city water system which are leading to a plague of diseases, even death. When he finds the source though he finds himself trapped in the water treatment facility at the mercy of two strange brothers intent on killing him.
Some films are just crap, but Septic Man is literally about it. In the first few minutes you may get to see a lot of human waste, but if truth be told if the movie has a bigger problem than that… it may be slightly constipated.
Jack (Jason David Brown) is a sewage worker who is known to be good at his job. When government official Phil Prosser (Julian Richings) gives him an offer he can’t (or isn’t) allowed to refuse he finds himself investigating problems in the city water system which are leading to a plague of diseases, even death. When he finds the source though he finds himself trapped in the water treatment facility at the mercy of two strange brothers intent on killing him.
- 1/12/2016
- by Paul Metcalf
- Nerdly
We first experienced the magic of Siddharth and Garima’s writing in the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela. The duo, along with Mr. Bhansali, brilliantly transformed the story of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet into an Indian context and the result was rave reviews for the writing and the stars.
For their next project they entered the world of a love story of a warrior – Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic Bajirao Mastani starring Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra. For what is being called his magnus opus, Mr Bhansali went to Siddharth and Garima to paint beautiful pictures with their lyrics for three of the biggest songs, ‘Deewani Mastani’, ‘Pinga’ and ‘Mohe Rang Do Laal’.
I was granted the amazing privilege to interview Siddharth and Garima about RamLeela and it was a joy to write the piece. This week, I once again was honored with the...
For their next project they entered the world of a love story of a warrior – Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic Bajirao Mastani starring Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra. For what is being called his magnus opus, Mr Bhansali went to Siddharth and Garima to paint beautiful pictures with their lyrics for three of the biggest songs, ‘Deewani Mastani’, ‘Pinga’ and ‘Mohe Rang Do Laal’.
I was granted the amazing privilege to interview Siddharth and Garima about RamLeela and it was a joy to write the piece. This week, I once again was honored with the...
- 12/4/2015
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
In this round-up we have two exclusive excerpts from horror-thrillers. First up is Neil Gibson's graphic novel Twisted Dark Vol. 5, followed by Vaughn Entwistle's The Angel of Highgate. Also: five new images from Await Further Instructions.
Twisted Dark Volume Five: "Twisted Dark is a series of interconnected psychological thrillers, perfect for fans of twist endings and comics that reveal more on the second reading. Each story stands alone, but the more you read, the more connections you see between the characters. There are over 100 characters that appear more than once and one of the joys of reading is when you spot a reference that you know others will have missed. A rotating team of talented artists draw the stories, with each style offering something new."
Twisted Dark Vol. 5 will be released by TPub Comics in February. To read the first half of Twisted Dark Volume 1, visit: http://goo.gl/Zo...
Twisted Dark Volume Five: "Twisted Dark is a series of interconnected psychological thrillers, perfect for fans of twist endings and comics that reveal more on the second reading. Each story stands alone, but the more you read, the more connections you see between the characters. There are over 100 characters that appear more than once and one of the joys of reading is when you spot a reference that you know others will have missed. A rotating team of talented artists draw the stories, with each style offering something new."
Twisted Dark Vol. 5 will be released by TPub Comics in February. To read the first half of Twisted Dark Volume 1, visit: http://goo.gl/Zo...
- 12/1/2015
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
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