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‘The Boys Presents: Diabolical’ Review: Gory, Superpowered Anthology Series Is More Of A Footnote Than A Must-See

March 1, 2022 12:00 pm

Does anyone remember “The Animatrix?” Released in 2003, it is an anthology film of nine animated shorts that expanded the universe of the Wachowskis' “The Matrix” with new characters, varying styles, and uniqu...

‘The Boys’: Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg’s Superhero Series Mistakes Nastiness For Edginess In Series Premiere [Tribeca Review]

Kimber Myers

May 1, 2019 12:16 pm

Festivals, News, Reviews, Television

What's the record for fastest fridging in media? In this Amazon adaptation of the Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson comic, it happens just minutes into the series premiere, giving our hero a reason to fight and ...

Recap: ‘Preacher’ Season 1, Episode 1 Is Goofy, Gory Fun

Kimber Myers

May 23, 2016 10:38 am

News, Reviews, Television

With a love of slapstick savagery that would make Sam Raimi proud, the Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg adaptation of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon's cult favorite graphic novel series brings a bit of joy to what co...

Adam McKay Developing Biopic Of Political Consultant Lee Atwater With ‘In The Loop’ Writer Jesse Armstrong, May Direct It

Oliver Lyttelton

August 5, 2010 5:42 pm

News

We're only a day away from the release of "The Other Guys," and considering the generally excellent reviews, including our own, those of us who haven't seen it are pretty excited for what most people are callin...

Adam McKay To Take Charge Of ‘The Boys’?

Oliver Lyttelton

April 27, 2010 1:20 pm

News

With comic book movies continuing to be priorities at most studios over time (despite the fact that there are just as many that perform like "The Losers" as become smash hits like "The Dark Knight"), it seems l...

Sam Mendes Directing Vertigo Graphic Novel ‘Preacher’

Spencer Martin

October 29, 2008 8:15 pm

News

It appears that talented suburban-angst director Sam Mendes who has done such work as "American Beauty" and the upcoming Oscar-bait "Revolutionary Road" has fallen victim to a growing epidemic, Comic-book adapt...

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