On The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Monday night, Jessica Williams voiced her opinion on the Rachel Dolezal scandal.
“Iggy acts black to make money but Iggy’s not fooling anybody. Rachel Dolezal actually just single-white-femaled all black women. We don’t need oppression cosplay. We need allies, not replacements,” said Jessica Williams on The Daily Show.
"Iggy acts black to make money but Iggy's not fooling anybody. Rachel Dolezal actually just single-white-femaled all black women. We don't need oppression cosplay. We need allies, not replacements." — Jessica Williams ► Watch the episode: http://on.cc.com/1dHXCZx
It’s been 33 years since Wes Craven delivered the first film adaptation of Swamp Thing. Based on the DC comics hero of the same name, Craven’s Swamp Thing came two years before A Nightmare on Elm Street, so two years before he gained true notoriety. Swamp Thing was a competent film, solid in some aspects, lacking in others, mostly because of a limited budget. The end result of the ups and downs in Swamp Thing is a kitschy 80s semi-classic, brimming with energy but missing its full potential. And then, in 1989, Heather Locklear starred in Return of Swamp Thing, and the less that is said about that the better.
The time has come for a reboot of Swamp Thing. As crazy as that may seem, with so many remakes and reboots and re-imaginings and yada yada, here is a property in dire need of a new interpretation because so much meat has been left on the bone. As nostalgically entertaining as Wes Craven’s version of Swamp Thing may be, it is still a product of its era, trapped in the effects and budget constraints of 1982, and overall murky and in need of a jolt. A new budget would serve the character well, and not just for effects purposes, but to flesh out the human side of things. As, ahem, memorable as Adrianne Barbeau may be, her performance is most certainly lacking in the end.
What is so intriguing about the potential for a new Swamp Thing is the Alan Moore influence on the character. Not long after Craven’s film version, in the late 80s Moore began publishing The Saga Of The Swamp Thing for DC, enriching the character greatly and sending it through an appropriate gauntlet of emotions. Moore’s stories deconstructed the character, and rebuilt it with more of a focus on political and environmental issues that would be absolutely perfect for the character in the 21st century. Needless to say, Return of Swamp Thing didn’t bother with any sort of environmental concerns.
Swamp Thing could end up being a success for DC if they did everything right. Capture the dark tone of the character, the tortured soul, and keep the grit and the texture true. It could even DC’s response to Daredevil and turn into a series on Netflix. Either way, Swamp Thing has never realized its full potential outside the pages of Alan Moore’s volumes. Vincenzo Natali (Cube, Splice) recently joined Twitter and showed off several screenplays and concept drawings from dead projects, one of them being four pages of a Swamp Thing script. There’s a start. Of all the unnecessary remakes and reboots and on and on we go down a spiral of decreasing quality, here is a property that actually needs a fresh take. Let’s make it happen, DC.
Yesterday, Deadline announced the merger of Devil’s Due and 1First Comics. The merger brings together 1First co-founder Ken Levin’s film and TV development team and Josh Blaylock’s marketing and convention expertise of Devil’s Due. The new company is called Devil’s Due / 1First Comics LLC.
“About 2 1/2 years ago the first title from the new Devil’s Due Publishing debuted (Yumiko: Curse of the Merch-Girl), after nearly falling into oblivion in 2009. Since then it’s grown at a rapid pace to have one of the best, most diverse groups of indie comics on the market. Now we’re taking another step in our evolution, not just continuing, but increasing our momentum, with the formation of Devil’s Due / 1First Comics. We’re instantly bringing 1First back to comic shops, and with our new partnership, Devil’s Due is immediately restored to its former level of clout in Hollywood. Now it’s time to propel us all collectively to levels not yet achieved. Thanks to the entire DD Crew of creators and staff who have been along for the recent ride: K Lynn Smith, Dirk Manning, Ashley M Witter, Ash Maczko, Gregnfake Petre, Hoyt Silva, CW Cooke, Carl Yonder, Sherard Jackson, Shawn DePasquale, Jeff Newelt Seth Damoose, Murs, Jose Garcia, Nick Apardi, Kit Lux F. Caoagas, Ken F. Levin, Nic J. Shaw, Whitney Cook and I’m sure people I’m leaving out! This sets us on the course to not only continue to correct the issues of the past, but to continue making the new Devil’s Due Entertainment the best yet. Stay posted here for what’s yet to come,” said Blaylock on his Facebook page.
Current titles published by Devil’s Due; Squarriors, Yumiko: Curse of the Merch-Girl, and Tales of Mr. Rhee.
Levin has a firm grasp on Hollywood with his involvement in Road To Perdition, Hellboy, Wanted, Painkiller Jane, Quarry, and the Preacher.
Devil’s Due / 1First Comics LLC will publish six original graphic novels and launch five new ongoing titles. The new imprint will start shipping books in September.
The reason I am doing two episodes at a time now is that Sense8 is so much more slow and shallow than I initially thought. So I’ve decided to, while still taking in all the show has to say, do it in a more quick fashion. Also because like nothing happened in episode 4. And unlike my last three Sense8 episode articles I won’t be giving a recap about what happened. I’ll just be going over my thoughts about the episodes. If you want a refresher for episode 4 and 5 here are links to the episode description. And no they’re not just short for brevity sake, nothing important almost ever happens in this show.
So like I said episode 4 is a real bore for most of its run. And while I am being a little harsh because there are certainly things that happen that pertain to the plot in this episode, it just feels like stuff that has been a long time coming. It’s not satisfying, it’s just like, “Finally!”
So once Will is able to meet with Jonas, using his ability, we get to learn quite a bit about being a sensate. And since I wrote in my last article about how we desperately needed some explanation, this is a good scene. But again, I feel we needed it long ago and the only reason I liked it is because almost nothing happens. A good way to describe this show is like a parent keeping the bucket of ice cream away from their kid. They only give him a scoop every now and then because they know if they give him the whole bucket he’ll eat it all and get a stomach ache. Well this show is the parent, the ice cream is the plot, and I’m the kid. So just give the damn ice cream already! I don’t care if I get a stomach ache, because at least its better than waiting around for someone to give me the ice cream. But anyway, the way Jonas explains things isn’t too convoluted and gets straight to the point, which is nice. I also like how he brings up Nomi again and kind of scolds Will for still not doing anything about it.
Speaking of Nomi she finally gets out of the hospital after being heavily sedated. Somehow Will takes over her body and finds enough strength and where with all to get out of the hospital where Nomi’s girlfriend is waiting for her. Kinda convenient but forgivable. I’ll explain the main reason I like this scene at the end of the article.
Also there’s a nice, but pointless, scene where Wolfgang sings a song and Riley is listening to the same some. And then every sensate starts to sing along. Even Nomi who is the process of being drugged. I think its suppose to symbolize togetherness, but honestly there really is no evidence for that, so this scene doesn’t really hold the weight it could. I mean only two at this point have actually spoken to each other.
Episode 5 on the other hand I really liked and mainly for a key scene that has been on my mind since I watched it. But before I get to that I just need to rant a little.
Nomi’s girlfriend is way to accepting of all things crazy. She just thinks everything will be sunshine and rainbows if they’re together. And thinking about consequences are stupid. She also has this horrible speech comparing supernatural anomalies to choices people make. Now I get why she was comparing them but if you take even a few seconds to think about it, the whole idea falls apart. I was kind of insulted because this speech is played to be eye-opening and inspirational, but clearly is half-baked and not well thought out at all. Just another excuse to show how strong these two people are to be living the way they are. We get it! They’re gay girls, one of which who used to be a man, get on with it!
Anyway getting to the scene I loved. Capheus and Sun see each other walking and eventually meet up. Now keep in mind they are still in their home countries and only seeing each other through their ability. But the conversation they have here gives a lot of importance to the ability itself. Now what I mean by that is in a lot of stories there are MacGuffins that only exist to expand the plot forward and serve little purpose on whats actually going on in the story. If this doesn’t make sense to you then I think you should look up the difference between plot and story. Because they are two different things. But anyway now sensing isn’t just fuel for the plot, its directing things that are happening in the story. It has meaning to these characters. Sun is facing a decision and without this ability Capheus couldn’t be able to help her in her conflict. Sun gets to do a little of character development because she is able to talk to him through their ability. That’s why I liked the scene where Nomis escaped so much. And the scene where Capheus fights off the guys who stole his moms medicine. Their abilities are being used to progress the story instead of just being in service of the plot, which is nice, and I approve. Do more of that Sense8!
An official press release came out earlier today from Dimension Films, confirming that Michael Myers will be back in Halloween Returns, a quasi-remake, reboot, or recalibration of the slasher who has appeared in ten film versions. Maybe more, I’m not quite sure these days.
“Dimension Films and Trancas International Films have officially announced today that production will start in July on Halloween Returns, a new big screen franchise entry following notorious killer Michael Myers. Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton, the writers behind a number of the Saw films, have written the script, which is said to offer “a terrifying new installment of the classic franchise originated by John Carpenter”. Dunstan will also direct the film. Malek Akkad is set to produce with Matthew Stein as executive producer. The log line is currently being kept under wraps.
Michael Myers has taken a long break from the big screen and we know fans are eager to see him return. We are excited to be back in business with Trancas and look forward to bringing one of the scariest installments of this classic franchise to audiences worldwide,” said Bob Weinstein, co-chairman The Weinstein Company & Dimension Films.”
Are fans really eager to see Michael Myers return? And better yet, are they clamoring to see him appear in a film from Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton, the writers of the last four Saw movies? Tell me one thing that happened in those films worth remembering.
The last time we saw Michael Myers was in Rob Zombie’s over-the-top geek show bloodletting Halloween 2, which was even worse than the firstHalloween 2! Of course, John Carpenter’s original is a true classic, and Myers has appeared in a few decent Halloween films over the last four decades, from Zombie’s first remake to the campy and nostalgic H:20. But there have been so many watered down entries into the franchise, so many forgettable sequels on top of sequels, and seemingly endless reshaping of the films and the character (remember the one with Paul Rudd? No? It’s ok.), that the character has passed his prime.
If you ask me, I say let’s put Michael Myers on the shelf and move on to something else. Then again, nobody is asking me…
Netflix posted an update on their blog stating that major upgrades are coming the the web interface. Finding a film on Netflix could be the most difficult task for couch potatoes.
Today, we are excited to unveil the new Netflix website. It’s our first major update in four years, and it’s an experience that has been built from the ground up to make it faster and easier to discover something great to watch for our millions of members around the world.
Over the past four years, web browsers have changed a lot, becoming more sophisticated and allowing for richer visuals and animations. How our members use Netflix has changed too. We’re spending more and more time using mobile and tablet apps.
With the new Netflix website, we’ve created a richer, more visual experience, and a website that works more like an app and less like a series of linked web pages. Information appears in-line and in context rather than on a separate page, which makes exploring the catalog faster than ever before.
When you hover your mouse over a title, you will now see a slideshow of images from that movie or show. We hope this slideshow will give you a better feel for what the show is about than reading the description alone.
Clicking on the title or synopsis opens an inline details pane, allowing you to browse episodes and read details and reviews. You can also explore similar titles by clicking More Like This, or jump off to titles from the same cast, genre or mood.
Scrolling through rows is now much faster, with a mouse-click advancing a full row at a time.
We’ve designed the website to work whether you are using a mouse, trackpad, or a touch screen. Touch screen users can tap to play or open details, and swipe to scroll through rows of titles.
The website is rolling out globally starting today and may take up to two weeks to reach all members. A small number of members on older versions of popular browsers will be prompted to upgrade their browser before they can access the new site.
We hope you enjoy the new Netflix website. It has been an exciting project for us, and we are thrilled to share it with you.
Doctor Strange is set to hit theaters on November 4, 2016. Since Marvel has opted out of Hall H this year, lets enjoy this fan made teaser by David Johns.
Doctor Strange is directed by Scott Derrickson and stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Stephen Strange, Tilda Swinton as the Ancient One, and Chiwetel Ejiofor as Baron Mordo.
The season finally of Game of Thrones was Sunday night and a fan favorite stopped breathing at the end of the episode. Jon Snow was killed by the Night Watch. The internet then exploded with ways that Snow could have survived. Melisandre and the Lord Light seem to be easiest way to bring Snow back from the dead. But, according to Kit Harington in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, this is the end for his character.
“I had a sit-down with Dan and David, we did the Tony Soprano walk [letting an actor know they’re being whacked]. And they said, “Look, you’re gone, it’s done.” They sat me down and said, “This is how it is.” If anything in the future is not like that, then I don’t know about it – it’s only in David and Dan and George’s heads. But I’ve been told I’m dead. I’m dead. I’m not coming back next season. So that’s all I can tell you, really,” said Harington.
“Game of Thrones” just wrapped up its fifth season with the death of a few characters and the next plot twist for others.
What did you think of the fifth season?
Did they cross the line with Sansa or Shireen?
What character would have to be killed off for you stop watching the show?
In what has to be the most obvious news of the century, Chris Pratt has confirmed he will be back for the Jurassic World sequel, and probably for more than one.
Pratt told Entertainment Weekly he would reprise his role as Own Grady in the Jurassic World sequel, this coming on the heels of the news that Jurassic World had the biggest opening weekend in box-office history with over $500 million worldwide. When asked if he is already signed on, Pratt said “I am. They have me for I think 38 movies or something.”
Chris Pratt is the new go-to actor for global blockbusters, and while we aren’t sure who is directing the follow up to Colin Trevorrow’s massive hit, we at least know Owen Grady will be back. Jurassic World is the biggest hit of the year thus far, one of the biggest hits of all time, and people either love it or they are not fans, as evidenced by the varying opinions right here on MFR…
