Picture this setting, a 1940s church converted into a classic movie theater for horror fans. That is what you can expect if you attend the Popcorn Frights Film Festival, which you should.
Popcorn quietly serves as Florida’s largest horror films festival. The event has been running since 2015 as this year’s slate was the fourth installment. The co-founding, enthusiastic, genre-loving duo behind the film festival is Marc Ferman and Igor Shteyrenberg.
“The film community in South Florida was still developing and one of the problems that we noticed was the lack of independent genre films being represented here,” said Ferman. “The film festivals in this region were either not selecting genre films or they couldn’t figure out how to find the audience for them. We knew we could celebrate these films and connect them to the audience they were made for.”
The duo, including all volunteers for the event, do not profit from sales. All money raised, goes back into the event to make it the best it can be, each-and-every year. That’s dedication and it radiates while you’re in the seats at the Savor Cinema.
“We love film, it is our passion,” Ferman proclaimed. “Every dollar we earn, we reinvest into the Festival. We’re all volunteers and our only ambition concerning the Festival is continuing to care for it, protecting it and making sure it always has a roof over its head.”
There is a reason why this event was named ‘One of the Best Film Festivals in Florida’ by the Sun Sentinel. It has not only screened films from more than 20 countries, but has generated over 100 World, International, North American, U.S. and East Coast Premieres. Each night, roughly 3-4, full-length films run, while in between each, you can expect awesome short films, live-action skits and interviews with celebrity guests, directors and producers in attendance.
“We are constantly evolving and looking at new ways to expand our program and excite our community,” Ferman said. The most important thing is to consistently listen to our audience as to what they like and dislike and make sure each voice is heard. That is how we progress. We just want to have fun and make sure we include as many different sub-genres as possible in each year’s lineup. That way, there is something for every horror fan.”
This year’s lineup featured some pure cinematic campy gems as the week was filled with gore, shock, laughter and, of course, scares! Our own Ruben Diaz also covered the films announcements, with Wave 1 and Wave 2. On Friday, Aug. 10, the event launched with the first-ever English-speaking film shot entirely in Cuba with, Havana Darkness, as well as an awesome zombie musical, that was equally as gory as it was heartfelt, with Anna and the Apocalypse, and concluded with the 11th installment in the Puppet Master series with, The Littlest Reich. The week also saw some films emerge as instant fan favorites, including Anna and the Apocalypse, but also Summer of ‘84, What Keeps You Alive and Tigers Are Not Afraid, among others. For the complete list of films viewed by fans, click HERE.
“We created the Festival out of a desperate need to serve our community,” Ferman stated. “We share it with all our friends, film lovers and the international industry, a family tree we’re proud to see continue to grow every year. We’re also proud of the friendships that we’ve made along the way, in developing the Festival and in which the platform has served in bringing the industry and our local filmmakers together.”
For all of you John Carpenter fans out there, Popcorn Frights is doing a four-night tribute dubbed, ‘Wicked Weekend’, to commemorate the horror legend in early October! The event kicks off with Halloween on Thursday, Oct. 4, at 9 pm (ET), followed by, Christine on Oct. 5, The Thing (Oct. 6) and, on Oct. 7, They Live, all at 10 pm (ET). The series will run, again, at the Savor Cinema, at 503 SE 6th St., in Ft. Lauderdale.
For more information, including tickets and event passes, visit popcornfrights.com.
The Greatest Threat to Television Since the Internet
There’s so much outrage in the news these days that it can be overwhelming. When it comes to TV and movies, a lot of the uproar is overblown and manufactured to increase viewership or ticket sales. However, there is one outrage that hasn’t been getting enough attention: People are remaking Magnum P.I. and Magnum has no mustache!
When I first heard about the reboot, I saw a press photo of the new Magnum. Hawaiian shirt – check. Detroit Tigers cap – double check. Only, something was off. Something was missing. Something was so wrong – so horrifyingly, world-shakingly wrong – that I felt sick looking at it before I even comphrended what the problem was. So audacious was this omission that it took my traumatized brain a few moments to realize what it was: the new Magnum doesn’t have a mustache!
More like Magnum, P.U.
As you no doubt remember the original Magnum P.I. (CBS, 1980-1988) was a show about a detective named Thomas Magnum living in Hawaii. It starred John Hillerman, Roger Mosley, Larry Manetti, and – most importantly – Tom Selleck’s mustache. I mean, just look at this majestic soup strainer:
If this can’t solve your Hawaiian mystery, it ain’t gettin’ solved.
Now, I tried to give CBS the benefit of the doubt. Maybe there was an explanation I was missing. Maybe Jay Hernandez (the actor playing Magnum in the reboot) can’t grow a proper ‘stache. We can’t hold that against him, some people got it and some don’t. This explanation didn’t hold up, though. Refer again to the top photo: on closer inspection, the stubble on his upper lip appears to be capable of growing a serviceable, if not legendary, push broom. Maybe even a handlebar if given enough time. The thing is, even if he can’t (and again – we can’t punish the man for something beyond his control), surely CBS has the production facilities for a great upper lip hairpiece? I mean, this isn’t like the Mission Impossible and Henry Cavill situation, they’re not shooting this thing for IMAX. They can get away with a fake and viewers may not even notice. Hell, Groucho did it for years.
This baby was painted on the whole time, suckers.
There Are Always Options
Another thing: Tom Selleck works for CBS (on Blue Bloods) – surely he’d be a willing mustache donor. As majestic as his mustache is, I assume he can shave in the morning and the ‘stache will be back in fighting form by noon. Starting with the trimmings, the makeup and special effects crews should be able to fashion a prosthetic that Hernandez can wear for the first season. Reshoots can be costly, but ask yourself, what is the cost of destroying a legacy? The show doesn’t debut until September 24. That leaves you about three weeks. All the Money in the World swapped in Christopher Plummer in nine days.
If that’s not an option, it may be time to turn to CGI, here’s a quick mock-up:
Now you’ll have a lock on the coveted “uncle” and “hipster” demographics
Boom. It took me 10 seconds and I don’t have any graphic design background.
Together, We Can Make the World a Better Place – for Mustaches
If this heinous oversight isn’t corrected immediately, my only choice will be to organize a full-scale protest against CBS, utilizing some of the most famous mustachioed folks from history. I’ll call on Burt Reynolds, Jason Lee, and the ghosts of Charlie Chaplin and Salvador Dalí to unite and help rectify this great injustice. All funds raised will be used to provide mustaches – free of charge – to children all over the world that suffer from a debilitating lack of lack of facial hair. Together, we can make the world a hairier place.
Rollie Fingers, Fu Manchu, Dr. Strange – who’s got your (second) favorite celebrity ‘stache? Let us know in the comments.
Stranger Things is coming to Dark Horse for a four-issue mini-series that explains what happened to Will during his time in The Upside Down.
The series is written by Jody Houser, with pencils by Stefano Martino, inks by Keith Champagne, colors by Lauren Affe, letters by Nate Piekos, and a cover by Tomm Coker. It is a tough task to ask Houser or any writer to adapt a TV series, especially Stranger Things. The voices of the characters are already in your head, the look, the feel, the texture of the show are well established. Houser does three things exceptionally well to set herself up for a successful series.
The plot of the story is perfect, as it coincides with the first season of Stranger Things. Will is trapped in the Upside Down, and the story is told from his perspective. The story is familiar to the reader, yet is different enough where you don’t feel like it’s rehashing old material. Plus, even after season two of the show, the Upside Down is still vague and holds mystery and intrigue.
Since the narration is from an omniscient third-person POV, the characters feel like the kids from the show. There is not a change in voice from show to comic book. The narration also pulls the reader to a unique perspective of an observer. This point of view will lead to me yelling at the book in a future issue, “RUN WILL! RUN WILL!”
Dungeons & Dragons is the final element that Houser uses to elevate the book to an enjoyable read. The comic book medium provides a unique way to tell a story, which you can’t replicate on television. The cutaways to the animated D&D game offer an excellent opportunity to establish rules, character relationships, and explain the severity of the situation. All while giving the book the Goonies feel that the Netflix series has.
Martino’s art is also put in a tough spot when adapting the series. Photorealism is too stiff, and if you go too cartoonish you lose the characters from the show and they become something else. Martino does find a balance, and by the end of the first issue, you will see no difference between the show and the comic book because the story takes over.
Critiquing the color work on the book is more of a point of taste, but I would like to see Affe push the envelope more with the colors. The Upside Down is a dark, wet, scary place, and I did not get that from the colors. The muted colors work well when there are tiny hints of vibrant, bold colors. Also, it would have helped to have a greater contrast between the colors of the real world and the Upside Down.
The final page of issue one is where the art team pulls it all together. Champagne’s inks really stand out along with Piekos’ letters; the page is so well done it gave me chills.
Overall, Houser and her creative team put together a fast-paced issue that gets you excited for the series. Stranger Things #1 hits your local comic book store on September 26.
Are you adding Stranger Things to your pull list? Comment below with your thoughts.
Ed Piskor’s X-Men Grand Design has been a critical darling for Marvel Comics, and there are already hints that the company is looking to give other characters similar books of their own.
Piskor’s Grand Design is consolidating the X-Men’s history (up to a certain point) and retelling their story in a clear, linear fashion. The comic has an edgy, underground vibe that’s unique to superhero books, and it’s resonated with fans in a big way. It makes sense that Marvel Comics would want to extend this success to their other books. But with the company’s long, rich history, where do they begin? Let’s break down five properties that deserve the X-Men Grand Design treatment.
Fantastic Four
Remember when we said there were hints that Marvel’s already planning more Grand Design comics? Well this is what we meant. Last month, Tom Scioli hinted on Twitter that Fantastic Four Grand Design is “maybe” in the works.
Earlier this year @Marvel asked me to pitch a #FantasticFour story along the lines of @EdPiskor’s X-Men, telling the story of the FF and their extended cast. It started with the origin of Galactus which is eerily similar to the FF’s origin. pic.twitter.com/2NybzVJXuz
What’s most interesting here is that Scioli claims Marvel ASKED him to pitch the story, which infers that this is in their plans.
The FF is Marvel’s first family – the book that started it all. They also have some of the biggest and baddest villains of the whole universe (literally, in the case of Galactus). Much like X-Men, Fantastic Four Grand Design could be an awesome mix of Earth-based superhero action and grand cosmic adventures.
The Avengers
Like the X-Men, the Avengers are a team with a long history of rotating members. A Grand Design book could go through all the various incarnations and play with almost all of Marvel’s superheroes and villains.
This might seem like it would just be an action comic, but the Avengers have faced their share of emotional trauma. There have been deaths, disbandments, and catastrophic events like Avengers Disassembled. This could balance out the action and give the book more poignant character moments like X-Men Grand Design has.
The Avengers have also been at the center of most Marvel events, so this would be a great way to include landmark moments.
Cosmic Marvel
Some of Marvel’s best stories have been told in space, without the likes of Captain America, Spider-Man, and the rest of the usual faces. The problem is that cosmic Marvel can be a bit daunting to new readers. But that just makes it the perfect candidate to have its history consolidated in a single book.
Piskor is only retelling X-history up to a certain point, and a cosmic Marvel book could do the same thing. Imagine a Grand Design story focused only on Jim Starlin’s work. Doesn’t that sound incredible? It could hit all the major beats concerning Adam Warlock, Thanos, Captain Marvel, the Infinity Gauntlet saga, and more.
Of course, if it were to extend to the Abnett and Lanning era including Annihilation, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Nova, that’d be pretty incredible too.
Spider-Man
Ol’ web-head might seem like an odd choice for this list, but the friendly neighborhood wall-crawler actually has a pretty confusing history that could use a cleanup.
Aside from the obvious (“Clone Saga”, anyone?), Spidey’s been rebooted and retconned more than a few times. He’s been mutated and killed. He’s been to space and to the suburbs. Who can keep track of all that? He also has an incredible supporting cast of both allies and villains, and a Grand Design book would allow them all to shine.
And there’s the obvious financial benefit that Spider-Man is Marvel’s most famous character, and any book with his face on it will sell like Aunt May’s wheatcakes.
S.H.I.E.L.D.
S.H.I.E.L.D. Grand Design could be an intense spy thriller focusing on Nick Fury (both of them) and beyond. That whole side of the Marvel universe is criminally underappreciated, but it’s a cult favorite.
Just like Piskor went back to before the X-Men were created in his book, S.H.I.E.L.D. could go back to the days of Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos. It would give a more comprehensive look at the Marvel Universe as a whole.
Whereas the other books on this list are all superhero/sci-fi books, S.H.I.E.L.D. would provide something different. It would explore a specific corner of the Marvel Universe, and a corner that could benefit from an edgy, underground style.
Are you reading X-Men Grand Design? What Marvel Comics do YOU want to see get the same treatment? Sound off in the comments!
By now you have heard that the live-action adaptation of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is coming to the silver screen, but now we know the cast that will live out the horror!
The film has a stout duo of visionaries, behind both producer Guillermo del Toro and director André Øvredal, both of whom will guide the cast of six teens into Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. The film’s story will follow the six teens as they struggle to uncover the cause of a series of horrifying deaths. With that, let’s meet the gang!
She has had roles in TV shows like, Past Life and Rubicon and was Tessie in the reboot of Annie and the TV movie, Nerd Herd. She has two projects in post-production, including Skin.
Øvredal was quoted as saying the cast will, “Help realize the most-terrifying adaptation that we could conceive!”. Production begins soon, though no official release date has been set. Look for more casting announcements and film tidbits to come down the pipeline.
What do you think, are you excited to see the books come alive? What stories do you hope they include in the film? Let us know in the comments section below.
There was a time, many moons ago when the Star Wars galaxy existed in the form of only movies, comics, and books. Determined to reach a younger audience and explain the Prequels in more depth (since adult fandom was shedding tears), George Lucas partnered with Cartoon Network to bring about Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The series first aired in 2008 amongst heavy criticism, largely in part to the unpopular opinion associated with the animated Star Wars: The Clone Wars movie.
And yet, as the series progressed, the fanbase continued to grow. Much of this was in part to an upcoming animation director who got his start working for Nickelodeon on the Avatar: The Last Airbender series. Under Lucas’ tutelage, Dave Filoni (writer, director, and developer) helped hook a new generation of Star Wars fans. At the height of its popularity, Lucasfilm was sold to Disney, thus abruptly ending The Clone Wars animated series due to licensing issues.
Celebrating its 10-year anniversary at SDCC, Filoni shocked fandom by announcing the return of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The trailer left thousands cheering and crying tears of joy.
Twelve new episodes will be airing on Disney’s streaming service, expected to launch in early 2019. Currently, the six previous seasons of The Clone Wars are airing on Netflix. They won’t be there for long, as it’s expected to get pulled before the new year. For those looking to refresh themselves or break into the series, time is short.
To alleviate binge-watching madness, we’ve compiled a list of 12 Star Wars: The Clone Wars episodes everyone needs to watch before its return.
The Galactic Trinity
Prior to the return of The Clone Wars animated series, there are three essential must-see episodes. They’re powerful, animated brilliantly, emotional, and will definitely play a role in season 7.
Ghosts of Mortis S3: Ep 17
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Stuck on the outlying planet of Mortis with Ahsoka Tano and Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker is forced to confront his possible future. Bent on destroying The Son, Anakin has a vision. Deeply troubled, he witnesses events to come in the Star Wars Skywalker saga.
“Ghosts of Mortis” is the tipping point episode of The Clone Wars animated series. It takes the show down a darker path while fleshing out many of Anakin’s flaws. The episode also dives deeper into Kenobi’s and Skywalker’s relationship. After all, Obi-Wan always sought to protect Anakin like a big brother should.
The Wrong Jedi S5: Ep 20
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When The Clone Wars animated series first aired, Ahsoka Tano was amongst the most hated character in Star Wars fandom (right behind Jar-Jar Binks). Over the course of the series, Snips would become the most popular. Much in part to the exceptional voice acting skills of Ashley Eckstein. “The Wrong Jedi” is a pinnacle episode for Ahsoka’s arc.
To fully understand the awkwardness of Anakin and Ahsoka seen in the trailer, watching “The Wrong Jedi” will put events into perspective. The ending of the episode is emotional, so remember to have tissues on hand.
Sacrifice S6: Ep13
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Dubbed as The Lost Missions, season 6 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, is a compilation of episodes not previously aired on Cartoon Network. Some are filler, but others like “Sacrifice” set the stage for season 7.
The episode follows Yoda to the ancient Sith planet of Moraband, where he seeks answers regarding The Force. It also features Darth Sidious working his Sith Alchemy with Count Dooku in tow. “Sacrifice” is a glimpse into a darker Star Wars universe, not shown in the movies.
Darth Maul And The Mandalorian’s
Many suspect the seventh season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars will begin by returning to the planet Mandalore. The possible re-appearance of Darth Maul is another top theory. The Mandalorian and Maul arcs contain a bunch of episodes, so we narrowed it down to the top 5. Not every episode listed here is a stunning work of art. But to fully understand the characters and possible arcs for season 7, each one should be watched in the order listed.
Brothers S4: Ep21
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If you were among the confused fans watching Solo: A Star Wars Storywhen Darth Maul appeared, “Brothers” will help clear things up. The episode is slightly hard to watch, but it does flesh out how Darth Maul survived being sliced in half.
“Brothers” also takes a deep dive into Darth Maul’s mentality and his unstable nature. Sam Witwer’s voice acting skills are quite amazing to witness. Mauls unstable mentality will continue to play a role in season 7.
Revival S5: Ep1
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Continuing down the Darth Maul arc, “Revival” serves as a key turning point. Maul has proclaimed himself to be a Sith Lord with Savage Opress as his apprentice. Seeking to take control of the criminal underworld, his decisions lead to a face-off against Obi-Wan Kenobi.
“Revival” also contains the appearance of the beloved pirate Hondo Ohnaka and his great sense of humor. The highlight of the episode, however, is the fierce lightsaber showdown. Obi-Wan Kenobi is not a Jedi to be messed with.
Duchess of Mandalore S2: E14
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Breaking away from the Darth Maul arc, “Duchess of Mandalore” focuses on Mandalore and its people. The episode fleshes out Duchess Satine’s character and the politics surrounding the planet. It also touches on her and Obi-Wan Kenobi’s romantic feelings for one another. If that wasn’t enough, it introduces the Mandalorian rebel group known as Death Watch.
It’s a political heavy episode, but one which will set up events to come.
A Friend in Need S4: Ep14
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While not a stellar episode, “A Friend in Need” follows Ahsoka Tano’s rebellious nature as she gets caught up with the Mandalorian underworld group known as Death Watch. This episode is important to watch because it fleshes out Pre Vizsla’s (leader of Death Watch) character. Vizsla has the Darksaber, and this is the first time its seen in Star Wars Canon. Duchess Satine’s sister Bo-Katan also gets introduced as a member of Death Watch.
R2-D2 gets a chance to shine as he leads droids into battle while Ahsoka learns a few hard lessons. The introduction of Bo-Katan will play a major role in the return of Star Wars: The Clone Wars season 7, making this episode a must see.
The Lawless S5: Ep 16
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Considered by many to be one of the best Star Wars: The Clone Wars episodes of all time, “The Lawless” is packed full of action and superb writing. It also connects the Maul and Mandalorian arcs.
Darth Maul has taken control of Death Watch along with the planet of Mandalore. Obi-Wan rebels against the wishes of the Jedi Council and seeks to help Duchess Satine. Bo-Katan switches sides, while Darth Sidious breaks out his lightsabers in an epic duel. Even Obi-Wan receives character development, explaining why he’s against Anakin falling in love with Padme.
Revisiting The Clones
It’s impossible to talk about Star Wars: The Clone Wars without revisiting a couple of episodes featuring fandoms favorite clones. While there’s a ton to watch, the following two are essential.
Rookies S1: Ep5
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Clone officers Cody and Rex are sure to play a major role in the return of The Clone Wars. “Rookies” fleshes out their leadership abilities and relationships with the Jedi, while introducing significant characters like Fives and Echo.
An important detail most miss in this episode is the mentioning of clones being put into the battlefield too early due to losses. Overall, “Rookies” focuses on the individuality of the clones under the helm of Jedi leadership. They may look alike, but each has a mind and personality of their own.
Orders S6: E4
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The return of The Clone Wars is sure to incorporate Order 66, making “Orders” one of the most essential episodes to re-watch. A chip has been discovered to be implanted in the clones, and Fives finds himself on the wrong end of a conspiracy.
This episode goes into detail regarding how Palpatine was able to pull off his master plan while explaining how Rex, Wolffe, and Gregor managed to escape their pre-determined fate.
Exploring Bounty Hunters
The return of Star Wars: The Clone Wars is sure to feature a bounty hunter or two. Plus, who doesn’t enjoy venturing into the dark underworld of the Star Wars universe? Much like the clones, there’s a bunch of bounty hunter episodes to watch. The following two introduce and flesh out the most important ones in the galaxy.
Hostage Crisis S1: Ep22
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Featuring fan-favorite Cad-Bane and his group of delinquent bounty hunters, “Hostage Crisis” explores how Palpatine used the criminal underworld to further his ultimate agenda.
The episode also shows a younger and immature side of Anakin Skywalker, reminding fans of his own mental instability.
Bounty S4: Ep 20
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Asajj Ventress is no longer a Sith apprentice. “Bounty” explores what happens to her while introducing another bounty hunter fan favorite — Boba Fett. Despite being a child, he’s running his own bounty hunter gang.
During Star Wars Celebration in 2017, Filoni showed fans a raw animated clip of Cad-Bane and Boba Fett having a showdown. Hopefully, it’ll appear in season 7 of The Clone Wars.
The Clone Wars Honorable Mentions
Many suspect the previously mentioned must-see episodes will tie-in to the return The Clone Wars. In addition to these, we’ve got a few more which should be watched purely for entertainment value. These include:
“The Box” S4: Ep17.
“Shades of Reason” S5: Ep15.
“Cloak of Darkness” & “Lair of Grievous” S1: Ep9,10.
“Clone Cadets” & “Arc Troopers” S3: Ep1,2.
Clone Wars has always bridged a gap in Star Wars fandom. And it’ll now continue to do so. The future of Disney’s success with Star Wars remains to be seen. With Filoni in charge of animation, however, it’s looking bright.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars season 7 will premiere on the Disney streaming service sometime in early 2019. Be sure to check out previous seasons and episodes while they’re still on Netflix, as they will likely be pulled before the first of the year.
If you’ve never seen the series before, or need a refresher, stick to the 12 episodes we mentioned, and you’ll be up to speed for the return of Star Wars:The Clone Wars.
If you miss The Wire and Bunk Moreland, hold on to your seats because Wendell Pierce’s character James Greer in Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan is another damaged soul trying to save the day.
Pierce spoke to the media at the Amazon Prime Video premiere of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan Friday night. The actor gave some insight into his character and why the long format of the show works well to develop relationships.
About Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan:
This explosive, globe-trotting thriller finds Marine-turned-rookie CIA analyst Jack Ryan (John Krasinski) sitting behind a desk scrutinizing suspicious financial transactions. Following the money leads Jack and his boss James Greer (Wendell Pierce) to Mousa Bin Suleiman (Ali Suliman), the Syrian-based terrorist mastermind behind a horrific attack in Paris. With assistance from government epidemiologist, Dr. Cathy Mueller (Abbie Cornish) and Suleiman’s wife Hanin (Dina Shihabi), Jack becomes an unexpected hero as he races to stop the extremist from unleashing an insidious assault on U.S. soil. An action-packed thrill ride told in eight heart-stopping episodes, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan is an up-to-the-minute reimagining of the iconic American hero’s first foray as a CIA operative.
The Amazon series stars John Krasinski, Abbie Cornish, Wendell Pierce, Ali Suliman, Dina Shihabi, and Amir El-Masry. Carlton Cuse and Graham Roland created the show based on Tom Clancy’s work.
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan is available now on Amazon Video.
Have you started watching Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan yet? What do you think of the series? Comment below with your thoughts.
At the Amazon Studios premiere for Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, the star of the show, John Krasinski reminded everyone why he is still America’s sweetheart.
Krasinski is a nerd, humble, thankful, and gracious. How he carries himself in the above clip is what made Jim Halpert a great character on The Office. You can’t help but root for Krasinski to be successful.
About Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan:
This explosive, globe-trotting thriller finds Marine-turned-rookie CIA analyst Jack Ryan (John Krasinski) sitting behind a desk scrutinizing suspicious financial transactions. Following the money leads Jack and his boss James Greer (Wendell Pierce) to Mousa Bin Suleiman (Ali Suliman), the Syrian-based terrorist mastermind behind a horrific attack in Paris. With assistance from government epidemiologist, Dr. Cathy Mueller (Abbie Cornish) and Suleiman’s wife Hanin (Dina Shihabi), Jack becomes an unexpected hero as he races to stop the extremist from unleashing an insidious assault on U.S. soil. An action-packed thrill ride told in eight heart-stopping episodes, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan is an up-to-the-minute reimagining of the iconic American hero’s first foray as a CIA operative.
The Amazon series stars John Krasinski, Abbie Cornish, Wendell Pierce, Ali Suliman, Dina Shihabi, and Amir El-Masry. Carlton Cuse and Graham Roland created the show based on Tom Clancy’s work.
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan is available now on Amazon Video.
Have you started watching Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan yet? What do you think of the series? Comment below with your thoughts.
We have all heard the saying, ‘All Good Things Must Come to an End’, but it will be interesting to see The Walking Dead push on without its marquee character, Rick Grimes.
By now, you have most-certainly heard that Grimes, played by Andrew Lincoln, will be departing the show at the upcoming season’s midway point, though has left a lot open for speculation that his character my indeed walk away alive, with the opportunity to eventually return one day.
“My relationship with this part is far from over,” Lincoln told comicbook.com. “The strange thing about being here (at San Diego Comic-Con) was the fact that I think it really hit me because of the relationship that the show has with the fans here. As soon as it finished, the panel, I walked off the stage, it was more profound — my sadness — the actually wrapping up on the show. The show, I was so proud of and where the story was going and where the season was going. It’s a brilliant launching pad, I think, the episode that I leave, into the rest of this incredible season. All of that was more than just ‘Oh, I’m pleased that I’ve completed it.’ This was, ‘Oh, f—.’ I’m leaving.”
Over the course of eight season, Grimes has had quite the transformation. He woke up into a walker apocalypse and we saw him pull off some heroic deeds, but also was responsible for some incredibly bizarre and out-of-character deeds, thus forcing others to question his morals. He has lost a lot of people over the course of eight years, including both his wife, Lori Grimes (Sarah Wayne Callies), and shockingly, his son, Carl Grimes, played by Chandler Riggs, last season, in what has been a complete turn-around from the Image Comics storyline, where ‘one-eyed’ Carl, who is alive and well, has taken on more of a leadership role.
With that said, check out the video below, by YouTuber InfiniteX, and take a trip down memory lane as we say goodbye to Rick and wish him well.
Season 9 of The Walking Dead kicks off on Sunday, October 7, 2018, at 9 pm (ET) on AMC. Check out the teaser and click HERE to see just how many people have actually come-and-gone through seven seasons.
Pardon the pun, but this episode of MY HERO ACADEMIA truly addresses a lot of big ideas. This episode puts a cap on the Provisional Hero License Exam in a dynamic way. There are so many Class 1-A students who shine, even though it mostly focuses on Shoto Todoroki. “What’s the Big Idea?” does a great job of wrapping up the Exam with an exciting, fiery conclusion.
The conflict between Todoroki and Inasa Yoarashi is a great way to center the end of the exam. Yoarashi reveals Todoroki was a jerk to him at the 1-A entrance exam, back when Todoroki was consumed with rage against his father. Todoroki coming to terms with how that bitterness has affected his journey is a brilliant moment of character development. Midoriya unlocking revelations for both Todoroki and Yoarashi is also a great way to bring him into the episode. MY HERO ACADEMIA utilizes two of its strongest characters for a powerful climax.
The “army of heroes” focus for the exam is also great. Much like Todoroki’s inner conflict, so much of this episode revolves on Endeavor. Endeavor is now the Number One hero, in the wake of All Might losing his power. However, he’s a very bitter hero, having lived in All Might’s shadow for so long. The same bitterness that caused Todoroki to turn on him also inspires the lack of faith from the government.
There are so many big ideas that MY HERO ACADEMIA nails in this episode. There’s a lot of exposition that comes out, but only through action. Because of this, the episode can explore its history without losing momentum. The abrupt end of the exam is a bit shocking, and the sudden cliffhanger is a bit off-putting. While the scoring system justifies the exam ending, it’s a bit too quick of a turnaround from the Todoroki development. It’s a bit of a shame that Todoroki and Yoarashi have so little time to dwell on their mistakes. However, it’s merely a somewhat rushed ending on an otherwise deep episode.
Overall, this episode excels in wrapping up the License Exam. Not only is there excellent action, but the importance of teamwork is a strong way to wrap it up. The focus of finding a lot of heroes with strong bonds hits at the heart of MY HERO ACADEMIA. It’s unlikely every 1-A student passed the exam – especially Todoroki. But putting a focus on how important teamwork is illustrates how great Class 1-A is.
