Because Hollywood apparently likes to do things in pairs we were treated to two Hercules films in 2014 as if the world was clamouring for another sword and sandal epic starring everyone’s favourite familicide, that’s the murdering of one’s family for those not in the know, and shockingly enough this version actually touches on that…
Author: Mike Brooks
Film grad who spends most his time trying to catch up on his "To Watch" pile of movies.
Beyond the Farthest Star: Edgar Rice Burroughs – Book Review
If you had to describe a Burroughs hero in one word that word would be “adaptable” as whether they are dropped into the middle of a danger filled jungle or flung to the far reaches of space they quickly adapt to their surroundings and quickly end up on top.
The Many Faces of Spider-Man
Everyone’s Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man was created back in 1962 by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko and with decades of incredible adventures under his belt it’s not surprising that he became the flagship character for Marvel Comics, but how tumultuous was his career and how has he fared in other mediums outside the four colour pages? Today we…
The Girl from Hollywood: Edgar Rice Burroughs – Book Review
When one thinks of author Edgar Rice Burroughs images of dense jungles and far off worlds come to mind but as I’ve shown in these reviews those certainly were not the only arrows in his quiver. Though in the case of his 1922 serialized story The Girl from Hollywood he really steps out of his…
Batman (1966-1968) – Review
“Atomic batteries to power. Turbines to speed.” With those few words back in 1966 kids all over the world knew that high adventure was at hand and that dynamic duo was about to deal out swift justice to the colourful and kooky criminals of Gotham City.