Thursday, March 17, 2022
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
FILMFAX #161: A NEW FIVE OUNCE TON OF INTELLIGENT FUN
Imagi-nostalgia hits a whole, new high in Filmfax #161.
There's a clever analysis of The Wicker Man '73 as a musical and a most offbeat one, at that!
In addition, one will find continued coverage on Brett (Return of the Fly) Halsey, Sylvia (Hook, Line and Sinker) Lewis, Rebecca (Knight Rider) Holden, not to mention more on the making of The Valley of Gwangi, plus comprehensive coverage on Atomic Age comics and movie madmen.
To layer the scene with extra glaze, there's a wonderful, historical rundown on female aliens and androids that's certain to get one's circuits sparkin'. Oh, yeah!
Purchase Filmfax #161 at your local book store or favorite online source today!
PULP FAN #5: A PAT SAVAGE SALUTE
Main Enterprises' Pulp Fan #5 salutes Patricia "Pat" Savage, Doc's attractive, energetic cousin, and she fills page after page of this stunner of an issue.
Along with publisher Jim Main's welcoming intro, Tim Faroute's fabulous cover sets the pulpy (and sexy) pace, and he also contributes a smokin' interior to the issue, which is buffered by tantalizing Pat tributes from top-drawer artists, Kevin Duncan and John Lambert (who also supplies a dandy inside front-cover). Walter M. Baumhofer's brilliant, back-cover shot caps off the thematic concept to a tee. Ah, such satisfying graphics, and all laid out to perfection by the masterful Robert Sodaro!
To give readers a comprehensive sweep of Pat's history, Will Murray's "Amazon in Bronze" essays how the comely character became a courageous icon in her own spectacular right.
Murray's article is accompanied by Malcolm Deeley's overview of Pat's participation in Marvel's sensational, Savage run; and then there's a handy, Pat story-appearance check-list for those who wish to keep count.
In addition, Pulp Fan #5 contains a retrospective by yours truly on revered pulp artist, Paul Orban, who not only created profound pen-and-inks for the Man of Bronze, but for the Avenger, the Shadow, the Phantom Detective and Fu Manchu, to name but a few.
On the whole, this may be the best Pulp Fan yet, and that's saying a ton, considering how fulfilling the past issues have been.
To order this historic issue, send a check of $9.75 (which includes shipping within the U.S.) or $15.50 (which includes priority shipping in the U.S. with cardboard backing) to Jim Main; 130 Wellsville Av; Back of House; New Milford CT 06776. One can also Paypal Mr. Main at jmain44@aol.com.
Monday, March 14, 2022
R.I.P. WILLIAM HURT...
You made your mark as one of the most prolific actors of our time, covering genre after genre, giving remarkable performances after remarkable performance.
Your vast body of work includes Body Heat; Kiss of the Spider Woman; Mr. Brooks; Hellgate; Nightmares & Dreamscapes; A.I.: Artificial Intelligence; Until the End of the World; Broadcast News; Gorky Park; Goliath (for four seasons); A History of Violence; A Time of Destiny; The Contaminated Man; Vantage Point; Accidental Tourist; Alice; Children of a Less God; Tuck Everlasting; Mr. Wonderful; Winter's Tale; Robin Hood '10; Lost in Space '97; and the morphing/mind-expanding Altered States.
Marvel fans, however, will always hold you near to their collective heart for your portrayal of General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross in The Incredible Hulk '08, a role you carried over into other Avengers chapters.
Your passing proved a painful surprise, Mr. Hurt, but you'll occupy our spirits whenever we sample any one of your inspiring, perennial works.
Sunday, March 13, 2022
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