Our review of the cult classic The Crow staring Brandon Lee. Recorded on Oct 27, 2017 On this episode of The Reel Comics Podcast (October 27th, 2017) Voodoo57 ( Felipe ) and Speedyg33 ( Andrew ) discuss the following: Intro- The Crow (1994) Directed by: Alex Proyas Based on the graphic novel by: James O'barr Written by: David Schow & John Shirley Cast- Brandon Lee - Eric Draven/The Crow Rochelle Davis - Sarah (Friend/Surrogate Daughter) Ernie Hudson - Officer Albrecht Michael Wincott - Top Dollar (villian) David Patrick Kelly - T-Bird (Head Henchman) *Warriors/John Wick Michael Masse - Fun Boy (Henchman) Tony Todd - Grange (Right Hand Man) Sofia Shinas - Shelly Webster (Girlfriend) Short Non-Spoiler - Thoughts SPOILERS- Cast: The Good- Sarah, Shelly, Officer Albrecht The Bad - Top Dollar, Grange, Myca (Bai Ling) T- Birds Crew - T-Bird, Tin Tin, Fun Boy, Skank Brandon Lee - The Novel: Writer/Creator James O'Barr CGI: The Look The Music: Burn (The Cure)- STP (Big Empty)- Rage Aginst the Machine (Darkness) * Machines of Loving Grace (Golgatha Tenement Blues) Nine Inch Nails- Pantera- Violent Femmes- Helmet- Rollins Band Cult Classic- The Legacy- TV, Film, Comics Wrap up- Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/reel_podcast Follow us on Instagram: http://www.twitter.com/reelcomics Follow us on Facebook: Follow Felipe: https://twitter.com/voodoo_57 Follow Andrew: https://twitter.com/reelcomics
Join us for part 5 of our October event Blade II. Directed by Guillermo del Toro, & once again staring Wesley Snipes. In this sequel Blade Teams up with his former foes to face a new treat of mutant Vampires. • Opening thoughts on the film • The Film 1. David S. Goyer returns 2. Directed by Guillermo del Toro 3. The look of the film. • Comic book vibe / Batman • Horror • The Cast / *Familiar Faces ( Hellboy ) 1. Wesley Snipes – Blade – Eric Brooks 2. Kris Kristofferson – Whistler 3. Norman Reedus - Scud 4. *Luke Goss - Nomak 5. *Karel Roden - Kounen 6. *Ron Perlman - Reinhardt 7. Leonor Varela -Nyssa 8. Thomas Kretschmann - Damaskinos 9. Matt Schulze - Chupa 10. Danny John-Jules - Asad 11. Donnie Yen - Snowman 12. Marit Velle Kile - Verlaine 13. Tony Curran - Priest 14. Daz Crawford – Lighthammer • Critical Success • Closing thoughts/ Blade 3 / reboot? 1. Tim Seeley – Hack & Slash – Image comics – Universal 2. all new Blade – Fallon Grey
Part 4 of our Halloween themed event a review of Blade. Blade is a 1998 vampire superhero film, directed by Stephen Norrington and written by David S. Goyer loosely based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. The film stars Wesley Snipes in the title role with Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson and N'Bushe Wright in supporting roles. In the film, Blade is a vampire with human traits who protects humans from vampires. • Opening thoughts on the film 1. Marvel’s First Success 2. First Black Hero • Quick history on the comics / Marv Wolfman & Gene Colan • Tomb of Dracula # 10 • Not a Daywalker • Morbius • The Blade we know in comics came after the movie. • Midnight Sons/ Ghost Rider • Spirts of Vengance • The Film 1. Directed by Stephen Norrington • British Director / League of Extraordinary Gentlemen • Special effects / Aliens 2. The look of the film. 3. Vampire Films • The Cast 1. Wesley Snipes – Blade – Eric Brooks 2. Stephen Dorff – Deacon Frost 3. Kris Kristofferson - Whistler 4. Traci Lords – Raquel 5. N'Bushe Wright - Karen 6. Donal Logue – Quinn 7. Sanaa Lathan – Vanessa – Blades Mom • Critical Success • Closing Thoughts
Part 3 of our Tricks or Treats Halloween Special “From Hell” based on a graphic novel by Allen Moore & Eddie Campbell. The Hughes brothers directed From Hell starring Johnny Depp, Heather Graham, Ian Holm, Robbie Coltrane, Ian Richardson, & Jason Flemyng Opening thoughts on the film • Quick history on the Graphic Novel / Alan Moore • TheHughes brothers 1. The look of the film. 2. Victorian Era London 3. Jack the Ripper/fact or fiction 4. The use of the color red. • The Cast 1. Johnny Depp/ Drug use 2. Heather Graham/ other unfortunates 3. Ian Holm/ monster 4. Robbie Coltrane Closing thoughts. Recorded on Oct 13, 2017 On this episode of The Reel Comics Podcast (October 13th, 2017) Voodoo57 ( Felipe ) and Speedyg33 ( Andrew ) discuss the following: Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/reel_podcast Follow us on Instagram: http://www.twitter.com/reelcomics Follow us on Facebook: Follow Felipe: https://twitter.com/voodoo_57 Follow Andrew: https://twitter.com/reelcomics
Our review of Blade Runner 2049 directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Hampton Fancher and Michael Green. A sequel to the 1982 film Blade Runner, the film stars Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford, with Ana de Armas, Sylvia Hoeks, Robin Wright, Mackenzie Davis, Carla Juri, Lennie James, Dave Bautista and Jared Leto in supporting roles. Recorded on Oct 13, 2017 On this episode of The Reel Comics Podcast (October 13th, 2017) Voodoo57 ( Felipe ) and Speedyg33 ( Andrew ) discuss the following: Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/reel_podcast Follow us on Instagram: http://www.twitter.com/reelcomics Follow us on Facebook: Follow Felipe: https://twitter.com/voodoo_57 Follow Andrew: https://twitter.com/reelcomics
We look back at the 2008 comic book film HellboyII: The Golden Army. Directed by Guillermo del Toro The sequel continues the story of a monster who fights for good. Stars Ron Perlman, John Hurt, Selma Blair, Jeffrey Tambor, & Doug Jones. Inspired by a characters created by Mike Mignola. An Original Story • Universal Pictures • A fantasy film What’s Different Abe New cast Anna Walton ... Princess Nuala Luke Goss ... Prince Nuada Critical reception • Certified Fresh 85% Hellboy III Hellboy: Rise of the Blood Queen Director Neil Marshall Cast Ian McShane ... Professor Broom David Harbour ... Hellboy Milla Jovovich ... Nimue the Blood Queen Sasha Lane ... Alice Monaghan Daniel Dae Kim ... Ben Daimio Rated R White washing Recorded on Oct 05, 2017 On this episode of The Reel Comics Podcast (October 5th, 2017) Voodoo57 ( Felipe ) and Speedyg33 ( Andrew ) discuss the following: Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/reel_podcast Follow us on Instagram: http://www.twitter.com/reelcomics Follow us on Facebook: Follow Felipe: https://twitter.com/voodoo_57 Follow Andrew: https://twitter.com/reelcomics
We look back at the Classic 2004 comic book film Hellboy. Directed by Guillermo del Toro This gothic tale of a monster who fights for good stars Ron Perlman, John Hurt, Selma Blair, Rupert Evans, Karel Roden, Jeffrey Tambor, & Doug Jones. All based on a comic by Mike Mignola. 1. Our opening thoughts on the film 2. Quick history of the comics / Mike Mignola 3. Guillermo del Toro: his vision • Things he changed / working with Mignola • The look of the film/ lighting, practical effects, Gothic horror • The Cast • Ron Perlman • Professer Broom • Meyer • Liz • Abe • The villains • Monsters 4. Critical reception Recorded on Oct 05, 2017 On this episode of The Reel Comics Podcast (October 5th, 2017) Voodoo57 ( Felipe ) and Speedyg33 ( Andrew ) discuss the following: Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/reel_podcast Follow us on Instagram: http://www.twitter.com/reelcomics Follow us on Facebook: Follow Felipe: https://twitter.com/voodoo_57 Follow Andrew: https://twitter.com/reelcomics
This week we review the Matthew Vaughn directed Sequel “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” staring Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Taron Egerton, Mark Strong, Halle Berry, Channing Tatum, & Jeff Bridges. Based on the comic book series Kingsman, created by Dave Gibbons and Mark Millar, The Kingsman are an International Spy Agency tasked with protecting the world. Recorded on Sept 28, 2017 On this episode of The Reel Comics Podcast (September 28th, 2017) Voodoo57 ( Felipe ) and Speedyg33 ( Andrew ) discuss the following: -Kingsman Secret Circle Intro- -Non-Spoiler Review- 1. Our overall thoughts on the film 2. A return to the universe created in the first film 3. The challenges of doing a sequel -Spoiler Review- 1. Hard R 2. The Kingsman: • Harry, Eggsy, Merlin, Roxy • A return to the world from the first film 3. The Statesman: • Champ Tequila Ginger, Whiskey • American spy org. through the eyes of a Brit • The clever use of Alcohol in this film 4. Our villians: • Poppy, Charlie, Whiskey • Were they effective 5. Comic book angle: Mark Millar / MillarWorld 6. Sequels, What’s next. Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/reel_podcast Follow us on Instagram: http://www.twitter.com/reelcomics Follow us on Facebook: Follow Felipe: https://twitter.com/voodoo_57 Follow Andrew: https://twitter.com/reelcomics
This week we get into a discussion about the ever growing commercialization of the traditional celebration Dia de los Muertos. With the upcoming release of Coco just over a month away what is role does Disney play in this debate? Recorded on Sept 22, 2017 On this episode of The Reel Comics Podcast (September 22th, 2017) Voodoo57 ( Felipe ) and Speedyg33 ( Andrew ) discuss the following: 1. Dia de los Muertos Intro • We share our backgrounds as Mexican Americans. • A brief history of this traditional Mexican/Catholic holiday. 2. The Disney effect • The upcoming film by Pixar, “Coco” • “The Book of Life”. • Disney’s effort to copyright “Dia de los Muertos”. 3. Comparing “The Book of Life” & “Coco”. • A movie by Latino creators’ vs a mass marketed Disney film. • The casting of non-Latinos in key roles. • Disney adjusts after the backlash. 4. Appropriation. • Checking the box, we need a Latino Pixar film. • Respecting the true meaning of Dia de Los Muertos • The Tucson All Saints Day Procession. • Lumping “Dia de los Muertos” in with Halloween. 5. Dia de los Muertos in Film & Comics • Scenes depicting Dia De Los Muertos in movies. • The Coffin Comics’ book “La Muerta”. 6. Is the use of Dia de los Muertos in media harmful to the culture? • Merch, Merch, Merch. 7. Will we see Coco? Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/reel_podcast Follow us on Instagram: http://www.twitter.com/reelcomics Follow us on Facebook: Follow Felipe: https://twitter.com/voodoo_57 Follow Andrew: https://twitter.com/reelcomics
Our review of the Andy Muschietti directed film adaptation of the Stephen King Novel It. Staring Bill Skarsgård, Jaeden Lieberher,Jeremy Ray Taylor, Sophia Lillis, Finn Wolfhard, Chosen Jacobs, Jack Dylan Grazer, Wyatt Oleff Recorded on Sept 12, 2017 On this episode of The Reel Comics Podcast (September 12th, 2017) Voodoo57 ( Felipe ) and Speedyg33 ( Andrew ) discuss the following: -Non spoiler review of “It” 1. It intro The Andy Muschietti directed film adaptation of the Stephen King Novel It. A group of bullied kids band together when a shapeshifting creature, taking the appearance of clown, begins hunting children Staring Bill Skarsgård, Jaeden Lieberher,Jeremy Ray Taylor, Sophia Lillis, Finn Wolfhard, Chosen Jacobs, Jack Dylan Grazer, Wyatt Oleff 2. Non - Spoiler review Overall thoughts on the movie, Story, Performances, characters etc., Recommend or not. Old School Horror A coming of age adventure -Spoiler review of “It” Our favorite moments from the film Book vs Film, The quality of the adaptation Was Mike under developed Fan casting Chapter 2 Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/reel_podcast Follow us on Instagram: @reelcomics Follow us on Facebook: Follow Felipe: https://twitter.com/voodoo_57 Follow Andrew: https://twitter.com/reelcomics
Our review of the Edgar Wright directed film Baby Driver. Staring Ansel Elgort, Jamie Foxx, Jon Hamm, Lilly James, Kevin Spacey, Eisa Gonzalez. Recorded on Sept 9, 2017 On this episode of The Reel Comics Podcast (September 9th, 2017) Voodoo57 ( Felipe ) and Speedyg33 ( Andrew ) discuss the following: -Wtf is going on with Star Wars 1. Star Wars Episode 9 parts ways with director Colin Trevorrow. 2. Does Star Wars have a communication problem -Non spoiler review of “Baby Driver” 1. Baby Driver intro The Edgar Wright directed film Baby Driver. After being coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver finds himself taking part in a heist doomed to fail. Staring Ansel Elgort, Jamie Foxx, Jon Hamm, Lilly James, Kevin Spacey, Eisa Gonzalez. 2. Non - Spoiler review Overall thoughts on the series, Story, Performances, characters etc., Recommend or not. Speedy’s thoughts about watching a film in the theater vs home viewing. The role music played in this film. -Spoiler review of “Baby Driver” A discussion about the main characters & who was our favorite. Cameos & special appearances Why are these films doing poorly at the box office. Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/reel_podcast Follow us on Instagram: @reelcomics Follow us on Facebook: Follow Felipe: https://twitter.com/voodoo_57 Follow Andrew: https://twitter.com/reelcomics
D.O.A. Episode 20 Death Note spoiler review Recorded on Aug 30, 2017 On this episode of The Reel Comics Podcast (August 30th, 2017) Voodoo57 (Felipe) and Speedyg33 (Andrew) discuss the following: -Spoiler review of “Death Note” a Netflix Original Death Note intro Netflix Original feature based on the popular Manga/Anime of the same name. Staring Nat Wolff, Lakeith Stanfield, Margaret Qualley. -Spoiler review of “Defenders” on Netflix Overall thoughts on the series, Story, Performances, characters etc., Recommend or not. White Washing, do American Studios get anime. Could the series continue in some form? Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/reel_podcast Follow us on Instagram: reelcomics Follow us on Facebook: Follow Felipe: https://twitter.com/voodoo_57 Follow Andrew: https://twitter.com/reelcomics