Author: Umbrax
Braxpix for the week of Dec.18th.
Monday, December 18th, 2006 @ 7:07 am
DVD
A Scanner Darkly
This is a wild movie that every conspiracy theorist must see. Based on Philip K. Dick’s novel of the same name, A Scanner Darkly is visually fantastic with characters that are fun to watch. This movie is a lot of things but above all else it will mess with your head.
The L.A. of a not-too-distant future suffers a surge of drug abuse involving a new ultra-addictive and eventually brain-damaging substance simply named “D”. Bob Arctor is an undercover narc leading a double life, dutifully reporting to his superiors while effectively having abandoned whatever normal existence he had for a “D” user/dealer career. But this schizophrenic situation and the drug-induced memory and concentration lapses put Bob under mounting stress.. www.imdb.com
Available Tuesday the 19th
Comics
Wolverine by Claremont & Miller Premiere Hardcover.
The most character defining Wolverine tale is now getting the royal treatment.
Wolverine by Claremont & Miller Premiere HC collects the classic Wolverine original mini series by Frank Miller and Chris Claremont and Uncanny X-Men 171-172.
This HC is a must have for any Wolverine fan.
The master of mutants joins the master of ninjas in Wolverine’s first solo series – replete with romance, intrigue and mayhem! Our beleaguered berserker’s in Japan on a mission of the heart, if he can survive the Hand first! Plus: the introduction of everyone’s favorite riotous ronin, Yukio! Collects WOLVERINE #1-4, plus Uncanny X-Men # 172-172. www.marvel.com
Available Wednesday the 20th
Movies
ROCKY BALBOA
When word of “Rocky 6” first hit people scoffed and giggled. But now with critical acclaim the buzz is that this movie will be as good as the first, maybe better.
‘Rocky Balboa’ examines one of America’s greatest icons at a vulnerable period in his life–middle age. A former heavyweight boxing champion, known and renown throughout the world for going the distance, Rocky finds a new venture: giving back to his community. This is where he, once more, finds himself at the opposing side of opportunity, not unlike the one he has seen decades ago. Heavyweight champ Mason Dixon and his representation offer Rocky a shot for the title. For Balboa, it’ll be one last hurrah he’ll never forget…..but with his glory days far behind him can he withstand the inevitabilities of what’s to come? A look at going full circle and wanting more, when life turns out how you least expect it and then some. www.imdb.com
In theaters Wedneday the 20th
Comics
Fantastic Four #541
Marvel isn’t saying a thing when it comes to the future of the FF. The Civil War has caused a rift between Reed Richards and his wife Susan.what will this mean for the future? Apparently this.
Things get worse… www.marvel.com
Available Wednesday the 20th
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December 18th, 2006 at 6:14 pm
Watched Scanner Darkly recently.Cool movie,very true to the book,good performances all around,I think I would have liked it better if it was live action though,there was very little that was actually enhanced by the movie’s animated look.There wasnt a hell of alot of freaky hallucination stuff for example,nor super advanced hi tech stuff.I think the actors peromances would have made it a strong live action movie.
Odd FF matchup power-wise,hard to imagine how theyll play off of one anothers powers,you know?.But i was wondering where they were going with that Storm storyline,it looked like a dead end.But I guess it makes sense that theyre replacing a married couple with the new power couple on the block.Also,Im guessing it was a consious decision to use a black couple.I say that because in the comic they made a big deal about them being THE black power couple,Oprah was at their wedding & it was being covered by BET.
Been reading Wolverine by Claremont & Miller,and Im really looking forward to the Rocky movie after seeing the trailers.Plus Im a boxing fan and there hasnt been a great boxing movie in a while.
I always look forward to your braxpix.
December 18th, 2006 at 6:53 pm
Thanks
I can’t wait to get my hands on that Wolverine HC. I love this new Premiere HC treatment that Marvel is giving these classic stories.