Column by Steve Bennett
September 19, 2019
This week, Steve Bennett takes us through the history of astronauts in comics, up to the present day.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
September 17, 2019
It’s been a sad, frustrating and tumultuous couple of weeks in comics culture.
Column by Scott Thorne
September 16, 2019
This week, Scott Thorne reflects on the value he finds at industry events such as the Alliance Open House.
Week of September 17, 2019
September 16, 2019
This week’s home entertainment offerings include the 12th and final Fox X-Men film, the latest season of the CW’s Supergirl, musicals set in the disparate worlds of competitive rap and country music, a 47-episode collection featuring the 10th Doctor Who, and the final season of the Sherlock Holmes series, Elementary.
'Hustlers' Beats Expectations, 'The Goldfinch' Hits a Wall
September 15, 2019
The second portion of Warner Bros.' adaptation of Stephen King’s It, dropped just 55% in its second weekend as it took its second consecutive box office crown while Hustlers, the female ensemble crime drama, posted a strong $33 million debut, and Warner Bros.' The Goldfinch bombed.
Column By Steve Bennett
September 11, 2019
This week, Steve Bennett recalls the glories of an age where astronauts were heroes, and Mattel's Major Matt Mason walked the moon.
Week of September 10, 2019
September 9, 2019
This week’s home entertainment releases include one of Disney’s 2019 billion dollar megahits, plus the most successful action film of the summer here in North America, a zombie comedy from Jim Jarmusch starring Bill Murray, and the latest season of the CW dark fantasy series Supernatural.
Column by Scott Thorne
September 9, 2019
This week, Scott Thorne explains the basics of game pricing and examines the plausibility of selling a D&D Player's Handbook for more than $1,200.
Sequel Opens 26% Lower, But Still Dominates
September 8, 2019
New Line and Warner Bros. scored a much needed win as It: Chapter 2 debuted with $91 million, kicking off the fall movie season by driving the domestic box office to 12% gain over the same frame in 2018.
Column By Steve Bennett
September 4, 2019
This week, Steve Bennett explores the greenery-overrun reaches of the jungle comics genre.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
September 3, 2019
In today's crowded field of awards, we see lots of distinctions being made on the basis of stuff that doesn't really matter, or used to matter but doesn't anymore.
Week of September 3, 2019
September 2, 2019
This week's home entertainment offerings include Sony's attempt to revive the comic book-based Men in Black franchise, an Olivia Spencer horror movie, a smart and savvy coming-of-age film directed by actress Oiivia Wilde, plus the latest episodes of Bob’s Burgers and the breakout superhero anime series My Hero Academia.
