The Acme Novelty Library, Number 20
The Acme Novelty Library, Number 20, by Chris Ware 8.0 Volume 20 in the generically-titled Ware series of graphic novels follows a character originally from Number 16 and/or 17, Jason […]
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Theatre of Blood
Synopsis: It’s Curtains For His Critics! Vincent Price delivers a thrilling “tour-de-force” performance (Variety) as a small-time actor plotting big-time revenge! Boasting a top notch supporting cast, this dramatically “delicious […]
Dilbert: Season One
Synopsis: With his signature turned-up tie, round glasses and buzz cut, Dilbert is already a pop culture phenomenon, providing an irreverent reference point for workers everywhere. Developed and produced by […]
The Acme Novelty Library, Number 19
The Acme Novelty Library, Number 19, by Chris Ware 8.5 Wow! Yet another home run from Chris Ware! Although it’s not apparent at first, volume 19 is another book in […]
Ace in the Hole
Synopsis: One of the most scathing indictments of American culture ever produced by a Hollywood filmmaker, Academy Award-winner Billy Wilder’s Ace In The Hole is legendary for both its cutting social […]
Double Indemnity (1973)
Synopsis: A TV remake of Billy Wilder’s film classic (1944) about a scheming wife who inveigles an insurance agent into helping her bump off her husband and of the dogged […]
The Abominable Dr. Phibes
Synopsis: Revenge Is The Best Medicine. Meet Doctor Phibes: a one-time concert musician who’s now an all-time crazed murderer. In this clever, crypt-kicking classic, horrormeister Vincent Price plays a diabolical […]
Double Indemnity (1944)
Synopsis: Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray star in this gripping film noir from Academy Award-winning director Billy Wilder. A calculating wife encourages her wealthy husband to sign a double indemnity […]
Twice-Told Tales
Synopsis: A Terrifying Trilogy of Passion, Poison and Possession! It’s spine-tingling terror – in triplicate! “Virtuoso of horror” (Los Angeles Times) Vincent Price dials up the depravity in this spellbinding […]
Sabrina (1954)
Synopsis: Isn’t it romantic… Sabrina is charming, humorous and aglow with some of Hollywood’s greatest stars. Humphrey Bogart, William Holden and Audrey Hepburn star in a Cinderella story directed by […]
Gerry
Synopsis: Gerry is a biographical film shot in Quebec about the Canadian rock singer Gerry Boulet (1946 – 1990) from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. Written by Natalie Petrowski and directed by Alain […]
Irredeemable, vol. 3
Irredeemable, vol. 3, by Mark Waid and Peter Krause 7.0 Well, that’s it: I’m officially bored with the series. The novelty has worn off and the story isn’t that engrossing […]
Fling
Synopsis: In a modern, sexy and provocative twist on the classic love story. Fling follows a twentysomething couple, Samantha (Courtney Ford) and Mason (Steve Sandvoss), as they navigate the complications […]
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