October 2007

A Coward and an Outlaw

/ / Movie Reviews
  • Title: The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
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“He was born Jesse Woodson James on September 5th, 1847, and was named after his mother’s brother, a man who committed suicide.  He stood five feet eight inches tall, weighed one hundred fifty-five pounds, and was vain about his physique…he was missing the nub of his left middle finger and was cautious lest that mutilation be seen…he had a condition that was referred to as granulated eyelids and it caused him to blink more than usual, as if he found creation slightly more than he could accept…he could be reckless or serene, rational or lunatic, from one minute to the next.  If he made an entrance, heads turned into his direction; if he strode down an aisle store clerks backed away; if he neared animals they retreated.  Rooms seemed hotter when he was in them, rains fell straighter, clocks slowed, sounds were amplified.”

 

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

Based on the novel by Ron Hansen the film tells the story of the famous outlaw Jesse James (Brad Pitt) and his friend who shot him in the back, Bob Ford (Casey Affleck).  The film is filled with supporting characters and events too numerous to mention here.  Plot divergences, threads, and events that work both with and against the main tale.  But at its core this is a film about two men and how their destinies became intertwined during their lives and long after their deaths.

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RazorFine Presents – Captain Carrot

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Welcome to the fourth issue of RazorFine Presents Comic Spotlight as we take a look at comic heroes, villains, and everything in between.  This week, with their glorious return to the pages of DC Comics in a brand-new mini-series, we examine DC’s furriest team – Captain Carrot and the Zoo Crew.  Long before Eastman and Larid’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles roamed New York streets a band of anthropomorphic heroes kept an entire world safe from harm.

Captain Carrot and the Zoo Crew

Zoo Crew Members: Captain Carrot, Ally-Kat-Abra, Pig-Iron, Rubberduck, Yankee Poodle, Fastback, and Little Cheese.

1st Appearance: New Teen Titans issue #16 (February, 1982)

Currently appearing: Captain Carrot and the Final Ark (three-issue mini-series)

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Spider-Man: One More Day Trailer

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“One More Day,” Marvel’s four-part Spider-Man cross-over which began in Amazing Spider-Man issue #544 and will end in next month’s #545 follows Peter Parker, still a fugitive from justice for his choices during Civil War, at a crossroads as Aunt May lies in a coma and hard choices must be made.  At the arc’s conclusion only Amazing Spider-Man will remain in print (and will have multiple issues released per month) as both Friendly Nieghborhood Spider-Man and Sensational Spider-Man will go on hiatus as the hero gets a “back to basics” reboot in “Brand New Day.”  Check out this trailer for “One More Day.”

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Comic Rack

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Hmm, we’re about to talk about comics so it must be Wednesday!  Welcome to the RazorFine Comic Rack boys and girls.  Pull up a bean bag and take a seat at the master as we look at the new comics set to hit comic shops and bookstores today from DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, WildStorm, Vertigo, Dynamite Entertainment, IDW Publishing, and Image Comics.

This week includes The All-New Booster Gold, Fantastic Four, X-Factor, and the first issues of Captain Carrot and the Final Ark #1, Deadlander, Graveslinger, Green Arrow/Black Canary, Living with the Dead, Simon Dark, and Sword of Red Sonja: Doom of the Gods.  Also don’t forget the truckload of new graphic novels including The Absolute Sandman Vol. 2, The Art of IDW’s Transformers, Bettie Page Rules!, Justice Vol. 3, Mystery in Space Vol. 1, Noble Causes Vol. 7: Powerless, World War III, and much, much more.

Enjoy issue #42

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Music from Across the Universe

/ / Film News & Trailers

Okay, I already posted this once, but as the film is finally getting a wide release this Friday I thought I’d give you a second look (with even more music!). 

Across the Universe is a terrific little musical filled with great performances and Beatles tunes.  Here’s a look and a listen to some of the film’s musical numbers.  To start off with here’s “Hey Jude” (larger version plus tons more in the Full Diagnosis).  You can also check out the trailer and my review for this terrific film.

Across the Universe
5 Stars

“Hey Jude”

 

“I’ve Just Seen a Face”

 

“Revolution”

 

“I Wanna Hold Your Hand”

 

“I Want You”

 

“If I Fell”

 

“Do It In The Road”

 

“It Won’t Be Long”

 

“While My Guitar Weeps”

 

“I Am The Walrus”

 

“Being For The Benefit of Mr. Kit”

 

“Girl” and “Helter Skelter”

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