Alan Rapp

FF #4

ff-4-coverAs Reed Richards and Valeria meet with the council Doctor Doom has brought together, the rest of the team separately try to wrap their heads around the situation that’s called for them to invite a handful of their worst enemies into their home.

Spider-Man and the Invisible Woman have a nice scene together where they discuss the situation as she makes sandwiches for the children – without crust. (We also learn that Spider-Man hates mayonnaise – something I can totally agree with.) It’s a nice surprise that the Sue/Spidey relationship is one of the strongest bonds the Web-Head has made on the team even if he has more time fighting alongside with the Thing and more in common with Mr. Fantastic.

All isn’t quiet for long on their front, however, as Spidey, Sue and Alex Power (breaking out the much cooler black versions of the Future Foundation costumes) are called to the Peak of Old Atlantis which is under attack not only the Chordai and Mala, but the Mole Man‘s private army, and a very special guest. Worth a look.

[Marvel, $3.99]

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Once Upon a Time in the West

  • Title: Once Upon a Time in the West
  • IMDb: link

Although I know many love it, I’ve never been a big fan of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. In fact the only film I really enjoy out of the “Man with No Name” trilogy is the second film – For a Few Dollars More. For my money Sergio Leone‘s best western, and his best film, is Once Upon a Time in the West.

Co-written by Leone’s longtime partner Sergio Donati, Once Upon a Time in the West is a love letter to the mythology of the Old West and more than thirty American Westerns Leone had deep affection (several of which are referenced throughout the film including High Noon, 3:10 to Yuma, The Searchers, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, The Iron Horse, and The Magnificent Seven).

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The Mechanic

  • Title: The Mechanic (2011)
  • IMDb: link

Remakes, Hollywood’s second favorite shortcut (after sequels) for quickly churning out mediocre flicks. If I have seen the original 1972 film with Charles Bronson and Jan-Michael Vincent I don’t remember it. And there’s nothing in the remake that makes me think I’ve missed anything.

This version stars Jason Statham as hitman Arthur Bishop who takes on the son (Ben Foster) of a old friend (Donald Sutherland) he was forced to kill.

As action flicks go this version by director Simon West is average at best. There’s plenty of poor decision making and plot holes where the story is sacrificed for more action scenes. I also found the film’s main villain (played by Tony Goldwyn) to be rather bland. His near limitless supply of generic soldiers are even less memorable than he is. If a movie is only as good as its villain The Mechanic is pretty damn forgettable.

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Comic Rack

It’s a new week so it must be time to talk about comics! Welcome to the RazorFine Comic Rack boys and girls. Pull up a bean bag and take a seat at feet of the master as we offer you this quick list of all kinds of comic book goodness set to hit comic shops and bookstores this week from all your favorite publishers including DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, BOOM!, Dynamite, Image Comics, and others.

This week includes Batman Beyond, Betty, Fear Itself, G.I. JOE, Herc, Hulk, The Intrepids, Moon Knight, Queen Sonja, Secret Six, Wonder Woman, X-Men, the first issues of 50 Girls 50, Comeback Kings, Fear Itself: The Deep, Flashpoint: Abin Sur The Green Lantern, Flashpoint: Secret Seven, Hellboy: The Fury, Minx, Reed Gunther, Shinku, and the final issues of B.P.R.D.: The Dead Remembered, Doctor Who Classics: The Seventh Doctor, Halcyon, Turf, Weird Worlds, Witchfinder: Lost and Gone Forever, and Wolverine/Hercules: Myths, Monsters & Mutants.

Enjoy issue #130

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Memorial Day Top Ten Macho Man Moments

The Macho Man is gone, but he’s left us quite a few memories. The Macho Man Randy Savage passed away a little over a week ago, but we’ll take today’s holiday to look back and remember the Top Ten Greatest Moments of his wrestling career. Think your favorite made list? Find out after the jump!

OH YEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAH!

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