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Review: Moon Knight #1 (Bendis & Maleev)
The band of Bendis and Maleev is once again together to bring us a character that has had more re-launches than schizophrenic identities over the years. And I have to tell you, all my trepidation regarding this character was put to ease by this talented duo. The first of Marvel's "Big Shots" sets the bar…
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Review: Fear Itself #2 (of 7)
The Serpent has chosen those he has deemed "Worthy" — and the world will pay the price for knowing fear! Book two of Fear Itself, though not as stunning as issue one, does exactly what a second chapter should — set up an insurmountable challenge laced with a cacophony of chaos! Devastation reigns supreme as…
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Movie Review: Fast Five
Blockbusters Round 1: Fast 5 Sets a New Benchmark A Film Review of Fast Five By: Lawrence Napoli
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Review: Echoes #5 (of 5)
Brian Cohn has been arrested for the murder of a child, a murder he didn’t commit. His life has always been a struggle, fraught with mental abuse and later — full blown schizophrenia. So it is difficult for him to fathom just how he got into this mess, let alone why the detective assigned to…
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Movie Review: The Conspirator
When the Principles of Law Are Upended, an Agenda is Always to Blame A Film Review of The Conspirator By: Lawrence Napoli
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Review: Green Lantern Emerald Warriors #9
Tomasi continues the breakneck pace that the War of The Green Lanterns is known for — but he also brings some thunderous surprises of his own, pushing Part Six as the forerunner for best issue yet! The four earth Lanterns, now a collection of uncontrollable colors, must overcome their ever growing distaste for one another…
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Movie Review: Atlas Shrugged: Part 1
Capitalist Pigs, Communist Dogs and a Third Option A Film Review of Atlas Shrugged: Part 1 By: Lawrence Napoli
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Review: Invincible #79
This issue is heavy on drama and character development – but light on action. In short, long-term Invincible fans will appreciate it – but any new reader will be confused and disappointed. This is not the issue to begin reading Invincible if you've not been reading it up to now. I must say that I'm not…
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Movie Review: Source Code (2011)
Beyond Binary, But All Too Familiar A Film Review of Source Code By: Lawrence Napoli Films that attempt to explore theories concerning physical reality as human beings perceive it must be well written and equally well thought out to make such grandiose thoughts translate to a person of average intelligence and attention span. These…
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Review: Uncanny X-Force #8
This is a great time to be an X fan! Not only are we graced with the amazing talents of Rick Remender, but we are doubly blessed with back-to-back issues of Uncanny X-Force this month — who could ask for anything more! I have to say, when Craig Kyle and Chris Yost left at the…
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Review: X-Men Legacy #247
The facade has begun to crumble on the world of Age of X, but Carey’s epic tale still stands stronger than ever!The penultimate issue of Carey and Mann’s thunderous take on an alternate reality for Marvel’s “Merry Mutants,” answers questions, while exposing the secrets that have been driving this tale from the very beginning. A…
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Review: The Flash #10
The cover begs the question," Who is Hot Pursuit?" but we already know the answer to that — Barry Allen! The real question should be," Is he friend or foe?" At least that will be the question on the lips of every fanboy at the conclusion of Geoff Johns second chapter of — The Road To…
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Movie Review: Insidious
Professor X Never Had This Problem A Film Review of Insidious By: Lawrence Napoli
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Review: Avengers: The Children’s Crusade #5 (of 9)
It has been a long wait for the latest installment of what, I think, is the best Avengers title out there. But as the old cliche' goes — it was well worth it! The quest to find the Scarlet Witch is over — but is it really? Wanda Maximoff, whom is betrothed to a certain…
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Review: Fear Itself #1 (of 7)
Marvel's first company-wide spanning story since Civil War has hit the shelves — and it has buried it's predecessors! Not since the September 11th tribute issues, has Marvel had its hand on the pulse of the nation the way they have for Fear Itself. There is an underlying fear in our nation, a fear of…
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Review: Cyclops #1
CYCLOPS #1 PREVIEW WRITER: Lee Black ART: Dean Haspiel COVER: Roger Cruz PUBLISHER: Marvel
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Movie Review: Sucker Punch (2011)
Going Bananas Over B-Cups A Film Review of Sucker Punch By: Lawrence Napoli
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Review: Invincible #78
INVINCIBLE #78 PREVIEW Writer: Robert Kirkman Artist: Ryan Ottley Colorist: FCO Plascencia
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Review: Butcher Baker: The Righteous Maker #1
Writer: Joe Casey Artist/Colorist: Mike Huddleston Publisher: Image Release Date: March 23rd, 2011
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Movie Review: Red Riding Hood (2011)
Amanda, What Big Eyes You Have. . . A Film Review of Red Riding Hood By: Lawrence Napoli