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The “DOC’s” Top Of The Pile for 3/20/2013
The Top of the PileBy: Chris “DOC” Bushley This is a “quick pick” look at the Top 5 comics that EVERYONE should be reading this week! Whether it’s rife with characterization, filled with emotional strife, has a bevy of high octane battle sequences or is just a plain ol’ great read — these books belong at the “Top Of The Pile!” (In…
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Movie Review: Oz the Great and Powerful
There’s No Place Like the Original HomeA Film Review of Oz the Great and PowerfulBy: Lawrence Napoli If you have been to the movies recently, chances are you have seen the trailer for this film during the 40 minute prelude to the feature you bought tickets for. If you’ve been surfing the internet during the same…
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The “DOC’s” Top Of The Pile for 3/13/2013
The Top Of The PileBy: Chris “DOC” Bushley This is a “quick pick” look at the Top 5 comics that EVERYONE should be reading this week! Whether it’s rife with characterization, filled with emotional strife, has a bevy of high octane battle sequences or is just a plain ol’ great read — these books belong at the “Top Of The Pile!” [[wysiwyg_imageupload:6088:]] 1. Sledge-Hammer 44…
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Review: The Walking Dead #108
The fate of Carl has, at least so far, been determined and all has turned right with the world again. Or so you think!Robert Kirkman does what he does best in issue #108 of The Walking Dead. He has slowly built a story that is multi-faceted and wholly engaging! In this issue we begin to…
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Review: Shadowman #5
After saving the world and returning from the Deadside, Jack Boniface deserves a little time to relax and be himself again. Unfortunately, the Universe doesn’t rest and neither will Jack!Justin Jordan and Patrick Zircher continue their quest to make one of the most exceptional books on the market! Shadowman is not only the culmination of…
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Review: Age of Ultron #1
Bendis has finally released the tale of the Age of Ultron that was teased way back in 2009, but is it worth the hype that Marvel is giving it? In my eyes, no!It is a tale that comics fans have seen time and time again, our heroes battered and broken on the run from some…
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Review: Superior Spider-Man #5
When Dan Slott first started his arc of replacing Peter Parker with the consciousness of Doc Ock, fans were enraged! I, for one, welcomed the change but thought Slott didn’t push the envelope enough. Instead it seemed like a watered down tale that amped up Doc Ock’s annoying persona more than anything!Today, with the release…
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The “DOC’s” Top Of The Pile for 3/6/2013
The Top Of The PileBy: Chris “DOC” Bushley This is a “quick pick” look at the Top 5 comics that EVERYONE should be reading this week! Whether it’s rife with characterization, filled with emotional strife, has a bevy of high octane battle sequences or is just a plain ol’ great read — these books belong at…
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Movie Review: Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Crazy GoodA Film Review of Silver Linings PlaybookBy: Lawrence NapoliThis film was released in theaters December 25th of last year, and we are currently a week removed from the Academy Awards where Jennifer Lawrence officially, beyond any shadow of a doubt, was established as a serious, marquee actress who may be young and attractive, but…
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Review: Guardians of the Galaxy 0.1 (Bendis & McNiven)
McNiven and Ponsor deliver a visual treat in
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The “DOC’s” Top Of The Pile for 2/27/2013
The Top Of The PileBy: Chris “DOC” Bushley This is a “quick pick” look at the Top 5 comics that EVERYONE should be reading this week! Whether it’s rife with characterization, filled with emotional strife, has a bevy of high octane battle sequences or is just a plain ol’ great read — these books belong at…
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Advanced Review: Batman Incorporated #8
Spoilers Ahoy![[wysiwyg_imageupload:5871:]]The cover was leaked and now everyone is talking about the harrowing details about this week’s Batman Incorporated #8! Even Al Roker from the Today Show led a segment regarding the death of Robin in the issue, by the way, Mr. Roker seems very well versed in the world of comics — color me…
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2013 Oscars: Results, Opinions & Fallout
[[wysiwyg_imageupload:5831:]]Oscar Fallout 2013What the hell just happened?By: Lawrence Napoli [[wysiwyg_imageupload:5832:]]What can I say? Oscar night is a magical night. It’s my Super Bowl night and I was really anticipating the results of this evening because the films up for contention were much more interesting from top to bottom than last year. I was also intrigued to…
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Review: Justice League Of America #1
There is something amiss in the DCU. The Justice League, a team that has been put on a pedestal by the general public, has been falling out of favor with the U.S. government. Mostly resulting from the ramifications of the attack by Atlantis, the Justice League now finds itself with a target on it’s back,…
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Movie Review: Argo (2012)
Argo *uck Yourself!A Film Review of ArgoBy: Lawrence Napoli I’m just kidding about the title kiddies. Argo really is an exceptional film and despite Ben Affleck’s repeated attempts to fuel his directing career by siphoning off his acting abilities, the end result is a film that surpasses The Town and offers up a dynamic political thriller…
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Movie Review: Zero Dark Thirty (2012)
Not Quite Dark Enough and Not What You’re ExpectingA Film Review of Zero Dark ThirtyBy: Lawrence Napoli How do you fight a war on terror? Conventional warfare waged by the US government would have you believe that attacking the enemy on their home turf is not only the key to victory, but also a means of…
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Review: Nova #1 (Loeb & McGuinness)
McGuinness’ art and Gracia’s coloring are magnificent to behold.
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Axel Alonso Says Marvel Studios Doesn’t Affect Marvel Comics; Anymore?
Does the MCU affect the Marvel Comics? EIC Axel Alonso responds to a fan’s question.
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Review: Archer & Armstrong #7
With A new Geomancer being created last issue, what are Archer and Armstrong to do with the Eternal Warrior and his newly acquired object to protect? Cause some all out destruction of course!Fred Van Lente has a miraculous sense of adventure in his writing. Action packed, comedic and rife with historical relics as well as…
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Review: Bloodshot #8
As Bloodshot continues to try and find out his true name in the bowels of Project Rising Star, he has come across more than a few surprises that will turn his entire world upside down!Swierczynski and Garcia push the limit on an all out action tale that will leave you clamoring for more just as…
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Review: The Walking Dead #107
Like a rolling thunderstorm, The Walking Dead #107, begins with a cavalcade of chaos that assaults the senses but then mellows out to a distant calm leaving us weary, jubilant for the coming sunshine and hopeful for a better tomorrow.With all the hype and expectation of something “BIG” to occur in this issue, fans may…
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Review: Batman #17
This is it! The finale of the “Death Of The Family” arc, by the dynamic duo of Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo, has hit the shelves and everyone has been clamoring over just what the Joker has been planning for dinner!A visually intense and emotionally jarring tale awaits you in the pages of Batman #17, one that fans…
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Top 10 Worst Movie Girlfriends
(some of) The Worst Girlfriends/Wives in MoviesBy: Lawrence Napoli [[wysiwyg_imageupload:5662:]]FU Valentine’s Day! It clearly exists as a sadistic conspiracy to swindle hard earned cash that could be used for rent, food or whatever the hell else you need to survive. Blowing money left and right for someone you think will always be there for you, be…
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Top 10 Best Movie Girlfriends
(Some of) The Best Girlfriends/Wives in MoviesBy: Lawrence Napoli [[wysiwyg_imageupload:5651:]]Happy Valentine’s Day! February 14th may be considered a shameless money grab that makes you want to gag over the rampant PDA by people who seem far too happy to be genuine. But maybe (just maybe) you have someone special in your life you’d be willing to…
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Film Review of The Hobbit: An Unexpected journey
More Lord of the Rings?A Film Review of The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyBy: Lawrence Napoli [*Note, the reviewer did see this film opening weekend but met up with health complications which is why this review is coming out now.]Peter Jackson is to be credited for making The Lord of the Rings trilogy an instant classic featuring…
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Review: Shadowman #4
The Shadowman series culminates in issue four with astounding action sequences and more than a little intrigue to whet your appetite. Let’s just say this book has it all!The battle in the Deadside continues as Shadowman realizes that he is not only there to save Alyssa. He is there to battle Mr.Twist to the death…
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Review: Harbinger #0
Before the Harbinger Wars erupts this April, you need to know what started it all!In the days following the bombing of Hiroshima, a young boy walks the streets in search of his father. What he encounters is a broken, diseased and depraved new world that has enveloped this once simple town. It is the actions…
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The “DOC’s” Top Of The Pile — 2/6/2013
The “DOC’s” Top Of The PileBy: Chris “DOC” Bushley ( A weekly quick pick of the five titles that should reside at the top of your pull list. IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER! )[[wysiwyg_imageupload:5502:]]1. Green Arrow #17 (DC): Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino are the new creative team and they have completely leveled the the playing field…
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Advanced Review: Superior Spider-Man #3
Dan Slott has been under fire since he unleashed the biggest sacrilege in comics history — killing Peter Parker! As frenzied as fans were over it, they became ravenous after it was revealed the Superior Spider-Man was actually Doc Ock in Peter Parker’s body. Personally, I excepted the change but wished that Slott had not…
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Advanced Review: Green Arrow #17
Jeff Lemire wastes no time turning a faltering book on it’s ear, creating a fresh and visually stunning book that will get fans raving about the “Emerald Archer” again!Let’s not pull any punches, Green Arrow has been a book that has failed to hit its mark from the initial issue under the leadership of J.T.…