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Movie Review: The Possession (2012)
More Creepy Girls with Long, Dark HairA Film Review of The PossessionBy: Lawrence Napoli As we approach October, we are beginning to see a wave of horror films attempt to make some money before the next Paranormal Activity steals everyone else’s mojo. As such, the whole “possession†motif is in full effect this time of year…
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Movie Review: Resident Evil: Retribution (2012)
Awful, Just AwfulA Film Review of Resident Evil: RetributionBy: Lawrence Napoli I don’t particularly care for Paul W. S. Anderson’s work as a filmmaker during his tenure as Capcom’s official Hollywood adapter of the Resident Evil franchise. I believe Mr. Anderson only has a cursory understanding of the overall storyline which has afforded him the gall…
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Review: X-O Manowar #5
The “Summer of Valiant” may be coming to a close, but the comics world continues to heat up each week as another Valiant book hits the shelves! Not only does Valiant strive to push their characters forward into the hearts and minds of fans, they also are bringing some of the best comic characters back…
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Review: Batman #0
I would like to thank Scott Snyder for NOT churning out yet another rehashed origin story. The tale of Bruce Wayne becoming Batman has been done so many times that even my nephew knows it — and he’s only two! Rather than giving fans more of the same, Snyder tells a tale of a young Bruce…
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The “DOC’s” Top Of The Pile for September 12th, 2012
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! ) I do the research, you reap the reward! Before you head out to your favorite shop today, be sure to add these five titles to your…
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The State of Hollywood 6: The Metal Gear Movie
[[wysiwyg_imageupload:2989:]]The State of Hollywood 6:The Reality of the Metal Gear Solid MovieBy: Lawrence Napoli What could go wrong?[[wysiwyg_imageupload:2988:]]When the Metal Gear Solid film adaptation was confirmed to be in the works at Konami’s 25th Anniversary of the video game franchise, I was very intrigued at the prospect of bringing one of the most cinematic game sagas…
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Advanced Review: Archer and Armstrong #2
Wonderfully written and stunningly drawn, Archer and Armstrong is at the pinnacle of Fred Van Lente and Clayton Henry’s careers! There is so much crammed inside this 32 page package, that it is only fitting it explodes from page one!Fred Van Lente is one of the most underrated writers in comics today! He melds the…
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Advanced Review: Green Lantern #0
First, there was all the hype regarding the reexamining of the Alan Scott character. Then last week we saw “the kiss heard around the world” as Superman and Wonder Woman locked lips! This week is Geoff Johns’ turn to generate hype for the DC Universe! The introduction of a new Green Lantern is never an…
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The “DOC’s” Top Of The Pile for September 5th, 2012
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! ) I do the research, you reap the reward! Before you head out to your favorite shop today, be sure to add these five titles to your…
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Review: X-O Manowar #4
After the bombastic assault Aric bestowed upon the Vine army last issue, there is some much needed “down time” between the pages of this one. Though the introspective look is not focused upon the time displaced Aric, but rather the cause of all his woes — the Vine themselves!It has been said many times before…
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The “DOC’s” Top Of The Pile for August 29th, 2012
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! ) I do the research, you reap the reward! Before you head out to your favorite shop today, be sure to add these five titles to your…
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Advanced Review: Justice League #12
Everyone has been clamoring over the image of Superman and Wonder Woman in a passionate embrace that adorns the cover of Justice League #12. It has been donned here at the CBN offices as, “The kiss heard around the world!” But, is the hype regarding this image actually warranted? Does the book stand on it’s…
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The State of Hollywood: 10 Best American Born Actors
The State of Hollywood 5 (b):10 Best American Born Actors as of 2012By: Lawrence Napoli [[wysiwyg_imageupload:2797:]]It was a bit more difficult sorting through the men (Editor’s Note: compared to the women) to come up with a 10 “best,†“current,†and “American born,†Hollywood actor list. Quite frankly, there are more opportunities for men in this business because…
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The State of Hollywood 5: Hollywood’s 10 Best Actresses Today
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Casey’s Dune Hollywood Film Draft: Cameron, Stewart, Hemsworth, Connery, Nicholson
(Editor’s Note: The following is part of The First Cosmic Book News Fantasy Hollywood Draft) [[wysiwyg_imageupload:2736:]]By: Casey GordonDirector: James Cameron – Jimmy C, as I like to refer to him, is a relatively well known director, responsible for such cult hits and underrated classics like The Abyss, Titanic, and Avatar. Now, can he handle Dune? Good…
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Stephen King’s new short story, “Batman and Robin have an altercation,” will debut from Harper’s Magazine on 8/28/12!
[[wysiwyg_imageupload:2686:]]The September issue of Harper’s Magazine, hitting shelves on 8/28/12, will feature a brand new short story from the “master of horror” — Stephen King! Although the tale is titled, “Batman and Robin have an altercation,” it has nothing to do with the “Dynamic Duo” in any way. Rather, it is about a middle-aged man…
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The Expendables 2 Movie Review
Yo G.I. Geriatric Joe!A Film Review of The Expendables 2By: Lawrence Napoli Wow, these guys look old now, but I really enjoyed the first Expendables film. The reason (and I do mean only 1 reason) I relished in it was its particular blend of nostalgia with awe over the fact that so many marquee action stars…
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The “DOC’s” Top Of The Pile for August 21st, 2012
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! ) I do the research, you reap the reward! Before you head out to your favorite shop today, be sure to add these five titles to your…
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Advanced Review: The Walking Dead #101
After the shockingly horrific events taking place in issue #100, Robert Kirkman gives us a somewhat cathartic issue this week to let us recover. Although the characters, and we the readers, are still reeling from what happened to Glenn, there is no rest for the wicked. The pace is one of adrenaline fueled panic, which is…
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Advanced Review: Harbinger #3
Peter Stancheck has decided that his old life has become too dangerous for his friends. So, for their safety, he has hesitantly joined the Harbinger Foundation in order to learn more about his abilities. But, sometimes, the more you learn about yourself — the more you have to fear!The plot evolves to a new level…