Henry Thomas, Wrapped In ‘Red Velvet’
A creepy guy at a laundromat starts telling a nightmarish story of a strange killer at a lake…and soon fantasy and reality start to merge. […]
Articles by Derek McCaw
JM Ringuet Makes Sparks Fly
In June, new publisher Catastrophic Comics releases the first issue of their first title, the superhero noir book Sparks. Yes, it’s edited by myself (full […]
Speed Racer Rocks
Who would have guessed it? Speed Racer is a sincere and faithful adaptation of a beloved anime — with just a little amping up of the colors.
Review: ‘Iron Man’
In the 60s, the song went “Tony Stark makes you feel / he’s a cool exec with a heart of steel…” (Okay, so it’s not […]
Doctor Who: Planet of the Ood
When the Ood were introduced two seasons ago, the squid-looking alien servants transformed into red eyed killers who terrorised the Doctor, Rose and the crew […]
Doctor Who: The Fires Of Pompeii
The Doctor always likes to show off when he gets himself a new companion, but this time he bites off a lot more than he can chew.
Doctor Who: Partners In Crime
Doctor Who returns for its fourth season (since its regeneration), and after losing Rose, Martha and Astrid, the Doctor discovers that an old friend wants to be his new travelling companion.
Review: Beowulf
Okay, so when you read Beowulf in high school, the sexiest it actually got was the use of the word “swive.” If all goes well […]
Intense In His Own Right: an Interview with Michael D. Olmos
Director Michael D. Olmos makes his debut with Splinter, a paranormal crime thriller that put him face to face with his father Edward…
SDCC 2007: Superman Meets His Maker
Bruce Timm launches a new line of DC animated movies with Superman: Doomsday, but he’s not taking success for granted…
SDCC 2007: Can’t See The Forest For The Faerie
Artist Brian Froud remembers his days working with Jim Henson, and reveals his influences. Watch out for goblins…
With One Magic Word…
After years of attending Comic-Con, I’ve managed to learn enough composure to not really have any geek out moments. Yet this year I reacted with […]
SDCC 2007: Holy Moley! It’s Brandon Molale
You may know him from Dodgeball and Mr. Deeds, but Brandon Molale would love to play the Big Red Cheese…
Comic-Con 2007: This Site Just Got Real with Edgar Wright and Nick Frost
To celebrate the DVD release of Hot Fuzz, Edgar Wright and Nick Frost sat down to face Comic-Con journalists…
Comic-Con 2007: The World Premiere Of Beowulf Footage
According to Neil Gaiman, it’s the oldest story in the English language, told with the most modern techniques available. We won’t argue, and not just […]
Doctor Who:
The Sound of Drums/
Last of the Time Lords
The season comes to a dramatic end as the Doctor faces the only other Time Lord in the universe, but will the Master get the upper hand?
Doctor Who Getting Two New Companions
Don’t get too freaked out, those of you that have yet to see the third season of Doctor Who that starts this weekend on Sci […]
Doctor Who: Utopia
The Doctor reunites with an old friend but he also makes a shocking discovery that will change him forever as the season heads towards a dramatic finale.
Bumblebee Speaks! An Interview with Mark Ryan
Actor Mark Ryan brought Bumblebee to life on the big screen — but that’s nothing: he also wrote Green Arrow comics!
Doctor Who: Blink
Since the series returned in 2005, one writer has become synonymous with providing genuine scares to the Whovian and he is Steven Moffat. Better known […]
