So, I Caught The Man of Steel Yesterday...

and it was frickin' AWESOME!! I wasn't quite sure what to expect after hearing the mixed reviews; the most prominent complaint being that it was short on story, but big on action.

The critics are not completely wrong in this assertion, but; whatever the film lacks on storytelling (which isn't much, BTW), it more than compensates with startlingly rich visuals, mind-blowing special effects, riveting action scenes, and solid performances by a stellar cast! And yes, Henry Cavil IS The Man of Steel!

*** TEENY TINY SPOILER ALERT***

Also, there are a couple of Easter eggs thrown in for good measure; a couple of trucks bearing a familiar "LexCorp logo, and if you look really hard, you will even catch the "Wayne Enterprises" logo on an unlucky satellite. Finally, be sure to laugh at the "giant penis rockets" that are used to shuttle Zod & Co. into the Phantom Zone!

Check Out The First Trailer for 300: Rise of an Empire!

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Comin' atcha March of 2014

That's a Big-Ass Frog!

Last week I chaperoned my youngest son's mining field trip to some local mines, and I caught this huge frog in a nearby quarry. I don't think I've ever seen one so big!

Take That, Taylor Swift! You Just Got HADERED!!!

Wait a Sec... I Thought Cats Were Legalized?

Check Out Two Man of Steel Posters For Mondo!

Mondo has today revealed two different designs inspired by this week's Man of Steel. The first, by Ken Taylor, is limited to 300 of the regular prints and 150 of the variants. The second, by Martin Ansin, will be available as both a limited (100 print) metal variant and an unlimited run that will be decided by the total number of orders. Check out the posters below!

The Martin Ansin design is my fave; definitely got a nice Alex Ross vibe to it!

Get Your First Look at Smaug in The New Trailer for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug!

Fans will be able to get to see Smaug, Bilbo and the rest of the gang when The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug opens in theaters Dec. 13.

Should I Feel Flattered or Ripped Off?

This is kinda interesting; I'm a big fan of cinema schlock. One of my all-time faves from the medium is "Phantom of The Paradise". If you haven't seen it, here's the synopsis from IMDB;

A disfigured composer sells his soul for the woman he loves so that she will perform his music. However, an evil record tycoon betrays him and steals his music to open his rock palace.

Anyway, a few years ago I created an art piece based on the Phantom. It sold relatively well, and is still available in my shop. While surfing the interwebs today, I ran across the blue-ray case for the film as seen below. Yes, that's my art. I know a lot of artists would be upset by something like this, but I only find it flattering. Hell, I don't own the rights to the character anyway, so what do I care? We artists steal from everyone in one form or another. If anyone denies that, then they are full of shit. What about you guys? How would you feel about someone swiping your work?

3-D Monster Has Gone INTERNATIONAL!!!

The good folks over at Urchin Books in Sydney, Australia have seen my official 3-D Monster merchandise, and decided that it would be a good fit for their eclectic shop! 

Here's what they have to say about themselves on their Etsy page;
Urchin Books is a community based second hand bookshop in Sydney, Australia. As well as being passionate about all things literary, we love the weird and wondrous, hosting numerous events including book and writing groups, monthly 'FALLOUT: Cult & Hopeless Future Film' evenings, UFO & Paranormal Events, Comic Book Clubs, Zine & Self Publishing Workshops and other gatherings the Urchins dream up. The bookshop is currently diversifying and including an ever expanding range of handmade, fair trade, recycled and pop culture curiosities with an emphasis on things that excite the imagination..... 

I mean, c'mon - was this shop created specifically with your truly in mind??!? It reads like a list of my favorite things! I wish them all of the success in the world and hope that my shirts and stickers sell like hotcakes! Be sure to drop by and show them much love, and like them on the Facebook!

Sounds Good to me...

Best Name for a Hair Salon Ever?

We think so...

New TV Spot For World War Z! The $hit Hits The Fan!

Hitting theaters on June 21, the Marc Forster-directed action thriller stars Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz, James Badge Dale, Matthew Fox and David Morse.

YAY! The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Teaser Poster is Here!

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug hits theaters December 13 with the final chapter, The Hobbit: There and Back Again arriving December 17, 2014

Beast vs. Magneto in Behind-The-Scenes Pics From X-Men: Days of Future Past!

Nicholas Hoult dressed as Beast for the filming of X-Men. He is filming with Michael Fassbender in Montreal. See lots more pictures here!

This is My Kind of Guy!

JD Hancock is a self-proclaimed geek. He's also a guy who likes toys and photography; he loves to photograph his toys in unusual and hilarious situations! I would like to go over to JD's house to play.

"I go out of my way to make my photos fun and whimsical,” he says in the accompanying video. “I love putting well-known pop culture icons in situations you normally wouldn’t see them in — just to get a laugh out of the viewer."

Adventures In The Ice Caves!

Last week I made the 10 minute trek to Greenwood, Maine in search of the fabled ice caves! Legend has it that these caves maintain ice and snow almost year round! I have known about these for years, but there are no signs or directions, and you have to talk to some of the old timers just to find the location. 

This is more of a scouting trip as I was alone and didn't want to risk bodily harm by exploring the more expansive and dangerous caverns, but I plan on making another trip with the proper equipment. 

If anyone is in the area and would like a guided tour, feel free to contact me and I'll set it up for you!

It's Finally HERE!! The First Trailer For INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2!!

In my opinion, Insidious was one of the best and original horror movies to come out of the last few years, and I can't wait to see the sequel!

Public Restroom 80's Dance-Off FAIL!!

Toy Robot Goodness!

Dig those crazy saw blades!

UFO Robo Grendizer Gin Gin Die-Cast Action Figure available for preorder

Words Escape Me...

Check out two new character posters for "Machete Kills" featuring the hottest damn woman on TV today; Sofia Vergara!

DAAAY-UUM!!

Opening in theaters on September 13, the Robert Rodriguez sequel also stars Danny Trejo, Michelle Rodriguez, Amber Heard, Carlos Estevez, Lady Gaga, Antonio Banderas, Jessica Alba, Demián Bichir, Alexa Vega, Vanessa Hudgens, Cuba Gooding, Jr., William Sadler, Marko Zaror and Mel Gibson.