Barbra Dillon
Funeral Kings: An Official Selection of SXSW 2012
Written by Barbra Dillon, Fanboy Comics Managing Editor
Thursday, 02 February 2012 23:13
At Fanboy Comics, we strive to provide an outlet for up-and-coming artists and writers with a desire to create new works and media. For this reason, I encourage our readers to keep an eye out for Funeral Kings, the first feature-length film by the McManus Brothers (Kevin and Matthew), which was officially selected by the SXSW 2012 Film Festival.
Funeral Kings is a dark comedy centered on a group of Catholic school kids who, after a decision to skip school, get into a situation that is too big for them to handle. The film was written, directed, and produced by the McManus Brothers, who are recent graduates from the BFA program at Emerson College. The brothers have written and directed several award-winning short films, with honors including Best Film in the undergraduate division of the Nevada Film Festival.
Carnal: Pride of the Lions - Series 1 Review
Written by Barbra Dillon, Fanboy Comics Managing Editor
Wednesday, 28 December 2011 21:43
I recently had the pleasure of reading Carnal: Pride of the Lions, the first in a series of five illustrated graphic novels, and I was absolutely blown away by its exhilarating story and breathtaking art. Written by Jason Bergenstock and John Connell and illustrated by Connell, Carnal takes place on the fictional continent of New Africa, telling the dramatic story of a world where humans have fallen to the bottom of the food chain, while lions, hyenas, and other animals have evolved into humanistic creatures that battle for dominance and survival.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Review: A Gut Punch for the Holidays
Written by Barbra Dillon, Fanboy Comics Managing Editor
Sunday, 25 December 2011 19:18
If you are debating whether to see director David Fincher’s remake of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo this holiday season, DO IT! Well... allow me to clarify that statement. If you are a fan of the bestselling book series by Stieg Larson, or if you are familiar with Fincher’s body of work (and are not shocked and/or appalled), go and see this film. I will caution you, gentle readers, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is not for the faint of heart.
Happy Halloween from Fanboy Comics!
Written by Barbra Dillon, Fanboy Comics Managing Editor
Sunday, 30 October 2011 21:15
Happy Halloween, Fanboy Comics Readers!
The FBC Staff and I hope that you will have a creeptastic October 31st, filled with loads of candy bar minis! Take out those Halloween costumes (we know that you can do better than a sexy version of a normal costume!), prepare for Trick-or-Treaters, and put on your favorite scary movie to celebrate this ghoulish day in style.
Personally, my Halloween is never complete without a viewing of my favorite holiday movie of all time: The Worst Witch. I hope that you will enjoy this special tidbit from the film, and that it will add to your Halloween experience.
Yours geekly,
Barbra J. Dillon
Managing Editor, Co-Founder, & Director of Jedi Recruitment
Frankenstein: Agent of S.H.A.D.E. #1 Review: You Know, for Kids!
Written by Barbra Dillon, Fanboy Comics Managing Editor
Sunday, 18 September 2011 21:23
The DC reboot is upon us, comic book sniffers! Welcome to the new DC universe! In an effort to help bring new readers into the world of comics, the Fanboy Comics staff has decided to review at least five new #1 issues each week of September, DC’s reboot launch month.
For my second venture into the DCnU, I read Frankenstein: Agent of S.H.A.D.E. #1, written by Jeff Lemire and with art by Alberto Ponticelli. Overall, I am happy to report that Frankenstein #1 was not an overwhelming disappointment like my experience with Swamp Thing #1; however, I feel that I may have been about 20 years too old to have fully enjoyed the issue.
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