Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Psycho II’

Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking

March 12, 2023March 11, 2023 Ben Martin 248 Views 1960, 1980's, 1983, 40th Anniversary, adaptation, Alfred Hitchcock, Anthony Perkins, books, Christopher Walken, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), Horror Films, horror movies, Janet Leigh, Meg Tilly, mystery, novels, Psycho, Robert Bloch, Robert Loggia, sequel, Slasher, Tom Holland, Universal Studios

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Psycho’ (1960)

Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking

March 5, 2023March 3, 2023 Ben Martin 744 Views 1960, adaptation, Alfred Hitchcock, Alfred Hitchcock Master of Suspense, Anthony Perkins, books, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), Horror Films, horror movies, Janet Leigh, novels, paramont pictures, Psycho, Robert Bloch, Universal Studios, VHS

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Film Review: ‘Knock At The Cabin’

Like his films or not, there’s no denying that M. Night Shyamalan (Old) has talent. But as time has

February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 Ben Martin 439 Views adaptation, books, box office, comic books, crossovers, Dave Bautista, Glass, knock at the cabin, M. Night Shyamalan, New Release, Paul Tremblay, Rupert Grint, sequel, Split, Universal Pictures

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Film Review – ‘Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle Of The Realms’

A few months ago, when I reviewed the Mortal Kombat live-action films for the Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) column, I

September 22, 2021November 18, 2021 Ben Martin 1935 Views 1990's, action movie, adaptation, animated film, arcade game, Blu-Ray, box office, Digital HD, DVD, fantasy film, fighting games, film, franchise, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), HBO Max, Jax, Joel McHale, Martial Arts, martial arts film, Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge, movies, New Release, reboots, scorpion, sequel, streaming, streaming services, ultra-violent, video game, video games, Warner Bros., Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Bros. Home Entertaiment

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Film Review: Nia DeCostas’ ‘Candyman’ (2021) Is An Inspired Continuation Of The Franchise

Candyman. Candyman. Candy… Nope, I can’t even write his name five times, much less say it. Back in 1992, director

September 11, 2021September 11, 2021 Ben Martin 1868 Views adaptation, box office, Candyman, Clive Barker, Horror Films, Jordan Peele, lega sequel, MGM, New Release, nia decosta, sequel, soft reboot, Tony Todd, Universal Pictures, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

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Film Review: ‘Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse’

While Tom Clancy‘s (1947-2013) military-based novels might not be everyone’s bag, there’s no arguing that the author was one of

May 13, 2021 Ben Martin 1107 Views action films, action movies, adaptation, Amazon Prime Video, books, COVID-19, Digital HD, Keanu Reeves, Michael B. Jordan, military, military action, New Release, notorious big, novels, Rainbow Six, Revenge Movie, streaming, streaming services, suspense thriller, Tom Clancy, without remorse, Wrong Turn

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Mortal Kombat’ (2021)

Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking

May 8, 2021September 6, 2021 Ben Martin 1645 Views 1990's, action movie, adaptation, arcade game, box office, fantasy film, fighting games, film, franchise, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), HBO Max, Jax, Martial Arts, martial arts film, Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat 11, movies, New Line Cinema, New Release, reboots, scorpion, sequel, ultra-violent, video game, video games, Warner Bros.

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Mortal Kombat: Annihilation’

Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking

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Film Review: ‘City Of Lies’

A little over ago, along with the rest of the world, I went into lockdown/quarantine thanks to COVID-19. Over time,

April 30, 2021 Ben Martin 1446 Views 1990's, adaptation, biopic, Christopher Wallace, COVID-19, crime drama, Digital HD, forrest Whitaker, Johnny Depp, New Release, notorious big, saban films, streaming, streaming services, true crime, Tupac, VOD

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Mortal Kombat’ (1995)

Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking

April 24, 2021September 6, 2021 Ben Martin 2292 Views 1990's, 1995, action movie, adaptation, arcade game, box office, Cameron Diaz, Christopher Lambert, fantasy film, fighting games, film, franchise, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), Highlander, Highlander II: The Quickening, Jax, Martial Arts, martial arts film, Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat 11, movies, New Line Cinema, Paul w.s. Anderson, Resident Evil, scorpion, Sean Connery, Tom Cruise, ultra-violent, video game, video games

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Film Review: Taking In ‘One Night In Miami…’

Veteran actors stepping behind the camera to direct is not a new phenomenon. However, few of these actors-turned-directors make much

February 13, 2021 Ben Martin 1438 Views adaptation, Aldis Hodge, Amazon Prime, Amazon Prime Video, Black History Month, films, historical drama, historical fiction, movies, Muhammad Ali, New Release, Regina King, streaming, streaming services

Anime Comics Film

DC Animation Showcases ‘Batman: Death In The Family’ And Other Stories

You would have to be a comic book reader who had been living under a rock to have never heard

October 22, 2020 Ben Martin 1956 Views adaptation, adult animation, animation, Batman, Batman: Death in the Family, Blu-Ray, comic books, dc animation, DC Comics, DC Showcase, Digital HD, DVD, home video, interactive, New Release, streaming, streaming services, Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Bros. Home Entertaiment

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DC Animation Showcases ‘Batman: Death In The Family’ And Other Stories

You would have to be a comic book reader who had been living under a rock to have never heard

October 22, 2020 Ben Martin 3694 Views adaptation, adult animation, animation, Batman, Batman: Death in the Family, Blu-Ray, comic books, dc animation, DC Comics, DC Showcase, Digital HD, DVD, home video, interactive, New Release, streaming, streaming services, Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Bros. Home Entertaiment

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Film Review: Danzig Proves Misfit For Filmmaking With ‘Verotika’

The music of Glenn Danzig has always been rooted in the horror genre. Heck, during his time in The Misfits,

October 1, 2020 Ben Martin 2233 Views adaptation, Anthology, Glenn Danzig, horror, Horror Comics, Horror Films, horror movies, New Release, Shudder, streaming, streaming services, Verotik, Verotika

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘GoldenEye’

Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking

August 8, 2020September 6, 2021 Ben Martin 2432 Views 007, 25th Anniversary, action film, adaptation, espionage-thriller, Famke Janssen, franchise, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), goldeneye, Ian Fleming, James Bond 007, John Glen, Judi Dench, Maurice Binder, MGM, Micheal G. Wilson, movies, nintendo 64, Pierce Brosnan, Sean Bean, spy thriller, Timothy Dalton, video games

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Comic-Con@Home: Ray Bradbury’s Literary Talent Shined In Nearly Every Medium

Author Ray Bradbury (1920-2012) has made an impression on anyone who has an appreciation for literature. Moreover, the writer tends

July 27, 2020 Ben Martin 1680 Views adaptation, Alfred Hitchcock, books, Comic-Con International: San Diego, education, fantasy, films, horror, movies, novels, Ray Bradbury, sci-fi, television, The Twilight Zone, tribute

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Comic-Con@Home: Virtually Raising Hell In Honor Of Constantine’s 15th Anniversary

Despite Constantine (2005) being released during the start of the golden age of the comic book movie and proving to

July 26, 2020 Ben Martin 2155 Views 15th anniversary, adaptation, Akiva Goldsman, comic book movies, comic books, Comic-Con International: San Diego, Constantine, DC Vertigo, demons, film noir, Francis Lawrence, horror, John Constantine Hellblazer, Keanu Reeves, panel

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Yellow Coat & Hat, Silver Screen: A 30th Anniversary Retrospective of ‘Dick Tracy’

As I’m sure we’re all unfortunately aware, the year 2020 has been one of unprecedented chaos. Thankfully, though, there’s one

June 23, 2020 Ben Martin 2530 Views 1990, 1990's, 30th Anniversary, action films, adaptation, Al Pacino, Blu-Ray, Bob Fosse, Chester Gould, comic strips, crime noir, cults, Dick Tracy, Digital HD, Disney, Dustin Hoffman, DVD, film noir, films, home video, john landis, Martin Scorsese, movies, Paramount Pictures, Steven Spielberg, streaming services, Warner Bros.

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘License To Kill’

Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking

June 13, 2020September 6, 2021 Ben Martin 2682 Views 007, action film, adaptation, books, Carey Lowell, espionage-thriller, franchise, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), Ian Fleming, James Bond 007, John Glen, Maurice Binder, MGM, Micheal G. Wilson, Micheal Kamen, movies, Pierce Brosnan, spy thriller, Talisa Soto, Timothy Dalton

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘The Living Daylights’

Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking

May 30, 2020September 6, 2021 Ben Martin 2662 Views 007, action film, adaptation, books, espionage-thriller, franchise, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), Ian Fleming, James Bond 007, Joe Don Baker, John Glen, MGM, Micheal G. Wilson, movies, Pierce Brosnan, Roger Moore, spy thriller, Timothy Dalton

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’

Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking

February 22, 2020September 6, 2021 Ben Martin 2448 Views adaptation, Diana Rigg, franchise, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), George Lazenby, Ian Fleming, James Bond 007, MGM, No Time To Die, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Peter R. Hunt, Sean Connery, Telly Savalas

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Dr. No’

Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking

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Franchise Expansion Or Implosion – Rambo: Last Blood

Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking

October 24, 2019 Ben Martin 2035 Views 0 Comment Action-Adventure, adaptation, films, First Blood, franchise, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), Lionsgate, movies, Rambo, Rambo: Last Blood, Sylvester Stallone, war, westerns

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Franchise Expansion Or Implosion: Rambo

Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking

October 11, 2019 Ben Martin 1976 Views 0 Comment Action-Adventure, adaptation, Cold War, films, First Blood, franchise, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), Lionsgate, movies, Rambo, Rambo: Last Blood, Sylvester Stallone, war

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Franchise Expansion Or Implosion: Rambo III

Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking

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Franchise Expansion Or Implosion – Rambo: First Blood Part II

Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking

September 25, 2019 Ben Martin 2537 Views 0 Comment 1980's, Action-Adventure, adaptation, films, First Blood, franchise, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), Lionsgate, movies, Rambo, Rambo: Last Blood, Sylvester Stallone, Vietnam War, war

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Franchise Expansion Or Implosion: First Blood

Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking

September 20, 2019 Ben Martin 2826 Views 0 Comment 1980's, 1982, Action-Adventure, adaptation, films, First Blood, franchise, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), Lionsgate, movies, Rambo, Rambo: Last Blood, Sylvester Stallone, Vietnam War, war

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The Mask: Still Smokin’- A 25th Anniversary Retrospective

Man, oh, man, I’m starting to feel old. This year marks two-and-a-half decades of Jim Carrey (Kidding) being an absolute

August 26, 2019 Ben Martin 3935 Views 0 Comment 25th Anniversary, A Nightmare on Elm Street, adaptation, Batman, batman forever, box office, comedy, comic book movies, comic books, crime, Dark Horse Comcis, Deadpool, films, Jim Carrey, movies, New Line Cinema, superheroes, Superman, The Mask, The Mask Returns, ultraviolent

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80 Years Of The Bat: DC Animation Adapts Hush

80 Years of The Bat is a column created to celebrate the 80th anniversary of one of the most beloved

August 12, 2019 Ben Martin 2226 Views 0 Comment 4K, adaptation, alfred pennyworth, animation, Bat Family, Batgirl, Batman, Batman 80th Anniversary, Batman: Hush, Bill Finger, Blu-Ray, Bob Kane, Bruce Wayne, Catwoman, comic books, commissioner gordon, crime noir, crime stories, DC, dc animation, DC Comics, Dick Grayson, DVD, film, Harley Quinn, home video, Jason Todd, Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee, knightfall, Matt Reeves, movies, New Release, Nightwing, Robin, streaming, streaming services, Teen Titans, The Batman, The Joker, The Riddler, tim drake, Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Bros. Home Entertaiment

Comics

Adapting A Sci-Fi And Horror Classic With Island Of Dr. Moreau #1

A woman washes up on a mysterious island. Her saviors seem suspicious, and there are creatures scurrying around. What lies on the Island of Dr. Moreau, and can it be escaped?

August 12, 2019 Josh Davison 1815 Views 0 Comment adaptation, comic review, first issue, Gabriel Rodriguez, H G Wells, horror, IDW Publishing, island of doctor moreau, island of dr. moreau, Nelson Daniel, Robbie Robbins, sci-fi, Ted Adams

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The Bronze Age Gets Eloquent: Gareth Hinds Brings Us The Illiad

If you haven’t yet ready any books from Candlewick Press, you’re missing out, but if you haven’t yet read any

February 22, 2019 Hannah Means Shannon 4686 Views 0 Comment adaptation, Beowulf, Candlewick Press, Gareth Hinds, Homer, The Illiad

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