Monday, April 20th, 2009
By Michael Knox, mknox@modernfilmzine.com
Finally, a “G.I. Joe” cartoon I can actually watch. And no surprise, since the scripts are brought to us by Warren Ellis, the comic scribe behind “Transmetropolitan” and “Planetary.”
Airing on Adult Swim, the episodes for the new cartoon, “G.I. Joe: Resolute,” run, on average, about five minutes each. So, it’s “Yo Joe,” for the ADHD soul. But damn if this show does not cram a lot of story inside of that time.
…continue reading Warren Ellis’ “G.I.Joe: Resolute” Adult Swim cartoon ROCKS!
Thursday, April 16th, 2009
By Michael Knox, mknox@modernfilmzine.com
When the man, who is simply known as Unknown Hinson, started to talk he spun one Hell of a wild yarn. I wasn't quite sure if I should really believe it.
He talked about being raised by carnival folks, being framed for murder, going to prison and eventually becoming a larger than life musical performer. Plus, he's a voice actor on the popular Adult Swim cartoon, “Squidbillies,” it was all just a bit too much to take in as the man rambled on in his off kilter drawl.
…continue reading Unknown Hinson: “Squidbillies,” carnivals, murder and music
Thursday, April 9th, 2009
By Michael Knox, mknox@modernfilmzine.com
This is by far one of the cheesiest movies I have seen come out so far this year, but I have to admit I didn’t really hate it. In fact I kind of had fun sitting through “Dragonball: Evolution.”
Now, granted a lot of that fun was caused by some of the unintentional humor developed through the story, but still it had me laughing in a couple of spots.
…continue reading “Dragonball: Evolution” cheesey fun but flat, stupid
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
ModernFilmZine will be posting several interviews over the next few weeks, including Tommy Chong, Unknown Hinson, and Chris Browning, who is featured in the new “Terminator: Salvation” movie.
Tommy Chong interview to publish, Friday, April 10: In the interview Chong discusses his new animated feature film, “Cheech and Chong’s Smokin’ Animated Movie,” as well as the first time he got high, his love of Lenny Bruce and why he dislikes Disney so much. 
Unknown Hinson interview to publish, Friday, April 17: Music performer and animated voice actor, Unknown Hinson, provides one of the characters for the Adult Swim show “Squidbillies.” During his interview he talks about how he is not a vampire, and how he was framed for murder when he worked as a singer at a carnival.
Chris Browning/”Terminator: Salvation” interview series to publish, April 24, 25, and 26: Browning was featured in “3:10 to Yuma”and will be acting in the Denzel Washington/Gary Oldman film, “Book of Eli.” He discusses his time on those movies as well as working on the highly anticipated “Terminator.” His stories will be included in a three part series.
Monday, March 30th, 2009
By Michael Knox, mknox@modernfilmzine.com
The director of the popular animated “Hellboy: Blood & Iron” is slated to helm an animated version of the epic poem, “Dante’s Inferno,” about the nine levels of Hell.
Victor Cook, who is also a producer on “The Spectacular Spider-Man” will be working off of a script by Brandon Auman, a writer for “Iron Man: Armored Adventures.”
…continue reading Animated “Hellboy” director to helm “Dante’s Inferno” feature
Thursday, February 5th, 2009
By Michael Knox, mknox@modernfilmzine.com
Anyone planning to take their 5-year-old child to see the animated 3D movie, “Coraline” should go ahead and trash that idea unless they want to return home with a screaming, crying child.
Don’t get me wrong, this movie is great, but it is not something I think many children will enjoy. To quote one friend of mine who watched the movie with me, “Man, if I was a child I think that movie would creep me the Hell out.” And indeed it does.
…continue reading Neil Gaiman’s “Coraline” movie good, creepy fun
Wednesday, December 24th, 2008
By Michael Knox, mknox@modernfilmzine.com
A one-hour interview with the producer of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is available on the Internet radio show, TV Time Machine (http://www.tvtimemachine.com), hosted by TV historian Jim Benson.
Lee Mendelson, producer of “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” talks about the 1965 animated holiday special on the show.
Mendelson’s interview includes how “A Charlie Brown Christmas” came about, discussing the casting of the children who supply the “Peanuts” gang voices. Mendelson also discusses working with “Peanuts” and “Charlie Brown” creator Charles M. Schulz and how Schulz’s Christmas special continues to be viewed by families today.
…continue reading Interview with “Charlie Brown Christmas” producer
Wednesday, December 17th, 2008
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By Michael Knox, mknox@modernfilmzine.com
Cheech and Chong fans will get a chance to see their favorite characters animated in a feature film and it’s a project that at least one of the actors is feeling he can be relaxed about.
“It’s great to be doing a movie where Cheech and I never have to get out of bed or be on-camera,” Tommy Chong stated in a news release. “The fans have already shown us they love the material, and the animated bits play funnier by being able to see the character reactions. I highly suggest watching it while smoking a big fattie!”
Chong’s comedy partner, Cheech Marin, agreed.
“During this age of feature animation everywhere, it’s about time that we got animated because we’ve been doing animation without the animation for years” Marin said in a news release. “Whether you watch it smokin’ a fattie or stone cold sober, it’s just plain funny!”
…continue reading Cheech and Chong get animated
