or Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola bashed superhero movies, but why should we care what they say anyway? By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 11:00:00 +0000 Even two filmmaking legends can cast the wrong villains amid massive industry change. Full Article
or Five great comics that Martin Scorsese might actually enjoy adapting into ‘cinema’ By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 11:00:16 +0000 The director of "The Irishman" has criticized "comic book movies," but these titles show that such adaptations might be a perfect fit for him. Full Article
or These biting cartoons tell the story of the impeachment fight this week By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 15:14:06 +0000 Did Pelosi or Trump gain the upper hand? Full Article
or ‘Death Stranding’ game review: A stunning achievement that requires effort to truly appreciate By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 20:39:41 +0000 “Death Stranding” is one of the oddest, and one of the best, games of 2019. Full Article
or Martin Scorsese is right: The real villain isn’t Marvel movies. It’s the broken system. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 21:54:02 +0000 The director's New York Times op-ed reveals a longing for an age before tent-pole movies and streaming services. Full Article
or Superman’s secret identity won’t be secret anymore By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 16:03:00 +0000 Clark Kent won't be needing those non-prescription glasses. Full Article
or ‘Afterparty’ game review: #noregrets By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 21:42:13 +0000 The game ably emulates the manic tempo of being young, smart (and stupid) and having a wild night out. Full Article
or ‘Far Sector’ introduces DC’s newest Green Lantern in an Afro-futuristic murder mystery By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 19:14:58 +0000 Written by N.K. Jemisin and illustrated by Jamal Campbell, the comic book's superhero is breaking barriers in secret. Full Article
or ‘Eliza’ game review: An insightful visual novel with a vision for self-care’s future By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 19:57:28 +0000 Full Article
or How MacArthur ‘genius’ Lynda Barry is exploring brain creativity with true artists: Preschoolers By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 12:00:58 +0000 The author of the new book “Making Comics” has a plan for her grant windfall: the study of the “split” in the human brain between writing and drawing. Full Article
or ‘Black Widow’ trailer gives us a fallen Avenger whose origin story is very much alive By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 15:46:26 +0000 Scarlett Johansson is back for a solo movie, coming out May 1, 2020. Full Article
or No one saw ‘Watchmen’s’ Doctor Manhattan reveal coming. Not even the actor playing him. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 03:01:03 +0000 The HBO series' most powerful superhero is no longer hiding in plain sight. Full Article
or The five best lightsaber battles in Star Wars history By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 14:58:15 +0000 Darth versus Luke. A levitating Yoda. And the greatest duel of them all. Full Article
or The latest in a series attuned to human shortcomings, ‘Life is Strange 2’ will stay with you for a while By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 16:41:09 +0000 The game doesn’t celebrate winners but those who persevere and endure. Full Article
or ‘Watchmen’ was the boldest, blackest superhero story ever told on-screen. But what comes next? By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 03:07:33 +0000 The black comics audience should be more demanding after seeing what the HBO series accomplished. Full Article
or ‘Wattam’: A game best left for the kids By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 14:36:33 +0000 The game teeters over the line between childlike and childish. Full Article
or Don’t like ‘The Rise of Skywalker’? ‘The Mandalorian’ shows the Force is still strong with Star Wars. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 11:00:17 +0000 The brand will live on, thanks to Jon Favreau and Baby Yoda. Full Article
or ‘Mosaic’: Terrible days at work, one after another By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 16:27:39 +0000 A game that punctures a hole in the noxious ideology that work gives meaning to our lives. Full Article
or Eight superhero movies to look for in 2020, from ‘Birds of Prey’ to ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 11:00:50 +0000 Scarlett Johansson gets a "Black Widow" solo movie, and Jared Leto returns in "Morbius." Full Article
or Hank Azaria reportedly quitting role as voice of Apu on ‘The Simpsons’ By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 21:59:07 +0000 The actor has long voiced by the character, who had come under scrutiny for propagating stereotypes. Full Article
or ‘A Short Hike’: A pleasant break from the winter doldrums By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 17:42:29 +0000 'A Short Hike" is a good example of how a familiar video game form can be made into something more quiet and unhurried. Full Article
or ‘Journey to the Savage Planet’: Forgettable for so many reasons By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 14:00:24 +0000 Cheeky behavior can be a cover for inadequacy. Full Article
or Cathy Yan’s rapid rise from journalist to ‘Birds of Prey’ director: ‘I didn’t think you could do this professionally’ By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 23:56:50 +0000 Yan guided Margot Robbie's return to her character Harley Quinn, and is the first woman of Asian descent to direct a major Hollywood superhero movie. Full Article
or ‘Arise: A Simple Story’ is a game of symbolism and the stages of life By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 21:30:48 +0000 “Arise: A Simple Story” coasts on its gentle visual language, but is a good option for those looking for a family-friendly game. Full Article
or ‘7th Sector’: An inspired sci-fi game from the point of view of a spark By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 17:17:01 +0000 Full Article
or Trump finally sees a threat from coronavirus By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:05:09 +0000 And, of course, an opportunity. Full Article
or New Yorker coronavirus cover shows Trump with a mask over his eyes By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:30:42 +0000 A Newsday cartoon also uses the same image to satirize Trump's response to the virus. Full Article
or Pete Buttigieg, comic-book hero: How one company is bringing the Democratic candidates’ stories to life in pictures By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 12:00:55 +0000 TidalWave Productions is releasing Buttigieg and Bloomberg comic books to sit alongside its Warren biography. Full Article
or ‘The Longing’: Patience (and lots of it) is required, but it’s worth every minute By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 19:23:00 +0000 Every so often a game like this comes along that is so audacious it reminds us of how conventional and pedestrian many of the games are by comparison. Full Article
or How cartoonists are carefully satirizing the coronavirus epidemic — and Trump’s response to it By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 14:54:32 +0000 Three Pulitzer-winning cartoonists say covering the crisis requires careful aim. Full Article
or ‘Bloodshot’ works, if only for the cinematic universe it has the potential to create By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 15:41:12 +0000 Vin Diesel stars as Bloodshot as Valiant Comics finally makes it to the big screen. Full Article
or ‘Ori and the Will of the Wisps’ is an enjoyable sequel, but doesn’t build the original’s energy By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 17:00:57 +0000 You can expect more abilities, a larger map, and more colors from 'Ori and the Will of the Wisps' than in the first., but the hope was to see a touch of subversion to its formula instead of straitlaced augmentation. Full Article
or How the world’s political artists are depicting the covid-19 pandemic By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 12:05:33 +0000 Symbolism, face masks and the Grim Reaper abound. Full Article
or Chinese American cartoonist finds satire in coronavirus crisis — with a perspective from both cultures By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 11:00:36 +0000 Chen Weng was born in Wuhan and lives in Seattle. Both connections inspire her "Messycow Comics" strips about panic and hoarding. Full Article
or Rosario Dawson will play fan-favorite Ahsoka Tano in ‘The Mandalorian.’ Is this the series’s next Baby Yoda moment? By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 12:00:47 +0000 Darth Vader's former apprentice Ahsoka Tano, as played by Rosario Dawson, will compete with Baby Yoda for attention this fall on Disney Plus. Full Article
or ‘Steven Universe’ creator says farewell, knowing her show made young LGBTQ viewers feel seen By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 10:00:23 +0000 Rebecca Sugar's hit series "Steven Universe" changed the Cartoon Network's policy on same-sex marriage in kids' shows. Full Article
or Seven ‘Twilight Zone’ episodes that are eerily timely during the coronavirus pandemic By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 11:00:44 +0000 "The Twilight Zone" delved into how human behavior changes in times of crisis. Full Article
or The New Yorker cover and political cartoons are saluting coronavirus responders as heroes By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 19:38:01 +0000 Mike Luckovich's popular Iwo Jima cartoon is also celebrating those on the front lines of the fight against covid-19. Full Article
or 5 tips to spark your creativity while working alone, from artists who do it all the time By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 10:00:48 +0000 The "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" author, a "Peanuts" studio creator and others explain the ways they're staying creative during a pandemic. Full Article
or Mort Drucker’s legendary Mad magazine caricatures spoofed Hollywood — and Hollywood loved them By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 21:16:38 +0000 Artist Mort Drucker, who inspired generations of humorists with his Mad magazine film and TV parodies across five decades, passed away Wednesday. Full Article
or ‘Girl With a Purell Earring’: How artists are tweaking famous paintings for our coronavirus era By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 10:00:16 +0000 Artists are creating social-distancing versions of Vermeer, da Vinci, Michelangelo and more. Full Article
or San Diego Comic-Con canceled because of coronavirus pandemic By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 19:18:06 +0000 For the first time in 50 years there won't be a San Diego Comic Con. Full Article
or ‘The Incredibles’ director Brad Bird picks what to watch in isolation By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:00:04 +0000 Here's how the new Turner Classic Movies "Essentials" guest — the man behind "The Incredibles" and "Ratatouille" — has been influenced by Hitchcock, '50s sci-fi and James Bond. Full Article
or A New Yorker cartoonist got covid-19. So he drew this public warning. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 11:00:05 +0000 New York humorist Jason Chatfield chronicled his experience with the illness, from symptoms to recovery. Full Article
or We’d like to see the artwork you’re creating during the coronavirus crisis By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:00:25 +0000 Submit your visual art here. We'll publish some of the submissions. Full Article
or The Grim Reaper shows up often in pandemic cartoons — whether to provoke or provide dark humor By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 10:00:49 +0000 Some cartoonists try to deliver a political shock. Others want to deliver levity in this trying time. Full Article
or News24.com | Survivors of Nigeria's 'baby factories' share their stories By www.news24.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 07:02:47 +0200 Girls who fled Boko Haram attacks are being enslaved and raped by human traffickers who then sell their babies. Full Article
or News24.com | Six killed as plane carrying coronavirus aid crashes in Somalia By www.news24.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 12:55:25 +0200 Former defence minister says cargo plane shot down as it tried to land in the southern town of Bardale. Full Article
or News24.com | Nigeria reports record infections hours after lockdown was eased By www.news24.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 12:56:30 +0200 Number of Covid-19 cases jumps by 245, the day Nigeria began phasing out emergency measures. Full Article
or News24.com | Niger labour minister died from coronavirus - public TV By www.news24.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 13:50:07 +0200 The novel coronavirus caused the death of Niger's minister of employment and labour, Mohamed Ben Omar, public television has announced. Full Article