Happy birthday to Eisner, Harvey and Reuben Award winner, "Calvin And Hobbes" creator, Bill Watterson.

I think one of the main reasons libs are so insane now is J. K. Rowling. They loved those books so much that they defined their entire lives and personalities with them. Harry Potter world was their entire existence. And then they had to give it all up. I love that woman. Hero

It’s John Byrne’s 75th birthday! Let’s celebrate the man who wrote, drew, inked, and lettered some of the most iconic comic books of all time. If you were alive in the Bronze Age, most of your superhero memories were drawn by Mr. Byrne. Happy birthday to a true comic legend!

Stephen King is terminating the Warner Bros. copyright license for 'The Shawshank Redemption' because there is still a large market for adaptations of his books. Victor looks at the possibility of a new version of a movie that was already nearly perfect. bleedingfool.com/movies-tv-film…

Scarlett Johansson’s 'Tower of Terror' is stuck in development limbo, struggling to turn a spooky Disney-ride’s thin story into a full film. It’s like waiting for an elevator that never arrives—still hopeful, but definitely stuck in the Twilight Zone. bleedingfool.com/movies-tv-film…

Dissecting Dune’s legacy, Brian Niemeier argues Herbert crafted Paul Atreides as a seductive trap—warning of charismatic leaders and the dangers of getting what you want, even when you know the risks. bleedingfool.com/blogs/dune-the…

The original Godzilla, ranked #13 in David Vining's review of Godzilla Showa era filmography. He praises the special effects but finds the story thin, the characters underdeveloped, and the themes muddled. bleedingfool.com/reviews/godzil…

>From a Big 5 house >Based on arguably the world's biggest IP It's sanctioned fanfic all the way down.

Zombie movies once ruled horror, but after a pandemic that made real life feel like a dystopian nightmare, A.H. Lloyd says that even the '28 Years Later' undead can’t compete with cops arresting beachgoers and governments zealously shutting down everything bleedingfool.com/movies-tv-film…

With news of J. Michael Straczynski’s return to Spider-Man with Amazing Spider-Man: Torn, Avi Green expresses doubt about the choice and caution over Marvel’s recent direction. bleedingfool.com/comics/j-micha…

With the entire DC reboot on the line and just days before release, James Gunn can’t resist stirring the pot, trading a solid box office win for hard-left politics and reminding everyone that he’s not afraid to reimagine Superman through a political lens. bleedingfool.com/news/james-gun…

Julian McMahon, star of "Fantastic Four," "Charmed," and "Nip/Tuck," has died at 56 after a private battle with cancer. The Australian actor was celebrated for his talent, charisma, and beloved TV and film roles. bleedingfool.com/news/julian-mc…

#12 on his Showa era Godzilla movie list, David Vining explores Ishiro Honda’s 1962 classic "King Kong vs. Godzilla," highlighting its satirical take on TV culture, thrilling monster battles, and inventive special effects. bleedingfool.com/reviews/godzil…

Executives at Warner Bros. just shat themselves at the same time

The public domain version of Disney's Minnie Mouse ditches the mouse ears for a knife in Minnie's Midnight Massacre, proving that even childhood icons can get tired of smiles and start collecting scars—and maybe a few victims too. *sigh* bleedingfool.com/news/another-c…

Jim Shooter, former Marvel Comics editor-in-chief, has died at 73 after battling esophageal cancer. Shooter was known for shaping Marvel in the 1980s and founding Valiant Comics. Avi Green wonders if the industry will learn from his career. bleedingfool.com/comics/remembe…

Scarlett Johansson hits 40 and suddenly Hollywood’s beauty standards are the real villain. Meanwhile her shirtless co-star superheroes sweat for the “female gaze.” Maybe it’s time for aging stars to stop blaming the camera and face the mirror. #malegaze bleedingfool.com/blogs/aging-gr…

Exploring YouTuber Game Dove’s critique of Final Fantasy VIII, Brian Niemeier argues the game’s mythic storytelling and Squall’s journey reveal truths about love, institutions, and heroism beyond surface contradictions. Read here: bleedingfool.com/blogs/final-fa…

In his review, "Godzilla vs. Gigan" ranks #11 among Showa Era Godzilla films, David Vining notes its traditional monster-mash action, quirky human plot, and mixed use of classic kaiju characters. bleedingfool.com/reviews/godzil…