Iron Man Three: Movie Review

Excellent, entertaining, playful and magnificent, this is a fantastic movie that builds on its successful predecessors while bringing in some fresh ideas. The film develops a few key, interconnected themes from the earlier movies, ranging from the dangers of weaponising science, to exploring the essence of the superhero. Is Tony Stark Iron Man, or is it the otherway round? And …

The Avengers: A Back Story

The Avengers movie was fantastic. Bright, smart, powerful CGI but with some terrific acting and a story that held together really well. Now the third top-grossing movie of all time (and no DVD yet) it still has some life in it yet. I didn’t read the original comics when they first came out (too young and in the wrong country) …

Modern Artists: Barry Windsor Smith

The fine art and graphic illustrations of Barry Windsor Smith (BWS) carry an aching beauty. Every line is lovingly crafted, every colour is imbued with care and elegance. I first encountered his illustrations in the Marvel Conan stories, Tower of the Hierophant I think, to which he brought a splendour and power rarely seen in comics. Briefly he associated with …