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‘Watchmen’ Writer Alan Moore Says Superhero FIlms Have “Blighted Cinema & Culture”

October 9, 2020 3:03 pm

Alan Moore might not be a name that means very much to people outside of the comic book community. But for those of us that grew up reading his stories and adored superheroes, Moore is nothing short of a legen...

‘The Show’ Teaser: ‘Watchmen’ Writer Alan Moore Returns With A Strange, Dreamy Feature

Charles Barfield

October 5, 2020 12:03 pm

News, Trailers

If you’re a fan of comic books, especially those from the past four decades, you likely owe quite a bit to writer Alan Moore. With his landmark series such as “Watchmen,” “Batman: The Killing Joke,” “V for Ven...

‘V for Vendetta’ Isn’t Science Fiction Anymore

Jason Bailey

July 30, 2020 3:30 pm

Essays, Features, News

Nothing busts canons quite like living in interesting times. In our ongoing Inflection Point series, we look back at the films that have taken on new relevance due to our ongoing cultural and political upheava...

‘Watchmen’ Writer Alan Moore Argues ‘Birth Of A Nation’ Is The First American Superhero Film

Charles Barfield

November 20, 2019 2:07 pm

News

If there was a Mount Rushmore of comic book creators, Alan Moore would be right up there next to the greats like Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Will Eisner, and others. In addition to writing what many believe to be the...

‘Watchmen’: Damon Lindelof Respectfully Says, “F-ck You. I’m Doing It Anyway” In Light Of Creator Alan Moore’s Objections

Charles Barfield

July 25, 2019 11:57 am

News, Television

Normally, when you adapt a comic book for TV or film, you’re not just basing the project off of one storyline. With “Spider-Man,” “Superman,” or “Avengers” films, you are pulling from decades and decades of sto...

Watch: 14-Minute Video Essay Explores The Differences Between The Film And Graphic Novel Of ‘V For Vendetta’

Nicholas Laskin

October 2, 2015 11:04 am

News

Watch: 14-Minute Video Essay Explores The Differences Between The Film And Graphic Novel Of 'V For Vendetta'

Watch: Dwayne Johnson Teases Playing Shazam, Plus New Clip From ‘Hercules’ (That Alan Moore Wants You To Boycott)

Kevin Jagernauth

July 21, 2014 10:48 am

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Watch: Dwayne Johnson Teases Playing Shazam, Plus New Clip From 'Hercules' (That Alan Moore Wants You To Boycott)

Shocker: Alan Moore Not Thrilled About ‘League Of Extraordinary Gentleman’ TV Show

Ken Guidry

July 16, 2013 10:43 am

Television

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Shocker: Alan Moore Not Thrilled About 'League Of Extraordinary Gentleman' TV Show

Hughes Brothers To Direct Long-Gestating ‘Akira’ Adaptation; Might Be Two-Part Film

Rodrigo Perez

February 10, 2010 5:31 pm

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Sigh... what happened to the Hughes Brothers. They had such a promising career and took Hollywood by storm with their arresting first feature about gang life in L.A., "Menace II Society" (which still outclasses...

Mike Patton & Alan Moore Collab Is A False No Go…

Rodrigo Perez

May 27, 2009 3:56 pm

News

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Not so fast. A few days ago, it was reported that “Watchmen” writer/ curmudgeon Alan Moore would be working with ex- Faith No More singer and multi-instrumentalist Mike Patton on an upcoming multimedia project ...

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