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Smiley Spot: Twelve Angry Men Comic

Submitted by Dov Smiley
on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 20:47

During our last UysFaber podcast on crime stories, I said that my favorite was Twelve Angry Men. Not really a crime story I know, for it is better known as a court drama. Still, the legendary play turned movie is my favorite crime.

For a quick recap, the story takes place entirely in a jury room. You never learn the names of the twelve men and you follow them through all of their discussions on the case. While originally eleven of them wish to convict the young defendant, one votes not guilty, and uses every form of manipulation and ruling to convince the other eleven to join them.

Atheist - Jupiter

Submitted by AdamusicA
on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 12:16

Jupiter - Atheist(2010)
Seasons of Mist
Progressive/Technical Death Metal

Atheist is a death metal band from Sarasota, Florida that rose to fame in 1991 with their sophomore record Unquestionable Presence. The album was a landmark for the genre.

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Back from the Dead

(Re)Discovering the Detective

Submitted by uys999
on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 14:16

(Re)Discovering the Detective
By Andrew Uys


Long before I was a fan of Batman or Richard Castle, I idolized the deductive skills of a certain Mr. Holmes. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories filled my childhood, and ever since, I've had a passion for criminal mysteries and the quick-witted men and women who solve them. Since those early days, I've discovered Magnum PI, Law & Order, The Mentalist, and two of my favourite shows — Homicide: Life on the Street and The Wire.

The thread here is obviously an enjoyment of detective stories.
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Braving the Bargain Bin: Death to Smoochy

Submitted by uys999
on Thu, 02/16/2012 - 22:32

Braving the Bargain Bin: Death to Smoochy
Even an all-star cast can’t keep some movies from the bargain bins. Today’s film is filled with stars who’ve each carried movies on their own. Will the names Robin Williams, Edward Norton, and Danny DeVito save this movie from becoming a drink holder? Our next bargain bin selection is...


Title: Death To Smoochy
Genre: Dark Comedy
Price: 2/$10 (Walmart)
Welcome to the world of children’s entertainment, where everything is bright and shiny and there’s corruption at every turn.
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Jill Nagel

What are VNs and ADVs?

Submitted by TenchiTen
on Wed, 02/15/2012 - 14:32

What are VNs and ADVs?

Written by Olivia S.

Usually when I tell people I am working on producing my own independent VN or ADV, I am often asked "what in the heck does that mean?" So I've decided to do a blog about it. This blog is going to be more informative than fun, so please bear with me!
VNs and ADVs are one of my passions, so I'm going to do my best to explain this in the most efficient way as possible.

Many anime and manga have been inspired by or are adaptations of ADVs or VNs, a very popular form of storytelling created by the Japanese.


An example of artwork in a VN.

VN, or Visual Novel,
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TenchiTen

Smiley Spot: Lessons from Comic School

Submitted by Dov Smiley
on Wed, 02/15/2012 - 11:55

Last week I was given a portfolio review at the Kubert School in New Jersey. For those not in the know, Kubert School is the only official school teaching comic book art and has produced many of the industry's top talents. The facility is the dream I had as a kid about what school should look like.

The Devil You Know

Submitted by AdamusicA
on Tue, 02/14/2012 - 01:06

The Devil You Know - Heaven & Hell / Black Sabbath (2008)
Rhino Records
Doom Metal/Heavy Metal
 


"Holy Badass album cover Batman!" Robin on The Devil You Know's Artwork

Black Sabbath is a band that has gone through a lot of line-up changes. And although there is a golden stature to the Ozzy Osbourne era, the Ronnie James Dio era seems to have just as competitive a fanbase. With the three classic albums Heaven and Hell (1980), Mob Rules (1981), and Dehumanizer (1993), this fact became pretty apparent to Black Sabbath’s label (Rhino) in 2006. Thus Rhino released a Black Sabbath — Greatest Hits

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Back from the Dead

Smiley Spot: HardWear Preview

Submitted by Dov Smiley
on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 11:45

The second issue of HardWear was released this week, making this my second issue now in in publication. A big congratulations to the entire UysFaber team, as well as to Rebecca and Aaron for a stellar opening story.

To celebrate and to get you into Paradise Comics, the following is a four-page preview. Check it out and enjoy the story:

Dov Smiley

V for Vacation: Thoughts on Before Watchmen

Submitted by Aaron Feldman
on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 12:16

Earlier this month, as I was playing through Square Enix's Final Fantasy XIII-2, the appropriately named sequel to Final Fantasy XIII, I began to think about what makes a good sequel. When is a sequel justified? What does it need to bring to the table, in terms of innovation and new ideas? How much of the original needs to be preserved in order to stay true, and how much is just derivative? As these questions swirled through my head, I decided that my next post for UysFaber would be dedicated to the do's and don't's of making a sequel (from an artistic point of view, that is.

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Before Watchmen

Braving the Bargain Bin: Sex and Death 101

Submitted by TenchiTen
on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 18:06

Braving the Bargain Bin: Sex and Death 101

Welcome back to Braving the Bargain. Today I’m going to look at a film made by bargain bin staple, Anchor Bay Entertainment. When their sailboat logo pops onto the screen you know you’re in for something a little different. If you like horror, you know Anchor Bay.  They’ve release and distributed many cult favourites including Evil Dead, some of George A Romero’s Living Dead series, and most of Dario Argento’s filmography. So, what truly terrifying tale has been pulled off the bargain shelves? Today’s film is...

Title: Sex and Death 101(2007)

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Jill Nagel

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