Better Than Fiction Episode #241! On The Camino, Ill Breed and Big Baby!

Episode #241! This week we have more love for the works of Charles Burns. First up we talk about the story "Ill Breed" featured in the comic book "Death Rattle". We also focus on the adaption of "Ill Breed" in the French animated movie "Fear(s) of the Dark". After that DL features Burns' "Big Baby". Scott talks about Jackie Chan's new movie "The Foreigner". To wrap this episode we all talk Jason's "On The Camino". Give us a listen!

Better Than Fiction Episode #240! The Flaming Lips and 2001 A Space Odyssey!

Episode #240! This week join Scott Sackett, Barry Burris and DLNelson as they talk music and a movie. First up DL talks about his recent IMAX viewing of 2001 A Space Odyssey! Listen as he talks about the sights and sounds of this 50 year-old classic. Next up Scott talks about his recent meeting of Flaming Lips front-man Wayne Coyne. Scott then tells some Flaming Lips stories and speaks on their music. To finish up this episode Barry talks a little about Marie Severin and Russ Heath. Give us a listen!

The Dawn Of Man!

Wayne Coyne

Marie Severin (8/21/1929 - 8/29/2018).

Spider-Woman co-created by Marie Severin.

Russ Heath (9/29/1926 - 8/23/2018).

Gary Friedrich (8/21/1943 - 8/30/2018).

Ghost Rider co-created by Gary Friedrich.

Better Than Fiction Episode #239! Charles Burns' X'ed Out, The Hive and Sugar Skull!

Episode #239! This week we focus on three works by Charles Burns. Listen as we drift through time and space like a character with a head injury into "X'ed Out", "The Hive" and "Sugar Skull". Does this story make sense? It's Charles Burns.

X'ed Out

 

The Hive

Sugar Skull

Charles Burns

The "REAL" Charles Burns

Better Than Fiction Episode #238! John Byrne's X-Men Artifact Edition, 2001 A Space Odyssey and Star Trek Discovery!

Episode #238! This week we discuss a book, a movie and a TV show. First up, Scott has the beautiful "John Byrne's X-Men Artifact Edition" by IDW. Listen as he describes this gigantic book filled with John Byrne pencil art inked by Terry Austin. Next up, Barry has a review of his recent viewing of the 50th anniversary IMAX release of 2001 A Space Odyssey. Was it spectacular? Find out here. To close down this episode, DL talks Star Trek Discovery. He's watched the first season and gives his thoughts on the creators choices and story elements. Boldly Go and check it out!