Better Than Fiction Episode #20. X-Men: Days Of Futute Past - Review!

Spoilers! Spoilers! Did I say it loud enough? This episode is chock full of spoilers. Our focus today is the new Bryan Singer film - X-Men: Days Of Future Past. Join your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett as they welcome back their special guest (comic book and movie super fan) Omar Safi for a fun filled discussion. Here we talk plot points, ties to past X-Men / Wolverine movies, special effects, surprises and the franchise's possible future. Enjoy!

Mr. Motivator: "I can't wait for this summer's biggest movie! This poster says it all!"

Better Than Fiction Episode #19. Dallas Comic-Con '14 Recap!

Number 19 is here! The Dallas Comic-Con '14 is in the books for another year. On this episode DLNelson and special guest comic book and movie super fan Omar Safi talk up the con to Scott Sackett. Topics covered include: the new venue, attendance numbers, vendors, panels, purchases, comic book creators, celebrity guests and a Stan Lee meet and greet. Enjoy!

Before he was NASA's top astronaut, Mr. Motivator was a silver screen "tough guy". He left Hollywood when the producers started favoring the softer James Cagney. (photo courtesy of Mr. Motivator from his private collection)

Better Than Fiction Episode #18. Heavy Metal Revival From Hell!

Finally #18 is here! On this episode your hosts (DLNelson & Scott Sackett) talk up popular culture entertainment originating from England, France and America. First up, Scott brings us an animated Canadian movie with French roots. Then DL talks about a new American comicbook series that features reanimated corpses in the state of Wisconsin. And then the guys finish with an 1880's English murder mystery that is still unsolved to this day. Enjoy!

When Mr. Motivator started demanding smokes, booze and dames for his next mission, NASA had had enough. (photo courtesy of Mr. Motivator from his private collection)

Better Than Fiction Episode # 17. Free Comic Book Day '14 and Pulp Talk with guest Ellis Goodson!

We are back once again in our "Fortress of Solitude". This week join us (your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett) as we welcome back our special guest video game artist Ellis Goodson. We begin with our usual segments - "What You Should Be Aware Of" and "Cool Stuff". Topics this week include: Francesco Francavilla's "The Black Beetle", Ben Caldwell's "Action! Cartooning" and the movies "Robinson Crusoe on Mars", "The Angry Red Planet" and "Lost In Space". Then it is off to a Free Comic Book Day '14 re-cap. Finally we conclude with our featured subject - "Pulp Talk" where we talk Doc Savage, The Shadow and The Spider! Enjoy!

Mr. Motivator: "The 1970's! It is a blur for me. I was told that I was the inspiration for this cover though." (comic book courtesy of Mr. Motivator from his private collection)

Better Than Fiction Episode #16. The Matrix!

Enter The Matrix! Most Sci-Fi fans (and movie fans for that matter) love The Matrix. DLNelson and Scott Sackett each rank it as one of their personal favorites. This week they watch the movie together and give you their commentary track. As it plays out on screen, listen as the guys talk about their favorite scenes, nods to classic movies, product placement, religious references, and some of the Wachowski brothers influences. Enjoy.

Another early photo of Mr. Motivator doing what he does best. (photo courtesy of Mr. Motivator from his private collection)

Better Than Fiction Episode #15. John Byrne's Fantastic Four Artist's Edition!

All New Episode #15! Join your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett this week for their segments: "What You Should Be Aware Of" and "Cool Stuff". This week DL focuses on Wally Wood's military strip book "Cannon". Then Scott talks up the very cool (and large) John Byrne's Fantastic Four Artist's Edition. The guys finish up with some talk about DC Absolutes, a dream OMAC bound edition and an actress to portray Wonder Woman. Enjoy.





   

Mr. Motivator: Obviously he had it coming! (comic book courtesy of Mr. Motivator from his private collection)

Better Than Fiction Episode #14. Interview With Video Game Artist Ellis Goodson! (p.2)

#14! We're back with the second half of our interview with video game artist Ellis Goodson. Listen as Ellis continues his story about living and working in Southern California. As always Scott Sackett brings you his segment "Cool Stuff". This week he looks at another documentary, "The Parking Lot Movie". Also this week DLNelson has his segment "What You Should Be Aware Of". This weeks book is DC Comics "Solo - The Deluxe Edition". Enjoy.


Early photo of Mr. Motivator taken while he was still in good standing with NASA. (photo courtesy of Mr. Motivator from his private collection)



Better Than Fiction Episode #13. Interview With Video Game Artist Ellis Goodson! (p.1)

Lucky #13 is here! On this episode your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett start off with their "Cool Stuff" and "What You Should Be Aware Of" segments. This week Scott sheds some light on the music documentary "Studio City". Then DL talks comics with Marvel Comics digital trades and a review of Derreck Wayne Jackson's "Raven: A Matter Of Seconds". Finally our main feature. This week we are pleased to be joined by local artist Ellis Goodson. Ellis tells us about his early goal to work at Marvel Comics and how he met Archie Goodwin, Marie Severin, Alex Toth and Ed Brubaker along the way. Also included is his route to California through Dallas to be a video game artist. Enjoy.

Better Than Fiction Episode #12. Non Super Hero Comic Book Movie Talk!

We are back with another new episode. Listen as Scott Sackett starts us off with his "Cool Stuff" segment. This week he focuses on the Playaway audio book device. Next up is DLNelson with his "What You Should Be Aware Of". Todays topic is Jodorowsky and Gimenez's "The Metabarons Ultimate Collection". The guys finish this episode with the topic of Non Super Hero Comic Book Movies. We dive into some of our favorites including: "Sin City", "Ghost World" and "Akira". During which we compare the movie to the source material. Enjoy!

Better Than Fiction Episode #11. Super Hero Comic Book Movie Talk!

Episode #11! Join your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett as they talk about their "Cool Stuff" and "What You Should Be Aware Of". Scott starts us off with a sketch book. But this isn't any old sketch book, it's a whopping 500+ page oversized hard back from master artist Kim Jung Gi. Then DL dives into current comic book superstar artist Sean Phillips' art book. If you like "Criminal", "Fatale", "Sleeper" or "Marvel Zombies" this book is definitely for you. Lastly, the guys finish up with a discussion on super hero themed comic book movies. During which, the new Spider-man and Superman re-boots are examined. Enjoy!