OUR HEROES

A SHOWCASE OF ORIGINAL SUPERHERO AND COMIC BOOK RELATED FILMS BY INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS

ADVENTURES INTO DIGITAL COMICS-This film is a documentary written and Directed by Sebastien Dumesnil and brought to You by Top Two Three Films. Adventures Into Digital Comics analyzes what many considered the end of US printed comics in the 90's and the potential rebirth of the industry using a digital format on the internet. Will digital comics eventually overthrow their paper ancestors? This film should give us a little on that plus a whole lot more. The film will include many interviews with various industry giants from the comic book world such as Marv Wolfman, James Kochalka and many more. The film is currently in post-production but You can spin by the official website to check out sample interviews that will (or won't) appear in the finished film. I'm a sucker for a good documentary (especially when they involve the comic book industry) so I'll definitely check this out as soon as it's released. Click the poster for the official website.

THE NAIAD-In the works over at Fine Lookin' Productions is a superhero flick called The Naiad. The Naiad tells the tale of a mobster who decides to leave "The Business". As payback the Mob murders His entire enemy and impails Him with a metal rod. In a freak act of Nature the rod is struck by lightning and the electricity pumps into the ex-mobsters body. The thugs leave Him for dead but He is far from it. It seems that the lightning hadn't killed Him, instead it left Him with an incredible new superpower, The ability to control electricity. With His new found superpowers the Man decides use them to avenge the death of His family. No release date on this film yet, but there are some cool storyboards available for viewing on the website HERE.

FANBOY:THE MOVIE-I am proud to announce that I am currently working on a film with Blinky Production's own Chris R.Notarile called FANBOY:THE MOVIE. As of now We are still working on the script but I will keep You up to date on the films progress. Chris and Myself are confident that this one is gonna be a winner! Here is a short synopsis of Our film written by Chris...When avid Comic Geek Bill Harris, is banished from the Comic Convention-the same day His idol (Guy Action) is supposed to appear, He dons the identity of "FANBOY" masked master of comic trivia, and tries to re-enter the convention. Hot chicks and B List celebrities beware, Fanboy is here! Click on the poster for Blinky Production's official website.

FANBOY- This upcoming film by Directors Brian Tomaselli, whom You might know as Director of the long awaited GREEN LANTERN:NEW DAWN, Scott Schlosser, and Calamity House Productions will tell the tale of a lonely, and insecure Fanboy named Alex Thomas. In the film Alex falls for one of a species most rare..a FanGIRL. Can He win Her heart? You'll have to check out this romantic comedy coming very soon for the answer. Until then, You can check out a list of cast & crew, posters, synopsis, production photos, and the trailer located on the official website HERE. I'm currently trying to turn My Girlfriend Patty into a Fangirl...hmmm, this film might just be the inspiration She needs :)

PAULA PERIL:MIDNIGHT IS THE DARKEST HOUR-Atlantis Studios comic book character Paula Peril comes to life in a brand new Fan Film! Valerie Perez (Tomb Raider-Tears Of The Dragon) stars as Paula Perillo, a fearless investigative reporter for the Daily Gazette who always seems to get herslef into one sticky situation after another. Be it Supernatural, or just plain criminal cases, Paula Peril covers them all! Paula Peril:Midnight Is The Darkest Hour is in the works, and will be brought to you by Phoenix Filmworks Director Andy Rodriguez (Power Cat, Retro Girl). To check out some cool Paula Peril comics visit Atlantis Studios by clicking HERE. To visit the films official website click HERE, and to visit Paula Peril's Myspace page click HERE , where you can check out the short film Paula Peril:Trapped In The Flames. Have fun :)

CAPTAIN SCHOOLGIRL - In a neverending battle against school bullies, horny jocks, and less than Holy Priests, only one crimfighter is capable of taking on such villainy, Captain Schoolgirl! With the help of Her faithful, and clueless sidekick Dunceboy, Captain Schoolgirl is the sole protector of Our Lady Of Perpetual Bliss High School, and the star of Her own web series, and a full length film currently in the works from Fantasy Trade Productions with an expected release date sometime in 2009. To check out both episodes of the good Captain's web series visit the official Myspace page HERE and click on videos. Captain Schoolgirl will also have Her very own website soon, We'll keep ya' posted.

THE SHADOW ASSET- Angelina Valentino is an elite assassin working for the CIA. Since She is an independent contractor she is classified as a Shadow Asset. If Valentino is ever found out all acknowledegement of Her ties to the CIA, or her existence for the matter, will be disavowed. In the film Valentino is laying low, but at the same time she is forced to sniff out a Mole in the CIA looking to take Her out for good. The film stars Brandy McLayne as Angelina Valentino, and is brought to you by Director Wes Young and Misfire Productions. To view the films trailer, as well as other info about the film, please visit the official film's website HERE and the Myspace page HERE.

DR. OBSIDIAN VS. THE SCORPION - Fans of Golden Age comics, pulp novels, radio shows, and movie serials will defintely want to check out this very cool trailer. Dr. Obsidian, created by Leo Krelleg, is both a man of science, and a man of mystery. Ordinary Crime Lab Scientist by day, Dr. Obsidian becomes the scourge of evil by night, equipped with nothing more than his knowledge of science, and an array of custom gadgetry. Visit Dr. Obsidian's official Myspace page HERE to view a promo trailer for the character, and a look at his upcoming film Dr. Obsidian Vs. The Scorpion. Ahh....those thrilling days of yesteryear....

TANK- Are You one of many who enjoyed Quentin Tarantino's film Grindhouse? Well, something tells me you'll probably enjoy this kick-ass trailer inspired by that very film. Tank was created as part of the 2007 SXSW Grindhouse 101 Trailer Competition by Christian Cisneros, Moving Image, Immaculate Conceptions, and RFS Productions. Tank has all the gritty, raw, and violent coolness of a classic exploitation flick plus more! I was really impressed by this trailer, easily one of the best i've seen in awhile. The full length feature is in the works, and I for one CANNOT wait. Dig it! Stop by the films official Myspace page HERE for loads of Tank related goodies. The Rider is on his way!

GENE GENERATION-Coming soon from Director Pearry Reginald Teo, Ascension Pictures, and Middle Link Productions comes this Sci-Fi adventure. Gene Generation takes place in a troubled world where a violent new crimewave is linked to the criminal use of DNA manipulation. The only hope for this doomed world lies on the shoulders of two orphans who rise up to take control of the lawless land. This film will star Bai Ling and Faye Dunaway to name a few. To check out the trailers for the film along with a ton of other cool stuff visit the films official Myspace page HERE. You can also visit the offical website for the film HERE. Looks impressive!

CIVILIAN JUSTICE - This is another film project from Graig F. Welch and Beyond Comics Productions that just so happens to be His first film. This film inspired by the tragedy of 9-11 tells the tale of one Man who survives the attacks but loses the love of His life in The Towers. The Man is driven over the edge and thirsting for revenge. In the rubble that was once The Twin Towers the Man finds an American flag and decides to use it as a mask. From that day on the Man is transformed into a living symbol of American Patriotism, A Superhero named CIVILIAN JUSTICE! Visit Beyond Comics Inc's website for more on this project as well as the trailer. Not enough CIVILIAN JUSTICE for Ya? Okay, then feast Your eyes on some of the cool merchandise for the film like CIVILIAN JUSTICE Comic Books and Action Figures!

RAVEDACTYL:PROJECT EVOLUTION-From creator Graig F. Weich and Beyond Comics Inc. Productions comes RAVEDACTYL:PROJECT EVOLUTION. This film tells the story of a Man on the run with mysterious new powers. Hot on His trail are a group of super powered Baddies led by a Man named Sunder (played by David Prowse of Star Wars fame). The film also stars Rapper Coolio as Maduzor and Donald Faison (Clueless/Scrubs) as Gunner. When the Man on the run sees His Girlfriend murdered in front of Him by Sunder's thugs He becomed enraged and in a spectacular display a suit of armor surrounds His body transforming Him into RAVEDACTYL! There are some pretty nifty special effects used in the trailer like Meduzor's dreads coming to life and the actual Ravedactyl transformation sequence is very well done. Cool stuff here! Visit Beyond Comics Inc's official website for the actual trailer as well as a cool trailer for an upcoming Ravedactyl animated feature. Also available is tons of related merchandise so buy something when You pay a visit.

BLOODSHOT-Bloodshot is an Action/Horror/Comedy about a Vampire who works for the Government in the CIA's Vampire Division. The Vampire agent is sent to LA to take out a terrorist cell, but He has more than terrorists to worry about.It seems The Vampire is being trailed by a Cop who see's Him as a threat and wants Him eliminated. When the Cop finally tracks The Vampire down He is preparing to take down the terrorists. Since the two are outnumbered the Vampire and Cop will be forced to join forces to stay alive and complete the mission. This baby is filled with plenty of Gunplay violence and good ol' terorist bashing. Fans of John Woo and Troma Films should love this one. The film is currently in pre-production but a trailer for the film is available on the website HERE. This film is by Director Dietrich Johnston and Fine Lookin' Productions. Click on the poster for the official website. Groovy!

MIDNIGHT-From Creator Francis Lee, Beyond Starlight Entertainment, and Effigy Studios comes a film based on Lee's own independent comic book series TALES OF MIDNIGHT. Tales Of Midnight tells the story of a Police Detective frustrated by the loopholes in the legal system allowing the guilty to go free and unpunished for their crimes. The Detective decides to take justice into His own hands by donning a mask and costume and prowling the nightime streets as the vigilante crimefighter MIDNIGHT. Two different teaser trailers are available for Your enjoyment HERE. Scripts are currently in development for the full length feature film (reportedly starring BATMAN-DEAD END'S Clark Bartram) and a live action television pilot. Stop by the official website for the film by clicking the image of Midnight. There's ton's of cool stuff to check out on this VERY interactive website so visit today. Look's promising!

THE WRAITH:THE EYES OF JUDGEMENT-Based on the Trinity Comics character created by Frank Dirschel comes THE WRAITH:THE EYES OF JUDGEMENT. The film (Directed by Stephen J. Semones and brought to You by Sir Reel Films) tells the tale of Paul Sanderson, reclusive millionaire by day and once night falls He becomes The Wraith, dreaded enemy of the Underworld who forces criminals to feel the pain of Their victims. The short film will be 45 minutes long and released on DVD August 2nd loaded with extras. For now You eager Fanboys can check out the teaser trailer for the film along with documentaries by clicking on the film poster. I like what I see!

RICK HILL PRODUCTIONS and THE TELEVISIONARIES are currently working on an original Superhero film as We speak. The film plot is being kept secret for now, but You can visit the official website for the project trailer (currently titled THE SUPERHERO PROJECT) HERE. The trailer shows the Hero preparing His gear and making His costume, ready to hit the streets and take on the Baddies. The whole thing definitely has a Batman feel to it, and that's no surprise considering the films creator is a huge Batman fan and makes custom Superhero costumes in His spare time. Check out His site HERE to see some of Mr. Hill's impressive work.

NIGHTCAST- Coming soon from Director Marco Von Moos, NoControl Cinema, and Vanquish Alliance is the film NIGHTCAST. Nightcast was designed by the Military to be the ultimate living weapon, but something goes horribly wrong. The remains of a deceased Detective are re-animated, erasing The memories of who He once was. Problem is, not all of the memories are gone and now the thing that once was a man searches for clues to His past and those responsible for His current condition. The former Detective now possesses the strength of ten men and cat-like reflexes making Him a true force to be reckoned with. The release date is for sometime in 2006. For more on this film please visit the website where You can view behind the scenes commentary and trailers for the film.

THE COMIC BOOK MAN!-Written And Directed by Guy McConnell this film is about a Josh, Man obsessed with Comic Books (I think I can relate),So much so that His Girlfriend gets jealous because He is spending more time reading His beloved periodicals then He does with Her. The Girlfriend has had it and decides to place a curse on Her Boyfriend. The curse enables Josh from speaking out loud, He can only talk with the aid of Comic Book balloons. Trying to find a cure for His horrible new affliction Josh seeks help from a strange Doctor named Victor Von Bon Bon. This is one refreshingly original idea for a film. I'm really looking forward to this one. Click on the poster for the trailer.

THE AWAKENING- On the way from Steele Productions and Midnight Sun Entertainment comes an all original Superhero film THE AWAKENING. Directed by Mike Conway, the film tells the tale of a Doctor desperate to save the life of His Wife who is dying of cancer. Using an experimental treatment The Doctor subjects His wife to a series of genetic experiments. It seems that the experiments are a success..or are they? It seems that the exeperiments have given the Doctor's Wife some unique side effects giving Her super powers. Eventually, the power begins to take it's tole on the woman, warping Her mind and turning Her against the people who created Her new found abilities. This one looks mighty cool, We'll keep You all posted. Until then click the image for the films official website.

HOT ROD GIRLS SAVE THE WORLD-I know this one strays a little from the whole spandex wearin' Hero thing but how can You lose when Youv'e got Babes, Zombies, Cool Cars, Aliens and a healthy dose of Rockabilly? This one is sure to be a cult classic. Here's a brief synopsis.. When a small town suddenly has a murder rate on the rise with many of the victims found mutilated, a mysterious light in the sky may be the cause of all the trouble. Three girls (Betty Petty, Vanessa Trojan, and Joleene Dodge) find themselves caught up in the town's chaos and fight to stay alive. No set release date is set but the film is expected to be released sometime in November.This film will be brought to You by Director D.A. Sebasstian and Go-Kustom Films. swing by their site for the trailer. Also be sure to check out their music label and galleries of Pin-Up Girls (Yowza!). Very Cool..

STRENGTH-This short film by Matthew White and Vijay Francis is the story of young man disgusted by the escalating violence and hatred in today's post 911 world. The only difference between the young man and most of Us is that this particular young man decides to make a stand and take on crime and injustice as a vigilante crimefighter. No capes and cowls or flights and tights, just and everyday Joe trying to make a difference. This character may be confident at His ability to make a change, but at the same time He seems almost hollow, His identity consumed by His overwhelming desire to help others rather than Himself. I liked this film because it had a Superhero/Comic Book feel to it without the use of any superpower gimmicks or Supervillains. Although it would have been interesting to show a person on the opposite end of things, a person bitter and selfish driven by evil rather than the desire to do good. The only real complaint I have with this one is the poor lighting in an important action sequence in the film. This is the first time we see Our Hero in action so being able to get a better look at Him kicking a little thug ass would have made the film that much better. Besides the lighting issue this was a smart and enjoyable little film you all should check out for yourselves. STENGTH is currently available as a streaming download at Fanflicks.com. Please click on the movie poster for the link.

CAPE CHASER-So, You'd think that trying to maintain a realationship in these days and times would be hard enough right? Well, Try being two superheroes trying to make things work. One is a literal Goddess named Serena and the other is a super powered crime fighter named Ultimus. After a night of doing the superheroic humpty dance Serena gets up to leave. Ultimus tries to stop Her. Serena tells Ultimus She wants to keep things casual. Just then the tension is cut by a video message from Knighthawk, a fellow crime fighter. Knighthawk tells Ultimus that He needs to talk to Him immediately. Ultimus swallows His pride, leaves Serena and shoots across the sky to meet Him. The rest is for you guys to check out. This film was very enjoyable because it focused on something that is rarely touched upon in comic book type films. These people try to function as normal people in society while trying to maintain their secret identities. What goes on behind closed doors when the mask and cape come off? Chances are you'd probably find most superheroes are just as human as the rest of us. This film also had some witty humor and the actors did a nice job all arround. I would love to see some more shorts with these characters. I think that you guys have built yourself a strong enough foundation over there to give us some more films starring Ultimus and crew. Great job! This film is by Director Drew Lindo and Quelindo Films. You can see a streaming version of the film on the official website, or you can mosey on over to Fanflicks.com to check it out in their Virtual Theater

DYNAMO-This one is a cool little silent short with a new superhero named Dynamo. Now, I say that this film is silent because there is no dialogue..BUT There is a soundtrack by Ozzy and some sound effects here and there. This movie opens with a woman taking a walk through a park when she is spotted by Vagrant who was sleeping on a park bench. The Vagrant approaches the woman and tries hitting on her. Let's just say that the Woman is far from interested and tries to ignore Him. The Vagarant becomes enraged by the Woman's rejection and starts to chase Her. That is until a certain yellow and black superhero named Dynamo is on the scene. Using some nifty (nifty!?!) powers Dynamo tries to teach the thug some manners superhero style. This is a classic scenario..Woman in trouble is saved by Her Knight in shining armor, in this instance Knight in shining spandex. This reminded me of those old black and white silent films or movie serials where the villain is dressed head to toe in black with a crazy moustace and Has a beautiful woman tied up. This is a good thing to me because I can't get enough of that old stuff. This film is a cool little short using an old formula, yet adding a touch of CGI special effects here and there. I like Dynamo's costume, It reminds me of the old Spidey costume from the 70's TV show. (Anybody remember that one?)I liked this one and I would love to see a full length Dynamo one day (hint hint). Visit Tang Lung for the Dynamo short as well as a Spider-Man Fan Film that I will be reviewing here shortly.

THE DEATH OF HERO-MAN -This film by Director Matthew Alson Thornburry, Manta Ray Productions, and CTPR 385 Productions is the story of Hero-Man, a very busy Superhero who also happens to have a day job as news reporter named Dean Dalton. The story begins with some rare Jems being displayed to the press. Covering the story is Dean Dalton's friend and fellow reporter Jaimie Jane and a young photographer. While taking some pictures of the Jems a portal opens and through it emerges Hero-Man's arch enemy Dr. Nerfarious. Nefarious attempts to snatch the jems away but the cartetaker manages to escape with them and His life. Instead, Nefarious snatches Jaimie and takes Her back through the portal and direct to His hideout where she is tied up. Because Jaimie mamaged to set off Her special Hero-Man signal watch the Hero is surely on His way to free Her. Nefarious awaits His inevitable showdown with Hero-Man and Jaimie wonders if She'll ever live to see Her next birthday. Since I am a big Spoiler Hater the ending of this film will be left for YOU to enjoy. I enjoyed this short because it truly payed Homage to the traditional Superheroes of old, especially Spider-Man and Superman (Examples being the double names Jaimie Jane & Dean Dalton, The mild mannered reporter alter ego, the signal watch,the quick clothing changes, and the very Luthor like Dr. Nefarious) Some cool special effects are also used in the film like Hero-Man's heat vision and the scenes where He takes flight.And I forgot to mention the very spiffy (Yes,I said spiffy) Superhero theme music used in the film. If You are a fan of Spidey and Supes You will either think this is a complete rip-off or You might enjoy it for what it appears to be, A fun little film saluting the Superhero. Nice job here Ladies and Gentlemen! Please visit the website by clicking the pic of Hero-Man for the film and a special surprise, A funny music video featuring the cast of the film.

THE SAGA OF BLUEWING:COLLECTOR'S BUST- This funny short film features Joel Danford's original Superhero BLUEWING. The film opens with Bluewing at His local Toy Shop (In His secret identity of course) shopping for the latest Collector's Bust of Jango Fett. He can't seem to find it and realizes that the store hasn't had any new figures in months. Bluewing wanders to the back of the store where He stumbles upon a shady deal in progress. It appears that one of the stores Employees has been providing a maniacal Toy Collector with all of the latest rare figures. The collector's evil plan is to sell the toys on His own forcing Collectors to pay high prices for the rare toys. Bluewing changes into His costume and confronts the Collector. It seems that this Toy Geek isn't going to give up without a fight. To see the exciting conclusion to this film check out the official website. I found this film so funny because I too am a huge Toy Geek and I can sympathize with fellow Collector's who are forced to pay higher prices for the rarest figures at Toy stores and especiallly at Comic Shops. I'm glad to see that We now have a Superhero in Our corner, Thanks Bluewing! Most people should get a kick out of this one but the people who will appreciate most are probably Toy Collector's and Comic Book Fan's. This film was produced by Blackhole Productions and was written and Directed by Joel Danford. Visit the official site of BLUEWING for lots of cool goodies like Flash cartoons, online comics, and of course the film itself. Nice Job!

THE BLACK COUGAR - Brought to You by Writer/Director/Producer Silvio Disalvatore comes the story of a different kind of Superhero. This crimefighter is the gaurdian of children everywhere called The Black Cougar. The film is an almost Pinnochio meets Batman tale about a mysterious Boy named Silvio who's past seeems to be shrouded in secrecy. Silvio feels a natural instinct to watch over the children of His neighborhood as they play, keeping them out of harms way. Silvio decides that He wants some answers from His Father James Desal (a brilliant Toymaker) and the old man feels that the time Has come to reveal the Boys true origin. It seems that the Boy was artificially created by The Toymaker to help Him get over the loss of His Wife and child years earlier in a car crash. Desal made the Boy with a pure heart and a body possessing incredible strength and speed. After hearing news of a rash of child abductions in His own neighborhood Silvio and His father decide to use Silvio's abilities to help track down and bust the ring of kidnappers. After conducting a few experiments on the Boy the results are successful and a new Superhero is born! Possessing some nifty gadgets, weapons, and a souped up Black Cougar Mobile the crimefighter heads out to track down the criminals and bust up their operations for good. Who is this evil Mastermind kidnapping children? Will the Black Cougar be able to rescue the children in time? Will The Black Cougar return? The answers to these and other questions will be revealed once You check this one out for Yourself. This film is a breath of fresh air here at Fanboy Theatre because it is without a doubt the only Superhero film We cover that would be appropriate for younger viewers to enjoy. There is some violence as Black Cougar takes out the Baddies, But the action is watered down in a Power Rangers sort of way. This is not the film to see if Your'e into blood, guts, and cussin'. In light of the recent tragedies involving child abductions Black Cougar is a great learning tool for Youngsters. The film carries many messages to keep children safe. I enjoyed this film because I looked at it through the eyes of the core audience which would be younger kids. I love My knock down, punch out Superbrawl as much as the next Fanboy but the innocence of this film was heartfelt and sincere. You can tell that the creator ( Sivio Disalvatore) really stands behind His beliefs to keep kids safe everywhere. This was a fun little film to check out and I reccomend it (especially for younger children) for it's positive messages and wholesome entertainment. Good stuff ! The film is currently unavailable for download but You can order a copy on DVD directly form the website. Also available on the site are some cool goodies like Black Cougar action figures, T-Shirts, Hats, and Bags. To view the website please click on the poster.

ESTRANGER-From Director Kyle Gallagher and Kyeju Productions comes this short film with a Noir/Pulp type feel. The film opens with a Mysterious Man dressed in a Fedora and trenchcoat holding a briefcase and standing in a darkened city alleyway. Suddenly The Man notices a young boy running away from some masked Thugs on His tail. The Mysterious Man steps in and takes out the thugs in a good old fashioned brawl. Some nice fight choreography and use of shadows to create a mood for the film make this a cool little project to check out. I recommend this short for those who are fans of Pulp Novels, Film Serials, and Comic Heroes like The Question, The Spirit, and The Shadow. Since I am a big fan of that genre Myself I know what they were trying to accomplish with this short and I think they did good job. Short but sweet. You can view the film at FXHome.com by clicking the pic.

ULTRACHRIST-Just when You thought Youv'e seen it all done before in the world of Superhero Cinema a gem like this baby smacks You upside the head with a Hotel Bible! Director Kerry Douglas Dye, Jordan Hoffman, and the good folks over at LeisureSuit Media Productions bring You this tale of the ultimate Spandex wearin' Do-Gooder. No, I'm not talking about the Guy from another planet with a big "S" on His chest I'm talking about the big JC! Jesus has returned to Earth to fulfill the Holy prophecies and reestablish His Ministry. Of all places to begin His Holy Mission The Big Man upstairs drops Him smack dab in the middle of Manhattan NYC! Jonathan C. Green is brilliant as a wide eyed,innocent Jesus who is forced to adapt to the harsh ways of Your average New Yorker. Jesus slowly begins to make friends and ends up crashing at their houses for a place to stay. Christ still feels lost in these modern days and times and looks for some inspiration while walking around the streets of NYC. Jesus visits a Comic Book shop and decides to make Himself into a Superhero. Jesus will use His powers for the good of all mankind and to punish Sinners as ULTRACHRIST! It seems that God has found out about Jesus donning a Superhero costume and He is far from thrilled. God calls on one of His Archangels named Ira to find Jesus and destroy the costume. God isn't the only one who wants a piece of JC, The Parks Commisioner of NYC Mr. Meany (Who is really the Devil) Has found out about Jesus returning to Earth and puts out a hit on Him. After failing at His first attempt to knock off Ultrachrist Mr. Meany decides to assemble His own version of The Legion Of Doom. Meany gathers up some of Histories worst sinners (Vlad The Impaler, Hitler, Richard Nixon, and yes..Jim Morrison) to find Ultrachrist and destroy Him. I can't give away the ending of this film but I can tell You some of the other things You'll see like Hitler ordering an Egg McMuffin, Jesus and Ira in drag, Jesus kickin' some Ebonics to a shoplifter, and many more priceless moments. While I enjoyed pretty much every aspect of this film the strength definitely lies in the casting. Jonathan C. Green is perfect as a clueless Jesus trying to find His way in a City full of sin, Jordan Hoffman (Who is also the Producer and Co-Writer of the film) is dead-on as Ira the Archangel with the magic fingers (You'll see what I mean). Also look for noteable performances from Don Creech as a God, Celia A. Montgomerey as Ultrachrist's number one Gal Pal Molly, and Samuel Bruce Campbell as the ever grouchy Mr.Meany. The acting was only one of the factors that made this film as good as it is. The script is also top notch, providing more laughs than SNL about stuff You find guilty for laughing at in the first place. Yes, If You are a deeply religious person You'll probably find a majority of the films humor offensive so don't say I didn't warn you. Jesus on a subway train, drinking Johnny Walker, playing Basketball! it doesn't get any better than this! Please visit the official site for the film by clicking the poster.

ELECTROBABE & DYNACHICK 5 - This (obviously) is the fifth film in a series by Director DC Conery and DynaHunk Productions. The films are toungue in cheek parodies of the Batman TV show of the 1960's and the short lived Sid And Marty Krofft series ELCTRAWOMAN & DYNAGIRL. This episode of EB & DC Has Our Heroes squaring off against SweetPuss (a second rate villainess) and Waxoff (a warped villain with a face made of wax). SweetPuss ends up getting kidnapped by Waxoff to lure EB & DC to His hideout. The Heroes jump in their flying car and head out to try and save SweetPuss and free Her from the clutches of the vile villain. I enjoyed this film because I'm a big Fan of both the 60's Batman series and ElectraWoman & DynaGirl. Watching EB & DC You can definitley see where DC Conery got His inspiration from. From the easily escapeable traps to the bad special effects and cheesy villains this is truly an Homage to Superhero Cult TV at it's best. While these films are fun for Us Adults there are some sexual undertones and light Bondage featured so no Kiddies please. The DVD of the film features Behind the Scenes footage, Outtakes, Commentaries by the cast and the Director,and other cool stuff so swing by DynaHunk's website and get one today.

ACTIONMAN-I am proud to announce Chris R. Notarile's first Superhero parody film ACTIONMAN! It may not be a "serious" Superhero film but it's still very worthy of a place in our World Famous OUR Heroes section here at The Theatre. Actionman is the story of a Superhero having the worst day of His life. Actionman, secretly mild mannered reporter Emmanuel Brown is in Times Square where He stumbles upon a purse snatching in progress. Brown knows it's time to change into His superpowered identity to save the day but can't seem to find a decent place to do it in privacy. Things just keep going downhill from there for Our Hero as He discovers the hard way that NYC is definitely no Metropolis. This film is clearly a Superman parody but definitely has a charm all it's own. There are Many funny moments in this short but I don't want to spoil them for You by giving anymore away. So sit down and watch Actionman, It's five minutes and forty five seconds of your life You won't want back. Nice job! Click the pic to view the movie. Oh, one final note..Don't EVER try to steal Niki Notarile's purse *yikes*

THUNDER AND HURRICANE-Director Steven R. Hoover and Square Round Tables Productions brings You this funny and thoroughly entertaining film about two down and out, and generally dimwitted Cousins who believe they have super powers after buying bogus Power Rings from a local store. Since the cousins (Silas & Rufus Blackwell) are such failures in life they decide to use their supposed new powers to make a name for themselves and fight crime as the superhero duo THUNDER & HURRICANE. After commiting a few acts of Superheroism in their town the duo catch the attention of a local reporter who has just moved to town. The reporter (Daisy) makes T & H front page news. At that same time a crime wave has the city in fear after several recent armed robberies. A strange Man named Joe approaches Silas and Rufus offering them Superhero training to sharpen their skills, but this mystery man secretly has other plans for Our Heroes. See this great film for Yourself to see the exciting conclusion. Everything in this film worked for Me. The actors playing the starring roles (Danny Tanner as Rufus & Steven R. Hoover as Silas) were born to play them. The Duo compliment each other perfectly with all of the right timing and plenty of goofy expressions. There are many funny scenes in this film but one of My faves has got to be Rufus and Silas trying to get drunk off a six pack of quarter water fruit drinks after a particularly rough day. The supporting cast also does a great job in this film.Daisy (played by Molly Bailey Royer) is a perfert fit as real life Lois Lane type eager to get the big story. She also happens to have a crush on a certain bumbeling Superhero (I won't tell who). This film is not available for viewing online but the DVD of the film is available on Square Round Tables official website. The DVD is definitely worth buying since it's jam packed with cool stuff o'plenty like gag reels and deleted scenes. If You are a Superhero or Comic Book fan watch this film and take a minute or two to laugh at Yourself. Two Superheroic thumbs up!

DYNAMO:INFERNA-Creator Daniel Liacos brings Dynamo back for His second film. This time around Dynamo tangles with a female Superhero, or could She be a villain? Inferna Uses Her Powers to battle Dynamo and even manages to unmask Him. Will Our Hero be seduced by the fiery Inferna? This one is to be continued so We'll all have to wait. Like the first Dynamo film this one Has practically zero dialogue but We are treated to Madonna's "Burning Up" for all You 80's pop freaks. Like the first Dynamo film this is short but the addition of Inferna spices things up a bit and it's cool to see Dynamo go up against someone with Super Powers rather than some common street thug. This film shows us a different side of Dynamo, a human side. I would like to explore this more and find out more about Dynamo's origin (hint hint) Let's hope that the next chapter tells us a little more about the mysterious Man in the yellow and black PJ's. To check out the film for Yourself please click on the pic.

LOVE & PLUTONIUM - Mix One Mad Scientist, His Lackey, Two Superheroes, and one overprotective Mother and You'll find out why sometimes Love goes Boom! This film brought to You by Director Jeff Priskorn and Loose Change Entertainment is the story of Doctor Milo Medlo (played by Nate Topie), a power mad Super Villain determined to take over the world. Oh, I forgot to mention that He still lives in His Mothers basement. Despite His current living situation Medlo hatches a plan to steal some plutonium with the help of His faithful Henchman Hank (played by Jeff Priskorn) and actually pulls it off.But this plan did not go entirely without error, It turns out that during the plutonium heist Dr. Medlo accidentally dropped His wallet at the scene of the crime. A Shy secretary named Holly (played by Meghan Vigeant) recovers the wallet and without telling the Police She returns it to Medlo personally. With this action Fate steps into the picture and Doctor Medlo and Holly fall deeply in love. Suburbiaville's number one Mad Doctor may be currently distracted from His life of Crime, but His Henchman Hank has not forgottten. Hank actually seeks the aid of two local Superheroes named Justice Kitten (played by Maggie Patton) and Little Liberty (played by Jacquie Floyd) to return Medlo to His life of villainy. Since Doctor Medlo is one of Justice Kitten and Little Liberty's biggest arch-enemy's they realize that with no crime they will be out of a job and agree to help Hank return Medlo to His wicked ways. This unlikely alliance wiill start a chain reaction of plot twists and turns in this film making it a sort of Superhero Soap Opera complete with unfaithful lovers, friendships betrayed, and secret loves. Still not sold? Okay..Check out News Anchors that are more like Sports Commentators, A Bar for Super Villains, numerous Chick Flick references, An Evil DMV (Actually, all DMV's are pretty evil), A grown Man dressing like Your Mother and much more sure to make You laugh. I had a good time reviewing this film and I definitely reccomend picking up the film on DVD since it's got lots of cool extras like unseen footage, outtakes, artwork, and original trailers. Nice job Guys, I'd love to see a sequel! Stop by Loose Change Entertainment's website by clicking HERE. For the films official website please click on the pic.

AGUA :Episode # 1-Peppered With Tragedy - In the mood for something a little different? Okay, I think this puppy will be right up Your alley. AGUA is a very fun short film by Knate Gwaltney and Jil Elphick featuring Mexico's newest Superhero AGUA! This first installment in the Agua saga gives us the origin of the Hero. Wade Waters, World's biggest Ladies Man aquires strange new powers after accidentally swallowing a hunk of glowing meteor rock from space (Don't You just hate when that happens?) It seems that every time Wade touches water He can take on the properties of water.Wade decides to use His new found powers for the good of the people and becomes Mexico's newest Hero AGUA! Also in this episode Agua takes on a supervillain named Bank Roberts and His team of frog faced Goons. Wade learns the hard way that with great power comes...I think You know the rest. This film is a a smart and thoroughly enjoyable Superhero parody packed with zany humor, shiny Spandex, and campy villains. Even those of You who may not be Comic Fans are bound to get a laugh or two out of this short. Well Done, This film is a stellar example of Superheroic parody! AGUA is currently unavailable online but You can get Your very own copy by visiting the website and dropping Jil and Knate a line. Looking forward to episode #2!

NINJA JUSTICE- This three minute short film by Directors Sean Rourke ,Tim Cunningham, and 3rd Floor Productions is basically like taking Your favorite old Ninja Flick from the 80's and rolling up all the best action sequences into a three minute chunk of film. The film begins with an infamous Black Market Weapons Dealer named Mr. Caine and His associate Mr. Troy evacuating the spot of their latest big weapons deal after a lone intruder breaks into the building and starts rubbing out security one by one. This particular intruder happens to be a highly skilled Ninja Warrior. This film ends with a couple of surprises so I have to stop the description here. This film may have been short but man..It rocked! The action was intense , featuring amazing fight choreography and stunt work just as good as anything Hollywood dishes out. Seeing this film brought me back to the good old days when films like REVENGE OF THE NINJA and AMERICAN NINJA were on heavy rotation on HBO. This film was actually made for a contest entry into Activisions Ninja Film Contest. Invest three minutes of Your life into seeing this film, You won't regret it. Click The Pic for 3rd Floor Productions official webpage for the film.

RETROGIRL Episode 1-3 DVD-New Phoenix Filmworks and Director Andy Rodriguez present this live action Superheroine film (told in three parts) introducing Us all to His butt-kicking, time traveling crime fighter, RetroGirl! College student Jessica De La Fuente is walking the grounds of Phoenix State University when She is approached by a mysterious, costumed lady calling Herself RetroWoman. RetroWoman tells Jessica that She will become a superheroine known as RetroGirl. Just as the words leave Her lips RetroWoman is killed by a masked man who appears out of nowhere using some sort of disintegration ray. When the killer vanishes just as mysteriously as He appeared Jessica knows what She has to do. Wearing a special costume and armed with a Retro-Band (A device which allows Her to travel both forwards and backwards in time) Jessica becomes RetroGirl and a new Hero is born! Part two of the story, "Captive", Has RetroGirl trying to free Her pals Matt and Chrissy who have been kidnapped by Chrissy's so called friend Rob, Rob with the help of His band of Goons, plans to hold them both for ransom, demanding that Chrissy's wealthy Father pay up. With the help of Her Retro-Band will RetroGirl be able to save Her friends and prevent a great tradgedy from taking place? Part three of RetroGirl, "Don't Take Of My Mask", marks the return of both RetroWoman and the very same mysterious killer who took Her life. Things are not as they appear in this final chapter of the DVD which threatens to expose RetroGirls's secret identity to the world. RetroGirl brings to mind the Cliffhanger movie serials of the 30's and 40's, the campy fun of the 60's Batman TV series, and just a dash of Barbarella for good measure. The DVD reads almost like an actua