Author: Tony M.

The Art of Batman by James Field

The Art of Batman is the official behind-the-scenes illustrated tie-in book to the highly anticipated film The Batman by Matt Reeves, coming to theaters March 4, 2022. The Batman stars Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne/The Batman, Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle/Catwoman, Paul Dano as Edward Nashton/ The Riddler, Colin Farrell as Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin, Jeffrey Wright as Lieutenant James Gordon, Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth, and John Turturro as Carmine Falcone.

CAMERA MAN: Buster Keaton, the Dawn of Cinema, and the Invention of the Twentieth Century by Dana Stevens

So many books and so little time. CAMERA MAN: Buster Keaton, the Dawn of Cinema, and the Invention of the Twentieth Century by Dana Stevens is a must read on my to-do-list. After listening to Dana on the Marc Maron show, the highly intelligent writer has got my interest. It also helps that I am a fan of Buster Keaton. It's great to see new passion for Buster Keaton, who has garnished rightly deserved praise as a brilliant artist in recent years. This is one book that you should pick up and polish your knowledge on a much under appreciated silent cinema dominated by Buster Keaton.

Double-disc from Bear Family celebrates 100 years of Jack Kerouac with Beatitude

Bear Family Records' tribute to Jack Kerouac on the occasion of his 100th birthday in March 2022. Jack Kerouac, who along with Allen Ginsberg and William S. Burroughs formed the core cell of the Beat Generation.

Revenge of the Librarians by Tom Gauld

Tom Gauld returns with his wittiest and most trenchant collection of literary cartoons to date. Perfectly composed drawings are punctuated with the artist’s signature brand of humor, hitting high and low. After all, Gauld is just as comfortable taking jabs at Jane Eyre and Game of Thrones.

Wubba-lubba-dub-dub! Rick and Morty: Seasons 1-5 Boxed Set coming to Blu-ray & DVD March 29th

From creators Justin Roiland (“Solar Opposites”) and Dan Harmon (“Community”), go on an intergalactic adventure across the multi-verse with the epic release of the Rick and Morty: Seasons 1-5 boxed set on Blu-ray™ and DVD from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on March 29, 2022. Get Schwifty while you binge on one of cables #1 watched comedies - and follow the misadventures of America’s favorite crazy scientist and his grandchildren with this outrageous boxed set which includes all 51 episodes from the first five seasons of the award-winning series, along with copious special features, including audio commentary, deleted scenes, “Inside the Episode” segments, numerous featurettes, past animatic sketches, and more.

How Chet Baker Died by Barry Gifford

The first words in Barry Gifford’s new poetry collection say it all—“Here I am wasting time again / writing poems to keep myself company” — doing what he has ever done, surprising his readers in kaleidoscopic prisms of color, turning every breath into a story, and himself into his most colorful character.

Showtime presents “We Need to Talk About Cosby”

SHOWTIME released the official trailer and key art for the upcoming four-part docuseries WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT COSBY, from Emmy-winning director W. Kamau Bell (United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell). Offering an in-depth look at the revolutionary career and personal descent of Bill Cosby, WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT COSBY will screen at the Sundance Film Festival on January 22, ahead of its SHOWTIME premiere on Sunday, January 30 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. All episodes will be available across all SHOWTIME streaming and VOD platforms on January 30.

Big bang for your buck with Through the Decades: 1960s Collection and Through the Decades: 1970s Collection

Relive one of the most iconic decades in film history with 12 classic films spanning the 1960s and travel back in time to the romance, laughs and thrills of these 11 far out favorites from throughout the 1970s!

Film Noir double pleasure celebrates Nightmare Alley

Nightmare Alley is getting the royal treatment by both Eddie Muller and Guillermo del Toro with the help of Gina McIntyre this month. NOIR CITY issue #33 and Guillermo del Toro's Nightmare Alley: The Rise and Fall of Stanton Carlisle by Gina McIntyre should top you off to get your Nightmare Alley fix.

Watch The Bob’s Burgers Movie trailer

“The Bob’s Burgers Movie” is an animated, big-screen, musical comedy-mystery-adventure based on the long-running Emmy-winning series. The story begins when a ruptured water main creates an enormous sinkhole right in front of Bob’s Burgers, blocking the entrance indefinitely and ruining the Belchers’ plans for a successful summer. While Bob and Linda struggle to keep the business afloat, the kids try to solve a mystery that could save their family’s restaurant. As the dangers mount, these underdogs help each other find hope and fight to get back behind the counter, where they belong.

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment releasing Adventure Time: Distant Lands

Oh My Glob! Get ready embark on a magical journey through the Land of Ooo and beyond when Warner Bros. Home Entertainment brings the Emmy-nominated Max Original, Adventure Time: Distant Lands to Blu-ray and DVD on March 8, 2022.

Rare James Garner movie The Pink Jungle out on Blu-ray

The Pink Jungle was released in 1968, a few movies before the pre-Rockford James Garner decided to hit the small screen with his graceful charm. Largely forgotten, this long-sought adventure-comedy is getting the royal treatment from Kino Lorber Cinema. The film was based on the novel Snake Water by Alan Williams, published in 1965. At the time of release, The Los Angeles Times called it an "uninspired comedy." Time has been more friendly to The Pink Jungle, it's a diamond in the rough for collectors.