Uc arts leadership helps veterans cope the university of cincinnati is putting its worldclass art and design reputation to work on behalf of veterans. Pioneering the local market with new approaches to the medium and direct distribution to our retailers. Finally, someone in cinema was taking seriously both the explosion of recent, fascinating comic book work and the early history of a form that had enriched american culture since the 30s. Comic book heaven is a short documentary that tells the story of joe leisner, owner of the comic book store comic book heaven located in sunnyside, queens ny. This distinct visual style sets the tone for the documentary, which is as interested in the medium as in the creators themselves. Apr 30, 2015 comic book confidential is a featurelength documentary that profiles twentytwo of the most significant artists and writers working in comic books, graphic novels and stripart in north america. In the 20th century, no artistic medium in north america with so much potential for creative expression has had a more turbulent history plagued with less respect than comic books. It looks at 22 different important people in the comic book field. Some of the problems i observed related to the archival nature of much of the films footage. The fan show was a youtube series on the official doctor who youtube channel. Overall, comic book confidential fails to provide a full documentary about the field, but it includes a reasonable amount of interesting material. Nov 11, 2014 comic book confidential is a featurelength documentary that profiles twentytwo of the most significant artists and writers working in comic books, graphic novels and stripart in north america. But corruptor of youth or no, the sheer vitality of the popular art form has kept it alive.
Amc orders history of comic books documentary miniseries. May 17, 2016 to help celebrate this, amc networks is planning a history of comic books documentary miniseries that is tentatively titled heroes and villains. The documentary gifts a rare treat to comic book fans by featuring the artists themselves reading from and sharing anecdotes about their work. As kevin smith observes in his 2002 introduction to the dvd, ron manns 1989 documentary comic book confidential hasnt lost a bit of its relevance. Comic book confidential audio commentary track youtube. With the advancement in computer technology and robotics, much of the methods and steps in the creation process are different or may not even exist anymore. May 18, 2017 8 comic docs to watch after laertese by brett white may 18, 2017 netflixs new documentary laertese brings the trans cartoonists coming out story from brazil to the states for the first time.
Comic book confidential is a featurelength documentary that profiles twentytwo of the most significant artists and writers working in comic books, graphic novels and stripart in north america today. Robert kirkmans secret history of comics, will debut with a twonight pemiere on sunday, nov. And now, in the late 1980s, comic books are flourishing in a way they never have before. Every comic book documentary you must watch elongated man. Comic book confidential talks about the comics through the 1930s up to the 1980s, including interviews with a variety of cartoonists who talk about the origins of their creations as well the history of comics. The combination of cool historical footage and occasionally stimulating interviews helps carry the day. A survey of the artistic history of the comic book medium and some of the major talents associated with it. Villains of dc comics, bloody disgusting reports as the title indicates, the documentary will explore the compelling, diverse and legendary society of supervillains of the publishers universe, and will feature interviews with comic writers and some of the characters creators. The video has been given a 1080pmpeg4 avc encoded transfer. Comic book confidential 1989 stream and watch online. Comic book superheroes unmasked documentary 1 mostly dc and marvel, but talks about their relevancy throughout history and politics. Arts documentary published by sphinx productions in 1988 english narration cover informationcomic book confidential from captain america to mad magazine.
Anyone have any suggestions for how to remove tape from a. The erratic picture varied between solid portions and some much less attractive pieces. It talks about all genres and even has a few scenes where the creators narrate scenes from their comics which is fun. The general look of the transfer appears authentic to the original release. The movie, largely filmed onlocation at the 2002 comiccon international in san diego, ca. Gaines the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 30 min, and received a score of out of.
Ron mann, previously known for the jazz documentary imagine the sound, decided to do a documentary film on comic books. Released june 14th, 1989, comic book confidential stars lynda barry, robert crumb, will eisner, william m. I have two comic books in my collection at the moment a superman 3 and a superman 10, that both have very ugly very large pieces of tan masking tape that go all the way down the length of the spines. Manns documentary is given a wonderful upgrade, transferwise, on this.
Through animated montages, readings and interviews, this film guides us through the history of the medium from the late 1930s and 1940s with the first explosion of popularity with the superheroes created by great. Let them don their capes and fly around the citys comic book circuitmidtown megastores carry everything you could want from marvel and other big names. An innovative course at uc makes serious use of comics to help veterans talk about combat experiences. It is comic book movies policy, in appropriate circumstances. My attempt at an extensive list of documentaries about comic books and their creators. The three stooges collection volumes 1 and 2 blu ray mill creek entertainment 19411965 1. Meanwhile, smaller shops in the east village and in the other boroughs have more independent titles, if your kids would rather start a new trend with their friends. Art school confidential,1991daniel clowes art in fiction. Villains of dc comics, bloody disgusting reports as the title indicates, the documentary will explore the compelling, diverse and legendary society of supervillains of the publishers universe, and will feature interviews with comic writers and some of the characters.
The classic 80s documentary on the broad landscape of comics history is worthy of reexamination and the kings of cartoonist kayfabe, ed piskor and jim rugg. Aged around eighteen, however, i chanced upon a tv documentary about robert. So the 80s then also saw a lot of documentaries about comics springing up, and one of the better ones was comic book confidential. He later refers to this in ron manns documentary comic book confidential. The series will be divided into six onehour episodes, and will feature interviews with stan lee, patty jenkins, lynda. Documentaries about comic books, a list of films by asset. Directed by ron mann and written by mann and charles lippincott, the.
Narrated by keith david, and has a great list of comic artists and writers being interviewed. Buy comic book confidential movie poster 11 x 17 at. A film by ron mann essential viewing for anyone interested in the development of the comic book and strip cartoon this classic ron mann documentary profiles 22 of the most significant artists working in comic. Some names include charles burns, frank miller, stan lee, will eisner, robert crumb, and harvey pekar. Pages in category documentary films about comics the following 31 pages are in this category, out of 31 total.
Every time i return to this i wonder why no one has made an updated comic book and graphic novel documentary. Did you ever discuss any confidential material with a member of the. Comic book confidential 2012 movie trailer youtube. Dec 11, 20 comic book confidential this documentary produced by m etrogoldwynmayer features the whole picture of the comic book phenomenon in the united states as of 1988. Video archive for the film comic book confidential, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 1989. With lynda barry, charles burns, sue coe, robert crumb. There are currently two videos available for the film, of.
A survey of the artistic history of the comic book medium and some of the major. Almost from their beginning, comic books have been surrounded by controversy. Comic book confidential appears in an aspect ratio of 1. Starting from the very start of the comic book in the 1930s, it talks to a lot of the pioneers. The three stooges collection volumes 1 and 2 trailers. Comic book confidential this documentary produced by m etrogoldwynmayer features the whole picture of the comicbook phenomenon in the united states as of 1988. Masters of comic book art eisner, kirby, ditko, adams, wrightson, miller 1987. The series is being produced by robert kirkmans skydance entertainment, marking yet another collaboration with the walking dead creators company. It was hosted by christel dee and later also with luke spillane. What qualifies comic book confidential as canuxploitation is its decidedly low.
A troubled woman investigates a homegrown cult in an attempt to save the only woman shes. A list of 88 films compiled on letterboxd, including the masters of comic book art 1987, comic book confidential 1988, how to draw comics the marvel way 1988, batmania. Continuing in this tradition is ron mann, he most famous canadian documentary maker of the last 20 years. Comic book confidential is a featurelength documentary that profiles twentytwo of the most significant artists and writers working in comic books, graphic. When comic book confidential came out in 1988 the documentary was a breath of fresh air. Overview comic book confidential is a feature length documentary that. Watch mccarthy american experience official site pbs. Meanwhile, smaller shops in the east village and in the other boroughs have more independent titles, if your kids would rather start a. Comic book confidential 1988 this film offers a nice broad look at the world of comic books. Thirteen graphic novelists talk story, craft, and life outside the box compiled and edited by leonard marcus in 2017. Dc comics to release documentary about supervillains litreactor. As a user generated site, comic book movie respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same.
The tape is extremely obtrusive and i cant stand looking at it anymore. Comic book confidential is a featurelength documentary that profiles twentytwo of the most significant artists and writers working in comic books, graphic novels and stripart in north america. Ron manns 1988 comic book confidential documentary serves as. Through animated montages, readings and interviews, this film guides us. Theres been a lot happen in the comic book industry since 1989 but this is great resource material for fans like me. Comic book confidential where to stream and watch decider. Kansas citys independent direct market comic book publisher. To help celebrate this, amc networks is planning a history of comic books documentary miniseries that is tentatively titled heroes and villains. His 1988 film comic book confidential even won a genie award, and still stands out as his best work, which includes other documentaries like twist and grass. Directed by ron mann and written by mann and charles lippincott, the film is a survey of the history of the comic book medium in the united states from the 1930s to the 1980s, as an art form and in social context. There are currently two videos available for the film, of which two are trailers, as listed below. Some episodes also featured, or entirely consisted of, in.
Every time i return to this i wonder why no one has made an updated comic. The origins of the medium, the evolution of superheroes and all the other genres as they born in different eras. Dc comics to release documentary about supervillains. Check out the cbh facebook page for festival updates, etc and share the love.
The air dates for kirkmans documentary about the history of comic books has been announced, as well as the creators who will be interviewed. This book fully embodies the characteristics of nonfiction books. Whitley written by raphael hayes, norman maurer directed by sidney salkow, edward bernds, norman. A troubled woman investigates a homegrown cult in an attempt to save the only woman shes ever loved. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. In an entertaining and informative combination of interviews, historical footage and stateoftheart animation techniques, comic book confidential provides a positive answer to that burning. A journey to recover a forgotten part of canadas pop culture and a national treasure few have ever heard about, the tale of a small country striving to create its own heroes, but finding itself constantly out muscled by betterfunded and bettermarketed superheroes from the media empire next door. Every week, they talked about doctor who and its many spinoffs with a special guest, usually a fan, although interviews with a member of the cast or crew were not unheard of. From the ashes of nuclear devastation wrought on the cities of washington and moscow thirty years ago, a planet wide protectorate was formed in. Mark hamill directs and stars in the straighttovideo mockumentary comic book. Comic book confidential is essential viewing for anyone interested in the evolution of comic books.
Robert kirkmans amc comic book history show debuts in november. Today, the production of a comic book is quite a bit different then it was during the golden, silver and bronze age of comic creation. Canadas forgotten comic book superheroes and their legendary creators. Comic book confidential achieves this by highlighting character cutouts, animated panels, comic book style typography, and having creators present dramatic readings of their work. Amc today announced that robert kirkmans sixpart miniseries about the history of comic books, amc visionaries. Comic book confidential is an americancanadian documentary film, released in 1988. Comic book confidential 1988 the movie database tmdb. Ever wondered how comic books began with its various amount of origins. I wish there were more interviews with jack kirby and the hernandez brothers, but its still a fun watch. It was made in 1988, so its a bit dated, but its so great because its not just about superhero comics. Will eisner created the spirit, and was a true innovator in comics.
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