In fact, how about another piece by Colin. This one suggests that Warren Ellis’ The Authority has a lot in common with SuperFriends., writing that it is “the last true heir of the Silver Age.” That boom you hear is Warren Ellis’ head.
The BBC has a nice interview with Ray Harryhausen, Stop-Motion and SFX Overlord!
Kato was the star of the old Green Hornet. Cinematical has Bruce Lee’s screen test for the role in the original 1960s tv series. And you can enjoy Batman and Robin vs. Kato and the Green Hornet in the Batman live action series. (via Shelf Life Clothing Company).
La Pantera Negra is on the prowl in this trailer for Iyari Werrta’s stylish tribute to 1950s and 1960s Mexican films. Catsuits! Fedoras! Flying saucers! Suspenso! (via SF Signal).
EC Comic artist Al Williamson has died. He’s probably best known now for his work on the Star Wars strip. Comics Beat has an overview of his career and tributes from other artists. (thanks, Denis!)
Kazuo Ohno has died at 103. He was a great performer of Butoh, a Japanese dance drama form, and even if dance is not your thing, Japanese horror movies and possibly contemporary supernatural horror wouldn’t be the same without him.
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The Cultural Gutter 