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Matthew Taylor Episode 28 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Freethought Matters,” titled “Matthew Taylor,” promises to deliver an engaging discussion that aligns with the show’s mission of exploring freethought and secular ideas. Hosted by Ffrf co-presidents Annie Laurie Gaylor and Dan Barker, this episode will feature an interview with Matthew Taylor, a prominent figure in the freethought community.

Matthew Taylor is known for his contributions to discussions around reason, ethics, and secularism. In this episode, he will share his insights and experiences, shedding light on important topics that resonate with many who seek a rational approach to understanding the world. Gaylor and Barker will guide the conversation, asking questions that delve into Taylor’s work and the broader implications of freethought in society.

As always, “Freethought Matters” aims to highlight voices that challenge conventional beliefs and promote critical thinking. This episode is...

In the upcoming episode 28 of “Freethought Matters,” titled “Matthew Taylor,” viewers can look forward to an engaging discussion that dives deep into the world of freethought. This episode, airing on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 11:00 Am on Pix, promises to be both enlightening and thought-provoking. The hosts, Annie Laurie Gaylor and Dan Barker, are known for their insightful interviews, and this episode is no exception.

Matthew Taylor, a prominent figure in the freethought community, will be the guest for this episode. He has made significant contributions to the discourse surrounding secularism and rational thought. Gaylor and Barker will explore Taylor’s work, his views on contemporary issues, and the importance of freethought in today’s society. This conversation is sure to highlight the challenges and triumphs faced by those advocating for reason and ethics without religious influence.

As always, “Freethought Matters” aims to inspire and educate its audience about the values of critical thinking and skepticism.

Recently, the way Sister Wives star, Christine Brown’s plan to use Coyote Pass as an escape from plural marriage became clear. Her exit was laid out and now it shows.

Was Coyote Pass A Ploy?

Since Sister Wives showed the process of the Brown family deciding to move to Flagstaff and purchase Coyote Pass, there have been questions swirling about why they would do that if the family was unraveling. Many people are questioning if Kody Brown created the storylines to keep people interested in the show. But even more so, fans are wondering why Christine Brown would agree to Coyote Pass if she had no intention of ever living as a plural family unit again.

Christine Brown – Sister Wives Why Did The Browns Agree To Buy Coyote Pass, Especially Christine Brown?

On Reddit, one Sister Wives viewer tries to make sense of why the Brown family invested in Coyote Pass.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and two dozen members of Congress assembled at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., last week for the second-annual National Gathering for Prayer and Repentance. The event was chock-a-block with Christian nationalist pastors and featured a clarion call for spiritual warfare, with members of Congress beseeching fellow Christians to “tie the hands of Satan” and to “bind the demonic forces” that are supposedly possessing America.

The National Gathering for Prayer and Repentance is the brainchild of Johnson, a religious zealot who is...

Back in March 2023, the Austin-based collectibles and poster company Mondo was hit with a wave of layoffs from parent company Funko, including the company’s former co-founders and creative directors. Today, those leaders have announced their comeback.

Former Mondo creative directors Spencer Hickman, Eric Garza, Mitch Putnam, and Mo Shafeek have teamed up with CEO Jenny Jacobi to form a new company called Mutant, which will release limited-edition artwork, posters, soundtracks on vinyl, collectibles, events, and more.

The company is being formed underneath SpectreVision, Elijah Wood and Daniel Noah’s genre-bending production company. The company is kicking off its launch with a vinyl soundtrack for Netflix’s “Society of the Snow.” The LP features artwork from Mo Shafeek adorning the score from composer Michael Giacchino as well as liner notes from director J.A. Bayona.

Next up, Mutant will release vinyl for “Wonka” and is also teaming with Pressure Printing to...

If anyone was trusting that Mike Johnson would cool his Christian nationalist jets now that he’s risen to Speaker of the House, that faith was misplaced. Johnson has been announced as the keynote speaker of a Dec. 5 gala of the National Association of Christian Lawmakers, hosted at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.

The Nacl is an overt Christian nationalist organization that seeks to give its “biblical worldview” the binding force of law. The gala website touts Nacl’s agenda of “abolishing abortion,” promoting “marriage between one man and one woman,...

In an October prayer call hosted by a Christian-nationalist Maga pastor, Rep. Mike Johnson was troubled that America’s wickedness was inviting God’s wrath.

Talking to pastor Jim Garlow on a broadcast of the World Prayer Network, Johnson spoke ominously of America facing a “civilizational moment.” He said, “The only question is: Is God going to allow our nation to enter a time of judgment for our collective sins? … Or is he going to give us one more chance to restore the foundations and return to Him?”

The segment was filmed Oct.

Charlie Shamp — a bearded Christian “prophet” with a jet-black pompadour — appeared as a guest on the Jim Bakker Show last week to share a heavenly vision about Republican politics. And for once, it wasn’t about Donald Trump. “We need to watch Ron DeSantis,” Shamp told the televangelist’s audience. “Because the Lord is going to use him in a powerful way.”

Shamp shared a “vision” he’d received of two palm trees —- one planted in California, the other in Florida. He’d asked, “Lord, who are these two palm trees?...

Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture: Alternate Posters of the Day: Mondo's latest posters include one for Baby Driver by Matt Taylor and one for War for the Planet of the Apes by Eric Powell: Baby Driver by @MattTaylorDraws + War For The Planet Of The Apes by @goonguy are On Sale Now! https://t.co/hGiA6d5Sha pic.twitter.com/fPuuzSZPOg — Mondo (Sdcc#835) (@MondoNews) July 13, 2017 Video Essay of the Day: Speaking of Edgar Wright movies, here's a video essay from Matt Draper on why Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is the best video game movie ever (via Film School Rejects): Fan Art of the Day: BossLogic is more than a fan, but I don't know what...

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In today's Horror Highlights, we have release details for Asylum of Darkness and Chupacabra Territory, a new poster for Hounds of Love, details on Ghost Brothers moving to Destination America, acquisition info on Red Christmas, and details on MondoCon 2017.

Asylum of Darkness: "'Wild Eye Releasing unlocks the doors to award-winning filmmaker Jay Woelfel's supernatural horror feature Asylum of Darkness this April.

Woelfel’s stirring cocktail of supernatural suspense and goosebump-inducing horror features a superlative cast of sci-fi and horror icons including Golden Globe nominee Richard Hatch (Battlestar Galactica), in one his final film appearances.

Tim Thomerson (Trancers, Near Dark, Nemesis) and Tiffany Shepis (12 Monkeys, Tromeo and Juliet, Tales of Halloween) also star in the movie, a striking, spine-tingling horror jaunt, shot in 35mm, that resembles the works of genre icons Lynch and Cronenberg.

After awakening in a mental asylum, a patient plans his escape to freedom while...

Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:   Filmmaker in Focus: Just in time for April Fool's Day, this video essay parody looks at the way The Room director Tommy Wiseau blocks a scene (via IndieWire):   Cosplay of the Day: With the Ghost in the Shell remake out in theaters, here's someone cosplaying as one of the robot geisha (via Fashionably Geek):   Movie Comparison of the Day: Did the new trailer for It look familiar? Here it is played matched up shot-for-shot against the original miniseries:   Alternate Poster of the Day: This awesome poster by Matt Taylor was made for Donnie Darko's new re-release (via Collider):   Diy Movie Prop...

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Freelancers will be hit by tax rise for the self-employed but qualifications announcement praised.

UK chancellor of the exchequer Philip Hammond’s Spring Budget is “a slap in the face” for freelancers working in the creative industries, according to one media trade union.

The most controversial aspect of the budget has been the rise in National Insurance Contributions (Nic) for self-employed workers, from the current level of 9% to 10% in 2018 and 11% in 2019 for those making a profit of more than £8,060.

The hike will apply to freelancers earning less than £43,000. The government claims that this will raise £145m a year by 2021-22.

According to Creative Skillset’s 2015 employment survey of the UK’s creative industry workforce, 43% of all workers are freelance. In the film production sector, that number rose to 89%.

Bectu estimates that 15,000 of its 40,000 members are freelance.

Gerry Morrissey, head of Bectu, the media sector of trade union Prospect, described the move as “unfair and unjustified” in a media...

Freelancers will be hit by tax rise for the self-employed but qualifications announcement praised.

UK chancellor of the exchequer Philip Hammond’s Spring Budget is “a slap in the face” for freelancers working in the creative industries, according to one media trade union.

The most controversial aspect of the budget has been the rise in National Insurance Contributions (Nic) for self-employed workers, from the current level of 9% to 10% in 2018 and 11% in 2019 for those making a profit of more than £8,060.

The hike will apply to freelancers earning less than £43,000. The government claims that this will raise £145m a year by 2021-22.

According to Creative Skillset’s 2015 employment survey of the UK’s creative industry workforce, 43% of all workers are freelance. In the film production sector, that number rose to 89%.

Bectu estimates that 15,000 of its 40,000 members are freelance.

Gerry Morrissey, head of Bectu, the media sector of trade union Prospect, described the move as “unfair and unjustified” in a media...

To celebrate the 2000Ad 40 Years of Thrillpower Festival, Vice Press will be releasing a series of new limited edition screen prints by both classic 2000Ad artists and some of the best artists in pop culture today.

All of the prints will be released at the 2000Ad 40 Years of Thrill Power Festival held in London this Saturday February 11th; with remaining copies going on sale via the Vice Press website on Monday February 13th at 6pm (UK time).

Check out a sample of Vice Press’ prints below – and let us know your favourites in the comments!

Artist: Mick McMahon

Edition Size: 50

Size: 40cm x 50cm

Printer: Vahalla Studios

Paper: Madero Beach Speckletone French Paper

Price: £30

Artist: Raid71

Edition Size: 40

Size: 50cm x 70cm

Printer: VGKids

Paper: Bannana Split French Paper

Price: £40

Nemesis The Warlock

Artist: Chris Weston

Edition Size: 85

Size: 40cm x 50cm

Printer: Lady Lazarus

Paper: Cougar White French Paper...

I've got a pretty radical collection of art prints for you to check out today from various artists. We've got a couple Star Wars prints, one for Bruce Lee's Enter The Dragon, and another for Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange.

The first print for Star Wars: The Force Awakens featuring the Millennium Falcon comes from Matt Taylor. It's called “Jump Into Hyperspace,” and it was created for Bottleneck Gallery.

The other Force Awakens print was created by artist Adam Relf also for the Bottleneck Gallery. If there are any prints left for either of them, you can buy them here.

The other two art prints were created for Mondo. The Enter the Dragon piece that you can check out below was awesomely created by Jock.

Then the last piece for A Clockwork Orange was done by artist Rory Kurtz. All of the posters have a pretty spectacular flare to them.

If you’re in the market for some cool new pop culture prints, today is your lucky day. Both Mondo and Bottleneck Gallery have a couple of new prints each inspired by a few movies that have plenty of fans. Matt Taylor has an awesome new print for Star Wars: The Force Awakens featuring the Millennium […]

The post Cool Stuff: New Prints For ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’, ‘A Clockwork Orange’ & More appeared first on /Film.

Star Trek Beyond, Paramount Pictures’ third installment in the rebooted series, has received a poster from Mondo, executed by artist Matt Taylor to celebrate the Digital HD and Blu-ray release of the film, which came out this week.

This limited edition poster is not for sale so fans will have to look for contests or other opportunities to acquire a copy. ComicMix was provided with one, which will be auctioned off for charity at Farpoint in February 2017.

Star Trek Beyond, starring Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto, was directed by Justin Lin and was critically acclaimed as a much needed course correction after the disastrous Star Trek Into Darkness. The $185 million production underperformed at the box office although a fourth film in the series has already been announced, with Chris Hemsworth returning as George Kirk, father to Pine’s James T, Kirk. No screenwriters, director, or other details have been released.

Arriving on Blu-ray this week after a Digital HD release, Justin Lin‘s Star Trek Beyond proved to be one of the summer’s most enjoyable films. For the release, Paramount commissioned a new poster in conjunction with Mondo and artist Matt Taylor. This limited edition poster is not for sale, but we’ve teamed with the studio to give away the poster to two lucky winners. All entries must be received by 11:59 Pm Est on Monday, November 7th.

To enter, do the first two steps and then each additional one counts as another entry into the contest.

1. Like The Film Stage on Facebook

2. Follow The Film Stage on Twitter

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3. Comment in the box on Facebook with your favorite Star Trek scene (in film or TV).

4. Retweet the following tweet:

We're giving away this limited edition Mondo poster for #StarTrekBeyond! Rt & follow us to enter. See more details: https://t.

Like some of the best illustrations that graced the covers of fantasy novels and heavy metal albums in the ’70s and ’80s, Arik Roper's artwork is a portal to another world brimming with adventure and endless possibilities. Ahead of his appearance as a featured artist at MondoCon 2016 this weekend in Austin, TX, we caught up with Roper for a special "Meet the Artist" Q&A feature, and we also have a look at some of the eye-popping artwork he'll be bringing to this year's MondoCon.

Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions for us, Arik. What sparked your initial interest in being an artist?

Arik Roper: It was a natural path for me, being an artist. Both my parents were artists. I was surrounded by it and I instinctively was drawn toward it, and received a lot of encouragement.

Your art often transports people deep into the realms of fantasy and horror.

Cavity Colors' new Halloween-themed T-Shirt and sweatshirt as well as their very first soy candle will become available tomorrow, September 22nd at 5:00pm Et. Also in today's Horror Highlights: we have lineup details for MondoCon 2016 and the London Horror Film Festival, trailer / premiere details for Twenty Twenty-Four, and details on the 10th Anniversary re-release of Die and Let Live.

Check Out Cavity Colors' Halloween Shirt and Candle: From Cavity Colors: "We live for this. Coming Thursday at 5 p.m. (Edt) - Our very first Soy Candle, alongside a brand new T-shirt & Sweatshirt! - Set your reminders! Only 100 candles were individually produced w/ hand poured soy wax for this release, and they smell Amazing. We've captured the essence of Halloween nostalgia in a jar for this candle, and we can't wait to share them with you!

Check our blog to get the scoop!"

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MondoCon 2016 Lineup Unveiled: Press Release: "Austin,...

For collectors of pop culture artwork, there’s a treasure trove of fine prints available to buy every single week. It’s enough to empty one’s bank account over and over again. This week we have some stunning new artwork from artists Matt Taylor, Matt Ryan Tobin and Matt Ferguson. No, they haven’t all joined forces for […]

The post Cool Stuff: Matt Taylor, Matt Ryan Tobin & Matt Ferguson Debut Prints for ‘Star Trek Beyond,’ ‘The Fly’ & More appeared first on /Film.

The third annual MondoCon 2016 has been announced and tickets for the monster event are currently on sale. Attendees will be able to purchase The Monster Squad vinyl soundtrack with new artwork by Gary Pullin. Also in today’s Horror Highlights: three Blu-ray clips for The Binding before it debuts on August 2nd, a look at cover artwork and preview pages for Fractured Scary Tales #2, and details and a Kindred Spirits clip from Destination America’s panel at Sdcc 2016.

Third Annual MondoCon 2016 Announcement: Press Release: “Austin, TX-July 27 2016 – Mondo is pleased to announce tickets are on sale for the third annual MondoCon along with an initial lineup of exhibitors and artists. MondoCon 2016 will take place October 22nd and 23rd in Austin, TX at Afs Cinema and Holiday Inn Midtown Conference Center.

MondoCon is a celebration of everything Mondo loves, including movies, art, comics, music, toys and food. It’s a weekend curated with fans in mind,...

Paramount Pictures has again teamed up with Los Angeles-based art gallery Gallery 1988 to create a series of collectible posters for their latest film, Star Trek Beyond. The six Star Trek Beyond collector’s posters, created by Jeffrey Everett and Matt Taylor, will be given away this weekend as opening weekend giveaways at Star Trek Beyond […]

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To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, a screening of the film will occur at this year's Popcorn Frights Film Festival on Friday, July 8th. Also in today's Horror Highlights: info on the digital restoration of Roger Corman and Francis Ford Coppola's Dementia 13, and Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare and Torchwood #1 San Diego Comic Con 2016 details.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 30th Anniversary Screening Details: "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2: 30th Anniversary Screening.

This Friday Night. July 8th at 11pm. Presented by Popcorn Frights Film Festival.

Giveaways by Scream Factory and Neca.

O Cinema Wynwood: 90 Nw 29th St, Miami, Fl 33127.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 will be preceded by Aj Briones’acclaimed short-film “Smiling Man”.

The Buzz Is Back!!! Over ten years after making the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Tobe Hooper returns to his deranged family of reclusive cannibals for another round of chainsaw chases and non-stop screaming.

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Come Thursday, July 21, Activision and developer Infinity Ward will be staging a presentation at San Diego Comic-Con about all things Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare.

Clocking in at one hour in length, the studio is expected to cast light on “the creative process of crafting the campaign” at the heart of Infinite Warfare. Catapulting the Call of Duty series into the far-future, it’s understood that the creative team is looking to seminal war movies in the vein of Saving Private Ryan and Black Hawk Down as inspiration.

We already know that Game of Thrones star Kit Harington will lend his likeness to the game’s chief villain, though Activision confirmed today that its collection of Hollywood talent also features Brian Bloom (The A-Team, Once Upon a Time in America), Jamie Gray Hyder (True Blood), David Harewood (Supergirl) and Jeffrey Nordling...

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We're celebrating 50 brilliant UK independent bookshops. If your favourite is missing, please add it to the list below...

In Neil Gaiman’s preface to Shelf Life: Fantastic Stories Celebrating Bookstores, he describes four bookshops from his childhood. One was a travelling school shop, one a local store staffed by a helpful hippy where he’d pick up 25p Tom Disch novels, another was a bus ride away and owned by a Grinch who’d glower at schoolchildren customers, and the last was a now-defunct Soho sci-fi and fantasy treasure trove. Four individual shops run by booksellers with distinct personalities and idiosyncratic tastes. All of which made Gaiman what he is.

That’s the joy of independent bookshops. Their personalities shape those of the people who visit them. They’re not homogenous. Their stock tends to reflect their passions rather than the year's best-performing unit-shifters. And their...

In 2014, artists Kevin Tong and Tom Whalen founded Info*Rama, a site featuring infographic posters of subjects in the worlds of science, tech, and culture. Now they're teaming with Mondo and fellow artist Matt Taylor for an Info*Rama art show that pays tribute to beloved movies like Star Wars, The Avengers, Batman, and more. The show begins on June 24 at the Mondo Gallery in Austin, Texas, and the gallery has released the first three 24 x 36 inch screenprint pieces for the show, which you can see below:

That's the regular and variant edition of “The Military Forces of the Galactic Empire,” by Kevin Tong. Below, you'll find Tom Whalen's "The Batmobile."

And finally, there's "The Avengers," by Matt Taylor.

What other fan-favorite movies will get this infographic treatment at the show? We can't wait to find out.

Ahead of its premiere next week at SXSW 2016, EW has unveiled a Mondo poster for Everybody Wants Some, director Richard Linklater's spiritual sequel to Dazed And Confused. The poster was created by artist Matt Taylor, and it is one of several pieces that'll be on display for “No Longer / Not Yet,” a new gallery that will run during SXSW from March 12th to March 15th in honor... Read More...

It's almost time for a new Richard Linklater movie! To celebrate the occasion, Austin-based theater chain Alamo Drafthouse is going all-out with a new Mondo poster and a special line of beer that they'll be selling at Drafthouse theaters. The new Mondo poster comes from artist Matt Taylor and it's a rather trippy design, fitting for the film that is supposedly similar in vibe to Linklater's Dazed and Confused. The new beer is made by Austin Beerworks and is described as a "dry-hopped Texas Common Beer", available around Austin soon. "Paying tribute to Rick's latest with a one-of-a-kind beer from one of my favorite breweries? It's exactly the kind of project that excites us and blurs the line between work and fun," stated Tim League. Here's a photo of the beer for Everybody Wants Some made by Austin Beerworks, found on Twitter: And here's the new Mondo poster designed by...

It was less about 2 1/2 years ago when actor Shemar Moore raised over $630,000 on Indiegogo to help fund his feature film "The Bounce Back," which he stars in and also executive produces. Directed by Youssef Delara ("Filly Brown") and written by Delara and Victor Teran from a story by Staci Robinson, the romantic comedy stars Moore as an author who's marketing a relationship book but hasn't gotten over his own heartbreak. Bill Bellamy co-stars as his friend and manager, and Nadine Velasquez as his love interest. The official synopsis reads: Father, author and relationship expert, Matthew Taylor is on a whirlwind book tour promoting his new best seller,...

Even though Lost In Translation was one of the best movies in 2003, the print campaign for the movie mostly left something to be desired. But thanks to Spoke Art and artist Matt Taylor, the movie now has a stellar print that would look spectacular on the wall of any of you who call yourselves […]

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Beyond the darkness... beyond the human evolution... is Khan. Mondo has unveiled the artwork for their upcoming vinyl pressing of the original score for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, released in 1982, directed by Nicholas Meyer. This classic sci-fi sequel from the 80s has a wonderful score from James Horner, some of his early work, and this special edition re-release is remastered. It's also "the extended score, featuring cues rarely released for home listening, and it's spread out across two gorgeous LPs." The art for the cover and insert was designed by Matt Taylor, and it's gorgeous, seriously. I almost want to buy this just for the art, it's that good. Images below and info on the vinyl from Birth.Movies.Death. Khaaann!!! That image above is my favorite piece of art from this set. Below - the imagery for the insert for the vinyl: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan...

In addition to fantastic artwork, Mondo has also been churning out some incredible, exclusive vinyl albums for some of your favorite film scores and soundtracks. And kicking off 2016 with a bang is a vinyl re-release of the late James Horner’s score for Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan. Making this vinyl even sweeter is […]

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What? You think that we’re done with Star Wars news just because Star Wars: The Force Awakens has opened and just about everyone has seen it several times by now? Bah! We’re justing getting started! Today: An in-depth look at the making of The Force Awakens. A terrific new poster from Matt Taylor. How Taco […]

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Mondo has a new art coming up called Snikt. Bamf. Thwip: A Celebration of Marvel Comics and we have some cool illustrations from it to share with you. Some of our favorite heroes will be reimagined by popular artists, including Tom Whalen, Matt Taylor, Becky Cloonan, and Matthew Woodson.

When talking about the upcoming exhibit, Mondo Creative Director Mitch Putnam had this to say:

It’s probably no surprise that the Marvel Comics universe holds a special place in every Mondoer’s heart. These characters inspired us, helped to shape who we are, and taught us life lessons that stuck with us forever (our own Eric Garza still pretty much thinks he’s Wolverine). We excitedly asked a handful of artists to create posters for some of our favorite comic storylines and characters. We can’t wait for you to see everything.

Here's some of the art that has been...

If you're excited about Star Wars: The Force Awakens but haven't seen John Boyega's breakout turn in Joe Cornish's amazing debut film Attack The Block, seek out that film immediately because it will get you even more pumped up to see what Boyega will do in Abrams' upcoming space epic.

Attack The Block was my favorite movie of 2011 and it's easily one of the best films of the past decade, but it's such a small movie that I fear a lot of you still may not have seen it or heard about it. In my quest to get the word out and spread the word about this terrific film, I came across this awesome glow-in-the-dark poster from artist Matt Taylor that debuted on Collider. Here's a quick statement from the artist himself:

Attack the Block is a bit of an under-looked gem of a movie – that mix...

Read More: 6 Must-See Posters From MondoCon: 'Crimson Peak,' 'Masters of the Universe' 'Mulholland Drive' and More In celebration of 2015 finally being the year we get hover boards, flying cars and giant holographic sharks, Mondo is releasing a set of vinyls for the entire "Back to the Future" trilogy. The collection will be the first time that all three film scores will be released together, and the first time they will be released on vinyl. Check out the individual album covers below, done by artist Matt Taylor. For more pictures and information, visit Mondo's official website. The three-piece vinyl collection will be released as a limited edition set and individually on October 21, the exact date Marty McFly traveled ahead to in "Back to the Future: Part II." Read More: Terrifying Mondo Posters for 'Goodnight Mommy' and 'Cooties' Will Keep You Up at Night...

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Steven Spielberg’s Jaws is without question a true classic, frequently cited as one of the greatest movies of all time. The details of the chaotic (at times frankly nightmarish) shoot are well documented, but there was a lot more going on when cameras rolled for the first time in Martha’s Vineyard way back in 1974 than a broken shark model.

The making of Jaws is the inspiring story of a group of people triumphing over seemingly insurmountable obstacles, through sheer determination managing to produce a film that was infinitely better than anyone expected it to be.

It totally dwarfs the novel on which it was based and greatly improved on, with certain fairly significant omissions and additions resulting in a far more engaging tale, and a group of characters viewers were a lot happier to spend time with than the unrelatable (and at some points downright dislikeable) bunch featured in the book.

Wolf #1

Written by Ales Kot

Illustrated by Matt Taylor

Coloured by Lee Loughridge

Lettered by Clayton Cowles

Published by Image Comics

One of the first lines spoken in Wolf is in the form of a question: “How do you feel about myths?” The question floats around and isn’t brought up again until about the mid way point of this first issue. The subject of myths are discussed through a conversation, placing them as something that should, and perhaps already has to a certain extent, face the need to evolve over time. Stories are reworked, remade, and touched up in favour of the changes made over time, as certain aspects of these myths may appear outdated, stuck in a particular loop of time; a Mobius strip one could say. Wolf approaches this ideology of challenging traditional myths by respecting their origins but plays with the potential to invent and distort...

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Death Head #1

Writer: Zack Keller, Nick Keller

Artist: Joanna Estep

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics

Price: $4

Description: When Niles and Justine Burton go camping to get a break from their stressful lives, they expect to find peace . . . not an abandoned village hiding an ancient evil. In a turn of events ripped straight from a horror movie, a brutal killer wearing a plague doctor’s mask begins hunting Niles, Justine, and their two kids.

Our Take: As a new horror title, there’s many things to praise about Death Head: it has a suitably cool antagonist, a genuine sense of terror and a complex but intriguing narrative. On the other hand, the characters often feel flat and forced, given so little time to develop that they feel like parodies of the people they’re supposed to be. By starting so many stories in a single issue, the writers...

The celebration of Back to the Future Part II continues as 2015, the year which Marty and Doc travel to the future, continues, and this time it's collectible arthouse Mondo checking in with an awesome new print from Matt Taylor. This print features the DeLorean time machine as it descends from the sky to arrive in the Hill Valley of the future, where flying cars are the norm. Taylor has taken the "Welcome to Hill Valley" sign from the film and replaced it with the title of the movie itself. And through the clouds, you can see the famous town square where the clock tower still stands, and plenty of Back to the Future action takes place. Here's the regular (top) and glow in the dark variant (bottom) of Mondo's Back to the Future Part II: The prints just went on sale today, and you might still be able to...

Mondo has already released two Back to the Future poster series, partnering with Phantom City Creative and Laurent Durieux. Now Matt Taylor has taken a shot at the beloved franchise, adding a Back to the Future Part II poster. It goes on sale Thursday April 2. Here’s the regular and variant editions.

These are each 20 x 36 inch screenprints, in editions of 325 and 175 respectively. The regular costs $50 and variant $75. They’ll both go on sale at a random time on April 2 via @MondoNews. (via Slash FIlm)

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Mondo has already done two awesome Back to the Future poster trilogies and now it seems they’re on their way to a trilogy of them. There was Phantom City Creative, Laurent Durieux and now Matt Taylor is adding a Back to the Future Part II poster onto his beautiful poster for part 1. It goes on […]

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Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:   Superheroes and other super-powered movie characters got together for a game of soccer. Putting Iron Man in goal against a team featuring Magneto was a bad idea (via World Wide Interweb).    And here are is the Justice League recreating "The Last Supper." Or what it might look like if Leonardo Da Vinci had to live in today's superhero-dominated culture. Head to Design Taxi for more comic book characters inserted into famous masterpieces.   Mondo has a new poster for The Breakfast Club by artist Matt Taylor for the teen movie's 30th anniversary (Live for Films):   The British Film Institute made a trailer for its Blade...

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Sneak Peek the new "Star Wars" novel, "Star Wars: Dark Disciple", written by New York Times best-selling author Christie Golden, with a book jacket illustration by Matt Taylor:

"...the book is based on a series of scripts originally written for the unaired seventh season of 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars', featuring ex-'Sith' bounty hunter 'Asajj Ventress' and 'Jedi Quinlan Vos'...

"...the new 'Star Wars' tale of love and loss, betrayal and redemption is being produced in creative collaboration with the 'Lucasfilm Story Group' and Dave Filoni, supervising director of 'The Clone Wars' and executive producer of 'Star Wars Rebels'..."

"Star Wars: Dark Disciple" is available July 7, 2015.

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Starring ex-Sith bounty hunter, Asajj Ventress, and the unorthodox Jedi Quinlan Vos, this new Star Wars tale of love and loss, betrayal and redemption is being produced in creative collaboration with the Lucasfilm Story Group and Dave Filoni, supervising director of The Clone Wars and executive producer of Star Wars Rebels. Matt Taylor provided the cover art for the book which was written by Christie Golden, and is set for release on July 7, 2015.

What’s the latest pop-culture kerfuffle? Glad you asked.

Last week, while everyone on the planet was obsessed with Kim Kardashian and her ass (no, I’m not linking to it), European scientists landed a satellite on a moving comet. It was an amazing achievement, and I don’t know why it didn’t get more attention except that:

1) It wasn’t an American project, but the work of the European Space Agency.

2) It didn’t feature someone’s gigantic naked ass.

Maybe in an attempt to get some of that Kardashian crowd, the man who spoke to the media on behalf of the project, Dr. Matt Taylor, wore a shirt with an illustrated pattern of women in various kinds of bondage gear – and not the covered-up kind.

Here’s what I think happened: Dr. Taylor wanted to look like a regular guy when he was interviewed in order to...

Back to the Future might just be the perfect commercial Hollywood film, a rousing a time-travel adventure with unforgettable spirit, that has endured so well because it walks that fine tightrope of managing to appeal to just about everyone. In honour of the film, artist Matt Taylor teamed up with Mondo to deliver a colorful Back to the Future poster print. The 18? x 24? sized print will be released at Thought Bubble in the UK in an edition of only 225.

Here’s what Matt Taylor had to say about the print via SlashFilm: “Bttf is basically my dream project and as such is utterly terrifying, because it is embedded in the public consciousness and has it’s own library of iconography that even people who haven’t seen the film will know. On top of that, the previous Bttf series at Mondo are amongst the highlights of their output – so a...

This energetic Back to the Future poster by Matt Taylor “really cooks.” I don’t think you guys are ready for it yet, but your kids are gonna love it. There are several elements from different parts of the film that Taylor combined into one electrifying piece of art. They are all slightly conflicting, though. The Gibson Es-335 is from the 1955 dance where he’s was wearing a suit. And in the scene where Marty blows up the giant speaker in 1985, he’s playing his little Erlewine Chiquita guitar sans the red vest. Since this could all be explained away by some kind of future adventure screwing up the space-time continuum, I figure, what the hell? Have a sip of Pepsi Free and just go with it.

The 18” X 24” prints will first go on sale at the Mondo booth at Thought Bubble in Leeds, which opens November 15th, 2014. Whatever is...

We’ve covered a ton of Back to the Future illustrated poster prints over the years, but this one is definitely one of my favorites. Matt Taylor, an artist we’ve covered quite a few times in the past, has teamed up with Mondo to deliver a colorful Back to the Future poster print. The 18? x 24? […]

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