Movies and TvShows featuring "comic-book-art" theme.
A man named David Dunn discovers that he has never been sick or injured after surviving a train crash. He meets Elijah Price, a comic book enthusiast who believes that David has superpowers. As David starts to believe in his abilities, he realizes that Elijah is the mastermind behind multiple disasters. David becomes the hero and confronts Elijah, who reveals himself as Mr. Glass, his archenemy. In the end, David exposes Elijah's crimes and sends him to an institution for the criminally insane.
Prisoners of Gravity was a Canadian public broadcasting television news magazine program that explored speculative fiction — science fiction, fantasy, horror, comic books — and its relation to various thematic and social issues. Produced by TVOntario, the show was the brainchild of former comic retail manager Mark Askwith and writer Daniel Richler, and was hosted by Rick Green. The series aired 139 episodes over 5 seasons from 1989 to 1994.
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Zoom is a movie about a novelist and a comic book artist who enter a world of multiple realities. They discover that their actions in one reality have consequences in another, leading to unexpected and chaotic situations. Along the way, they encounter various eccentric characters and face challenges that test their creativity and relationships.
Dragon Tiger Gate follows the story of two brothers, Dragon Wong and Tiger Wong, who are trained in martial arts and possess supernatural powers. They must navigate through the dangerous world of triads and protect their city from evil. Along the way, they must confront their past and face powerful enemies. With thrilling fight scenes and a captivating storyline, Dragon Tiger Gate is a must-watch for action movie fans.
Documentary that explores the long and remarkable career of Will Eisner, a pioneering cartoonist whose work continues to have an impact on pop culture around the world. Includes interviews with Ann Eisner, Art Spiegelman, Bill Sienkiewicz, Denis Kitchen, Jerry Robinson, Angeli, Maurício de Souza, Ziraldo, Jano, François Schuiten and many other artists.
In this documentary, explore the remarkable 100-year journey of Stan Lee, the creative genius behind Marvel Comics. Witness his extraordinary contributions to the comic book industry and his impact on popular culture.
American Splendor is a biographical film that tells the story of comic book writer Harvey Pekar, focusing on his life and struggles as a file clerk in a VA hospital. The film explores Pekar's neurotic personality, his passion for underground comics, and his unlikely rise to cult-figure status. It also delves into his relationships, including his tumultuous marriage with Joyce Brabner, and his collaborations with comic book artist Robert Crumb. The film blends reality and fiction, as Pekar's life is portrayed both onscreen and in comic book form.
The historical saga of American superheroes. Born in the period between the Great Depression and the World War II to combat the hobgoblins of the modern world, these mutant human beings with superhuman powers colonized the funny papers, radio dramas, television and films, to become a truly national industry in the United States: they gave expression to the fears and obsessions of the twentieth century and bolstered American ideals.
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This documentary explores the life and work of Robert Crumb, a prominent underground comic cartoonist known for his controversial and satirical art. The film delves into Crumb's dysfunctional family background, his struggles with mental illness, and his artistic contributions to the counterculture movement of the 1970s.
For years, artist Drew Friedman has chronicled a strange, alternate universe populated by forgotten Hollywood stars, old Jewish comedians and liver-spotted elevator operators. Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt is an in-depth documentary tracing artist Friedman's evolution from underground comics to the cover of The New Yorker. The film, directed by Kevin Dougherty, features interviews with Friedman's friends and colleagues, including Gilbert Gottfried, Patton Oswalt, Richard Kind, Mike Judge, Merrill Markoe and many others.
Documentary about the illustrator of the longtime Asterix comic book, Albert Uderzo
She Makes Comics traces the fascinating history of women in the comics industry. Despite popular assumptions about the comics world, women have been writing, drawing, and reading comics since the medium’s beginnings in the late 19th century. And today, there are scores of women involved in comics and its vibrant fan culture. Featuring dozens of interviews with such vital figures as Ramona Fradon, Trina Robbins, Joyce Farmer, Karen Berger, Kelly Sue DeConnick, and Becky Cloonan, She Makes Comics is the first film to bring together the most influential women of the comics world.
Draw Hard is a documentary that tells the story of an illustrator from Cleveland, Ohio who overcomes a spinal injury to create amazing graphic novels. Through his determination and passion for art, he proves that anything is possible.
Bezango, WA tells the tale of cartooning and comics in the Pacific Northwest, focusing on the alternative community. The film chronicles both the past and the present, while featuring Frank M. Young, co-creator of the Eisner Award winning graphic novel "The Carter Family: Don't Forget This Song," and James Gill, a cartoonist, and mostly-cheerful introvert of the finest class.
The film observes the events surrounding the sudden decrease of sales of comic books in the US in the early 90's, followed by the surge of webcomics on the Internet.
VideoBook recording that includes two classic Dr. Seuss stories: “The Cat in the Hat” and “Maybe You Should Fly a Jet! Maybe You Should Be a Vet!”.
Darren, a black man who has had enough of dating white women, meets a quirky and talented indie musician named Malibu. As their friendship develops, Darren must confront his fear of commitment and decide if he is ready for a real relationship.