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November 2004 Headlines
Nov 25
Sequential Animation Reviews, News and Interviews
No comic escapes the discerning gaze of Michael Vance and Mark Allen

Shooting Star Anthology #4 - "If you don't buy, it is your loss." The Moth - "My only complaint? We don't see enough of his work, today." Touch "...a strong book, and an entertaining reading experience. "
 
Nov 24

l Am David Screening Quiz/Contest
Screening Thursday, December 2nd at 7:00pm
at the Cherry Creek Stadium 8 Theater (3000 E. 1st Ave)

An extraordinary family adventure, I Am David follows a twelve year-old boy as he boldly escapes from an East European prison camp and makes an incredible personal journey to freedom. Fleeing with only a compass, half a loaf of bread and a sealed, secret letter he must carry across the continent, David cannot foresee the dramatic odyssey that awaits him. From stowing away on a ship bound for Italy, to facing his fears of the dangerous outside world, to the unexpected revelation of his true identity, David discovers for the first time the real meaning of courage, trust, laughter and hope.

This movie is rated PG. Visit our quiz page to play for tickets.

 
Nov 22
Alexander Screening Quiz/Contest
Screening Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at The Continental Theater (I-25 & Hampden) in Denver
He was many things to many people - a dashing warrior king, filled with ambition, courage and the arrogance of youth, leading his vastly outnumbered forces against the massive Persian armies... a son desperately longing for the approval of his stern, battle-scarred father, torn and conflicted by his mother's legacy... a relentless conqueror who never lost a battle and drove his soldiers to the very edges of the known world... a visionary whose dreams, deeds and destiny echo through eternity, helping to shape the world as we know it today. He was all that and more. He was Alexander the Great.

Visit our quiz page to play for tickets.

 
Nov 17

The Machinist Screening
Screening Thursday, November 18th at 11:00PM
at the Mayan (1st & Broadway) in Denver

Trevor Reznik (Christian Bale) hasn’t slept in a year, which has led to a shocking deterioration of his physical and mental health. In this psychological thriller, Trevor’s only solace comes from his call-girl girlfriend (Jennifer Jason Leigh) when his world becomes a living nightmare as cryptic notes turn up in his apartment and he has visions of a co-worker no one else can see. Are these mysteries part of a plot to drive him mad? Or has fatigue simply robbed him of reason? Determined to find answers, he embarks on a journey of self-awareness; yet the more he learns, the less he wants to know.

This movie is rated R. Visit the Official Machinist Website for more info about the movie. You will need to provide documentation that you are at least 17 years of age to pick up tickets to the screening.

Tickets for the screening (and we have a bunch of them) are available at Cheapo Discs (2162 S Colorado Blvd. (303)691-3499). Just stop by and pick up a pass good for two to the screening.

 
Sequential Animation Reviews, News and Interviews
No comic escapes the discerning gaze of Michael Vance and Mark Allen

She-Hulk - "She-Hulk takes the emerald giantess...and readers...where they have never been before. How rare is that?" DCU: The Mag for the DC Fan - "...if you are a hardcore comics fan, you'll love this magazine" Johnny Raygun "...a loving but tongue-in-cheek, light-hearted ad-venture centered around spandex-clad, pun-slinging heroes who require five decades worth of knowledge about comics titles and characters to fully appreciate, you must surrender and buy this well-drawn and written little sucker. "
 
Nov 10

National Treasure Screening
Screening Wednesday, November 17th at The Colorado Center Theater (I-25 & Colorado) in Denver
Since his childhood, Benjamin Franklin Gates has known that he is descended from a long line of people whose job is to guard a treasure hidden by the Nation's Founding Fathers. Clues to its whereabouts are on our U.S. currency and on the back of the Declaration of Independence. Now, Benjamin has learned about a plot to steal the Declaration, and has only one option: steal it himself. Even if he pulls off this monumental task, keeping the treasure safe is going to be incredibly hard, especially since the FBI has also gotten wind of the scheme.

This movie is rated PG. Play our Quiz for tickets to see the movie.

Sequential Animation Reviews, News and Interviews
No comic escapes the discerning gaze of Michael Vance and Mark Allen

A Short History of American Comics - "...takes readers on a tour of the phenomenon, beginning with the Stone Age, believe it or not. " The Steve Ditko Reader, Vol. 2 - "An eclectic collection of mystery, horror, science fiction, crime, western, and, yes, even jungle tales awaits the wise and fortunate reader who chooses to delve into this work." Hydraulic Leg #1 "Hydraulic Leg is well-done animation not perfectly translated to the comic book page."

Nov 4

Mickey's Twice Upon A Christmas
Screening on Saturday, November 6th in Denver
Find out who's been naughty and who's been nice in this spectacular all-new Christmas celebration. Santa Claus joins Mickey, Minnie, and all their pals in an original movie about discovering the true joys of Christmas. Watch the hilarious antics of stubborn old Donald as he tries in vain to resist the joy of the season, and laugh along with Mickey and Pluto as they learn a great lesson about the power of friendship. Now, through the magic of dazzling computer animation, your favorite Disney characters get a wonderful new look, so celebrate the holidays with this irresistible new collection of Christmas stories the whole family is sure to enjoy.

The movie will be available on DVD and VHS on November 9th, but you can see it on Saturday, November 6th - if you win our Quiz/Contest for tickets.

The movie is rated G. Play our Quiz for tickets to see the movie.

Nov 3

After the Sunset Quiz/Contest
Screening Thursday, November 4 @ 7pm
UA Colorado Center (I-25 & Colorado Blvd)

The high-stakes action comedy After The Sunset begins where most great heist movies end - with a pair of master thieves escaping to a tropical paradise to enjoy the spoils of their labor. But when an FBI agent, who has pursued them for seven years, becomes convinced that they are actually plotting to pull off a million-dollar theft from a nearby "diamond cruise," a riveting game of cat and mouse begins.

This movie is rated PG-13. Play the Quiz for tickets.

 
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