If you’ve ever met John Rhys-Davies, you feel dwarfed in his presence. No pun intended. The star of epic films like Raiders of the Lost Ark, Lord of the Rings¸ his numerous appearances on stage, screen and television, is one of those actors whose presence can overwhelm an audience with …
Read More »INTERVIEW: For John Barrowman, family matters in ‘Acursian’
John Barrowman, star of 'Doctor Who,' 'Torchwood,' and 'Arrow,' is a veteran of TV but talks to us about his new role—in a graphic novel.
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 12/23/2020
You have to appreciate innovation. Given that we are all locked into a blank calendar of no expectations, when a comic comes around that does something that no one has ever seen before, then not only is it a welcome break from the day-today monotony of COVID-influenced boredom, but it’s …
Read More »INTERVIEW: Joel McHale loves being the dad of a badass in ‘Becky’
We talked to Joel McHale about his role as the dad of a badass daughter in 'Becky,' a new film about a girl who defends her home from a gang of convicts.
Read More »How green is your cosplay? Tips and ideas
Cosplay is about fun, creativity, imagination, and sharing a passion but it shouldn’t come at a cost to the environment. Here are some tips to keep your cosplay as green as possible.
Read More »Dr. Comics Goes to C2E2
I’ve never been much of a con guy. Kind of like Groucho Marx was once quoted as saying, I never want to be part of a club that would have me as a member. I was also on the other side of a couple of conventions. I worked at a …
Read More »REVIEW: ‘Age of Dysphoria’ reminds us how connected we all are
'Age of Dysphoria' is a beautiful, relatable film about vulnerability and the willingness to accept our sins as part of who we are.
Read More »INTERVIEW: Frank Miller and Tom Wheeler on their Arthurian spin, ‘Cursed’
Cursed is the new Young Adult novel from Tom Wheeler and the legendary Frank Miller. Their collaboration is clearly built on a foundation of a shared appreciation of the Arthurian Mythos.
Read More »Karl Urban is the King of Fandoms: An appreciative look at his geek-tastic career
Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Karl Urban, King of Fandoms. I dare you: name a fandom that Karl Urban hasn’t been a part of? I’m even including Westerns in that. Seriously… take a few minutes and go through as many genres and fandoms you can think of and see …
Read More »INTERVIEW: Colm Feore’s classical training serves him well in ‘The Umbrella Academy’
Colm Feore has been long-regarded as one of Canada’s greatest acting talents. You could argue that the secret of his success rests in his versatility or his classical training. Or you could even make the case that his abundant enthusiasm provides the fuel for his performance. I, however, think it …
Read More »INTERVIEW: Felicia Day takes a ‘Voyage to the Stars’
Felicia Day is a queen in her own right: a “Queen of the Geeks”, if you like. She’s been involved with franchises that loyal fans would give up their cloacas (inside joke) to be a part of; she’s written about her experiences and she’s found a degree of success that …
Read More »REVIEW: Storm Crow Manor is where my wife (or anyone) can find me
I have a new home and it’s the Storm Crow Manor. It’ll be difficult to make the move though. I mean, I have a wife and family, but I don’t think they understand me as well as Canada’s Geekiest Pub does. It’ll be a case of having to make some …
Read More »DJ the LEGO Man has no hands or feet but says: “If I can do it, so can you.”
DJ the Lego Man was born without hands or feet but doesn't let that stop his passion for building intricate LEGO kits. "If I can do it, so can you," he says.
Read More »5 things I learned at M.A. Larson’s autograph table at Whinny City Pony Con 2018
Season 8 of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic is well underway, and the Brony fandom shows no signs of slowing down. At Whinny City Pony Con 2018, I chatted with screenwriter M.A. Larson as he signed autographs. Here’s what I learned about him, his fans, and the show. 1. …
Read More »INTERVIEW: Living the rogue’s life with Allan Hawco of ‘Caught’
Pop Mythology's Captain John K. Kirk sat down with actor Allan Hawco to talk about his rogue's life as David Slaney in CBC's crime drama 'Caught.'
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