Episode 89 - 80's Guilty Pleasures

The cast of Beaucoup Pop is back, bringing you everything you need to know about whats going on in the pop culture world...and maybe some things that you didn't need to know, BUT WE GIVE IT TO YOU ANYWAY!!!

On this week's episode we welcome good buddy Shawn Pryor to the mix, while Kerry is off partying like a rockstar.  He gives us the low down on his new project L.O.I. Studios and joins us in dishing out our favorite terrible 80's movies!

Top 5 Noir Movies on Netflix Instant

Film noir is a classic genre that is often overlooked by modern audiences. These films are often dark and brooding with the main character rarely, if ever, finding what they are looking for. You could typify many of them as strange, cruel, and frequently erotic. This eroticism typically comes from the female star that portrays the “femme fatale” of the film. These films often come from a time period that many consider the “golden age of America” yet they focus on the seedy underbellies of it all. Characters are always looking for one more fix, one more heist in the dark of night on the lonely streets of New York, Chicago, or Kansas City. Instead of focusing on booming and happy America, they focused on the darker and more insidious aspects of modern living. I have become a big fan of them in the last couple of years and have been gobbling them up on Netflix. So for you, the Poppers of the night, I present the best noir films you can mainline right now on Netflix instant.

That's Justin Stewart ^ in the dress

Episode 88 - Nerd it up in 2013

The cast of Beaucoup Pop is back, bringing you everything you need to know about whats going on in the pop culture world...and maybe some things that you didn't need to know, BUT WE GIVE IT TO YOU ANYWAY!!!

Beaucoup Pop is ushering in the new year with their nerdtastic resolutions.  Some are expected...some not so much, you'll just have to tune in to hear!

And remember, a new year means the begining of a new convention season. Be sure to get your tickets to the Lexington Comic & Toy Convention 2013 and come say, "Hi!" to the Beaucoup Pop crew. Stay tuned for more convention updates and be sure to keep an eye on our events schedule!

Action Lab Comics Announces First Free Comic on Comixology!

Action Lab Comics is proud to announce it's first free comic on Comixology (and boy what a deal it is)!
 

The first issue of "The Order of Dagonet", written by "Princeless" scribe Jeremy Whitley and illustrated by the amazing Jason Strutz is now available for free to anyone that uses Comixology. People often tout issues as "jumping on points" but what better jumping on point could you ask for than the first issue! If you've been meaning to check the book out or if you're a fan of "Princeless" (or even just a fan of free stuff) this is your chance to try out a great book. And if that wasn't enough, the free issue is a 44 page double-sized book!

For those who don't know, "The Order of Dagonet" is the tale of the reemergence of mythological creatures into modern England and those tasked with fighting them. When the seal is broken that's been keeping the monsters of lore at bay, the only people who can stop them are the Knights of England. Unfortunately, the age old tradition of knighting has changed a bit since the ages of old. The knights who come to the rescue are not men in shining armor, but instead a burnt out rock star, a Shakespearean actor turned B-movie regular, and an author of popular children's books. They're no heroes, but they're our last defense against the forces of Faerie!

Check out the first issue here: http://www.comixology.com/The-Order-of-Dagonet-1/digital-comic/JUL120705

And check out Episode 71 - Modern Heroes, where we interview Jeremy Whitley, the writer of "The Order of Dagonet!"

Episode 87 - Welcome to the Danger Zone

The cast of Beaucoup Pop is back, bringing you everything you need to know about whats going on in the pop culture world...and maybe some things that you didn't need to know, BUT WE GIVE IT TO YOU ANYWAY!!!

On this week's episode the BCP team interviews Super Real Graphics publisher, Jason Martin to discuss the recent merger of SR Graphics and Action Lab Comics! While Action Lab is know for its high-profile all-ages properties, including the Eisner-nominated Princeless and the upcoming Molly Danger from Jamal Igle, this merger is set to bring a new line of comics for mature readers, dubbed "Danger Zone." He gives us the skinny on what new books to expect in 2013!

Check out some preview images from future Danger Zone comics!

 

 

 

Dig In: Featuring Thor!

Dig In will be a semi-regular feature I write, introducing characters or creators to folks. I hope it will help folks to get started with new characters they haven’t tried before or expose them to storylines they haven’t read before!

This week featuring: Thor!

You want to read classic tales of Thor? 

You should try:

 Essential Thor vol. 1-3.

If you want to dig deep into the past of Thor as a Marvel character then this is the place to start. The first four volumes of Essential: Thor cover the entirety of Jack Kirby and Stan Lee’s run on the character. For those who haven’t read them before, Marvel Essentials are large, newspaper print, black and white reprints of classic comics. You lose the color but you gain more issues for less money. If you are willing to skip out on the beginning issues when Lee/Kirby were getting their traction on their new creation my suggestion is to go straight to volume 3 and if you can find it, volume 4. Volume 3 includes the story Thor vs Mangog as well as the first appearance of erstwhile love interest the Lady Sif. Volume 4 concludes Kirby’s run on a character he liked very much and has some cool storylines such as when Thor faces off against the world eating Galactus!

Episode 86 - Pop of Screen Spy

The cast of Beaucoup Pop is back, bringing you everything you need to know about whats going on in the pop culture world...and maybe some things that you didn't need to know, BUT WE GIVE IT TO YOU ANYWAY!!!




Big News from the Small Screen

Our PopStar from across the pond,
the lovely Ms. Griffin. Follow
her on TWITTER!

Welcome back Poppers!!!  Join us in welcoming, for the third time, Jennifer Griffin from the website Screen Spy.  She helps us give the run down on all that's been happening on the small screen...TV that is.


We talk about new primetime cable shows like Arrow, Elementary, Revolution and Go On. We say good by to some good new shows like Last Resort and The Mob Doctor. Finally, we take a peek at what's coming in the midseason/spring with shows like Red Widow, The Following and Do No Harm.



For a selected list of TV shows from this fall/spring, check out the show notes below.

Episode 85 - 2012 in Pop

The cast of Beaucoup Pop is back, bringing you everything you need to know about whats going on in the pop culture world...and maybe some things that you didn't need to know, BUT WE GIVE IT TO YOU ANYWAY!!!

We're reviewing the year 2012 in pop culture on this weeks episode Poppers!  Our favorite movies, albums, comics, and TV shows are just a few things on our list.  Be sure to let us know some of your picks on our blog and Facebook group page. Thank you to all you Poppers, who have been listening to us this year. You're awesome. Here's to 2013!