As a special feature of The Fanbase Weekly podcast, the Fanbase Feature focuses on and celebrates a specific element of geek culture.
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Ben Crane (writer – Man of Lies, Scattered Futures, IDW’s Cosmic Cadets, editor – Systemic) and Kevin Sharp (Fanbase Press contributor – “Between the Panels” Interview Series, editor-in-chief – Meanwhile …A Comic Shop Anthology) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding A Scanner Darkly (2006) in light of the feature film’s 20th anniversary, with topics including whether the use of interpolated rotoscope animation enhances the film, how the story represents Phillip K. Dick’s feelings on drug addiction and drug enforcement within our society, how the film hits differently 20 years after release, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for A Scanner Darkly abound in this panel discussion!)
Cast members: Ben Crane (writer – Man of Lies, Scattered Futures, IDW’s Cosmic Cadets, editor – Systemic), Kevin Sharp (Fanbase Press contributor – “Between the Panels” Interview Series, editor-in-chief – Meanwhile …A Comic Shop Anthology), and Bryant Dillon (Fanbase Press President, The Fanbase Weekly co-host, writer – Something Animal, Identity Thief)
This month’s sponsor: Green Archer Comics
Green Archer Comics is “Where Legends Live,” and this June they are bringing together two legends on Kickstarter! The Saint Meets the Tiger is the first Saint novel from Leslie Charteris, and it’s now in the public domain.
Simon Templar is the modern-day Robin Hood; his adventures have thrilled readers, radio listeners, television, and movie watchers (except in 1997) for decades. Green Archer Comics is incredibly honored to bring the first comic adaption of this comic to Kickstarter.
But, with a character as legendary as The Saint, they needed a legendary comic artist, which is why they reached out to Mike Grell for the cover. Now is your chance: Back The Saint on Kickstarter and relive the first Saint adventure. You can find the campaign at revivinglegends.com or just search for The Saint Meets the Tiger on Kickstarter.
The Fanbase Weekly Theme Song Written and Performed by: Adam WarRock
The Fanbase Weekly Theme Song Produced by: Mikal kHill
Episode Photo by: Barbra Dillon
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