Lauren Davis

Yep, Orphan Black‘s Male Clones Are Terrible Human Beings

The Castor clones come out to play in this week’s episode of Orphan Black, and their definition of “play” is just plain horrible. Plus, while most of our Leda clones are scrambling to survive, one decides to start up an illegal side business. After all of the madness of last week’s episode, it really feels…

This Ghost Story Will Make You Shiver Whenever You Look At A Fur Coat

In the short film The Tannery, a fox dies at the end of a hunter’s rifle and becomes a ghost. The first moments of the afterlife are rather sweet, however, at least until the fox’s situation turns horrifying. In an interview with Directors Notes, director Iain Gardner explains how a friend’s tale his grandmother’s stole…

Dazzling Short Film About An Alchemist Whose Invention Feeds On Memories

John Hurt voices a dead alchemist in the gorgeously animated short film The Alchemist’s Letter. A young man arrives at his late father’s lab and learns all about his father’s invention, a device that can turn objects into gold, but at the price of his most precious memories. Director Carlos Andre Stevens tapped Hurt and…

A Creepy Comic About Kelpies, Scotland’s Murderous, Supernatural Horses

In Scottish folklore, a kelpie is a shape-shifting water spirit that may take the form of horse in order to drown anyone foolish enough to try to ride them. This comic by cartoonist Emma Weakley imagines a particularly tragic encounter between two young boys and one of those horse-shaped monsters. Be sure to go to…

The Misfits Take Center Stage In Preview Of Jem And The Holograms #2

The spotlight was on the Holograms in the first issue of Kelly Thompson and Sophie Campbell’s Jem and the Holograms comic, and the band will actually get to perform. But first, in this exclusive preview, we spend a bit of time with the Holograms’ rival band, The Misfits. Jem and the Holograms #2 comes out…

What Would Life Be Like For A Man With Two Mouths?

William is an ordinary fellow in all respects but one: he has two completely functional mouths. In this fake documentary, we learn about the advantages and disadvantages of having two mouths that can taste, talk, and sing independent of one another. The Man With Two Mouths, which was directed by Marc Ortiz with cinematography by…

Another one of our favorite short films could become a feature-length movie. Fox just picked up the rights to Controller, Saman Kesh’s proof-of-concept film about a woman who psychically takes control of her boyfriend’s body in order to free herself from captivity.

This Film About High-Diving Giraffes Is An Instant Cure For The Blues

We’re not sure what possessed director Nicolas Deveaux to make a five-minute film about animated, acrobatic giraffes diving from the high board into a swimming pool, but we’re glad he did — because we’re grinning ear to ear watching them tuck and plunge. 5 mètres 80 won best in show at SIGGRAPH Asia for its…

Grandparents Are Monsters In Trailer For M. Night Shyamalan’s The Visit

M. Night Shyamalan gets into (at least partially) found footage-style horror with his new film The Visit. In the trailer, we meet the brother and sister who go to Nana and Papa’s house — only to learn that something very, very weird is going on with their grandparents. Shyamalan wrote and directed The Visit, which…

Concept Art Writing Prompt: NASA Down

In our weekly Concept Art Writing Prompt, we invite you all to write short stories inspired by a particularly interesting illustration. This week’s prompt, by artist Johnson Ting, shows us a very battered NASA ship. You tell us: What happened here? Once you’ve written your story, share it here in the comments. Happy writing! “Downed”…

Castle Hangnail Is A Perfectly Wicked Bedtime Story For Kids Of All Ages

Ursula Vernon’s latest book, Castle Hangnail, may be aimed at middle-schoolers, but it’s a delightful story for anyone who has wondered about the practicalities of running an evil castle. In this case, a young wicked witch must protect her new home from real estate developers, magical bureaucracy, and a truly evil rival. I’ve long been…

Joss Whedon Bummed That Marvel Brought Agent Coulson Back From The Dead

“Coulson lives!” was the excited cry from many Marvel movie fans when they learned that Agent Phil Coulson would be resurrected for the TV show Agents of SHIELD. But not everyone was a fan of bringing Coulson back, including director Joss Whedon, who felt it took “some of the punch out of” his Avengers movie.…

An Aspiring Knight Must Solve The Mystery Of Her Brother’s Disappearance

Samantha, the young heroine of Angelica Maria’s webcomic Solstoria, wants two things in her life: She wants to become a knight and she wants to find out what happened to her older brother, an alchemy student who went missing. In her quest she’ll encounter a protective crow, a moon priestess, and plenty of things that…

The 2015 Eisner Awards nominations are out! See if your favorite comic book writers, artists, colorists, letterers, and comics made this year’s list. The winners will be announced during San Diego Comic-Con.

These Fan Artists Make Game Of Thrones Even More Beautiful

The Game of Thrones TV show is already a stunning adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire books, but people have been imagining the world of Westeros in their own style since long before the show aired. Here are some of our favorite fan artists inspired by both the books and…

During Martial Law, A Man Falls For The Girl Next Door—Who’s A Terrorist

Despite living in a town under lockdown, Nevin lives in relative comfort — at least until his beautiful next-door neighbor shows up in his home. In this dark comedy short film, Nevin becomes an anarchist it win her affection — but how devoted is he really to the cause? Drew Mylrea directed Next Door, and…

There’s A Galaxy Quest TV Show In The Works

Because everything you ever loved is coming back again (except Firefly), the 1999 comedy Galaxy Quest may be getting a second life, this time as a TV series. So who gets to play ersatz Captain Kirk this time? Details are scant, but Deadline is reporting that Paramount has a Galaxy Quest series in development. It’s…

8 Stories That Make The Apocalypse Seem Downright Pleasant

It’s the end of the world as we know it — but is that necessarily a bad thing? While most apocalyptic stories depict humanity struggling in the aftermath of a huge disaster, some post-apocalyptic worlds seem like they might be a nice place to spend a vacation, free from the stresses of modern life. Brian…

Life Is Perfect For Phil On Last Man On Earth—Then It’s Worse Than Ever

For a brief, fleeting moment, everything is perfect in Phil Miller’s life. He has what he thinks he wants, and he’s determined to keep it that way. But if there’s one rule in The Last Man on Earth, it’s that the universe hates Phil and wants him to be as miserable as possible. “Moved to…

This Week’s TV: Community Revives One Of Its Funniest Plotlines Ever

Subway (the person) returns to Community for a new marketing scheme, but can it possibly be as hysterical as his last appearance? Plus, what’s wrong with Orphan Black’s male clones? What happens when a zombie eats a gamer’s brains? And what are Tyrion and Varys up to on next week’s Game of Thrones? We’ve got…