The British know their comics, as popular shows like SPACED has already proven. The new Dare Productions movie PULP looks like a bit like CHASING AMY, though I’m guessing there’s enough differences to make it stand solidly on its own. The filmmakers recently gave the project its first audience screening at the SFX Weekender to a reported 1,200 people. As a way of spreading news on the film to the rest of the world, they’ve premiered a trailer and exclusive “offensive and controversial” scene from the movie. The trailer, which leads into the scene, does feature some strong language, and the scene itself is probably not safe for work, also containing strong language and even stronger views on STAR WARS, so please handle with caution. This looks fun, and definitely like the kind of flick I’d enjoy watching with my comic book nerd buddies. No info yet on a U.S. release, but you can follow info on the movie through their Twitter, Facebook, or Official Website.
Directed by Adam Hamdy and Shawn Magher, and written by Bode O’Toole, PULP stars Jay Sutherland, Simon Burbage and Gavin Molloy as three comic nerds who find themselves in a situation where they have the potential to become real life heroes. You also can’t help but love the Punisher-esque character “The Sodomizer” they’re pushing the Birmingham comic book convention. I’d kill to have that prop comic hanging on the wall, just for grins.
Synopsis: Thunder Racers, Infinite Finity, Rat Warriors. Junk Comics’ titles have been referred to as ‘the worst printed material since Mein Kampf’. Tony Leary, the nice-guy owner of Junk Comics, is gearing up for one last roll of the dice. His new superhero title, The Sodomizer, launches at the British International Comic Show, and nothing will stop Tony from making it a success. Nothing except a gang of Geordie criminals who are using a comic company to launder their dirty money. Tony is drafted by the police to identify the culprits and bring them to justice. Aided by his trusty geek sidekicks, Rick and Keith, Tony must defy the odds if he is to become a real life hero.
Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff. 
