Scott McCloud
Biography: Scott McCloud (born Scott McLeod) is an American cartoonist and comics theorist. He is best known for his non-fiction books about comics: Understanding Comics (1993), Reinventing Comics (2000), and Making Comics (2006), all of which also use the medium of comics. He established himself as a comics creator in the 1980s as an independent superhero cartoonist and advocate for creator's rights. He rose to prominence in the industry beginning in the 1990s for his non-fiction works about the medium, and has advocated the use of new technology in the creation and distribution of comics. Description above from the Wikipedia article Scott McCloud, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: June 10, 1960
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The Cartoonist: Jeff Smith, BONE and the Changing Face of Comics
2009-05-22
The Cartoonist: Jeff Smith, BONE and the Changing Face of Comics
Overview: Jeff Smith, BONE and the Changing Face of Comics' tells the story of one of the most successful journeys in independent comics.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-05-22
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Stripped
2014-04-01
Stripped
Overview: A documentary on comic strips, with never-seen-before interviews from Bill Watterson (Calvin & Hobbes), Jim Davis (Garfield), Jeff Keane (Family Circus), Cathy Guisewite (Cathy) and dozens more. The film asks a central question: Where do comic strips go when newspapers die? Everybody loves comics, but will they survive in a digital world?
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-04-01
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200 Cigarettes
1999-02-26
200 Cigarettes
Overview: In 1981 New York City, a collection of twentysomethings try to cope with relationships, loneliness, desire and their individual neuroses on New Years Eve.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-02-26
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Adventures Into Digital Comics
2006-10-09
Adventures Into Digital Comics
Overview: The film observes the events surrounding the sudden decrease of sales of comic books in the US in the early 90's, followed by the surge of webcomics on the Internet.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-10-09
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Graphic Novels! Melbourne!
2012-11-22
Graphic Novels! Melbourne!
Overview: Uncovers an energetic, diverse and productive comics culture on the streets of Melbourne.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-11-22
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The Amazing Cynicalman
2012-06-13
The Amazing Cynicalman
Overview: John Q. Cynicle is at his first day of work at the Board of Superheros. He meets Lizard Girl and falls in love with Edie Haskell. When Dr Pweent unleashes his army of zombies, only Cynicalman can save the day. But at what cost?
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-06-13
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Comic Book Literacy
2009-11-01
Comic Book Literacy
Overview: Comic books are a medium as diverse as movies and encourage more thought than video games. Yet this misunderstood medium has always been the dirty little secret of the literature world. From the immigrant who learns English by reading Superman comics to the child who develops a love of literature from the X-Men, comics have kept America reading for decades with fantastic tales, well structured stories and amazing fantasies.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-11-01
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Brainiac: Transmissions After Zero
2019-03-12
Brainiac: Transmissions After Zero
Overview: In May 1997, Tim Taylor, creative force behind the beloved Dayton, Ohio rock weirdos BRAINIAC, was on the verge of his band signing to a major record label when his life was cut tragically short by a freak accident. He was 28 years old. Devastated, his family, friends and fans were forced to pick up the pieces. This film explores the history and legacy of Taylor and one of the 90s most original bands.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-03-12
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Comic Books & Superheroes
2001-06-26
Comic Books & Superheroes
Overview: Comic book writers and artists discuss the depiction of superheroes in the medium.
Genres: Documentary Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-06-26
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