Now that you discovered Frank Miller, time to get yourself a copy of the"Sin City" DVD--especially the version with the attached graphic novel. You might want to look on Amazon's site, especially the new and used vendors section. I've never had any problem with those. I usually get a new copy at a steal. And that's what cheap screws live for.

Who was it who wrote the graphic novel upon which A History of Violence was based? THAT was a bitchin' movie.

John Wagner and Vince Locke. Wagner was behind "Judge Dredd" and "The Bogie Man." Locke worked as an illustrator, having done the covers and other artwork for the death-metal band Cannibal Corpse. The film is a major departure from the graphic novel, by the way. Maria Bello would have shot Ed Harris if they stayed true to the g-n. No rough sex on the stairs either. No subplot with the son turning to violence. The hero's family fully supports him in the g-n, going with what they know of the man during their mutual lifetime together.

Have you seen "Sin City" and not liked it? This is the third time you have just ignored the reference. It has a lot going for it if you give it a chance. Strong men and strong women. And both flawed beyond question. What more can you ask for? Robert Rodriguez has turned film making into a cottage industry that can change the industry. Check out those "extras" on all his movies. He'll even give you a cooking lesson and recipe ideas.

Sorry, D. I just don't have anything to say until i see Sin City. I rented it once, but the husband hasn't heard good things about it, so it was rejected for family movie night. That doesn't mean I can't see it on my own, or appeal the decision ;)

Your recommendation is MEANINGFUL! Besides, I love what I've seen of the look in that film. And Frodo's in it!

The look of the film is spectacular. When you consider that it is mostly done at Robert Rodriguez's little home studio, okay ranch, you'll want to go out and buy the necessary equipment. Rent his "Mexico Trilogy" (El Mariachi / Desperado / Once Upon A Time In Mexico) and he will show you everthing you need to know in the extras.

I don't know A-the-Hub, but I can almost guarantee he'll like it. I don't know who told him differently, but if he liked "300," I know he will like "Sin City" too. Bet those same folks found fault with "300" also? Politics can do that.

A the H and I shot a small movie in our own home/backyard once. It was fun. Unfortunately, we did it in 1999, so the movie only exists on VHS.

A the H is a fan of the Mexico trilogy, and of Rodriguez, but I think he has reservation about Sin City, based partially on the fact that a Catholic bishop is one of the villians--according to what he's heard.

But I'll watch it.

Yes, and the bishop is played by Rutger Hauer.

His being a bad guy doesn't have anything to do with being a bishop, just the younger son of a powerful family. Older son became a senator, so the younger son went into the clergy.

They are traditionalists.

I'll watch it.