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Closer Look with Rose ScottAtlanta 2075: A look to the future at Dragon Con 2025Imagine Atlanta in 2075. From politics to technology, to climate change, what will the city that’s been dubbed “too busy to hate” look like? That was the topic of discussion for “Closer Look’s” August installment of Coffee Conversations held at #Dragon Con 2025. Host Rose Scott spoke with a diverse group of creatives from various genres about how art can explore future possibilities and solutions, as well as reflect present issues. They also gave their critique of AI’s influence on art. Lastly, guests and audience members brainstormed ideas for what a futuristic series set fifty years from now in Atlanta coul...
2025-08-2953 min
Closer Look with Rose Scott‘Closer Look’ at Dragon Con 2024For a special edition of “Closer Look,” Rose Scott and the team head to downtown Atlanta for #Dragon Con 2024. The annual five-day event kicks off Thursday. It’s one of the largest multi-media gatherings focusing on pop culture, gaming, comics, fantasy and more. Rose speaks with panelists about the ongoing debate: Star Wars vs Star Trek. We hear from fans and creators from both major franchises. We also discuss how comics and film reflect modern society and politics. Plus, Rose gives prizes for the best cosplay/costume! Guests include: Dragon Con spokesperson Jo Garland S...
2024-08-2953 min
The Comics CanonEpisode 123: The Hawkeye EpisodeBro! On this episode, comics writer and publisher Carlton Hargro (20th Place Media) returns as we take aim at "the breakout star of the blockbuster Avengers film" with a discussion of Hawkeye (2012), specifically issues 1-5 (as seen in Vol. 1: My Life As a Weapon) and 11 ("Pizza Is My Business"), by Matt Fraction, David Aja and Javier Pulido, published by Marvel Comics! This charming take on the World's Greatest Marksman deftly balances humor, action, dense plotting and a strong, unifying visual style courtesy of David Aja and the muted color scheme of Matt Hollingsworth. Can Avenger...
2020-11-101h 27
The AAFCA PodcastBlack Comic Books on the Big ScreenIn this episode of the AAFCA podcast Ed Adams wants to know if Hollywood is ready for more comic book-based franchises—only this time from Black-owned comic book creators. Comic book movies amassed a whopping $5.6 billion dollars for the industry in 2018 alone and it seems like every studio is getting into the game. To get answers Ed speaks with legendary comic book illustrator, Shawn Martinbrough and independent comic publisher, Carlton Hargro. Martinbrough has worked with Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and others. He also wrote, "How to Draw Noir Comics: The Art and Technique of Visual Storytelling." Hargro is not on...
2018-11-2846 min
The Comics CanonComics Onscreen - Marvel Media Adaptations (and Wonder Woman)In this episode, Curt and Kevin welcome comics creator and Creative Loafing Atlanta editor in chief Carlton Hargro for a wide-ranging look at the year in movie and TV adaptations of Marvel Comics properties … plus a little-known indie film you may have heard of by the name of Wonder Woman. Spoilers abound in this non-canonical spectacular as we review the swinging Spider-Man: Homecoming, the high-flying Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, the leaden Iron Fist, Marvel's Agents of The M.A.T.R.I.X., the head trip that is FX's Legion and Hugh Jackman's swan song as Wolverine in Logan. Bu...
2017-07-121h 28
Seeing SoundsShow #9 - Guest Carlton HargroIn this lively phone conversation, Jay Ray chats with Journalist, Editor and Media Personality Carlton Hargro. Carlton writes for Creative Loafing ATL, has his own magazine, Slo*Mo (www.slomoatl.com), and he co-hosts Mo Audio on AB+L Radio (www.ablradio.com). Carlton schools us on what Soul Music means to him and what's playing in his headphones.
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Daymé Arocena - Drama (iTunes)Fleetwood Mac - Dreams (iTunes)Tame Impala - The Moment (iTunes)Majid Jordan - Her (iTunes)Gilles Peterson's Havana Cultura Band - Agita (iTunes)Fernanda No...
2015-07-291h 00