Artist Profile: Karl Kopinsky


Karl Kopinski is well-known for his powerful and vivid artwork within the Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Fantasy universes. His illustrations bring to life the dark and intense atmosphere of these worlds, combining detailed pencil sketches with digital painting techniques. Kopinski’s art captures the ruggedness and drama of the characters and environments, giving fans a strong visual connection to the stories and miniature figures. His early work with Games Workshop helped establish the distinctive look and feel that many associate with the Warhammer brand.

In his Warhammer 40K pieces, Kopinski focuses on dynamic characters and battle scenes that feel full of energy and history. From armored soldiers to monstrous creatures, his work emphasizes strong contrasts and vivid expression, creating images that suggest an ongoing saga of conflict and heroism. Similarly, his fantasy art conveys mythical themes with a fresh, raw energy, balancing realism with imaginative design. His style invites both players and artists to immerse themselves in the rich narratives of these fantasy worlds while inspiring miniature hobbyists who recreate his detailed designs.

Beyond his contributions to Warhammer, Kopinski continues to explore fantasy art through various projects, blending realistic anatomy and dramatic light with creative storytelling. His illustrations stand out for their ability to mix traditional drawing techniques with modern digital tools, offering a unique and compelling look that appeals to a broad audience.

Here are the nominations of the Washington DC Area Film Critics Association!


Here are the nominations of the Washington DC Area Film Critics Association!

Film
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sentimental Value
Sinners

Director
Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another
Ryan Coogler – Sinners
Jafar Panahi – It Was Just an Accident
Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme
Chloé Zhao – Hamnet

Actor
Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme
Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another
Joel Edgerton – Train Dreams
Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon
Michael B. Jordan – Sinners

Actress
Jessie Buckley – Hamnet
Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Cynthia Erivo – Wicked: For Good
Chase Infiniti – One Battle After Another
Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value

Supporting Actor
Benicio del Toro – One Battle After Another
Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein
Delroy Lindo – Sinners
Sean Penn – One Battle After Another
Stellan Skarsgård – Sentimental Value

Supporting Actress
Ariana Grande – Wicked: For Good
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value
Amy Madigan – Weapons
Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners
Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another

Youth Performance
Miles Caton – Sinners
Cary Christopher – Weapons
Shannon Mahina Gorman – Rental Family
Jacobi Jupe – Hamnet
Mason Thames – How to Train Your Dragon
Nina Ye – Left-Handed Girl

Voice Performance
Jason Bateman – Zootopia 2
Arden Cho – KPop Demon Hunters
Ginnifer Goodwin – Zootopia 2
Yonas Kibreab – Elio
Ke Huy Quan – Zootopia 2

Motion Capture Performance
Oona Chaplin – Avatar: Fire And Ash
Stephen Lang – Avatar: Fire And Ash
Zoe Saldaña – Avatar: Fire And Ash
Sigourney Weaver – Avatar: Fire And Ash
Sam Worthington – Avatar: Fire And Ash

Ensemble
Hamnet
It Was Just an Accident
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sentimental Value
Sinners
Wake Up Dead Man

Original Screenplay
It Was Just an Accident
Marty Supreme
Sentimental Value
Sinners
Weapons

Adapted Screenplay
Bugonia
Frankenstein
Hamnet
One Battle After Another
Train Dreams

Animated Film
Arco
Elio
KPop Demon Hunters
Little Amélie Or The Character Of Rain
Zootopia 2

Production Design
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Sinners
Wicked: For Good

Cinematography
Frankenstein
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Train Dreams

Editing
F1: The Movie
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sinners

Score
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sinners

Joe Barber Award for Portrayal of Washington, DC
Anniversary
Captain America: Brave New World
A House of Dynamite
Nuremberg
Thunderbolts

Stunts
F1: The Movie
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Superman

Documentary
Come See Me in the Good Light
The Librarians
Orwell: 2+2=5
The Perfect Neighbor
Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk

Foreign Language Film
It Was Just an Accident
Left-Handed Girl
No Other Choice
The Secret Agent
Sentimental Value

Holidays On The Lens: A Royal Christmas On Ice (dir by Fred Olen Ray)


Consider the plot of 2022’s A Royal Christmas On Ice.

He’s a prince.

She’s a former Olympic skater turned hard-as-nails coach.

They meet in a small town.

They fall in love….

AT CHRISTMAS!

Seriously, has there ever been a film more obviously made for me?  This is a cute movie and a reminder that you can find just about anything in Fred Olen Ray’s filmography.

Scenes That I Love: Franco Nero Opens The Coffin in Django


In this scene, from Sergio Corbucci’s Django, the film’s title character (played by my man, Franco Nero) reveals what’s actually in the coffin that he’s been dragging from town to town.

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Sergio Corbucci Edition


4 Or More Shots From 4 Or More Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films lets the visuals do the talking!

Today, we honor the birth and the legacy of the great Italian director, Sergio Corbucci!  It’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Sergio Corbucci Films

Django (1966, dir by Sergio Corbucci, DP: Enzo Barboni)

The Hellbenders (1967, dir by Sergio Corbucci, DP: Enzo Barboni)

The Mercenary (1968, dir by Sergio Corbucci, DP: Alejandro Ulloa)

The Great Silence (1968, dir by Sergio Corbucci, DP: Silvano Ippoliti)

Live Tweet Alert: Join #ScarySocial for Joyride!


As some of our regular readers undoubtedly know, I am involved in a few weekly live tweets on twitter.  I host #FridayNightFlix every Friday, I co-host #ScarySocial on Saturday, and I am one of the five hosts of #MondayActionMovie!  Every week, we get together.  We watch a movie.  We tweet our way through it.

Tonight, at 9 pm et, Deanna Dawn will be hosting #ScarySocial!  The movie?  2001’s Joyride!  

If you want to join us this Saturday, just hop onto twitter, start the movie at 9 pm et, and use the #ScarySocial hashtag!  It’s a friendly group and welcoming of newcomers so don’t be shy.

The film is available on Prime!

Music Video of the Day: Please Come Home For Christmas by Taylor Hicks (2014, dir by ????)


Since yesterday’s music video of the day came to us from Katharine McPhee, it only seems appropriate that today’s music video of the day should feature Taylor Hicks.

Remember the Soul Patrol?

Enjoy!

Late Night Retro Television Review: Freddy’s Nightmares 1.18 “The Art of Death”


Welcome to Late Night Retro Television Reviews, a feature where we review some of our favorite and least favorite shows of the past! On Fridays, I will be reviewing Freddy’s Nightmares, a horror anthology show which ran in syndication from 1988 to 1990. The entire series can be found on Tubi!

This week’s episode is actually decent.

Episode 1.18 “The Art of Death”

(Dir by Ken Wiederhorn, originally aired on March 12th, 1989)

Jack (Carey Scott) is a talented artist and college student who has a crush on Joan (Laura Schaefer).  When Joan’s jock boyfriend humiliates Jack, Jack suddenly finds himself approached by The Phantom (Judd Omen), a masked figure who claims that he can kill Jack’s enemies if Jack draws a picture of him doing it.  After the jock is killed in a treadmill accident, Joan sees the picture that Jack drew and decides she doesn’t want anything to do with Jack.  The Phantom suggests drawing a picture of him surprising Joan in the shower.  Jack refuses, just to discover that the picture has already been drawn and the Phantom is now holding Joan prisoner in a boiler room.  Jack draws a picture of the Phantom being sucked down a hole.  The Phantom vanishes but …. oh no, now Jack’s wearing the mask!  Jack was the Phantom all along!

As for the second story, Joan struggles to recover from the trauma.  In typical Freddy’s Nightmares fashion, she has a series of hallucinations that lead to her killing her psychiatrist.

This episode actually worked!  The first story was genuinely creepy.  The second story was predictable but it featured a good performance from Laura Schaefer and the action moved at a decent pace.  I’m going to give the majority of the credit to director Ken Wiederhorn, who previously directed one of my favorite zombie films, 1977’s Shock Waves.

This is my final Freddy’s Nightmares review for 2025.  Retro Television Review is taking a break for the holidays, so I can focus on Awards Season and Christmas movies!  Freddy’s Nightmares will return on January 9th.