The Mindscape of Alan Moore

The superbly talented comic book writer Alan Moore (The Watchmen, From Hell, V for Vendetta) speaks on various topics in this trippy profile. The film may befuddle those who aren’t familiar with the shaggy scribe’s reputation—why is a “graphic novelist” dispensing his philosophy on quantum physics and spirituality? Those who are aware of Moore’s eminent standing in the world of comics and his much-touted explorations of both spirituality and the occult, however, will be transported by this wide-ranging and fascinating discussion of everything from comics and pop culture to fame, war and pornography.

Shelf Talk: The packaging wisely calls attention to the Moore works that have been adapted into mainstream movies, including the upcoming Watchmen. The central audience for this two-disc set will certainly be comic fans, as the supplements on the second disc are comprised of interviews with the artists Moore has worked with and a comic historian.