![The great bearded scribe of Northampton, Alan Moore, has become an increasingly fascinating figure in recent years for his refusal to endorse the big-budget Hollywood films — like Watchmen and V for Vendetta — based on his acclaimed graphic novels. Now Moore, who’s written in a variety of media, is finally trying his hand at moviemaking — but on his own terms. The writer is creating a series of “occult, noir flecked” short films collectively known as Show Pieces, the first two of which are called Act of Faith and Jimmy’s End. The Guardian reports that “If you’ve ever wondered quite what a movie made with [Alan] Moore’s full cooperation might look like, now’s your chance:](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdyt5p07ep1rovfcgo1_r1_1280.jpg)
The great bearded scribe of Northampton, Alan Moore, has become an increasingly fascinating figure in recent years for his refusal to endorse the big-budget Hollywood films — like Watchmen and V for Vendetta — based on his acclaimed graphic novels. Now Moore, who’s written in a variety of media, is finally trying his hand at moviemaking — but on his own terms. The writer is creating a series of “occult, noir flecked” short films collectively known as Show Pieces, the first two of which are called Act of Faith and Jimmy’s End. The Guardian reports that “If you’ve ever wondered quite what a movie made with [Alan] Moore’s full cooperation might look like, now’s your chance:
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