Thank you to Erik who notified me of this funny column: James Lileks: Producers see cash, but we’re after fun …in the last Batman movie, his costume had a codpiece and nipples. Nipples the size of a dial on a combination lock. Batman does not have nipples. So there you have it. You have an…
Dixonverse news
The site was/is down, but the Dixonverse Message Board is still up.
Gross to the Max
Gross Misunderstanding – Forget about the box office. By Edward Jay Epstein is a good article about the revenue stream for movies, showing how 80% of a film’s profits don’t come from the theater. That’s why movies are on DVD so quickly these days; the movie advertising and movie’s showing in the theaters are both…
More PvP Star Wars
Now we go back to the strips that appeared preceding episode II. And this one explores the ups and downs of pirating bootlegs.
In honor of Sith’s release this Thursday
Remember back in 2002 when Francis Ottoman launched WaitingEvenLongerForStarWars.com? If not, start with this comic and keep hitting “Next” for an entire month of good Star Wars comics.
Ebert’s Star Wars review is up
Check it out, if you dare. Here’s the skinny: 3 1/2 stars. That’s all I want to know before the movie; I’ve been avoiding spoilers as much as I can. It’s almost impossible. I was reading a review last week where someone’s giving a general overview review (i.e. not giving away the plot) and says,…
New Justice League episode finally airs in America
Them north of the border types are rubbin’ it all up in my face that they got to see the new Suicide Squad episode of Justice League Unlimited already, while for us it doesn’t air until May 21st. So I’m giving everyone a gentle reminder a week in advance. I’m sure this would otherwise catch…
Everybody behave!
I’m going away for a few days to visit my parents. This Sunday is my sixth wedding anniversary, so I won’t be posting to Monitor Duty. Just to clear up where things stand: The site design is not done, not by a long shot, I’ve just been busy doing updates for Scott Beatty. Next week…
Visit an alien planet this weekend
I received a promo for the following show: ALIEN PLANET, a special two-hour program event will premiere Saturday, May 14, 8-10PM (ET/PT) on the Discovery Channel. Rooted in the latest scientific research, ALIEN PLANET takes viewers on a dramatic virtual mission of the future through the possibilities of life outside of our solar system and…
Hutch comic reviews for 5-11-05
This week I spent over $20 on comics, though a few books I grabbed off the shelf after they were out for a few weeks. There are a few light spoilers in the reviews below, but nothing serious. Adam Strange #8 – BEST OF THE WEEK! Andy Diggle and Pascal Ferry end a terrific run,…