Wednesday, March 09, 2022

Mar 17: Satoshi Kon: Virtual Lecture: Doubles and Composites with Prof. Thomas Lamarre

Virtual Lecture - Doubles and Composites: How Satoshi Kon Animates the Self

The Japan Information & Culture Center (JICC), Embassy of Japan and the National Museum of Asian Art have teamed up to present a retrospective of the influential anime director Satoshi Kon, including a new documentary about his life and work! To commemorate this special series, we have invited Dr. Thomas Lamarre for a special JICC film lecture.

Registration is required.

A recording will be made available afterwards and shared with The Legacy of Satoshi Kon events' attendees only.
Instructions on how to access the lecture are at the bottom of this email.
You will be able to access the Zoom lecture on Thursday, March 17 at 7:00 PM EDT.
A Q&A with the presenter will also take place in the livestream directly following the talk.
All participants may submit questions, and the presenter will answer as many as time will allow.

Doubles and Composites:

How Satoshi Kon Animates the Self

with Dr. Thomas Lamarre

The animated films of Satoshi Kon are often praised for the depth of psychological portrayals. But how is a sense of psychological depth produced in animation?

To answer this question, noted anime expert Dr. Thomas Lamarre proposes a closer look at the production of doubles in Kon's 2006 film Paprika in order to situate the distinctiveness of his animation style.

Dr. Lamarre will focus particularly on Kon's use of techniques of compositing to generate doubles of characters, in conjunction with techniques of framing inspired by the art of manga. A closer look at these animation techniques will provide insight into Kon's use of doubles to "animate the self" in a manner that makes him a pioneer of the mind-game film.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

About the Speaker

Dr. Thomas Lamarre (he/him/his) teaches in Cinema and Media Studies at the University of Chicago.

Publications on media, thought, and material history include work on communication networks in 9th century Japan (Uncovering Heian Japan, 2000); silent cinema and the global imaginary (Shadows on the Screen, 2005); animation technologies (The Anime Machine, 2009) and infrastructure ecologies (The Anime Ecology, 2018).

All retrospective series' virtual events, including this lecture, are free and open to online attendees. Registration on Eventbrite is required in order to receive the Zoom link the day of the evening. You do not need to download or sign up for anything, and the livestream should work in any web browser that displays video. The Q&A will take place at the end of the lecture. Until then, only the speaker will be seen and heard.

Please click here to view the full retrospective schedule for The Legacy of Satoshi Kon.

In the event of a cancellation or if you require further assistance,
please contact us at jicc@ws.mofa.go.jp. Thank you!

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May 13: online panel about BATMAN KILLLING TIME by Tom King and David Marquez!

PANEL AND Q&A WITH TOM KING AND JULIAN LYTLE - BATMAN KILLING TIME

SURPRISE! SUNDAY, March 13th around 2PM we'll be having an online panel about BATMAN KILLLING TIME by Tom King and David Marquez!

We are fortunate to be having Tom King zooming in to discuss the book with writer and long time Fantom friend Julian Lytle on Fantom's Facebook Live!

To submit your questions: https://bit.ly/3hHGuGN

To get a copy of your book signed fill this form out before the end of the week: https://bit.ly/375CRsh

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/8/22

The Batman: the Dark Knight on screen has always reflected contemporary tastes

Published: March 7, 2022
Alex Fitch

https://theconversation.com/the-batman-the-dark-knight-on-screen-has-always-reflected-contemporary-tastes-178481

Zoë Kravitz says she was rejected from The Dark Knight Rises for being too "urban"

The Batman star had auditioned for a small role in Christopher Nolan's movie

Tatiana Tenreyro

March 7 2022

https://www.avclub.com/zoe-kravitz-catwoman-dark-knight-rises-1848616623

'The Batman' Star John Turturro Shares Fascinating Opinion on Movie's Twist

The actor behind Carmine Falcone shares the ideas he suggested to filmmaker Matt Reeves to better flash out the mafia boss.

Ryan Parker

March 8, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/batman-john-turturro-opinion-thomas-and-martha-wayne-murder-1235105981/

Bill Murray explains why Ivan Reitman's Batman film never panned out

The Ghostbusters actor revealed that he and Eddie Murphy both wanted to play the role of the Caped Crusader.

Savannah Olson

March 7 2022

https://www.avclub.com/bill-murray-explains-why-ivan-reitman-batman-never-happ-1848617020

Robert Pattinson explains why Bruce Wayne 'made more sense' without a playboy persona in The Batman

By Chancellor Agard March 07, 2022

https://ew.com/movies/robert-pattinson-the-batman-bruce-playboy-persona/

Matt Reeves Explains 'The Batman' Ending: Do Not Expect to See [SPOILER] in Another Movie

Adam B. Vary

March 5 2022

https://variety.com/2022/film/news/the-batman-ending-joker-barry-keoghan-matt-reeves-1235196812/

'The Batman' shows that it's always best when he works alone [in print as A superhero who's in a league of his own]

By David Betancourt

Washington Post March 8, 2022: C3

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/comics/2022/03/04/batman-robert-pattinson-dc/

Let the Batman be weird [in print as Let Batman set his own weird path].

By Sonia Rao

Washington Post March 8, 2022: C1, 3

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2022/03/07/the-batman-robert-pattinson-weird/

THE METHODS AND MADNESS OF MULTIVERSES

by Rob Salkowitz on March 8, 2022

https://icv2.com/articles/columns/view/50614/the-methods-madness-multiverses

Rosario Dawson enters the DMZ in HBO Max's latest dystopian drama

Brian Wood and Riccardo Burchielli's acclaimed comic series is coming to HBO Max

Matt Schimkowitz

March 7 2022

https://www.avclub.com/rosario-dawson-enters-the-dmz-in-hbo-max-s-latest-dc-ad-1848620329

"We Are Safe, the Bomb Shelter Is Fine," Ukrainian Cartoonists Draw Under Siege

Notes from Ukrainians during the start of the Russian invasion.

by Anya Ivanenko and Jenya Polosina
Hyperallergic March 7 2022

https://hyperallergic.com/715654/we-are-safe-the-bomb-shelter-is-fine-ukrainian-cartoonists-draw-under-seige/

Over the Rainbow: PW Talks with Rhea Ewing

By Shaenon Garrity

Mar 04, 2022

A version of this article appeared in the 03/07/2022 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: Over the Rainbow

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/interviews/article/88677-over-the-rainbow-pw-talks-with-rhea-ewing.html

INTERVIEW: The NAOMI SEASON 2 creative team talks TV, mental health, and standing on the shoulders of STATIC SHOCK

Brian Michael Bendis, David F. Walker, and Jamal Campbell discuss what's in store for Naomi McDuffie in her second miniseries.

Taimur Dar

03/08/2022

https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-naomi-season-2-creative-team-brian-michael-bendis-david-f-walker-jamal-campbell/

R.I.P. GEORGE OLSHEVSKY

Indexed Marvel Comics of the 1970s and 1980s

by Brigid Alverson on March 8, 2022

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50625/r-i-p-george-olshevsky

Shelfdust Presents: "The War Effort" Episode 1 with Jay Edidin and Paul O'Brien [Marvel's 1984 SECRET WARS]

Hosted by Al Kennedy

Date: March 8, 2022

https://shelfdust.com/2022/03/08/shelfdust-presents-the-war-effort-episode-1-with-jay-edidin-and-paul-obrien/

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shelfdust-presents-war-effort/The_War_Effort_1.mp3

New THE WAR EFFORT podcast breaks down Marvel's 1984 SECRET WARS

The new weekly 12-part podcast will dive deep into each issue of the classic event series.

Joe Grunenwald

03/08/2022

https://www.comicsbeat.com/new-the-war-effort-podcast-breaks-down-marvels-1984-secret-wars/

Will the Real Will Eisner Please Stand Up and Other Adventures in Comics [Kindle Edition]

by Stephen Weiner

Crossroad Press (January 10, 2018)

online at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078XS3KSV/

2021 Children's Bestsellers: Graphic Novel Mainstays, Series Staples, and More

Compiled by Gilcy Aquino

Mar 08, 2022

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/88709-2021-children-s-bestsellers-graphic-novel-mainstays-series-staples-and-more.html

Annecy Will Not Host Any Official Russian Delegations At Its Festival

By Amid Amidi | 03/07/2022

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/festivals/annecy-will-not-host-any-official-russian-delegations-at-its-festival-214015.html

Russian Animators Are Creating Anti-War Shorts To Protest Putin's Attack On Ukraine

By Amid Amidi | 03/06/2022

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/politics/russian-animators-creating-anti-war-shorts-protest-putins-attack-213975-213975.html

'The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder' Director Latoya Raveneau Signs Overall Deal With Disney

By Amid Amidi | 03/07/2022

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/animators/the-proud-family-louder-and-prouder-director-latoya-raveneau-signs-overall-deal-with-disney-214003.html

New Substack app makes reading your comics newsletter collection easier

Heidi MacDonald

03/09/2022
https://www.comicsbeat.com/new-substack-app-makes-reading-your-comics-newsletter-collection-easier/

INTERVIEW: Jarrett Melendez & Danica Brine talk balancing fantasy with reality in CHEF'S KISS

The romance graphic novel is due out from Oni Press next month.

By Sean Z

03/09/2022

https://www.comicsbeat.com/chefs-kiss-jarrett-melendez-danica-brine-interview-oni-press/

Pyle, Ernie. 1942.

Private Breger.

Albuquerque Tribune (October 3)

Pyle, Ernie. 1942.

Pvt. Breger Again..

Albuquerque Tribune (October 5)

Tuesday, March 08, 2022

THE Post returns to THE Batman

'The Batman' shows that it's always best when he works alone [in print as A superhero who's in a league of his own]

By David Betancourt

Washington Post March 8, 2022: C3

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/comics/2022/03/04/batman-robert-pattinson-dc/

Let the Batman be weird [in print as Let Batman set his own weird path].

By Sonia Rao

Washington Post March 8, 2022: C1, 3

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2022/03/07/the-batman-robert-pattinson-weird/

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/7/22

"I Really Wasn't Considering The Reader At All": A Conversation With Ariel Bordeaux

Alex Dueben | March 7, 2022

https://www.tcj.com/i-really-wasnt-considering-the-reader-at-all-a-conversation-with-ariel-bordeaux/

Pixar's 'Turning Red': Film Review

A plucky 13-year-old is torn between remaining a dutiful daughter and liberating her wild side when heightened emotions suddenly start transforming her into a giant red panda.

David Rooney

March 7, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/turning-red-pixar-1235103757/

A local's guide to Angoulême, France's cobbled-streeted comic book capital

Interview by John Brunton

6 Mar 2022

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/mar/06/a-locals-guide-to-angouleme-frances-cobbled-streeted-comic-book-capital

Decoding That Surprise 'The Batman' Cameo

Recent comics provide a guide to where an unlikely friendship may go.

Graeme McMillan

March 5, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/the-batman-joker-riddler-barry-keoghan-1235104762/

Box Office: 'The Batman' Soars to Bedazzling $134M Opening

Starring Robert Pattinson, the superhero pic scored the second-best domestic debut of the pandemic era behind 'Spider-Man: No Way Home.'

Pamela McClintock

March 5, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/the-batman-box-office-opening-1235104983/

Comic creator plans Little Rock talk on book tour [Pastis]

by Eric E. Harrison March 6, 2022

ArkansasOnline. March 6, 2022

https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/mar/06/comic-creator-plans-lr-talk-on-book-tour/

Artist feels lucky he can cast 'Pearls Before Swine' [Stephan Pastis]

James D. Watts Jr.

Mar 6, 2022

https://tulsaworld.com/entertainment/books/artist-feels-lucky-he-can-cast-pearls-before-swine/article_808e9508-99bc-11ec-98cf-1be14ff4eec3.html

'Walking Dead' Sets Fifth Spinoff: Lauren Cohan, Jeffrey Dean Morgan's 'Isle of the Dead'

The six-episode New York-set series will debut in 2023.

Lesley Goldberg

March 7, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/walking-dead-spinoff-lauren-cohan-jeffrey-dean-morgans-isle-of-the-dead-1235105884/

Barry Blitt's "Resilience"

The cover artist on discovering a new personal link to Ukraine.

By Françoise Mouly

March 7, 2022

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cover-story/cover-story-2022-03-14

Matt Reeves Explains the Ending of 'The Batman'

By Dave Itzkoff

March 6, 2022

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/06/movies/the-batman-ending-matt-reeves-explained.html

'The Batman' Star Andy Serkis Sheds Light on Alfred's Backstory and Reveals His Contributions to Classic Character

Ryan Parker

March 7, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/batman-star-andy-serkis-alfred-pennyworth-backstory-1235104354/

'The Batman' Opens With Blockbuster Ticket Sales

By Brooks Barnes

A version of this article appears in print on March 7, 2022, Section C, Page 4 of the New York edition with the headline: 'Batman' Scores Big at the Box Office.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/06/business/the-batman-box-office.html

With 'Turning Red,' a Big Red Panda Helps Break a Glass Ceiling

By Brooks Barnes

March 7, 2022

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/07/movies/turning-red-movie-interview-domee-shi.html

How the 'Encanto' Soundtrack Became a Smash

By Ben Sisario

March 7, 2022

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/07/arts/music/encanto-soundtrack.html

The Rotary Cartoon Awards (Australia)

D. D. Degg

March 7, 2022

http://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2022/03/07/the-rotary-cartoon-awards-australia/

Monday, March 07, 2022

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/6/22

She-Hulk Covers Issues 1-5

Jen Bartel

March 6 2022

https://www.jenbartel.club/p/she-hulk-covers-?s=r

Lemieux, Robert. 2022.

Icons of American Animation January 3^rd- March 12^th, 2022 [exhibit catalog].

Westminster, MD: McDaniel College and Carroll County Arts Council

Online at https://1civ0q236vrm420xaa385zd3-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Icons-of-Animation-Catalog.pdf

Icons of American Animation website - https://iconsofanimation.com/

Interview: LaToya Morgan Defies Genres with 'Dark Blood'

Interview by Troy-Jeffrey Allen

Mar 01, 2022

https://www.previewsworld.com/Article/257619-Interview-LaToya-Morgan-Defies-Genres-with-Dark-Blood

Trapped! Bernie Krigstein in EC Comics

SOLRAD Staff

February 28, 2022

https://solrad.co/trapped-bernie-krigstein-in-ec-comics

I Tried to Talk to Comic Publishers about the ComiXology Changes

It went about as well as expected.

By David Harper

March 3, 2022

https://sktchd.com/longform/i-tried-to-talk-to-comic-publishers-about-the-comixology-changes/

Off Panel #134: The Depths with Esad Ribić

By David Harper

January 8, 2018

https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-134-the-depths-with-esad-ribic/

http://traffic.libsyn.com/sktchd/Esad_Ribic.mp3

"I Find it Fascinating to Have Your Work Live Somewhere New": Maria Nguyen on the Station Eleven Graphic Novel

By David Harper

March 1, 2022

https://sktchd.com/art-feature/maria-nguyen-station-eleven-art-feature/

Interview with Leigh Rubin -Twisted Pop Culture

Feb 25, 2022

Rodger Nichols

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LM6jfRyTKU

The best graphic novels set on the high seas

By Ben Towle

2022

https://shepherd.com/best-books/graphic-novels-set-on-the-high-seas

Mysterious tales of 'Little People' intrigue new generations of Cree, Mi'kmaq: Graphic artist draws from Mi'kmaw stories that captivated him as a comic-reading kid [Brandon Mitchell]

Rosanna Deerchild

CBC Radio Unreserved Mar 05, 2022

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/unreserved/mysterious-tales-of-little-people-intrigue-new-generations-of-cree-mi-kmaq-1.6370300

Popeye the Sailor Man helped Watertown artist get 'lost in a fun world' [animation; Fred Grandinetti]

Joanna K. Tzouvelis

Wicked Local Watertown

https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/watertown-tab/2022/03/04/popeye-cartoon-watertown-ma-author-publishes-book/6972694001/

Bunkered Down in Kyiv

An illustrator taking shelter in the capital gets updates from family and friends via text.

By Zhenya Oliinyk

March 5, 2022

https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/bunkered-down-in-kyiv