There seems to be a consensus to start running reviews that began over the weekend with British newspapers...
'Spider-Man' on Broadway: No superpowers needed to sniff out this stinker
By Peter Marks
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, February 7, 2011; 8:39 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/07/AR2011020704088.html
Monday, February 07, 2011
Meltzer interview
Grace Bello
An Interview with Brad Meltzer
Bookslut February 2011
http://www.bookslut.com/features/2011_02_017188.php
...he used to live around here, etc etc
An Interview with Brad Meltzer
Bookslut February 2011
http://www.bookslut.com/features/2011_02_017188.php
...he used to live around here, etc etc
Gnomeo and Juliet story in today's Express
Dawson, Angela / Entertainment News Wire. 2011.
Disney's Own 'Rocket Man': Elton John provides the soundtrack for 'Gnomeo & Juliet'.
[Washington Post] Express (February 7): 30
Bill McKay interview up at City Paper
Meet a Local Cartoonist: A Chat With Bill McKay
by Mike Rhode on Feb. 7, 2011
by Mike Rhode on Feb. 7, 2011
Sunday, February 06, 2011
March 15: Kevin Smith intros new movie in DC
Kevin Smith, who sometimes writes comic books, will be at the Warner Theatre introducing his new movie Red State on March 15th.
Flugennock on Egypt's protests
From: Mike Flugennock:
Finally, getting in the groove on Egypt: http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=776
This one was inspired by a sign I saw someone carrying at the solidarity demonstration at the Egyptian Embassy last week ( http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=755).
Finally, getting in the groove on Egypt: http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=776
This one was inspired by a sign I saw someone carrying at the solidarity demonstration at the Egyptian Embassy last week ( http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=755).
Steve Brodner caricatures in Sunday's Post again
This time it's 'House of Cards' about Egypt in the Outlook section for February 6th.
Saturday, February 05, 2011
Annapolis animation writer profiled
Annapolis native receives writing nod for cartoon
Matt Beans nominated for episode of 'Robot Chicken'
By ALEXANDRA HILL, Staff Writer
Capital Gazette Communications 02/04/11
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/can/2011/02/04-11/Annapolis-native-receives-writing-nod-for-cartoon.html
Matt Beans nominated for episode of 'Robot Chicken'
By ALEXANDRA HILL, Staff Writer
Capital Gazette Communications 02/04/11
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/can/2011/02/04-11/Annapolis-native-receives-writing-nod-for-cartoon.html
Chris Gash, Washington Post freelance illustrator, interviewed
Chris Gash - Cartoonist Survey #209
by David Paccia
David-Wasting-Paper blog February 5, 2011
Gash has an illo of some sort in the Post about every week (and the NY Times too).
by David Paccia
David-Wasting-Paper blog February 5, 2011
Gash has an illo of some sort in the Post about every week (and the NY Times too).
Today at 2pm: Summer Wars anime in Arlington
Today at 2pm, the Artisphere is showing Summer Wars anime movie in Arlington.
Friday, February 04, 2011
David Hagen's Team Cul de Sac contribution is sweeeet
Richard Thompson's friend David Hagen has painted his Team Cul de Sac contribution and put the image up on his blog. I'll be bidding on this at the auction, although I already have a Hagen hanging in my house. David also did the original ComicsDC logo out of the blue, and the goodness of his heart.
'Illusionist' reviews in local papers
An illustrious, Oscar-nominated 'Illusionist'
Sally Kline
Washington Examiner (February 4 2011)
Amuse Your Illustion: A Tati-esque magician’s tale, plus great moments in douchiness By Tricia Olszewski
Washington City Paper February 4, 2011 p. 16
A poignant look at a vanishing breedBy Stephanie Merry
Washington Post February 4, 2011
Sally Kline
Washington Examiner (February 4 2011)
Amuse Your Illustion: A Tati-esque magician’s tale, plus great moments in douchiness By Tricia Olszewski
Washington City Paper February 4, 2011 p. 16
A poignant look at a vanishing breedBy Stephanie Merry
Washington Post February 4, 2011
Disney pops concert featured in Examiner
Kennedy Center showcases NSO Pops and M-i-c-k-e-y M-o-u-s-e
Marie Gullard
Washington Examiner (February 4, 2011)
http://washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/2011/02/kennedy-center-showcases-nso-pops-and-m-i-c-k-e-y-m-o-u-s-e
Marie Gullard
Washington Examiner (February 4, 2011)
http://washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/2011/02/kennedy-center-showcases-nso-pops-and-m-i-c-k-e-y-m-o-u-s-e
Thursday, February 03, 2011
SPX's Jeff Alexander's memorial service schedule
Convenant Funeral Service has an online obituary for SPX's Jeff Alexander stating that the funeral will be Saturday, February 5th in Fredericksburg, MD.
Truitt on Super Dinosaur
'Super Dinosaur' ready for a dino-mite debut
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY February 3 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-02-03-SuperDinosaur_N.htm
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY February 3 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-02-03-SuperDinosaur_N.htm
Ben Claasen III paper dolls in today's Express
Ben Claasen III drew paper dolls to illustrate the Weekend Pass system in today's Express. They're young hipsters, of course.
Feb 3-5: NSO Pops: Disney in Concert at the Kennedy Center
NSO Pops: Disney in Concert
Enjoy the magic of Disney with the NSO Pops. Memorable scenes and melodies you know by heart, from Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, The Lion King and more, will transform anyone into a Mouseketeer. - Feb 3 - 5, 2011
- Concert Hall
- Approx. 2 hours
- $20.00 - $85.00
About the Program
Enjoy the magic music of Disney in Concert with the NSO Pops and guest conductor Michael Krajewski. Every new generation has a favorite Disney musical, whether it's The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Aladdin, or The Lion King. And then there are the classics, from a Mary Poppins medley to the "Yo ho" of Pirates of the Caribbean. When everyone joins together for memorable moments and sing-along melodies that Mouseketeers of all ages know by heart, it feels like a small world, after all.
Program:
| VARIOUS - Disney Classics Overture | |
| arr. Healey | |
| MENKEN - The Little Mermaid Orchestral Suite | |
| MENKEN - Pocahontas:"Colors of the Wind" | |
| MENKEN - Beauty and the Beast Suite | |
| arr. Troob | |
| SHERMAN - The Jungle Book: "I Wanna Be Like You" | |
| arr. van der Heijden | |
| SHERMAN - Mary Poppins Medley | |
| MENKEN - The Hunchback of Notre Dame Suite | |
| arr. Staroboin | |
| MENKEN - Aladdin Medley | |
| arr. Troob | |
| BADELT - Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl | |
| arr. Ricketts | |
| JOHN - The Lion King Suite | |
| arr. Kelley | |
| SHERMAN - "It's a Small World" | |
| arr. Whitcomb | |
Weldon on bedbugs, ATC on Sendak
The Week In Comics: Bedbugs, Change-Bots And Tijuana Bibles
by Glen Weldon
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog (February 2, 2011)
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/02/02/133416000/the-week-in-comics-bedbugs-change-bots-and-tijuana-bibles
A Parade, Restored: A Maurice Sendak Mural Goes From Bedroom To Gallery.
Robert Siegel and Linda Holmes
National Public Radio's All Things Considered February 1, 2011
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/02/02/133404891/a-parade-restored-a-maurice-sendak-mural-goes-from-bedroom-to-gallery
http://pd.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2011/02/20110201_atc_08.mp3
http://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=133404891
by Glen Weldon
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog (February 2, 2011)
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/02/02/133416000/the-week-in-comics-bedbugs-change-bots-and-tijuana-bibles
A Parade, Restored: A Maurice Sendak Mural Goes From Bedroom To Gallery.
Robert Siegel and Linda Holmes
National Public Radio's All Things Considered February 1, 2011
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/02/02/133404891/a-parade-restored-a-maurice-sendak-mural-goes-from-bedroom-to-gallery
http://pd.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2011/02/20110201_atc_08.mp3
http://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=133404891
Truitt on Archie's new gay character
Kevin Keller proves a diverse and popular asset for Archie Comics
By Brian Truitt, USA Today February 2 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-02-02-KevinKeller_N.htm
By Brian Truitt, USA Today February 2 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-02-02-KevinKeller_N.htm
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Bill McKay interview coming soon
Bill McKay, who is currently working on Zombies Vs. Cheerleaders has done a Washington City Paper interview with me that's coming soon.
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