The story behind the art for Rep. John Lewis's latest graphic memoir
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/03/07/the-story-behind-the-art-for-rep-john-lewiss-latest-graphic-memoir/
Monday, March 07, 2016
More on "March" from the Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/03/07/the-story-behind-the-art-for-rep-john-lewiss-latest-graphic-memoir/
March 10: New Faces of French Animation in Washington, DC
SCREENING: New Faces of French Animation in Washington, DC
THURSDAY, MARCH 10 AT 7PM
at La Maison Française - Embassy of France
4101 Reservoir Road, NW - Washington, DC
FREE ADMISSION
Parking available on Reservoir Road and across the street at Georgetown University Hospital's pay lot
New security rules: A reservation on Eventbrite is mandatory, attendees must have a Government issued photo ID in order to enter the Embassy.
NO ONE WILL BE ADMITTED WITHOUT RESERVATION OR PROPER ID
Due to strict security measures, please arrive on time, doors will be closed at 7pm sharp
New faces of French Animation in Washington, DC
SYNOPSIS
As part of the Washington, DC Francophonie Cultural Festival that occurs from March 1st to March 22nd, the Cultural Services of the French Embassy present the screening of eight animated short films that were selected by the Annecy International Animated Film in 2015.
Reflecting the diversity and excellence of French animation, this program is offering French productions shorts that were selected by Marcel Jean, artistic director of the Annecy International Animated Film Festival.
ALISON by Jules Rigolle, Leïla Courtillon, Nathan Otaño, Martin Hurmane, Adrien Calle (1 min 21)
Music only
This short is one of the intros created by a Gobelins - L'École de L'Image animation student, and pays tribute to Alison de Vere, the first woman animated filmmaker in Britain.
YUL AND THE SNAKE by Gabriel Harel (13 min)
In French with English subtitles
Yùl, 13, goes with his big brother Dino to make a deal with Mike, a thug escorted by his Argentine Mastiff. When things go wrong, a mysterious snake appears.
TIGERS TIED UP IN ONE ROPE by Benoit Chieux (8 min)
In French with English subtitles
An extremely lazy boy is scolded by his mother, who can no longer bear to watch him do nothing but eat and sleep all day long. He finally decides to get a job and reveals unanticipated amounts of imagination, creativity and perseverance.
SUNDAY LUNCH BY Céline Devaux (13 min47)
In French with English subtitles, with voiceover by Vincent Macaigne
While eating during a Sunday lunch, Jean observes his family members. They ask him questions but don't listen to his answers; they give him advice that they don't follow; they kindly stroke him and slap him. It's all normal – it's Sunday lunch.
A SLICE OF THE COUNTRY by Hanna Letaïf (7:00)
In French with English subtitles
The sun is shining in the countryside. A family of animals finds a nice spot for a picnic. Nearby, another animal is peacefully grazing. But the tranquil atmosphere of this luncheon on the grass rapidly degenerates.
RHIZOME by Boris Labbé (11min 55)
Music only
From the infinitely small to the infinitely big, everything in the universe is closely linked and made up of a combination of movements in perpetual metamorphosis.
MY HOME by Phuong Mai (11min 54)
In French with English subtitles
The day after Hugo's mother comes home, he wakes up to find black feathers scattered all over the house.
IN DEEP WATERS by Sarah Van Den Boom (12min 01)
In French with English subtitles
Three characters share a secret and intimate experience that makes an indelible mark on their lives.
The total time is 78 min.
Online reservations are mandatory to this free admission event at the Embassy of France.
More information about the Washington, DC Francophonie Cultural Festival : http://www.francophonie-dc.org/
- When
- Thursday, March 10, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (EST) - Add to Calendar
- Where
- 4101 Reservoir Rd NW - 4101 Reservoir Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20007
Awesome Steve Brodner caricture of Trump in today's Post
Click through to see it.
Psychologists and massage therapists are reporting 'Trump anxiety' among clients
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/how-do-we-know-america-is-anxious-about-a-president-trump-shrinks-and-massage-therapists/2016/03/03/e5b55a22-e0bb-11e5-846c-10191d1fc4ec_story.html
The Post on March vol. 3
Exclusive: Rep. John Lewis on unity, Trump and his new graphic memoir, 'March: Book Three'
Washington Post's Comic Riffs blog March 7 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/03/07/exclusive-rep-john-lewis-on-trump-and-his-new-memoir-march-book-three/
Sunday, March 06, 2016
"Gary Lucas' Fleischerei" pictures by Bruce Guthrie
Local photographer Bruce Guthrie caught the animation-based concert last night in Silver Spring. His pictures can be seen at http://www.bguthriephotos.com/graphlib.nsf/keys/2016_03_05D1_Fleischerei
As regular readers may recall, we interviewed Gary Lucas a few days ago.
Saturday, March 05, 2016
JK Snyder III's Fashion in Action Kickstarter
Local cartoonist John K. Snyder III has a Kickstarter campaign to reprint his 1980s comic book Fashion in Action. I've just backed it and encourage our readers to do so as well. John can regularly be met at Baltimore Comic-Con.
This project is a restoration and reprinting of the 1980s series FASHION IN ACTION created by John K Snyder III. This comic starred a high-priced, and stylishly dressed, all-female protection agency and was set in the far future. It was an intriguing breath of fresh air that was a prime example of the best in 1980s independent comic storytelling!
It's the year 2086, and the 2080s haven't changed much from the 1980s - except of course for the jetpacks, Mars colonizations, and rocket-fueled cars. Frances Knight and her squad are "the world's highest priced and best dressed celebrity protection agency." They guard the world's rich and beautiful and make their base in the refurbished Statue of Liberty.
Fashion In Action square off against the diabolical team of the coldly manipulative Dr. Cruel, and his accomplices, Boss One - a henchman just happy to be involved - and the violently unpredictable Roxanne, Frances Knights' most psychotically devoted fan. Dr. Cruel plots to use the robot clone of a late night talk show host to turn the world's elite into gorillas during a snuff star's celebrity-filled wedding! Will they succeed? Will Frances defeat Roxanne? And will they look absolutely amazing doing so? Fund this project and find out!
Back in 1985, I set out to create an entertaining series that would reflect the times we were then living in by projecting it onto a futuristic society where the cult of celebrity and personality would become the status quo. It only seemed natural at the time to cast a group of strong-willed women as a symbol of reason and security in the middle of an ego-driven world full of social and political unrest. It was a creatively rewarding experience that was born out of the height of the creator-owned alternative market of the early/mid-80’s, but was a short-lived series that I have always hoped for the opportunity to re-introduce and return to and continue.
It is a pleasure to invite you to join Hope and I in bringing the Women and World of FASHION IN ACTION back to the twenty-first century, where they have always belonged.
The Post quotes Matt Groening on Conan O'Brien
The constant in late night's chaos [Simpson, Matt Groening; in print as Surprise! Conan O'Brien is doing very well].
by Emily Yahr
Washington Post (March 6 2016), p. E1, 12-13
online at http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/style/2016/03/03/conan-obrien/
That darn Blondie
No joke for chronic fatigue sufferers [in print as Chronic fatigue syndrome is not a laughing matter].
Greg DesRoches, Columbia
Washington Post March 5 2016Griffiths comics workshop/exhibition in March
Local cartoonist/illustrator Adam Griffiths kicks off his
exposition “Rot Hand” at Rhizome D.C. on March 12 with an opening reception from 5 to 9 p.m. He’ll also be hosting a comics/illustration
workshop March 15 at 7 :30 p.m. See the flyers below for more details.
TODAY! Live In-Store Convention Streaming at Beyond Comics
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Friday, March 04, 2016
March 5: Jerry Gaylord at Third Eye Comics
at THIRD EYE ANNAPOLIS
Click here for event info on FACEBOOK.
Signing from 11am-1pm
It's MORPHIN' TIME! Many of us are kids of the '90s here at Third Eye, so you KNOW we've got a soft spot for all things POWER RANGERS, and when we had the opportunity to bring in the very talented artist of our THIRD EYE COMICS exclusive cover of POWER RANGERS #1, JERRY GAYLORD, well, we fired up the zords and got rolling on it!
Seriously though, Jerry is a fantastic artist, and has been a friend of the store for quite some time.
Whether it's his incredible work on last year's BOOM STUDIOS BILL AND TED'S MOST TRIUMPHANT RETURN, or the cult favorite FANBOYS VS ZOMBIES series, he's one of the most exciting artists working today, and he really did a great job of delivering a killer POWER RANGERS cover for us to help launch the brand new series!
So, Third Eye Faithful, come on out tomorrow, and get your copy of the MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #1 Third Eye cover signed by a super talented Maryland-based artist!
Politico's Matt Wuerker on Bernie cartoons
Cartoonists Take on Bernie Sanders
Politico's Matt Wuerker chooses his favorite cartoons singed by the Bern.
By Matt Wuerker
03/03/16
Comic Riffs talks to Pete Docter
Quote of the day: 'Inside Out's' Pete Docter, on that inspiring Oscars speech to 'make stuff'
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog March 4 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/03/04/quote-of-the-day-inside-outs-pete-docter-on-that-inspiring-oscars-speech-to-make-stuff/
Cartoon journalist Josh Kramer on the new DC streetcar
Sketch Book: The Streetcar's First Day
Posted by Josh Kramer on March 4, 2016
Washington City Paper p. 9
online at http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/citydesk/2016/03/03/sketch-book-the-streetcars-first-day/
To celebrate the start of streetcar passenger service (finally!), Washington City Paper sent artist Josh Kramer to sketch its first day.
Private Pin comic strip
There's a new advertising comic strip about credit card safety. You can see it at http://privatepin.com/
I've seen it in print this week in Politico.
I've seen it in print this week in Politico.
The Post on "Zootopia" and “The Boy and The Beast”
'Zootopia': A delightful menagerie, with a worthwhile message [in print as Everyone laughs and nods for all of the right reasons].
By Jen Chaney
Washington Post March 4 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/zootopia-a-delightful-menagerie-with-a-worthwhile-message/2016/03/03/8bed4ac8-defd-11e5-8d98-4b3d9215ade1_story.html
Washington Post March 4 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/zootopia-a-delightful-menagerie-with-a-worthwhile-message/2016/03/03/8bed4ac8-defd-11e5-8d98-4b3d9215ade1_story.html
Sly fox Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) works with new police recruit Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) as they investigate a missing otter case in Disney's "Zootopia." (Walt Disney Animation )
A boy comes of age, with the help of talking animals, in this cartoon fantasy [in print as Coming of age in a wild world, seeking another].
By Pat Padua
Washington Post March 4 2016, Weekend 26
https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/a-boy-comes-of-age-with-the-help-of-talking-animals-in-this-cartoon-fantasy/2016/03/03/252a55c0-dd80-11e5-81ae-7491b9b9e7df_story.html
Washington Post March 4 2016, Weekend 26
https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/a-boy-comes-of-age-with-the-help-of-talking-animals-in-this-cartoon-fantasy/2016/03/03/252a55c0-dd80-11e5-81ae-7491b9b9e7df_story.html
The bear-like Kumatetsu (voiced by Jon Swasey) raises and trains young Ren — who grows to become Kyuta — in "The Boy and The Beast." (FUNimation Entertainment)
and the Express.
Rechtshaffen, Michael / Associated Press. 2016.
A wildly sincere story: 'Zootopia' is a delightful kids
movie with a powerful message and beautiful backdrop.
Washington Post's Express (March 4): 14
Fleischer cartoon music tonight in Silver Spring
Gary Lucas gives swing to the Max Fleischer cartoons of the 1930s
By Mike Joyce
Washington Post March 4 2016, Weekend p. 5
https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/music/gary-lucas-gives-swing-to-the-max-fleischer-cartoons-of-the-1930s/2016/03/03/61f3ae88-db42-11e5-891a-4ed04f4213e8_story.html
Washington Post March 4 2016, Weekend p. 5
https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/music/gary-lucas-gives-swing-to-the-max-fleischer-cartoons-of-the-1930s/2016/03/03/61f3ae88-db42-11e5-891a-4ed04f4213e8_story.html
Sarah Stiles, who does a mean Betty Boop, will sing with guitarist Gary Lucas and his band at AFI Silver Theatre as part of the Washington Jewish Film Festival. (Jesse Winter)
Gary Lucas
Show: Saturday at AFI Silver Theatre. Show starts at 8:30 p.m. 301-495-6720. wjff.org. $28.75.
Thursday, March 03, 2016
Fantom Comics interviewed about DC Comics reboot
Matt Klokel is one of the participants.
Retailers on the Pros and Cons of the DC Rebirth Announcement
DC's Rebirth plan has been revealed. How does it stack up in the eyes of comic shops?
By David Harper
February 29, 2016
http://sktchd.com/interview/retailers-on-dc-rebirth/
Wednesday, March 02, 2016
Gareth Hinds' new book is reviewed in the Post
Best children's and YA books for March
— Abby McGanney Nolan
Washington Post March 2 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/best-childrens-and-ya-books-for-march/2016/03/01/5dfb896a-d9ab-11e5-891a-4ed04f4213e8_story.html
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