Friday, February 02, 2018

The Post on Blade vs Black Panther

As we prepare to celebrate 'Black Panther,' let's not forget 'Blade'

By Sonny Bunch Washington Post Act Four blog January 31 2018
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/act-four/wp/2018/01/31/as-we-prepare-to-celebrate-black-panther-lets-not-forget-blade/

Feb 16: Animezing!: your name.

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Japanese animation, the JICC is presenting a retrospective of landmark animated films!

From director Makoto Shinkai comes this beautiful masterpiece about time, the thread of fate, and the hearts of two young souls.

The day the stars fell, two lives changed forever. High schoolers Mitsuha and Taki are complete strangers living separate lives. But one night, they suddenly switch places. Mitsuha wakes up in Taki's body, and he in hers. This bizarre occurrence continues to happen randomly, and the two must adjust their lives around each other. Yet, somehow, it works. They build a connection and communicate by leaving notes, messages, and more importantly, an imprint.

When a dazzling comet lights up the night's sky, it dawns on them. They want something more from this connection—a chance to meet, an opportunity to truly know each other. Tugging at the string of fate, they try to find a way to each other. But distance isn't the only thing keeping them apart. Is their bond strong enough to face the cruel irony of time? Or is their meeting nothing more than a wish upon the stars?

In Japanese with English subtitles | Rated PG | 106 min | 2016 | Directed by Makoto Shinkai

Registration is required.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

In the event of a cancellation, please contact us at jicc@ws.mofa.go.jp.

Program begins at 6:30PM.

Doors open 30 minutes prior to start of program.

No admittance after 7:00PM or once seating is full.

Registered guests will be seated on a first come, first served basis. Please note that seating is limited and registration does not guarantee a seat.

The JICC reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored by JICC without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video.

1150 18th Street NW, Suite 100 | Washington, D.C. 20036-3838
TEL: 202-238-6900 | FAX: 202-822-6524 | jicc@ws.mofa.go.jp

ReDistricted Comics has a new story up

New ReDistrictedComics.com story! Trippin' through the late '60s at the psychedelic "The Ambassador Theatre" by Jeff Krulik and John Kinhart
https://www.redistrictedcomics.com/ambassador

The Post reviews Bilal cartoon

'Bilal' has something to say about poverty and religion. We should listen [in print as Safe distance: Our gods, our money and a hungry boy].

By Kristen Page-Kirby
Express February 2 2018, p. 32
online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2018/02/02/bilal-has-something-to-say-about-poverty-and-religion-we-should-listen/

'Bilal' review: Ancient story of a real-life Muslim hero is pretty but feels like theology class [in print as Putting an unreal face on a real Muslim hero]

By Jane Horwitz
Washington Post February 2 2018, p. Weekend 31

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/bilal-review-ancient-story-of-a-real-life-muslim-hero-is-pretty-but-feels-like-theology-class/2018/01/31/7b0d5374-0129-11e8-9d31-d72cf78dbeee_story.html

Thursday, February 01, 2018

Baltimore's Ben Claassen III has been busy

Ben does regular illustrations for the Express, and does the Dirtfarm comic which used to appear in the Washington City Paper (still exists) and the Baltimore City Paper (does not). Ben talks about his recent activities at his Patreon page (which was news to me or I would have mentioned it sooner):
https://www.patreon.com/posts/16731095

Feb 3: Tom King at Third Eye Comics in Annapolis

Making Navy Sense with Robert Osborn

The Medical Heritage Library has a set of booklets illustrated by cartoonist Robert Osborn from the collection of the Navy's Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (scanned and uploaded by me). Osborn was one of the great cartoonists of the mid-century and should be better remembered. He did a lot of work for the Navy. These are all done for Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. Aviation Training Branch.

Dunking Sense (1944) NAVAER 00-80Q-2, OPNAV 33-31.
https://archive.org/details/DunkingSense

Aleutian Sense (1944) NAVAER OO-8OQ-11, OPNAV 33-49.
https://archive.org/details/AleutianSense

Arctic Sense (1944) NAVAER 00-80Q-13.
https://archive.org/details/ArcticSense

Vertigo Sense (1949) NAVAER OO-8OQ - 33.
https://archive.org/details/VertigoSense

Helicopter Rescue Sense (1954) NAVAER 00-80Q-42.
https://archive.org/details/HelicopterRescueSense

Shark Sense (1959) NAVAER 00-80Q-14.
https://archive.org/details/SharkSense1959

The Navy History and Heritage Command, based in Washington, also has a page of Osborn material - https://www.history.navy.mil/research/histories/naval-aviation-history/naval-aviation-news/grampaw-pettibone-collection/history.html

Comic Riffs talks to editorial cartoonist VC Rogers about firing

He's drawn 1,000 political cartoons over 21 years — but now he's part of a vanishing breed

By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog January 31 2018
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2018/01/31/hes-drawn-1000-political-cartoons-over-21-years-but-now-hes-part-of-a-vanishing-breed/

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Ralph Steadman exhibit coming to American University

Ralph Steadman: A Retrospective Coming June 16 – August 12, 2018

https://www.american.edu/cas/museum/upcoming.cfm

Originally curated by Anita O'Brien at the Cartoon Museum, London, the Ralph Steadman Retrospective offers phenomenal insights into the genius of one of the world's most acclaimed artists. This exhibition takes the viewer on a journey through Steadman's prolific career of more than sixty years, from the sketches he created as a student in the 1950's to present day pictures.

The retrospective showcases Steadman's legendary collaborations with maverick Gonzo journalist, Hunter S. Thompson; his illustrated literary classics such as Alice in Wonderland, Treasure Island; and the inventive books he authored such as I Leonardo and The Big I Am. There are also illustrations from his children's books, which include No Room to Swing a Cat and That's My Dad, plus artworks from his travels with Oddbins Wine Merchants and his iconic packaging for Flying Dog Brewery.

The exhibition will amaze and inspire both the uninitiated and his most die-hard fans.

As Thompson advised in the Steadman illustrated Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, "buy a ticket, take the ride."

Learn more at http://www.ralphsteadman.com/

This exhibition will be on view June 16 through August 12, Tuesday - Sunday, 11 am - 4 pm at the American University Museum. Stay tuned for information about special events.

The Post on Black Panther premiere fashion

We all need to calm down about 'Black Panther.' But first, let's analyze the red carpet fashion [in print as 'Black Panther' actors slink onto purple carpet with regal style].

By Robin Givhan
Washington Post January 31 2018, p. C1, 10

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2018/01/30/we-all-need-to-calm-down-about-black-panther-but-first-lets-analyze-the-red-carpet-fashion/

March book exhibit at Cartoon Art Museum in San Francisco

March: An Evening with Nate Powell

https://www.facebook.com/events/324444308043969/

· Hosted by Cartoon Art Museum

Friday, February 9 at 7 PM - 9 PM PST

Cartoon Art Museum

781 Beach Street, San Francisco, California 94109

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Fantom Comics on Kojo Nnamdi today at 12:30

Jan 31 2018 • 12:32 p.m. (ET)

Book Clubs Are Cool Again

https://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2018-01-31/book-clubs-are-cool-again

A book club gathering at Fantom Comics. Courtesy of Jake Shapiro

Data released by Amazon.com and the National Endowment For The Arts suggest that Washingtonians love to read. Libraries, bookstores and civic organizations have taken note of this and book clubs with niche themes have grown locally, attracting readers with a wide variety of interests. There are reading groups that discuss everything from Superman and spirituality to queer identity. Kojo discusses the landscape of communal reading options and what reading together offers local book lovers.

Guests

Jake Shapiro Manager, Fantom Comics
Andrea Lewis Program Officer, One Maryland One Book
Michael Redmond Assistant Principal, Truesdell Education Campus

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Today: Ursula Vernon at Hooray for Books (on January 30)

Humor & Heroics: Ursula Vernon, Matthew Swanson, and Robbi Behr

Tuesday, January 30: 6:30pm

We welcome award-winning author and illustrator, Ursula Vernon, as she presents her newest Hamster Princess book, Whiskerella. Joining Ursula, who also is noted for her Dragonbreath series and Castle Hangnail novel, are author Matthew Swanson and illustrator Robbi Behr, who return with their novel The Real McCoys. We love these books because they've got humor, heroics, and heart. There might even be a friendly draw-off! Costumes are most definitely encouraged!

Recommended for children ages 8 and up.

Hooray For Books! Independent Bookstore | 1555 King Street, Suite 101, Alexandria, VA 22314

Unable to make it to this event? You still can get signed and personalized copies of the books! Give us a call at 703-548-4092 or email order@hooray4books.com by Thurs., Jan. 25.

Monday, January 29, 2018

DC in D.C. interviews on Great Big Beautiful podcast

Extra Episodes: DC in D.C.

https://www.thegbbpodcast.com/extra-episodes-dc-dc/

https://geekdad.com/wp-content/uploads/podcasts/GBBShow.xml

Sunday, January 28, 2018

Washington Times' magazine cartoonist Hap Hazard has died

Charles R. 'Hap' Hazard, former longtime Baltimore Sun artist, dies

Frederick N. Rasmussen

The Baltimore Sun January 26 2018

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/obituaries/bs-md-ob-charles-hazard-20180126-story.html

PR: Big Planet Comics Bethesda Hardcover SALE! LAST CHANCE!

From: Big Planet Comics

We're in the home stretch! Only four days left to purchase our remaining hardcover graphic novels at HALF-PRICE. Still plenty of wonderful books to choose from. Wednesday, Jan. 31, will be the final day of the sale. Stop by and check out our selection.