Could 'Joker' win best picture at the Oscars? The case for Todd Phillips's supervillain thriller taking home the trophy.
Washington Post Feb. 4, 2020
Tuesday, February 04, 2020
The Post on Hair Love
How 'Hair Love' went from a beloved Kickstarter project to an Oscar-nominated animated short [in print as Growing an Oscar nominee]
Washington Post Feb. 4, 2020, p. C1, 3
An image from "Hair Love," which is nominated for an Oscar. (Sony Pictures Animation)
also, the print edition had Cavna's Charlie Hebdo story today -
A Charlie Hebdo shooting survivor is still trying to heal, five years later [in print as Survivor's enduring recovery].
Washington Post February 4, 2020, p. C1-2.
Monday, February 03, 2020
Comics historian Rick Marschall visited the Newseum before it closed
A Crowded Life in Comics –
Stop the Presses: The Newseum Is Now Old News.
By Rick Marschall.
Yesterday's Papers blog (February 2, 2020):
March 14: GT Labs' Jim Ottaviani and Maris Wicks at Air and Space Museum at Dulles
Women in Aviation and Space Family Day
March 14 @ 10:00 am
Presentation at 11:30, followed by a signing. We'll also do comics- and space-related activities with the attendees for part of the day.
And…Mary Cleave will join us for this! It couldn't be more exciting to have the main character of the book on stage with you.
Sunday, February 02, 2020
That darn Speed Bump, Mutts, Prickly City, Beetle Bailey, Blondie, and Zits
Readers critique The Post: A physics joke in the comics! But there's one problem. [in print as Relatively funny].
Washington Post February 1 2020
The Post talks to Liz Montague
A black female cartoonist brings her 'unique' take to the New Yorker [in print as Drawing her view of the world].
Washington Post Feb. 2, 2020 p. C1, 6
We've been noting her weekly appearances in the City Paper, as well as the interview they ran with her, which we'll link to again -
How Local Cartoonist Elizabeth Montague Creates Accessible, Reflective Art [in print as Luck of the Draw]
Her cartoons have taken her to the pages of The New Yorker.
Kayla Randall
Washington City Paper Sep 20, 2019 p. 20-21
Friday, January 31, 2020
Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Vote Undead"
From DC's anarchist cartoonist, Mike Flugennock:
"Vote Undead"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2918
Like sands through the hourglass... so are the days of our Jack. DC City Councilman Jack Evans — you will recall — was recently forced to resign his Council seat in disgrace after a wave of scandals including the WMATA Board Of Directors and Colonial Parking.
So, slimy Jack — predictably, somehow — has filed to run again for the City Council seat he was recently forced to resign from in disgrace... you will recall... Oh, for the days when disgraced politicians had the class and decency to go away and stay gone...
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"Law firm that investigated Jack Evans for Metro found 'multiple violations' of ethics code" Washington Post, 06.17.19
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/law-firm-that-investigated-jack-evans-for-metro-found-multiple-violations-of-ethics-code/2019/06/17/fd666952-912c-11e9-b570-6416efdc0803_story.html
"D.C. Council member Jack Evans to resign over ethics violations", Washington Post 01.10.20
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/dc-council-to-hold-hearing-on-expelling-jack-evans-over-ethics-violations/2020/01/06/c65ea0de-30b2-11ea-a053-dc6d944ba776_story.html
"Jack Evans to run for DC Council after resigning seat amid ethics scandal", Washington Post 01.27.20
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/jack-evans-to-run-for-dc-council-after-resigning-seat-amid-ethics-scandal/2020/01/27/fdd6cdfc-4138-11ea-b503-2b077c436617_story.html
"Vote Undead"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2918
Like sands through the hourglass... so are the days of our Jack. DC City Councilman Jack Evans — you will recall — was recently forced to resign his Council seat in disgrace after a wave of scandals including the WMATA Board Of Directors and Colonial Parking.
So, slimy Jack — predictably, somehow — has filed to run again for the City Council seat he was recently forced to resign from in disgrace... you will recall... Oh, for the days when disgraced politicians had the class and decency to go away and stay gone...
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"Law firm that investigated Jack Evans for Metro found 'multiple violations' of ethics code" Washington Post, 06.17.19
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/law-firm-that-investigated-jack-evans-for-metro-found-multiple-violations-of-ethics-code/2019/06/17/fd666952-912c-11e9-b570-6416efdc0803_story.html
"D.C. Council member Jack Evans to resign over ethics violations", Washington Post 01.10.20
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/dc-council-to-hold-hearing-on-expelling-jack-evans-over-ethics-violations/2020/01/06/c65ea0de-30b2-11ea-a053-dc6d944ba776_story.html
"Jack Evans to run for DC Council after resigning seat amid ethics scandal", Washington Post 01.27.20
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/jack-evans-to-run-for-dc-council-after-resigning-seat-amid-ethics-scandal/2020/01/27/fdd6cdfc-4138-11ea-b503-2b077c436617_story.html
PR: Marc Tyler Nobleman teaching creative writing summer 2020 (4th-9th graders)
He's written two books about comics creators -
Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman
changed history | inspired documentary Batman & Bill, which is making people cry worldwide
changed history | inspired documentary Batman & Bill, which is making people cry worldwide
Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman
ALA Notable | front page of USA Today
From: Marc Tyler Nobleman
This June and July, I'm running creative writing camps at both Georgetown Day and Landon schools. If you live with any kids who like the adventure of storytelling, and also any who don't, I encourage him/her/them to join the fun. No homework, no testing. Lots of lively discussion/reading aloud!
To learn more/register:
$680 per session (financial aid available)
- 9 am-12 pm - 4-6 grade
- 12:30-3:30 pm - 7-9 grade
Landon (two-week sessions; all genders):
July 20-31, 2020
$330 per session (early bird discount available until 2/8)
- 9-11:30 am - rising 4th-rising 6th graders
- 12:30-3 pm - rising 7th-rising 9th graders
Cavna talks to Charlie Hebdo survivor Philippe Lançon
A Charlie Hebdo shooting survivor is still trying to heal, five years later
The Post on Oscar animation shorts
A viewer's guide to the 2020 Oscar shorts [animation; in print as A guide to this year's Academy Award-nominated short films].
Washington Post Jan. 31, 2020, p. Weekend 32
Feb 19: Solid State Graphic Arts Book Club - Andre the Giant by Box Brown
Join Jeremiah Foxwell in discussing this month's Graphic Arts Book Club pick Andre the Giant by Box Brown!
The Washington Post has secret comics sections
Last night at Robin Ha's event, I was chatting with Lara Antal who told me her autobiographical comics were appearing in the Post in The Lily.
I had no idea what she was talking about.
Since about 2016! the Post has been publishing Lily Lines a biweekly newsletter for women's issues and commissioning comics for it, starting with Katie Wheeler as the only artist. The feature isn't dated by year, so I'm not sure at the moment when they switched to multiple cartoonists, but there's a healthy selection of people doing strips for them. My friend Ellen Lindner who was also there last night has done a strip too.
You can find all the comics here. I've signed up for the newsletter so will post links when then new strips show up in the future.
Now I have to investigate their other newsletters...
Remember folks - TIPS ARE WELCOME. Tell me if you know of something that's never been mentioned here.
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Robin Ha at East City Bookstore
Robin Ha is launching Almost American Girl, her graphic memior about moving from Korea to America as a teen. She's being interviewed by Gareth Hinds.
Mark Ranslem in the Washington Blade
Mark Ranslem has been the editorial cartoonist in the Washington Blade since 2012.
His AAEC bio is here.
His Blade archives is here.
I can't believe I've missed him. I used to pick the Blade up regularly when I worked in DC, but they also used to run Bechdel and other comic strips such as Ethan Green.
Richmond's RVA Mag's latest comics column
RVA Comics X-Change: Issue 36
Ash Griffith | January 29, 2020
https://rvamag.com/art/zines-books/rva-comics-x-change-issue-36.html
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Tomorrow: Robin Ha at East City Books
I read her graphic biography last night in an advance copy and enjoyed it very much.
East City Bookshop welcomes Robin Ha with her graphic novel memoir Almost American Girl.
Date and Time
Thu, January 30, 2020
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST
Location
East City Bookshop
645 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast #100
Washington, DC 20003
East City Bookshop welcomes Robin Ha with her graphic novel memoir Almost American Girl, a heartfelt coming-of-age tale and poignant depiction of immigration.
This event is free and open to the public. RSVPs are requested but not required. Learn more and reserve your copy of Almost American Girl today.
Robin Ha grew up reading and drawing comics. At fourteen she moved to the United States from Seoul, Korea. After graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in illustration, she moved to New York City and started a career in the fashion industry. Her work has been published in independent comics anthologies including Secret Identities and The Strumpet, as well as in the pages of Marvel Comics and Heavy Metal Magazine. She is also the author of the bestselling comic recipe book Cook Korean! Visit Robin online at banchancomic.tumblr.com.
PR: “FRONT LINES: Political Cartooning and the Battle for Free Speech” is now available
"FRONT LINES: Political Cartooning and the Battle for Free Speech" is now available
Published as a companion to the 2019 Billy Ireland Museum exhibit of the same name, FRONT LINES features lots of cartoons, and essays by Joel Pett, Lucy Caswell, Roslyn Mazer, Rob Rogers and Matt Wuerker.
$20 gets you the book, poster & stickers (w/free shipping & handling). Email mattwuerker (at) gmail.com to purchase. Supplies are limited — Pick up your copy today!
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Library of Congress Swann Fellowship applications due soon
The deadline for Swann Fellowship applications is February 14, 2020. Please see the following for criteria, guidelines, and application forms:
http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/swann/swann-fellow.html
This fellowship for the 2020-2021 academic year is administered by the Library of Congress and one of the few for graduate students doing scholarly work in caricature and cartoon.
Please email swann@loc.gov or call (202) 707-9115 if you have questions.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/swann/swann-fellow.html
This fellowship for the 2020-2021 academic year is administered by the Library of Congress and one of the few for graduate students doing scholarly work in caricature and cartoon.
Please email swann@loc.gov or call (202) 707-9115 if you have questions.
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