ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY

ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY

In the latest family film from Disney, ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY, Disney does what it used to do best which is make goofy, family safe movies. Back in the day you could picture this… Continue Reading

YOU’RE NOT YOU – AN UP AND DOWN TEARJERKER

YOU'RE NOT YOU

Anyone who knows me knows I despise over the top, over-wrought drama and flavor causes of the moment so it was with great trepidation that I went to see the movie, You’re Not You starring Hillary Swank, Emmy Rossum and Josh… Continue Reading

MILLION DOLLAR ARM BLU-RAY

Million Dollar Arm

One of my favorite movies of the year, Million Dollar Arm, is now available on DVD, Blu-ray VOD etc and my enjoyment has not diminished one iota. I’ve heard the criticisms of it being predictable and corny and if it… Continue Reading

FROM CHARACTERS TO CARICATURES | BIG BANG THEORY

Big Bang Theory

One thing that always points to a show going downhill, and fast, is when a character or characters on a show become parodies of themselves. Sometimes it’s their own fault, sometimes it’s the writing but either way it’s cringe inducing.… Continue Reading

THE NETFLIX OF COMICS

From January 21, 2012: Comics need to figure out how to evolve and quickly or else they’re done. The more I think about it, the more I love a Netflix type of subscription. It’s almost like a TV network where there is… Continue Reading

FIXING DC COMICS

It’s no secret that I believed that DC comics relaunch, called the Nu52, was a complete misfire from day one. I’ve called it the Heroes Reborn of DC, referring to the ill-advised Marvel Heroes Reborn series back in the day,… Continue Reading

HUNDRED FOOT JOURNEY – A DELICIOUS MOVIE

HUNDRED FOOT JOURNEY

I’ve been so bored lately with all the CGI overkill movies, and so annoyed at the general poor experience at the movies with obnoxious selfish people in the audience, that it’s become a chore to go to some of these… Continue Reading

DIAMOND COMICS – PART 3 – 2004

Diamond Comics

There is an economics book out there that has been causing some stir for quite a while now called The Long Tail: Why the Future of Business Is Selling Less of More. It makes some great points and I was… Continue Reading

DIAMOND COMICS – FROM APRIL 2004 – PART 2

Diamond Comics

What will work in the Direct Market with Diamond still in charge? If we decide to make a commitment to the direct market, if we believe that the direct market is needed for comic books to survive, then the industry… Continue Reading

DIAMOND COMICS – FROM APRIL 2004 – PART 1

Diamond Comics

Everyone once in a while I find an old post that I find interesting. With the permission of the original site, I’ve reprinted it here. Does it still apply? Are there things to learn for the future? Let me know.… Continue Reading