Will Eisner, one of the most influential and creative comic book artists ever, died January 3rd at the age of 87. Maybe most famous for his comic serial The Spirit which had an almost surreal film noir style. If you're the least interested in comics, then this is one artist you shouldn't miss.
Will Eisner RIP 1917 - 2005
Tuesday, January 04, 2005
will eisner 1917 - 2005
rita & satan
Almost forgot two interesting events from my new year celebration. First Rita's fantastic apple daiquiri! How could I've forgotten that one? It was excellent! It was tasty! It was strong...
Then my meeting with Satan! He was a rather friendly fellow. Liked to sniff my crotch. That felt a bit weird.
"Big black shape with eyes of fire,
Telling people their desire
Satan sitting there he's smiling,
Watches those flames get higher and higher
Oh, No, No please God help me!"
Black Sabbath - "Black Sabbath"
Monday, January 03, 2005
zombies
Zombies, God I love zombie movies. Japanese internet zombies like the ones in Kairo or weird spiral zombies like the ones in Uzumaki. British art zombies like the ones in 28 Days Later or the zombie blokes from the pub in the romantic zombie comedy (romzomcom) Shaun of the Dead. Lucio Fulci's classic Italian 70's zombies from movies like The Beyond and Zombie Flesh Eaters. Well known american zombies like George A. Romero's Living Dead zombies and Sam Raimi's Evil Dead zombies. I love them all! It's one of my favourite genres. I have this dream. That is to make the scariest zombie movie or the scariest zombie novel ever! Or maybe a body snatcher movie... like Invasion of the Body Snatchers or The Thing... They are cool. Could a man find a more noble cause than that? It's excellence!
Need... more... brains...
read or die
Magic, action and adventure with a bunch of bibliomaniacs and other book addicts. How does that sound? Can it get any cooler than that? Read or Die must be every action loving librarians wet dream. First released in 2001 as a three episode OVA series telling the story about Miss Yomiko Readman, substitute teacher, bibliophile and secret agent of the British Library Task Force, codename The Paper, and her spectacular adventures. They are a cool mix of James Bond, magic and Japanese monster and superhero movies.
In 2003 came the follow up R.O.D. the TV. It's a 26-episode TV anime series about the adventures of three paper-using sisters, Michelle, Maggie and Anita, who became the bodyguards of Sumiregawa Nenene, a famous Japanese writer. The three sisters had a detective office in Hong Kong and every fan of Hong Kong movies will recognize their names. They are named after the legendary actresses Michelle Yeoh, Maggie Cheung and sadly missed Anita Mui. They all played together in the excellent movie The Heroic Trio. After you've seen the R.O.D. animes, you should go straight for that one!
Just remembered one more thing, R.O.D. the TV also has an excellent 60's influenced soundtrack! Don't miss that.
Saturday, January 01, 2005
sofia & sister
Just to make you confused. This is another Sofia and her kid sister having fun at Mondo. The kid sister is the grown up lookin' girl to the left.
fireworks
Okay... I'm sorry... it's a bit out of focus... but there actually are some fireworks in this picture...
stephanie & her hedgehog
We got a tasty chocolate hedgehog for dessert. Stephanie had put her soul into it. Great stuff!
teen angst
No new year without some serious teen angst. We were not allowed to play New Orders Bizarre Love Triangle because of some very sad memories. Don't ask me about details because I've already forgotten everything.
maria & sofia
Big thanx to Maria & Sofia! They gave me one of my best New Years celebrations ever. Good music, good food and a laid back attitude. Can't get any better!
robin & his power plant
Okay, just starting up new years eve with some serious high tech stuff and sparkling wine. Excellent stuff! Thanx Robin and Jelena.
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