Designing the Secret Six
Dale Eaglesham sketches out the “Anatomy of a Design Brainstorm” with sketches of the Secret Six.
Heroes vs. Villains
It might be Round 7, but it’s not too late to particpate in Cinematical’s Heroes vs. Villains tournament. Vote here.
RIP, Eva Ibbotson
Author Eva Ibbotson has died. She wrote more than 20 books including quriky, “rompy” ones for children, young adult adventures and romance novels. The Guardian has an obituary.
Tentacular, Tentacular
“Spectacular, spectacularNo words in the vernacularCan describe this great event.” —Moulin Rouge! (2001) That song went through my head while reading both volumes of Wormwood: Gentleman Corpse. Actually, the song went “Tentacular, tentacular.” Ben Templesmith can draw some tentacles and Wormwood: Gentleman Corpse is either a showcase for […]
Female Characters in Sexist Worlds
Two articles about female characters and representing sexism and misogyny in Mad Men and The Social Network.
5 Annoying Movie Trends
“Once again, a [film-making] technique progresses from ‘innovative’ to ‘standard procedure’ to ‘OK, please stop doing that.’” (More teal and orange madness, here).
The Cultural Gutter 