Category Archives: Commentary
My Top Ten Comics of 2012
We’re back a bit earlier this year, so apologies to any groundbreaking comic that comes out of nowhere in the last two weeks of December and blows me away. This marks the third time I’ve run this feature on my … Continue reading
New York 2012: Tuesday
I was up at 6:15am, and after showering, shaving and getting dressed, I went downstairs for breakfast. Like last year, my hotel offered a free continental breakfast, though last year’s hotel probably offered a better selection. Still, I was able … Continue reading
New York 2012: Monday
My trip was immediately off to a better start than last year when I didn’t sleep in. Rather than that nightmare scenario, I instead got up in plenty of time at 4am sharp, and was able to set myself up … Continue reading
The Dark Knight: An In-Depth Review
Expectations can be a dangerous thing. They can build up a film so much in your mind that the actual product can’t possibly hope to compete, and lead to the crushing disappointment of a film that crumbles under the weight … Continue reading
Batman Begins: An In-Depth Review
I wrote this review in the summer of 2008, shortly before the release of The Dark Knight. It was originally posted on film news site Filmonic. I now present it on my own blog, unedited, as I’m hoping to post … Continue reading
The Alternate Oscars
Well, the Oscars have come and gone, and even more than usual, this year the lineup of films featured at the biggest awards show in cinema left me cold. I’m sure The Artist is a wonderful film (plenty of people … Continue reading
My Top Ten Comics of 2011
It’s been another great year for comics, and if there’s been a dominant theme of the year, it would be change. Most notably, we had the big change of DC relaunching its universe in September. In terms of my comic … Continue reading
My Week in New York: The End
Another 7am start, and I got out of bed and showered with a heavy heart, knowing that this day would mark the end of my holiday in New York City. After a hearty fry-up breakfast to set me up for … Continue reading
My Week in New York: Sunday
I got to sleep a little later this day, staying in bed until the luxurious time of 7am before getting up and ready. I headed off to the Javits Center with a tinge of sadness, as I knew this would … Continue reading
NeverEnding: My Most Anticipated Comic of 2013
2013 is set to be a big year for comics. Dependably awesome creators Scott Snyder and Jeff Lemire have new Vertigo titles launching in the coming months: The Wake and Trillium, respectively. Rumours abound of Grant Morrison and Yanick Paquette … Continue reading →