HANGING WITH THE GREAT JEREMY RENNER

Hanging with the great Jeremy Renner.

Saw the HURT LOCKER a second time yesterday and it dawned on me that the film is about addiction. The awesome Renner plays a junkie who's addicted to War. Ultimately I feel the film is a metaphor for America's long tradition and addiction to the bloodlust of War.

MAJOR SPOILERS.

At the end of the picture Renner's character, an EOD bomb defusing expert, goes home to his wife and kid after a year long tour of duty. He has a monologue about how, as we get older there are fewer and fewer things that make him happy. And eventually there's only one or two things that will do the trick for him. Well, for him there's only one thing. He says this while looking and playing with his adorable baby boy. We think he's talking about his love for his boy but then we cut to Renner stepping off a plane in the desert. He's in his Bomb defusing suit with a big shit-eating grin on his face while the Ministry blares on the soundtrack. He's grinning like a crackhead about to get his fix, as he prepares for another 365 day tour of duty.

The film is brilliant in its depiction of the human beings involved in this bloody, ugly War. And to its credit, the film never takes a stance as to whether the War is good, bad, wrong or right. That's for us to decide. Awesome, awesome film. I continue to say that Hurt Locker is like sucking on an adrenaline popsicle for two hours and we've never quite seen a character like Renner's on the big screen. He's the rockstar of bomb defusers. On a side note, Jeremy Renner is a real class act; smart, erudite and laser-focused. A genuinely good human being. Funny as hell too.

Your Friend,

D.

MY BATGIRL FOREVER!

My Daughter of Darkness.

I mean seriously, is there no question who's daughter this is? The feeling of having this whole new little person in your life is indescribable. I don't usually put up pics of my girl but I couldn't resist putting this one up. It's my current wallpaper.

Have a great weekend.

Your Friend,

D.

UP IN THE AIR AGAIN

My lovely Wife hanging with the enchanting Vera Farmiga after the Screening of UP IN THE AIR.

Saw the Film a second time (Wife didn't see it last go-around, so I brought her this time) and I must say UP IN THE AIR improves even more upon second viewing. There were a few moments when you truly see the Clooney smoothie-superstar mask fall for good and get a true glimpse at what Clooney's real life is like... that's how close he is to the character he's playing. Vera is sublime as Alex; she's basically playing the male version of George Clooney--"him with a vagina". There's a nice reversal of roles in the film, I won't say any more for risk of spoiling the proceedings. I strongly suspect Best Actor nominations for both Clooney and Vera.

For my money, this is the film to beat this year at the Oscars. Well, I haven't seen AVATAR yet. But it will be between UITA and Avatar for me.

Your Friend,

D.

DIRTY SHOW PICS: Volume 2 (NSFW)

Centaur or Centrice? Whatever it's called, I was oddly attracted to her... it. Whatever.

This lamp looks very Cyberpunk. Like it belongs on Henry Dorsett Case's desk in Neuromancer.

Awesome painting that wasn't very dirty but uber cool. Doesn't it look like Nancy Allen in ROBOCOP? One of my fave pieces at the dirty show.

Real live doll. The same kind of fully detailed doll used in LARS & THE REAL GIRL (great little flick). I blurred the naughty parts because my little cousins read my blog. Sorry guys. It was creepy and somewhat surreal. Wife thought it felt so real... the skin.

Pretty self-explanatory painting. Phallic issues anyone?

Chocolate Starfish and the hot dog flavored water. See if anyone catches the reference.

I call this one Tribbing with Tribbles. Wife loves this one.

My favorite piece. Banana-manga girl. Too cool.

The Dirty show held over the weekend in Downtown LA was a totally perverted art show located at a Norman Bates type Motel. Everything about the show was skeevy: the rooms, the art, the smells in the rooms. Overall, pretty cool experience. I indulged in much people watching and observational learning. Writers observe and I definitely got an eyeful that night.

Your Friend,

D.

THE BEST LIVE ACTION ROBIN COSTUME EVER!

Robin Begins!

A friend sent me this pic. Without a doubt the best live action depiction of Robin The Boy Wonder's Costume I've ever seen. Don't know where this pic came from but it kicks unholy ass. I want to hang out with this guy while we're both in costume. I know, sounds borderline homoerotic. It's not! (said in Bat-Bale voice).

I will argue until I turn blue that Robin could work in the Nolan-verse. There is no doubt in my mind. It would be a challenge but it would totally work.

Your Friend,

D.

MY FAVORITE LA GAS STATION

My favorite gas station in Los Angeles. Looks like something out of ROBOCOP or MINORITY REPORT. It's a gas station of the future...

Your Friend,

D.

DIRTY SHOW WAS IN FACT FILTHY

Lovely Pool at the No-Motel in which the Dirty Show was held. Classy.

GI-HO! Gives new meaning to don't ask. Don't tell.

Some people say yum. I say ouch!

One of my favorite pieces. Very manga. Banana-manga!

The Dirty Show was held in a squalid Motel on 7th Street in Downtown LA. Every room had an installation filled with filthy art, pics, statues, etc. It was skeevy but cool. Afterwards we went to a Fetish Show that was affiliated with the Dirty Show. This is just a small sampling of pics. More later. Cause I'm going to the movies!

Your Friend,

D.

BATMAN & ASSORTED FRIENDS & FOES

Batman & The King of Pop. Best Zombie Costume of the night.

Elseworld version of Catwoman. Except this Catwoman, not so much a woman.

Batman and his Goth Harlequin.

My girl is a real sport. Next year she will be Catwoman. Just got the mask for her last week.

Bat-Family! My baby girl is gonna kill me for dressing her up as Robin when she grows up. Think she'll still go for it next year when she's one year's old? Or will she be a princess or something along those lines?

Batman posed for a pic with his arch enemy... and then I bashed his face in. Why? Because I'm Batman!

This is the last of the Halloween pics. Promise. Quite a memorable night.

Your Friend,

D.

THE SUPERFRIENDS (& a Few Foes)

Barry needs to eat more and Hal needs to lay off the Donuts.

Overly friendly group of Spartans. Is that a sword in your... ahh, you know the rest.

Batman shoved every pin into that poor fella's head just for kicks.

Is this a Final Fantasy character? Anyone? Anyone? But his mega-sword was bitchin'!

After months of continuous sit-ups, I have abs of STEEL!

A few more cool Halloween pics. Quite an interesting night. 

Your Friend,

D.

BRUCE WAYNE VS TONY STARK!

Batman is infinitely cooler than Iron Man.

As much as I liked Iron Man, we all know the 3rd Act confrontation was lacking. Also, I've always seen Tony Stark as a drunk, unfocused version of Bruce Wayne. Iron Man is just Marvel's weak sauce answer to the greatest and most influential character in Comic Book history-- BATMAN!

Your Friend,

D.

BATMAN IN ZOMBIELAND!

Now this is a confrontation I would love to see. Dark Knight vs Zombies!

Hands down the best costume of the evening. This guy stayed in character the whole time, refusing to talk and only grunted. Kudos!

I already miss Halloween and can't wait for next year!

I still have a few more cool costumed Halloween revellers to reveal in the days to come.

Your Friend,

D.

BATMAN VS WOLVERINE

They totally should've gone with this Costume for Wolverine in X-Men Origins this summer.

Batman would totally kick Wolverine's ass. All he would need is his giant Bat-Magnet and Wolvie is toast. With enough prep time Batman could beat anybody. Prep-time Batman could beat jesus.

Your Friend,

D.

WHEN TWO FRANCHISES COLLIDE: Jack vs Bat

Batman loves Jack's Sirloin steak Burger.

After a fierce Fast Food Franchise battle Batman chooses Jack in The Box.

One of the coolest costumes of the evening.

Your Friend,

D.

SCARY REAL AVATAR CGI PIC.

I dare anyone to tell me this photo of Sam Worthington's Avatar doesn't look real! Anyone? Anyone? Thought so.

This movie will repeatedly rape our collective eyes this X-Mas. Cannot fucking wait.

Your Friend,

D.

BATMAN & ROBIN REDUX.

EXHIBIT A

This fine young Robin kept saying how he finally found his Batman when I ran into him on Halloween night. He seemed a little too happy to see me... so I pummeled him into the asphalt. Why? Because I'M BATMAN and I work alone!

Joking aside, there are many reasons ROBIN would be difficult to translate into a serious film version aka the Nolan-Verse (refer to exhibit A above). But what's life without challenges. If handled properly Robin could be iconic. It would be like Obi-Wan Training Anakin... only significantly cooler. Robin exists for two reasons: To humanize Batman and ultimately make Bats realize he's mortal. 

Your Friend,

D.

AFTER BATMAN ARRESTED ERNIE & BERT SESAME STREET WAS NEVER THE SAME.

I bashed their heads together a moment later.

In the Years after the Double Homicide of famed Gotham socialites Thomas & Martha Wayne, Sesame Street came to be known as Crime Alley. Seen here in a rare Photo, The Batman apprehends the fiendish serial killer team known only as Ernie & Bert aka The Sesame Street Killers.

Your Friend,

D.

BATMAN'S GALLERY OF ROGUES

Creepy-ass scarecrow. A combination of the comic book and film Scarecrow. F-ing cool.

Selina Kyle aka Catwoman and my Goth Harlequin. Catwoman made her own costume. Great job Selina!

Chumming around with Nurse Joker... Before I gave him a beat down.

Another Catwoman. Seems to be a preponderance of Catwomen in Los Angeles. Saw loads of Catwomen prowling the streets. Some may have been hookers. My precious Harley is by my side enjoying the threesome.

I Believe in Harvey Dent. Then I gave him a beat-down, while feeling sorry for the good lawyer he used to be.

Poison Ivy needs stairmaster and possibly a sex change operation. Goth Harlequin particularly loves this picture.

My arch-enemy cowering in fear as I prepare to beat the smile out of him.

Ran into a bunch of supervillains on Halloween Night. It was a great day to be a bad guy. Awesome costumes all around. I don't care what anybody says but BATMAN has the best Rogue's Gallery of any hero in existence. Hands down. No other hero even comes close. You Spidey fans don't even try. No competition.

Your Friend,

D.

BATMAN VS JOKER

The Long Halloween.

I can't tell you how many people wanted to take pictures with "BATMAN." The enduring popularity of the character is undeniable. They will make a 100 Bat-films and they will all be profitable. People went nuts when I started pummeling The JOKER (play fighting with my brother-in-law). Everybody started snapping away, as they witnessed what I like to call the atomic bomb of superhero vs supervillain confrontations: BATMAN VS JOKER.

Everyone had a great time.

Your Friend,

D. 

WORLD'S FINEST.

Batman and Superman seen together on Halloween Night.

When I was a kid my mom would take me to the local convenience store after a visit to the dentist. I hated going to the dentist and as a reward for going, mom allowed me to choose a comic book after the dreaded dental visit. I clearly remember the first time I saw a WORLD'S FINEST comic book on the stands. It was 50 cents and had both BATMAN & SUPERMAN on the cover. It nearly blew my mind. Two of my favorite Superheroes in the same book?! Impossible! I picked it up and tore through it dozens of times. That comic kicked ass. I still own it. Until this day I love seeing DC's two Heavy Hitters work together. Maybe one day we'll see it on the big screen. Now that would be Rad!

Your Friend,

D.

BATMAN VS RORSCHACH

The Two Darkest Characters to hit the streets come together for one night only. If they would actually work together it would be THE LONGEST HALLOWEEN. This would make a cool Elseworld's team up comic.

Your Friend,

D.

FAVORITE PIC OF THE EVENING (HALLOWEEN NIGHT).

This is hands down my favorite Photo of the evening. Me and my own Goth Harlequin on Santa Monica Blvd. Perfect Moment on a Perfect Night.

Lots more pics coming soon. Got to hang with a ton of SuperFriends on Halloween.

Your Friend,

D.