Richard D. writes: Let me start by saying....you're a rotten rotten man....showing off all those cool toys on christmas eve no less.

I'm 37 years old and you had me gushing like a kid in a toy store.

Couple of things I'd like to know.

1) As there ever or will there ever be a Jarvis figure? I mean come on talk about Avengers he's the only true one. Been there day in and day out.

2)Any chance we'll ever see a scale version of the Quinjet....that would be sooooooo awesome.

3)No pun intended to the Joker or Jack himself but... "Where did you get all those wonderfull toys?"

4)Any chance I can come over for a play date AH AH!!

Thanks for your column it's always a fun read.

Tipton: Sadly, the chances of ever getting a Jarvis figure are slim and none.

Apparently, there was a plan to include pieces of a snap-together Quinjet with one of the Avengers-heavy assortments of Marvel Legends figures coming in 2006, but the high cost of petroleum-based products like plastic these days forced it to be axed. Tragic.

I usually buy my sets of Marvel Legends by the case from the good folks at www.toynk.com, and then sell off the spares at cost to friends or my local comic shop. That way I'm guaranteed to get a full set, including the hard-to-find chase figures, without having to constantly stake out the local Toys R Us.

James E. writes: I have been rereading JLA Year One and I have noticed some similarities between it and The Watchmen, specifically the characters of Black Canary and the Silk Spectre. Both are second generation superheroes who have similar relationships with their mothers and both find out their fathers turn out to be another superhero. Which leads to my first question:

1) I realize the year one story takes place before the Watchmen was written but the story itself was written well after the Watchmen, so is the Silk Spectre the Watchmen universe version of the Black Canary or are the similarities merely a coincidence?

My second question is X-Men related:

2) In New X-men #150 Wolverine clearly decapitates Magneto, yet in the House of M miniseries and in other books Magneto is alive. Was this ever explained how Magneto possibly survived?

I recently had to move because of Hurricane Katrina and I had to leave most of my comics behind in storage except for a small box of comics which fit into my suitcase.

3) So if you were in similar situation, what comics would absolutely have to come with you?

Tipton: No, I doubt WATCHMEN bears much Black Canary reference, just because that Canary storyline hadn't really been set up when it was written.

It was later revealed that that wasn't the real Magneto, I believe.

There would be a few signed comics that would go for sentimental value, just stuff I couldn't replace, like copies of ORIGINS OF MARVEL COMICS and BATMAN: FROM THE 30S TO THE 70S my parents gave me when I was little.

Pete C. writes: Thought your website is very thorough and accurate. I practically lived with Captain Marvel everyday while my father Pete Costanza, Sr. drew him during the 40's. I was sorry you do not give him recognition for being the number two artist after C.C. Beck. He did much of the artwork during the 40's, and some of the pictures you show are his, not Beck's. Overall, though, great job. Finally, a website that gets the facts straight.

Tipton: Absolutely no disrespect was meant to your father and all the great, great work he did on CAPTAIN MARVEL ADVENTURES and WHIZ. The problem is, since none of the work was credited back then, and since your father did such a great job of keeping with the style Beck set for the series, it's sometimes difficult to immediately tell the artist from just an image or two. Also, if I may make excuses for myself for a moment, that Captain Marvel piece was only the sixth piece I had written for the site back in April '03, and I was still finding my way in terms of what the column would be and how much detail to include. If I was doing a Captain Marvel piece now, it would be much longer and more comprehensive. I do hope to get back to the Big Red Cheese in a future column, and devote the kind of space to it that it deserves.

Thanks for the kind words about the site, and thanks for reading!

Joe M. writes: Just read through your 2-part article on Crisis on Infinite Earths. It's a good piece, but at the close of the second part, you mention:

"The first of the company-spanning maxiseries in comics, CRISIS set a standard that really hasn’t been met since."

The latter part about "meeting a standard" aside (an opinion I simply don't hold), Crisis didn't even begin publication until Marvel's Secret Wars was nearly finished, eleven months later! You can play with semantics if you'd like (Secret Wars was a 12-issue MINIseries, while Crisis was a 12-issue MAXIseries), but the fact of the matter is that Secret Wars was first, and was also a 12-issue crossover, limited edition series. For the sake of accuracy, you really should revise that article. Marvel was first on the scene (and getting back to my afore-mentioned difference of opinion, Secret Wars was better written to boot). You are, of course, welcome to disagree with me on the issue of quality (although the Monitor was clearly a rip-off of the Beyonder, right down to his intro speech), but the publishing dates speak for themselves. Don't misdirect newcomers to comics; Secret Wars was first, and it's a matter of record that your article get that fact right.

Tipton: Well, I disagree, because I don't consider SECRET WARS to be a "company-spanning maxiseries" in the same sense. SECRET WARS, while a 12-issue miniseries, didn't cross over into every Marvel book for the length of the series (only appearing in all of the Marvel books when the story first began), whereas CRISIS had red skies and crossover events in pretty much every book DC put out throughout 1985. SECRET WARS II, to contrast, totally followed the CRISIS model, with the story crossing over into five or six different Marvel books every month. Later series at both DC and Marvel (and even Eclipse and Image) followed the same model, which nearly every book in the line referencing or tying into a summer crossover, which just wasn't the case with the first SECRET WARS.

And as for the Monitor being a ripoff of the Beyonder, sorry, but I don't see that at all, espceially since the Beyonder never even appeared in SW except as a disembodied voice, and later as an all-powerful omnipotent force, neither of which seems similar to the Monitor to me.

Felipe F. writes: hey, i like a lot your column, man!! you kow a lot about a few character i've not idea!!

now i wonder when you gonna post the columns about "starman", i mean, since ted knight and beyond, and of course, i'd like to see about Sandman, because it's an interesting character, very cool on their neil gaiman run. i wonder now if Zauriel or any other "angelist" character in comics would be interesting for make one column, i'd like to read one about them;) thank U so much for your attention and have good day!

Tipton: STARMAN and SANDMAN I'll be discussing later this year -- those are both big projects.

There'll be some talk of Zauriel when I eventually cover the Grant Morrison JLA run.

Jesse L. writes: Great column as always. I was reading your responses to letters about DC's Countdown. I completely agree that we do not need to "undo" the stories of yesteryear, to produce a solid story today. My question is concerning the latest run on Captain America. I know that you are a fan of Cap especially the old Gruenwald run. (Also my favorite take on the good Captain.) I was wondering if you were reading the latest tales of the Star Spangled Avenger, and what you thought of the flashbacks. Do you think that we are headed for a case of "everything you know was a lie"? Is this another cop-out to give us a "grim and gritty hero" by simply steamrolling what has come before?

One last thing before I go. I know the Modern Age of comics is usually marked around 1973 and tied to the death of Gwen Stacy, do you think that we are now in the Post-Modern era that is characterized by undoing and paving over the stories of what was come before? If so, it could probably be marked with that panel of Gwen from Amazing.

Tipton: They've done the "false memory flashback" storyline in CAP so many times I have trouble getting too worked up about this one. I'm a little more disturbed about the need to kill off long-running supporting characters like Nomad, but whatever.

I wouldn't rush to negatively label any era as "undoing the past," as that's exactly what the Silver Age did with the reinvention of characters like the Flash, Green Lantern and the Human Torch. It's not what you do, it's how you do it.

Mikey E. writes: Just wanted to throw you some kudos for restoring my interest in comics through your Comics 101 column. My attention to ongoing series and graphic novels all but disappeared (I glanced at some issues here and there from the DC line but could barely follow) a few years ago but your column reminded me of what I was missing.

Identity Crisis was my re-introduction to the DC universe I missed. I read the first issue and was hooked again. I went online, read your reactions and some message boards and to tell you the truth I was a little turned off by some of the negative reactions. It was a part of the comic book world that I hadn't missed, all the negativity. Since Identity Crisis I've begun to collect the Seven Soldiers series and I'll be following the Countdown to Infinite Crisis. Although its understandable that some longtime readers who have been following the DC universe for years could be upset, I think if you look from the mindset of a casual fan that these books are astounding and a great jumping on point for someone who doesn't feel like collecting every ongoing series.

Just try to have some love for what DC's doing. I think some comic book fans are just negative for the sake of being negative, looking for anything that can take away from a great story. That's fine, everyone had the right to, but personally I'll stay away from the reactions and just enjoy everything this time around Thank you again for getting me interested in comics. I've also gone back and collected some graphic novels like Jimmy: The Smartest Kid on Earth and Craig Thompson's books. Wonderful reads. If I had the money I'd grab everything I could but until then I'll just fall in love all over again with the bits of the comic book world I can afford.

Tipton: If you enjoyed it, great. More power to you. My point is just that the things you liked that made it work for you wouldn't have been affected by taking out the continuity-destroying things that made it fail to work for me. A better story could easily have pleased us both.

You know, I completely acknowledge and admire the intricacy and talent involved in Chris Ware's Jimmy Corrigan books, but I just find them so depressing I can't bear to read them.

Thompson's BLANKETS is a beautiful book.

Michael H. writes: Just a quick question about Captain Atom. I've only ever seen him on the Justice League cartoon premiere. Other than that, I'm entirely unfamiliar with the character. In the cartoon, he's got a Logan-esque gruffness about him, but in one of the scans you posted, he's cracking jokes ("Justice League Assemble" and the Thor reference are actually pretty funny). So, what am I missing? Which incredibly limited view of the character is closer to the real deal?

Tipton: The character in his own series was somewhere in the middle, since everyone in the JLI books was cracking jokes, he was just kinda keeping up. I think the portrayal in JLU is a smart one; since you only have a few seconds to get across a characterization in a 22-minute episode, giving him a no-nonsense, stick-in-the mud, all-business military personality is a good idea, to contrast with guys like Green Arrow.

Josh writes: i am a first time writer to your site, and so i would like to extend a congratulations to you on the fine output of work you have been doing. I just recently found the website after watching "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" for the umpteenth time. I saw the section with the moviepoopshoot.com parody, decided to type it into a search engine, and lo and behold, this treasure trove of comics and movies was discovered!

I love your comics 101 articles...as a longtime comics reader myself, i love the detail and humor you put into your columns. they are a treat to read, and i wait every week with anticipation for a new article.

the entire website is a godsend, and i cannot get enough of it's content. I like to dabble in writing myself, and it would be great to work for a exciting site like moviepoopshoot. I know you and all the rest of the wonderful talent must be having the time of your lives. so, keep up the good work, and i look forward to the future of moviepoopshoot.com and your always-entertaining articles most espessially.

Alex S. writes: On the subject of characters used poorly, I think the trend started a few years ago. A while back there was a series called stanly and his monster (actually, I am thinking of the Phil Foglio mini, but I assume the tone was similar for the original - I don't go that far back). Set, really, in a sitcom sort of world. And, in the same way that Batman isn't geriatric you don't expect that sort of character to grow older. So, while I did enjoy the series that he was used in, a little thing called Green Arrow, I found his appearance to be jarring and creepy not merely because he grew older, but for the way he was used. Sort of like the Brady Bunch crossing over with CSI. Or Michael Jackson growing up and turning into a pedophile. So you can blame that writer for starting this trend.

Although I haven't followed the Spectre for a while, and I'm waiting for the Rebirth trade so I may be underinformed, it seems to me that last time the Spectre was without a human host they had to drag Hal Jordan's soul out of limbo or something to get it under control. Wonder what dead hero they are going to dig up next...

Tipton: True, the STANLEY AND HIS MONSTER appearance in GA did go against the original series tone, but since those books were never considered part of the DC Universe proper, and nothing about them really undid the old stories, I didn't mind so much.

Waiting for the REBIRTH trade? Shame on you. You're missing some awesome comics.

Don S. writes: I've been a long-time reader of the Comics 101 columns, and apart from the Captain America column you did a while back (he's my fave hands down), this Giffen/DeMatteis/Maguire Justice League reminiscence you've got going is the best yet.

My opinion is probably so slanted because these books came out right when I got back into comics after a prolonged self-imposed exile. I was 20, and in the middle of the best year of my college career. Our weekly dorm comics run was a staple for months, and when Justice League came out, everyone saved that one for last. Even to this day, my friends and I still start emails and letters with "BWAH-HA-HA-HAAAA!".

Thanks for retrieving all these great memories. I've been out of work for over a year, things here at the house are tight, so I take my small comforts where I can get them, and as silly as it sounds, your column brought back a TON of welcome nostalgia.

Looking forward to the JLI/JLE stuff!

TV RECOMMENDATIONS

Alexandre R. writes: I'd like to point out that most of the reasons that was brought up as to why Arrested Development never caught on don't really work for me. I don't think the show is too self-referential: every episode I see seems to work well as a stand-alone and a narator that explains where the story is at is a luxury no other show has. And I think there is a distinction between a comedy smartly done and a comedy for smart people. The Simpsons and Seinfeld weren't less smart. It's not like there were a Nietzsche reference to catch on every show.

I think the biggest problem of AD is that it airs on FOX. The problem was not that they didn't give the show a chance because they did this time. The problem is that FOX equals network with stupid shows and that AD just never fitted in there. Say what you want about American Dad and War at Home, they have "FOX" printed in their DNA. All the smart, off-beat comedies FOX ever had (Wonderfalls, Undeclared, AD, etc.) all failed miserably*.

Some of the blame goes to the marketing (when you hit a low-point of ratings right in a middle of a Charlize Theron guest-spot, someone is not doing his job) but if it's not working paired with the Simpsons, which show are you pairing it with? America's Most Wanted?

The worst part is that I know what would make FOX viewers like the show. The one aspect I'm pretty sure people never liked are the kids. First, they're played ACTORS who ACT their part, not teen sensations who play the person they wish people think they really were. Horrible concept. Second, they're played by actual teenagers! To play a teenager on t.v., you need to be at least 27. Replace Alia Shawkat by 27 year old blond with a big chest, give her glasses (which will mean she's booksmart and unpopular) and start a storyline about how it's tough for her to find a boyfriend and how she doesn't want to lose her virginity before marriage. Then replace Michael Cera by a 32 year old heartrob who will play the bad-boy-that-is-really-a-good-boy-inside and make him date hotties for three seasons... until the final revelation where they're not really cousins. Then, and only then, make them fall in love!

I'm thinking I should write my own sitcom. I have no talent whatsoever but I know the rules, so could watch crap AND earn money...

Ryall: The bit about replacing the kids would be really funny... if it didn't make me sad because it's probably true. Although, when an awful sitcom like STACKED resorts to dragging in Jenny McCarthy one week and Carmen Electra the next, maybe even one hot, airheaded type isn't enough for Fox viewers any more.

Damn that Fox.

The show's back next week, anyway, so we at least have it for a few more weeks.

Todd Z. writes re: THE HAPPY LITTLE ELF: Hey, it’s not the fact that this elf will be schmaltzy that bothers me. It’s the fact that this will most likely be nothing like “The Happy Little Elves” that used to entertain Maggie Simpson back in the early 90’s.

Ryall: Yeah, Harry Connick Jr's got nothing on Maggie's favorite show...

ONE HAND CLAPPING: RUBIN-Esque: The Reality Show

James W. writes: I like the idea for the music reality show. I think the whole thing has a lot of potential, but do you think they could get a suitable pool of candidates who both A. Have the potential and B. Can let go of their pride enough to realize that they are washed up and submit themselves to the show's treatment? I see it being very problematic trying to convince or even approach someone like Elton John or Paul McCartney to do something like this. Although...it'd be great.

Ryall: I definitely think there's no shortage of bands or singers who would benefit from something like this. Hell, anyone from Simple Minds to Kiss to even Korn would benefit from Rubin's touch, I think. I do like the idea of older bands who might be on their way to playing county fairs getting a shot to remind the world why they once mattered. But as for bands willing to let go their egos... well, I'm sure the Elton John of 2005 is far different than the one from 1970, so that might never work. He might WANT to be doing the pop crap he's doing now. But if it were sold to bands that the show and working with Rubin could do for them what he did for Cash, I tend to think they'd see this as a chance to recapture something long thought lost. Maybe. With rock star egos, you never know, but I do think there're enough bands to make something like this worthwhile. Of course, it'll only ever happen in my head, but in my head, Kiss is still cool like it's 1978.

Kevin J. writes: Your idea was not only the best idea I've heard for a music reality show, but also the best idea to get people to buy relevant music. Keep in mind, the last two rock albums I've bought (Audioslave's Out of Exile and System of a Down's Hypnotize) were both produced by Rick Rubin, as well as Jay-Z's 99 Problems. I DARE anyone to name a better mainstream rap single that's come out in the last five years.  

  Anyway, Rubin's a bit of a recluse. I bring up the Jay-Z track because that video was the first time I've seen him in years, and I haven't seen him since. You'd have to have a video crew that's willing to put up with a lot, because who knows what he's capable of. But you might want to get on the ball and call Rubin up. Get yourself a producer credit; TV's too stupid to come up with an idea like that. I want my Rubinesque. PRONTO!

Ryall: Yeah, in addition to every other problem with actually making this show happen, there's the question of whether or not Rubin would ever even agree to the idea. I have to think he wouldn't. But for the first half-dozen episodes, he wouldn't need to be a "character" or anything--he could just be the man behind the curtain, like the Wizard of Oz. He'd only have to agree to let cameras be in the studio as he worked or whatever... even then, maybe not. But since I doubt this show will ever happen anyway, it's at least nice to ponder the possibilities.

And yeah, "99 Problems" rules.

Lauren K. writes: really, there are 2 people who Rick Rubin should work with. Or in other words this is an intriguing idea. Who should Rick turn to next:

Aretha Franklin

Or

James Brown

Either one could use a great album right about now.  I saw a tribute to Aretha on a show the other day and they showed that old footage from her heyday and then some stuff from the 80s.  The earlier stuff still blew away anything she has done since.

JB – I love the godfather of soul as much as the queen, but his career too has not been full of funky newness and brilliance since the 70s.

A girl can dream…

Ryall: Hmm... those are both great choices, especially James Brown. Brown hasn't been the same since before "Living in America" in ROCKY IV did him irreparable damage. Which is a shame, since the man in the '60s was just amazing. Same with Aretha. See, this show could work! Now... how do we make it happen?

Grant C. writes: Chris, you’re 100% on the money with the Rick Rubin TV show.  It’s inspired, and above all, it produces an outcome that’s beneficial to all parties involved.  Nobody goes home “defeated.”

And that’s exactly the reason this show hasn’t a snowball’s chance in Hell of getting made.

The problem might be getting Rick – he’s made enough money over the course of his career to not need a show like this.  But let’s say he bites on the prospect of an intriguing challenge… because Rick seems the kind of guy to enjoy that aspect of it.

The problem might be getting a suitable band… but that’s doubtful.  As you said, there are plenty of bands that would love to work with Rick Rubin, regardless of whether there’s a camera on them or not.  And I love the Duran Duran suggestion – these guys need an immediate reinvention.

But really, the reason that shows like “Survivor” and “American Idol” thrive while others die on the vine is the nature of the average American.  We like out hamburgers greasy, our cars enormous, and our competitions to have a winner and a loser.  Several losers, if possible.  And while this show would definitely prove worthwhile watching, I guess I’m just not convinced it’ll “play in Peoria”, so to speak.

Still, an amusing concept.  Wonder what Right Said Fred are up to right now…

Ryall: Maybe we can let studio audiences throw rotten food at RIGHT SAID FRED every episode, in payback for their "I'm Too Sexy" nonsense. That might help bring in the "LCD" (Lowest Common Denominator, not LCD Soundsystem) factor.

I know there's no way this show will ever happen. That's why I thought I'd push for it anyway, since I'm in no danger of having my idea ripped off. But dammit, I'd love to see it. Maybe I need to have a conversation with Rubin and see what we can work out. Um, not that I have any way of tracking the guy down.

"GoldenBrodie" writes: First let me start to say that I love the site and come to it pretty much everyday (including saturdays and sundays when there isn't any updates) since the begining.

Ryall: There is! I update the box office numbers every Saturday and Sunday... sure, it's subtle, but there are no days off here. I usually post some news and columns by Sunday afternoon, too.

   I understand your distast for realilty shows but have to say that your idea of a reality show starring Rick Rubin would be perfection.  Rubin's entire career is impressive and the idea of seeing his process of making bands good again would simply rock.  Hopefully Rubin sees this and at least get the thought of it stuck in his head. 

Ryall: Yeah, how do we get Rubin to see this? And to agree to it? He's a bit reclusive, I know, but maybe if they didn't cheese it up, he'd be into it. And just the challenge of making faded bands good again might be enough to get him. I know it's a dream, but it's one I like!

And while I'm writing I might as well throw my hat in the ring with you on Arressted Development.  While fox cancelling it is a bunch of crap, I can understand why, its because the show is too smart for the average television watcher, and the lack of a laugh track makes it less likely for the average dull minded american to catch on.  At least we have two and a half seasons of pure genius to look back on fondly.  Thanks, and keep the toilet clean.

Ryall: Yeah, like with FREAKS & GEEKS, at least there will always be the DVD sets...

ONE HAND CLAPPING: THE GREAT AND SECRET SHOW

David A. writes: Hello Chris. I e-mailed you when I first heard that IDW was doing this adaptation of my favorite book, and I just thought I'd chime in again about your articles. I love the way everything is being envisioned so far! Kissoon, Fletcher, the Jaffe and the rest are pretty much the way I've always pictured them. I've imagined Tesla and Grillo as being a little older, but tell the artist he is doing a fantastic job. I was wondering if you've done Harry D'Amour's comic book version yet. He is a minor character in the first book, but in Everville he becomes a much bigger player. Anyway, he is my favorite character in literature and I was hoping you'd make him look just like Scott Bakula in Lord of Illusions. Sort of like a film noire character thrust into a supernatural situation. Clive Barker has said he pictures D'Amour as Bakula now when he writes about him and so do I. Anyway, that was just a suggestion from a D'Amour fanboy! I'm really looking forward to this comic and I've been posting your articles on a couple of sites.

Ryall: We haven't gotten to Harry yet, since he's not a prominent part of the book, but I see Baukla as the model for him when we do get there.

Meanwhile, we've been busy mapping out the entire town. Gabe's also got an architecture background, so we're gonna make the town about as real as a fictional town can be.

Miyami H. writes: I love the character sketches done for the comic version of Clive Barker's The Great And Secret Show. It's always been one of my favorite Barker books (it's one of those novels that I break out and read about once per year), and it was pretty thrilling to see so many of the principle characters brought to visual life the way I'd imagined them. (Fletcher, Kissoon, and Howie were almost *exactly* the way I'd pictured them!) It was equally exciting to see characters I'd always had trouble picturing - like the McGuire twins - drawn in such a way that captured their essences.

One thing about Tesla - I like the look of her face, but doesn't Barker specifically say that she's short? Certainly not an Angelina Jolie sort of statuesque. One of the things I've always enjoyed about the character of Tesla Bombeck is that she was a little world-worn and not a striking beauty like Jo-Beth. I realize that this is your own interpretation of the characters and it doesn't have to follow Barker's words exactly (that is one of the great things about translating prose books to a visual medium like comics), but short people like me are really lacking in positive role models in comics. Despite her faults, Tesla would make a good one.

Ah, well, at least my personal favorite - Raul - will always be a hero when I read the books.

Good luck with the book - I'll be sure to buy a copy when it comes out!

Ryall: Regarding Tesla, the description of Angelina Jolie was intended for facial likeness and spirit only; don't worry, she'll still be the scrappy little sparkplug she was in the book, not a statuesque model-type or anything like that.

You Oughta Know

Renee writes: I just got done watching Jay and Silent Bob do Degrassio The Next Generation, and I thought I have seen all of Kevin's movies. What other movie besides Dogma is Alanis cast as GOD? you can email me at [hi]. From Renee in Umatilla, Oregon. The tiny dirt water town that has a store named Pandora's box that has an employee that reminds me of Jay, and a strip club. And no I don't work at the strip club.

Ryall: Well, Alanis' hand of God appeared at the very end of JAY AND SILENT BOB STRIKE BACK, when she "closed the book" on the View Askewniverse forever.

Of course, since CLERKS 2 just finished shooting, she evidently re-opened recently...

Voter Fraud

Stevenn S. writes: Hello, I'm a longtime MPS reader and I felt compelled to write regarding this article.

http://www.moviepoopshoot.com/news/nov05/80.html

in which you write "given the recent election of 18-year-old high school student Chris Seeley to the post of mayor of Linesville, Pa." I don't know anything about Chris Seeley, however, I DO know that the picture with the article is that of Michael Sessions, the 18-year-old high school student mayor of Hillsdale, MI that was on the Today Show, Ellen Degeneres, David Letterman, and a bunch of others. I am from Hillsdale and trust me, that's about the only thing this town has to be proud of. The only other times we've been in the national spotlight were for bizarre murders. A correction would be much appreciated!

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2005-11-20-teen-mayor_x.htm

thank you!

Ryall: Well, I appreciate (?) the concern, but I have to say, when the headline and teaser of this news item referred to an 18-year-old mayor, I went and grabbed the first pic of an 18-year-old mayor I could find. I wasn't trying to match the pic up with anything in the piece itself (which was written by Variety, not us).

The Shit Monster: 10 Years Later

Charles L. III writes: Love the site as always. Know why God gave us DVD ? So I can have "Arrested Development" on a constant loop on my second t.v. till the end of time (I need the second 'cause the first one is doing "Batman: The Animated Series"... you understand.)

Anyhoo, I don't know how much you can or can't say about Kev's flicks on The Shoot, but I was over at ViewAskew.com and someone on the messageboard thought that "Dogma" ended with sequel possibilities (I loved the flick, but thought it ended pretty complete)... to which Kev himself responds that YES, he's been kicking around the idea of a sequel for quite some time now.

The whole thing is right here: http://viewaskew.com/theboard/viewtopic.php?t=41221. I dunno about a sequel, but I'm glad that in his response he addresses the very thing I would've asked: is it wise to do such a controversial movie now that he's got a family ?

Ryall: I tend to think it ain't gonna happen, as much for Kevin's rationale as for the fact that his schedule's pretty booked up for at least the next few years. Maybe I can talk him into doing it as a comic for IDW.

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