Disappointed in The Academy

After having such a high-minded trend of Oscar winner picks in the last couple of years, I am extremely disappointed to see a remake getting two top honors for 2006. Yes, Scorsese was certainly due for one, and it's great to see him claim one - but what the fuck, why'd he have to get it for a remake of an HK action film??? It's just pathetic, and it's symptomatic of the current hollywood remake mindset. BE ORIGINAL. Movie studios take note: television is kicking your sorry asses all over the place, and that's why all the real acting talent is starting to migrate there.

NY Comic-Con

I only managed to go on Saturday, and I did the whole thing in one day. I'll be posting pictures and a synopsis soon... needless to say, the highlight of the show was finding a first printing of Skull #5, a rare underground horror comic from decades ago which was the first to adapt H.P. Lovecraft. I now have #4 and #5, and just need to find #6.