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"Scott, if your life had a face I would punch it. I would punch your life in the face."

[Feb. 13th, 2008|07:53 pm]

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(I need to stop lazing out on backgrounds.)

Scott Pilgrim 4 arrived in the mail today, along with Kick Me by Paul Feig (creator of Freaks and Geeks).

Scott Pilgrim Gets it Together is aptly named, as it really reflects Bryan Lee O'Malley's own experience with this series. The first three issues were great, but this has clearly been a learning experience for O'Malley, and we have watched as he has developed his art, his concept and his characters from the early stages. In the fourth issue, he has really gotten into his groove, and it shows.

The book opens with 8 pages of sexy, sexy colour. I cannot express how good it looks. It's apparent immediately that the lineart is cleaner and crisper than Volumes 1-3, and Bryan has really begun to experiment with setting, panel layout, and characters. The opening page of chapter 22 is probably the best example of his more confident style. The writing is also amazing, and more great dialogue is packed into every page. Each of the characters are hilarious and awesome (Joseph is my favourite). Plus it is way longer, which rocks.

This book is really amazing, from the flipping awesome coloured opening to the decisive finish, it is easily the best Pilgrim book so far. Totally recommended.

Valentine's day tomorrow. Enjoy that. Or, if not, have a great Thursday.

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Science never works the way you want it to.

[Feb. 11th, 2008|11:35 am]

[	Tags	\|	good movies	]
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I am on a bit of a movie binge. As such, here are some awesome movies to check out:

Almost Famous
Fargo
Rocket Science
Good Will Hunting
12 Angry Men

They are all fantastic. Also, for great TV, look at Freaks and Geeks, Undeclared, Scrubs, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Clone High.

Excellent.

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[Feb. 7th, 2008|06:50 pm]

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A character page from a pitch book I'm working on for a cartoon called Kitchen Fun. It's a learning experience. I don't know if I'll ever end up actually pitching anything, but I'd like to.

A cover I did for a little zine thingy.

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	[Jan. 16th, 2008\|10:08 am]

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	[May. 28th, 2007\|07:40 pm]
Sam and Fuzzy: The Movie– Script: Act 5: The end Narrator Our heroes have almost uncovered the truth. What will stand in the way of justice? Found out, right now! FADE IN: John and Sam are in the underground. Fuzzy is just ahead riding a shark. John So this is the underground. I’d heard legends, but I never imagined..(cuts off) Sam I haven’t been down here in years. It brings back a lot of memories. There is a flurry of activity ahead. Fuzzy is suddenly jumped by three cowninjas. Fuzzy Sam! Save me! Sam I’m coming Fuzzy! Sam runs at the ninjas, but they push him down and escape with Fuzzy. Sam Come on, John, we have to save Fuzzy! They run down the tunnel. They come to an abandoned street. This is where we replay the first scene. The camera pans in on an abandoned street. It is mid-afternoon, sunny with a hint of cloud, rain predicted later in the day and a high of 17. A lone piece of paper is blown across the screen. Sam My god, John. Noone’s here. John Where could they have gone Captain Sam? Sam I don’t know John, but we better find ‘em. All of a sudden, ninjas in cowbot hats jump out of the shadows wielding pistols and looking menacing, insofar as a mask can look menacing. [Director’s note: exaggerate the eyebrows and they will look angrier] Ninjas STOP, SAM, SCOURGE OF CRIMINALS. YOU SHALL NOT PASS! The ninjas run at Sam and jump on top of him in a big pile John(concerned) SAM? SAM! SAMMMMMMMMM!!!!! All of a sudden the pile of ninjas explodes outwards. SFX: KABLUSH! Sam is standing in the middle with a chainsaw. There are ninjas lying in pain around him. Sam Can’t touch this. (dances) John Sam. there’s more! The camera pans across. There are thousands of Cowninjas filing onto the street. Sam Well, I guess this is where we make our final stand buddy. A ninja walks to the front. He is wearing a laurel and toga. Laurel Ninja Hello, heatbags. SFX: DUM DUM DUMMMM Sam Fridge? But, I killed you. Fridge How can you kill that, which has no life? Sam By cutting your head off! You’re dead! Fridge I am back Sam, and this time, you won’t stop me. As we speak, Fridgedonalds restaurants are being set up all across the world. In hours time, people will be enjoying delicious fast food at low low prices. And you know what will happen, Sam, when they have eaten the food? They will love it, Sam, and return for more. This is how I build my empire, Sam. I will control the fast food world!! Sam You monster! Fridge No, Sam. You are the monster. He motions for the cowninjas to advance. They begin to walk towards Sam and John, who stand back to back. Sam Here it goes John. Before we die I’d just like to say. Well.. I lo- A taxicab bursts in through the ceiling of the cavern. It drives through the crowd of Cowninjas, crushing a line of them, and skids to a halt in front of Sam and John. The door opens and a voice speaks. Voice Get in. They jump into the back of the cab and it drives away, cowninjas bumping off the hood. Sam Who are you? Voice You know who I am, Sam. Sam We have to save Fuzzy! Voice I know. The car drives through the town, taking quick turns and losing the ninjas. It stops at an alleyway. Voice Get out here. You will find your friend in a building two streets over. Be careful. Sam Wait! What’s your name? Voice (chuckles) You can call me… Carlyle. The car drives off. John Come on, Sam, let’s go save Fuzzy. They run across the street and the camera pans up over the building to show the roofs and streets crawling with cowninjas. FADE OUT END SCENE OPEN SCENE: Sam and John are tied in a chair. Fuzzy is next to them, tied up and smoking a mouthfull of cigars. Sam Fuzzy, this is a kid’s movie. [Crowds love self-referencial jokes] Fuzzy Oh, right. (puts out the cigars) Fridge walks in Fridge How do you like my cunning trap Sam? Sam How.. How did you know we’d be here. Fridge Because, Sam, I— His head is sliced off from behind. A shadowy figure walks in. Carlyle Hello Sam Sam and John Carlyle?! Carlyle I’m afraid so, Sam. You see, I figured out that crime pays far more than hero work. Sam So you’re behind the fast-food chain? Carlyle I’m behind so much more than that. (He gets closer) So much more. Sam You won’t get away with this Carl! Carlyle Don’t you see Sam!? I already have! No matter what you do, children will be eating my burgers by sunrise. I will gradually dominate the fast food market. And there’s no way you can stop it. Sam I don’t have to stop it. Carlyle Wha—what? Sam Don’t you see Carlyle? People have been eating fast food since the dawn of time. It doesn’t matter where their food is coming from. I don’t have to stop your restaurant Carlyle… I just have to stop you. Sam launches his chair at Carlyle, knocking him off his feet. Sam NOW, JOHN! John stands up, and Fuzzy cuts through his bonds with one of the swordfish he was juggling with earlier. John leaps across the room to bar Carlyle from leaving. John Sorry Carl. John judo chops Carlyle across the neck and Carlyle falls to the floor. FADE OUT END SCENE OPEN SCENE Sam and John are sitting in the office. Fuzzy is spinning on the fan in scuba gear. Sam is reading a newspaper and John is massaging his shoulders and neck. Sam Fridgedonald’s sure is doing well John Mmmm Sam Feel like eating there tonight? John Sure thing. There is a large explosion that shakes the apartment. SFX: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM. They run outside. There is a large crater across the road. A skinny man climbs out of it. Skinny Man (Leroy) Sam! They blew. Up. My rest. Aurant. Ahhgg. GGggg. Auughhg. (Dies) Sam Leroy? LEROY? LEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY!!! John What’s happening this time Sam. Sam I don’t know John. But we’re going to find out! Fuzzy runs across the screen wearing a chicken costume. Run credits.
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	[May. 22nd, 2007\|07:24 pm]
Sam and Fuzzy: The Movie – Partial Script, Act 3 OPEN SCENE: John and Sam are walking down a street. It is night, humid and cloudy with a high of 9. Fuzzy is close behind but he is on a surfboard to which he has attached wheels. John Tell me again where we’re going ,Sam. Sam We’re going to see an old friend John. But it won’t be easy. There are plenty of enemies in this part of town. All of a sudden a shuriken flies out of the shadows. Sam deflects it with his sword and uses his telekinetic powers to pull the assailant into the open. It is a grrbil (hank) Hank Let go of me, Usurper. You will never find out my plans, no matter how much you may torture me. Sam Then I won’t. (He slices Hank’s head off with a single slice) Hank (Gurgling noise) Sam I told you, John. We have to be very careful. They walk offscreen. CUT TO: Inside a dark building. Suddenly, the door is kicked in in an explosion of light. Sam is sillhouetted in the doorway. We see flickers in the shadows, as if there are Cowninjas hiding there. Sam walks in. Sam(whisper) Come in, John. We have to move quickly. John follows him in. Sam walks up to the back wall and presses in a brick. The whole wall slides back and they walk in. Mysterious Voice (old and crackly) Whoo goess theere? Sam (kneels) It is I, lord Butcher. Butcher is shown. He is a large cat, sitting on a throne. Butcher Ah Sam, stand stand. And tell your friend to do the same. Sam Lord Butcher, this is John, my most loyal and beloved friend. We seek council with you. Butcher What is it you seek to know, friend? Sam I must know, Lord, who has been carrying out this series of attacks on foreign food restaurants. Gregory, lord… Gregory is dead. Butcher (pauses) He was a noble soul, Sam. It is sad to hear of his passing. But I cannot tell you that which you seek. You must look deep inside yourself, Sam, to find the answer. Sam I… I understand, Lord. Butcher (gesturing at John) Keep this one close. He will be a great help later on. Sam Yes, Lord. Butcher And you should visit more often. We never see you anymore. Sam We? Mike Clark walks in. Mike Hello Sam. Sam (gasps) My god… END SCENE OPEN SCENE: Our heroes are walking out on the street again. It is approaching dawn, clouds are cleared and it was looking up to be a sunny day, with a high of 19. Mike is with them. Mike So we got to Brazil, and the entire soccer team was kidnapped by natives! Can you believe it? I manage to escape and call for help – too late of course, the whole team was eaten – so I come back here and hole up with Butch. Sam Hell of a story Mike. Right, John. John Right, Sam! All of a sudden two Cowninjas jump out of the shadows. Cowninja 1 (Jared) Stop, usurper. We can’t allow you to continue. Jared pulls out a gun and shoots at Sam. Mike jumps in the way of the bullet in slow motion. He is hit, and Sam kills both Cowninjas in a blood rage. Sam(kneeling by Mike) Mike.. buddy, you’re gonna be ok. Mike Nah, Sam. It’s the end for me. (coughs) What do I have to live for anyway? Look, Sam, I’ll tell you one thing… Look… (coughs) Undergr..---unnnddeaerrggrgrgagrg. (dies) Sam What? Mike? What’d you say? Mike? MIKE? MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIKEEEEE!!! John What’d he say Sam? Sam I dunno, something about under. Under what? John Perhaps… Perhaps under, the ground! Sam My god John… You’re brilliant! John, we’re going… to the underground! END SCENE END ACT 3
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	[May. 18th, 2007\|06:20 pm]
Sam and Fuzzy: The Movie --- Partial Script: Act 2 Open next act. They are back in the office, Fuzzy is on stilts outside the window throwing rocks at birds and John and Sam are talking about the mystery. John How are we gonna solve this mystery, best buddy? Sam How we solve every mystery, John. By getting to the source. We’re going to see…(turns around) THE ORACLE! John Are… Are you sure we can do that? Sam No, John. I’m positive. CUT TO: A black car pulling up to a building. Fuzzy is behind it being pulled along on a skateboard. It stops and John and Sam get out wearing trench coats and sunglasses (an obvious reference to Scary movie 3). They walk into the building. Sam Remember, John. When you see her, don’t let her see your fear. She feeds off it. John O..Ok Sam. They get into an elevator, and the camera cuts to another floor where the elevator stops and they get out. SFX: DING! Sam You go first buddy. John walks into the oracles room. Sam sits on a chair outside and reads Macleans. CUT TO: inside the room. John walks down the hall and sees Fuzzy to the right lifting a fork with his mind. John Fuzzy, when did you develop telekinetic powers? Fuzzy Just remember, there is no fuzzy. The fork flies up and embeds itself in the ceiling. John looks up and looks back down. When he looks down again, Fuzzy is gone. A large man comes out wearing a hat. Large Man Hello. I am Mister Death. John Hello Mr Death, I like your hat. Mr Death What hat? (the hat is gone) John looks weirded out. Mr Death She will see you now. John enters the kitchen. There is a woman there who is baking. Woman Hello, I am Sexxica. And don’t worry about the possessed fridge. John turns around and looks. John What possessed fridge? Sexxica There is no possessed fridge. John(nods) I understand. [Director’s note: This is foreshadowing. That means it will be explained in great detail later.] John walks out. CUT TO: Outside, Sam is making tiny origami fish out of the Maclean’s. John walks out of the apartment. John She said- Sam No, don’t tell me. It is for only you. I am such a great detective I don’t need it. John You’re right Sam. You’re so right. You’re always right. And I- Sam Shh, not here. We have to leave. They exit. END SCENE OPEN SCENE: We are underground. It is dark and there is a gathering of people. There are 4 important people on a small platform, and around 20 others. They are Cowninjas, the last remaining subsect of the Ninja Mafia. Cowninja council member 1 (Jed) I have called you here today to discuss… a problem. We all know the great usurper, Sam. (He holds up an artists rendering of Sam[Deniro]) Well, he’s on our trail now, and we have to make sure that he doesn’t trail us all the way along our trail. To here. SFX: DUNDUNDUNNNNN. Cowninja Peon 1 (Lars) Isn’t it about time we give up shop anyway? We don’t do anything other than blow up foreign food restaurants. Jed takes out a six-shooter and shoots Lars. Jed Any more questions or asinine comments? (no hands are raised) Good. It is not our place to question the Upper Levels or their orders. We are to keep destroying foreign food stores until instructed otherwise. Platoons 31, 7 and 19, you are to watch the usurper and make sure he doesn’t follow the trail too deep into the rabbit hole. If he gets to close you should… el-.. kill him. SFX: DUUUUUMMMMMMM. END SCENE OPEN SCENE: Sam and John are back in the office. Fuzzy is climbing across the roof with plungers for feet. Fuzzy Look, Sam! I’m BatmaN! Sam NOT NOW FUZZY, John and I have important work to do. John (massaging Sam’s shoulders) Where do we start looking for Gregory’s killers Sam? Sam I don’t know John. We’re just on the tip of the iceberg. If we want to dig down to where the whales live, we’re going to have to do a lot of digging. But I know one thing for sure, there’s someone we need to talk to. John Who, Sam, buddy? Sam John… We need to find butcher. END OF ACT 2
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	[May. 18th, 2007\|04:39 pm]
Sam and Fuzzy: The Movie --- Partial Script OPEN SCENE. The camera pans in on an abandoned street. It is mid-afternoon, sunny with a hint of cloud, rain predicted later in the day and a high of 17. A lone piece of paper is blown across the screen. Enter our heroes: Sam and John, the crime-solving duo. Sam My god, John. Noone’s here. John Where could they have gone Captain Sam? Sam I don’t know John, but we better find ‘em. All of a sudden, ninjas in cowbot hats jump out of the shadows wielding pistols and looking menacing, insofar as a mask can look menacing. [Director’s note: exaggerate the eyebrows and they will look angrier] Ninjas STOP, SAM, SCOURGE OF CRIMINALS. YOU SHALL NOT PASS! The ninjas run at Sam and jump on top of him in a big pile John(concerned) SAM? SAM! SAMMMMMMMMM!!!!! All of a sudden the pile of ninjas explodes outwards. SFX: KABLUSH! Sam is standing in the middle with a chainsaw. There are ninjas lying in pain around him. Sam Can’t touch this. (dances) END SCENE OPEN SCENE: Caption: Ten Days Earlier Sam, Fuzzy and John are sitting in Sam’s detective office. Fuzzy is setting the potted plant on fire and John is massaging Sam’s scalp, indian style. Fuzzy [Hilarious witticism] John Wow, Sam. You’re really tense. Sam Thanks for the massage John. I’m glad I hired a fully licensed masseus (SP?) and sex therapist. (laughs) John Ha ha ha, yes. Those night classes were worth it! There is an explosion and the office shakes. SFX: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMM! John Holy smokes, Sam! What on Earth was that? Sam I don’t know, best buddy, but we should investigate An INVESTIGATE! Logo flashes on the screen John YES! My first investigation, not counting that first one with the dead stripper. CUT TO: Sam, John and Fuzzy standing in the alley outside. Fuzzy is doing something zany AS USUAL. (amirite Sam? lol) Sam The kielbasa store, its—it’s gone! Camera pans to show a huge smoking crater, with a fat Greek man climbing out of it. Fat man (Gregory) Sam-a! They-a blew up-a my house-a! Sam Don’t worry Gregory, we’ll find who did this. Gregory Avenge-a my death-a, el Samo! Arrr. Arrrrgl-gl-gl. Arrhhhhhhh… (Gregory dies) Sam (kneels) NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooo! John NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooo! Fuzzy(walking up juggling swordfish) Hey Sam, what’s going on? Sam Not now, Fuzzy. John and I have a mystery to solve! Fuzzy (dark aside) Ever since that John fellow was hired, I haven’t been as close to Sam. I’ve been as zany as I can, with no results. It sure is a shame that John and Sam are so crazy close, as though they’ve been best friends their whole life and will never ever part. Fuzzy makes like a tree. John SAM! What do we do now? Sam I don’t know, John, but it will be action-packed, hilarious and epic. Like in the movies. END ACT 1
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Stuff.

[Apr. 11th, 2006|04:51 pm]

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