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So the Batman piece sold. I don’t know to whom or for how much, but I hope that the money it raised helps the cause.

Last night, I watched The Babadook. Somehow, despite being the horror fan I am, I managed to go into this knowing as little as humanly possible. I think that always helps a movie watching experience, but it greatly helped here. I really liked this movie a lot. I will say this, though. About 10 minutes into the movie, I said “I don’t know what a Babadook is, but I hope it murders this annoying fucking kid.” Seriously. Root for the monster.

109. Batman


So maybe I draw Batman too much. But at least this is for a charity auction. Which, apparently, also seems to be a thing.

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Just tired.

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Sometimes the sad monster comes back, uncontrollably and out of nowhere. Like the Hulk, but made of depression instead of gamma rays, and sobbing with twisted, hurting guts instead of smashing with rage. By the way, I call this fella “Heleno”. Because the movie “Boxing Helena” needs a male counterpart. For equality and men’s rights, which I actively believe in. And also one-ups-manship, since he has his head cut off too.

I tried to watch The Kentucky Fried Movie last night. It was amusing, but I got sleepy, so I turned it off. No guarantees on finishing it.

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I watched an MST3K yesterday, a 1959 Mexican movie called Santa Claus. If that’s not enough to gear you up, then you are more dead inside than I am.

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Don’t ask why.

104. New Wave Batman


Springing from a conversation Joe G. and I had. I don’t remember the details, but I’ve had a note with “New Wave Batman” written on it for a few weeks now. Speaking of Joe G., he joined me and Jason last night to watch the elusive Broken Lizard movie The Slammin’ Salmon. It definitely ranks up there with Super Troopers and Beerfest, which makes it confusing that it was so difficult to find a copy. Although, I guess, it’s not that difficult. It’s available for rent on Amazon. Which is how we watched it. That said, I think half of my joy in watching it was just Joe G.’s reactions to seeing actors he likes. But still, it’s fantastically hilarious. Loved it.

103. Daredevil


Can’t believe I forgot to mention the best movie I’ve recently watched. Saturday, instead of drawing for drawing night, Jason and I watched the 1988 classic VIBES. On VHS. That meant that Jason had to hook up a VCR to his TV. The tracking was so bad. Everything was stretched to fit the widescreen TV. There was a dog constantly chomping on a peanut-butter filled bone. It was fantastic. I remembered wanting to see Vibes as a kid. If you don’t know it, it’s a film about Peter Falk hiring two psychics – Jeff Goldblum and Cyndi Lauper – to find some sort of treasure in Ecuador or something. Now listen, I never gave two whits about Cyndi Lauper. But Jeff “Transylvania 6-5000” Goldblum? Yeah, buddy. I’m on board. AND you’re throwing in Columbo?! Where’s the nearest theater?! Unfortunately, at age 10, my mom was not on board to take me, so this movie passed me by. And y’know what? It’s an okay way to kill some time. Plus, seeing it as an adult, I never would have appreciated Steve Buscemi or Julian Sands being in it! Now, it is available on DVD, so I’d recommend that. However, if you feel like using antiquated, faulty and horrible old media, you can find the VHS for something like 50 bucks on Amazon. Do it!

102. Martian Manhunter


Here’s another unused and abused DC character. Although, one could argue that for every DC character.

So, that thing is still affecting my life, though I may have turned a corner in at the very least understanding and accepting what is happening. Sadness and hurt still pretty much fill my day, my mind and my heart, and it will for a while. But, I got this. I’ve danced this dance before, not my first time at the ol’ heartbreak rodeo, nosirree bob. This is one hurts a little more in a whole new unique kinda way, but the steps are the same and I’ll get through it. I’m just hoping I can get through this as better person and a better artist than the last couple times which pretty much just left me broken.

That said, ridiculousness and movies generally get me through most hard times, and it’s great when they can combine. Unfortunately the last few I’ve watched have been kind of a whiff. I tried watching the movie Beer, about three hapless dudes (including David Alan Grier) who become spokesmen for a flailing brewery, hired by Hotlips Hoolihan. Got about halfway through before giving up on the unbearable unfunny. Went back to some good ol’ reliable ROCKFORD FILES. I’m stretching these out, don’t want it to end. Then I made an attempt at watching Bad Grampa. I got about 30 minutes in before giving that up. I hate every single one of my friends who recommended it. I hate you. Know this. Finally, I watched A Liar’s Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python’s Graham Chapman. It’s a stylishly animated film based on a fanciful autobiography of Monty Python’s late Graham Chapman. It was good, at times funny, at times moving. The animation was varied and in some chapters, jaw-droppingly beautiful. Worth a watch if you’ve ever had any love for Python.

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