Peter David's Blog, page 128

Self Reflections

Originally published July 15, 1994, in Comics Buyer's Guide #1078
Two things this time around.
First, I received a good deal of positive response to my letter about the Self article. In case you've forgotten, this was the half-witted piece chock full of misinformation, designed to terrorize unknowing readers into thinking their local comic store was a [...]

Is Jon Stewart Edward R. Murrow?

The NY Times has caused quite a bit of discussion in comparing Stewart to the likes of Edward R. Murrow and, for that matter, Walter Cronkite, for displaying the ability to have an immediate and far-ranging impact on the issues of the day.
Some say that's crazy talk. Others think there's something there.
I'm not sure [...]

Et Tu, Big Bang Theory?

An Open Letter to Doctor Raj Koothrappali:
Dear Doctor–
As a former writer of "Aquaman," I must take issue with your continued diatribes and dismissal of the King of the Sea in last week's episode, "The Justice League Recombination."

I believe now the same thing that I believed during my four years of close association with him. [...]

Remembering Don

Originally published June 24, 1994, in Comics Buyer's Guide #1075
As a writer, one takes a certain perverse pleasure in using words to elicit emotional responses from people. What is writing, after all, but using the printed word to get reactions? When people say to me, "I read such and such of yours and it made [...]

Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark–My Review

Below the cut line may be possibly the longest published commentary on the Julie Taymor musical currently in previews at the Foxwoods Theatre. I have tried to minimize spoilers.
Enjoy.

My grandmother used to have a saying that, transliterated, went something like, "Lechamor lo marim chatzi avodah," and translated, was, "Never show a jackass a half [...]

Mystery Sandman Theater 3000

Originally published June 17, 1994, in Comics Buyer's Guide #1074
A while back I mentioned one of my demented notions, prompted by DC's Sandman Mystery Theater and my enthusiasm for Mystery Science Theater 3000" (which features a human and two robots situated in front of, and loudly making snide remarks about, genre flicks.)
I suggested the combining [...]

This Saturday Night

Kathleen and I have tickets for the 8 PM performance of "Spider-Man: Turn Down the Thermostat," or whatever it's called. Still in previews, of course, which means basically it's a glorified dress rehearsal. But for us, this is a definite can't-miss event. I'm figuring it's either going to be a "Phantom [...]

Top 10 Reasons Why I Should Direct "Iron Man III"

With the news that Jon Favreau will not be directing "Iron Man III," and no successor named, I am hereby informing Marvel West that I am available to step in and take over for him.
I might seem an unlikely choice since I have not, in fact, ever directed a motion picture. But I figure [...]

Review: The Crow

Originally published June 10, 1994, in Comics Buyer's Guide #1073
The thug is on the ground, blinking in terror and fear at his chalk-faced attacker. Unable to hide his panic, he stammers words to the effect of, "You're dead! You're dead! You can't come back! This is real life! This is real! The dead don't come [...]

Cowboy Pete Takes a Whack at Predicting "Dexter"

The season finale to "Dexter" is tonight, and thus far–fairly consistently–I have yet to figure out how things are going to end up. Which doesn't stop me from trying it again and, just on the off chance I'm right (which I probably won't be) I'll put it below the–heh–cut line…
UPDATED BELOW with actual spoilers…

Eli [...]