Ivan Brandon's Blog, page 55
June 3, 2011
twitter recap 2011-06-03
can't remember the last time a show was as heavily recommended to me as @ThoughtBubbleUK #
HA- the post-announcement silence from DC has the comics news internet wandering around muttering to itself. #
should i just stay here forever? i eat a zillion lbs of amazing french bread every day and am somehow losing weight. #
(i don't have a scale, but a man's belt loops are the ultimate gauge) #
a man is only as good as his word. #
i am writing sci-fi. in paris. to method man. like you do. #
"not a crap, but complicate and not-logic" -gparlov #
deForestation Kelly #
method man segues surprisingly well into nick cave & warren ellis' PROPOSITION sdtk. #
somehow it is 5:30. all i've eaten is bread. tonight i'm gonna find one of the last 2 restaurants on my list. #
anyone know of a non-amex cred card you can use to get delta miles? i know there's no official 1, maybe 1 where you can convert? #
so hey, among other things, @cliffchiang and @brianazzarello 's wonder woman #1 was announced. look at that cover! http://t.co/Jtn9AcL #
failed at food goals. FRENCHIE is not quite where google maps thinks it is. 2 hrs walking to end up w/ some tiny shitty tourist trap steak. #
NYers: that amazing ice cream i had in paris the other day? THEY'RE OPENING ONE ON UNIVERSITY http://t.co/vuxMfdo #
"There are twice the usual number of degenerates on my train home. Did the Mets have a day game?"-@StephenWacker #
lemme reiterate: if you're in NY or LA (or france) & don't go see TREE OF LIFE immediately, you're doing it wrong. movie of the year, easy. #
DC did not use the word "reboot" the other word i've not heard them use: "superheroes". #
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June 2, 2011
twitter recap 2011-06-02
"It doesn't always pay to get up early. If you're a worm, you just get eaten by that early bird. So sleep in, worms."-@StephenAtHome #
Fn kudos to @MattFnWallace, finally someone puts mark (@Justin_Marks_) in his place http://t.co/cIYX6cd #
even after finding a new artist to finally get an old project going, the old artist is still finding new ways to delay us. #yaycomics #
modern entertainment in general is largely a reactive short-game business. maybe it makes the surprises much more interesting. #
recently become obsessed with @patgrantart 's BLUE http://www.boltonblue.com/ #
"Brett Lewis added Eskimos to his list of inspirational people." #
so maybe 3:15 pm is not the best time for a man to realize he's not yet eaten today #
breakfast of champions. and me, too. http://campl.us/bhO8 #
trying to think of something in NY comparable to what baguettes are to paris. something so omnipresent in production and consumption. #
yeah, that's pretty close: "Bagels!"-@brandonjcarr #
i'd guess bagels're as close as we're gonna get. not quite on the level of baguettes, where EVERYONE eats them every day, but: close. #
don't wanna belittle anyone's honest reactions to changes on stuff they love. BUT #
…a little surprised at how little information some people have needed to come to really dramatic reactions. #
"As a DC fan/reader, genuinely excited by today's news on every level! But as someone in the business of comics, I'm terrified."-@CBCebulski #
i'd say when we stop being excited and/or terrified, that's when we need to hang it up and go home. #
explosions in the sky's take care, take care: this is my main sdtk for paris + it is only $3 today http://t.co/UhfDAPE #
"the internet as we know it was built on dramatic reactions to incomplete information."-@rdouek #
JESUS "new cover — #
london trip quickly falling apart. is kent very far away? because apparently this train wants me to return via kent. #
nic klein to relaunch art boners with his painting of WW2 wolverine nicklein.wordpress.com/ via @NicKlein #
like an hr trying to book train to london. site takes all my info, then says the train is sold out. then lists it for $50 more. & repeat. #
the good news is failing to book this ticket to london killed my chances of eating at the place i was supposed to eat tonight. #
listen i have not read this new CRIMINAL book because i'm in france, but i believe if you are not in france you should LITERALLY buy it now. #
also if you're into things that are great, this is commercial is one of those things http://t.co/deBYP2m #
shit- realize now my link was broken before. here's a pretty amazing painting for you: http://t.co/7mmWZbC #
woke up + read way more reactions to the DC thing than i should have. some folks unflattering to themselves at 1st have moved more to center #
whoa, that last tweet was sent HOURS ago. #
"Shaq ooout. #ShaqRetires #
fax me in the car. or call me at benihana. #
so hey: it's june http://t.co/Khyqom7 #
i believe yesterday has broken the internet. i shall try again tomorrow. #
"It's interesting to me that so many folks who profess to love comics seem to be so eager for book x or creator y to fail…"-@stuartimmonen #
"…before it's even out of the gate or possible to judge it/them on its own merits."-@stuartimmonen #
i'll have you know my hurricane's name was officially retired. like the michael jordan of horrific natural disasters #
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June 1, 2011
day to day
yesterday, one of my employers announced a complete relaunch of their line, including simultaneous print and digital publishing dates for all new content.
the reactions to this have been interesting to watch. especially the negative ones. some folks pointing unflattering cameras at themselves.
for my part, i've got deadlines on 3 different projects, so my head's mostly down. i've not seen most of my local friends. i've failed completely to keep my basic needs covered in my hotel's refrigerator, so the great meals out have been countered by ricecakes, reheated soup and lots of french bread.
and i've run out even of that, so today i'll have to venture outside and eat something cooked.
here are some pictures from the last few days.
and HERE is a link to amazon's $3 sale on the album i've most been listening to in paris.
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twitter recap 2011-06-01
my tivo thanks the daily show and colbert report for being mostly on vacation while i'm out of the country. #
i'd planned to get to london on the train but apparently it costs twice as much as flying. #
made it to the end of this outline on a horse called golgotha. #
congrats @chuckbb your gmail's been hacked. #
the internet refuses to confirm my theory that you get a little bloated after a shower. #sciencefail #
the notable thing about everyone's favorite crepe stand is that none of them are anywhere near this hotel. #1starrondisementproblems #
kept reading all this stuff about shitty reheated crepes, didn't understand the big deal. then someone sold me one. #
i guess it's not a good sign if the girl at the counter has to ask "do we have crepes" even with a sign directly over her head. #
dunno if this is a + or – for that terrible crepe… it cast me into a deep nap that only a crazy cop car siren outside could save me from. #
"only a few days left to get linkedin premium" i'd pay money to never get an email from @LinkedIn again, is that a feature? #
shit, i'm gonna have to subscribe to LUCKY PEACH by @davidchang and @NoReservations, aren't i? http://t.co/duOJfBp #
my london options for travel are all pretty terrible. i feel like i should flip a coin but euros are heavy. #
i do not have or want an android phone, but FYI to my android followers: plants vs zombies is apparently free today only. #
check out @jasonlatour's excellent cover to the @heroesonline themed Summer Guide issue of @cl_charlotte http://t.co/M1vMO5A #
and there goes the dam breaking on DC's announcement. #
"DC Comics unleashes a new universe of superhero titles: http://t.co/EBFDlFL -@USAToday #
the new DC line, according to this link, is going day and date print and digital http://t.co/1PoR3Jo #yesiamchoosingmywordscarefully #
getting emails from folks. even if i knew anything, and i'm not saying that i do, i couldn't answer. #staytunediguess #
DC addresses the retail partners http://t.co/I6AaNd8 #
reactions to this thing are super interesting. negative ones especially. generational lines being drawn. #
"O mercado nacional de HQ está mudando. É preciso saber mudar com ele."-@Gabriel_Ba #
"Re: DC news, anything that gets people excited about going to comic shops or legally downloading comics is good for all of us."-@jasonaaron #
"So long as people know that with the reboot their issues of Action Comics won't be like a picture of Dorian Gray or anything."-@David_Hahn #
oh wario. where would we be without you? #
alright, i think that's it for me, internet. big day tomorrow. goodnight. #
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May 31, 2011
twitter recap 2011-05-31
SLC woman tried to buy cocaine from an undercover cop w/ $2 & an Olive Garden salad + more $ & some OG gift cards later http://t.co/bSvZpbf #
comics-when there're only really 3 places that pay $ for what you do, maybe you don't wanna go out of your way to be a dick to 1 of them #
just had to flag a facebook follower's account for suicidal content. #
dunno what to do about this guy on facebook. fb says "contact your local authorities". messaged a cousin listed on his profile. #
some pretty amazing pictures from the space shuttle endeavor's final trip http://t.co/eG4Ha6G #
thought this terrible phase of instagram filters was over, but boy howdy it is not. #
alright: i believe i will finalize my london plans by tomorrow. STAND BY, INTERNET. #
comic news sites: running uncredited art in writer interviews is really really really unclassy. #
no, i will not sign a contract without my lawyer reading it. #thatiswhyihavealawyer #
public service announcement: i've never sought nor solicited followers on twitter. you're not always going to agree with (or understand) me. #
tonight's arguing sponsored by $2 a glass wine (X several) at the place next to my hotel. good night, internet. #
BUSINESSES: do you have anything available at 15% off or less? please contact @chuckbb #
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May 30, 2011
twitter recap 2011-05-30
there are probably a couple better ways to wake up than a baguette and some coffee. i don't know them offhand, but i'm not discounting them. #
angered my hip flexors yesterday to such a degree they've taken their revenge today by making me walk like a penguin. #
"I'm pretty sure no picture is worth clicking on a "lockerz" photo link."-@jorycordy #
london: in a week or so i will be inside of you. #
my first parisian sweet pastry of 2011 kind of a dud. in fairness i waited til sunday when everything good was closed. #
(i didn't eat the whole thing. too much good food out here to waste time on crappy apple tart) #
walking like a baby penguin isn't all it's cut out to be if you're not also as cute as a baby penguin. #
put in my eisner ballot, honestly can't think of a worse list of nominations than this year's. happy at least to be able to vote for SCALPED #
this is like my 6th or 7th time in france and i've seen i think a grand total of 4 overweight people total combined. #
it's all the diet food they eat. bread, butter, steak, ham, wine. #weredoingitwrong #
A Gatsby #lessinterestingbooks #
"Best thing about AT&T mobile is not worrying about catching cancer from talking on the phone."-@GerryDuggan #
The Snows of Trenton #lessinterestingbooks #
farenheit 4 #lessinterestingbooks #
while i don't agree w/ @kasraghanbari that berthillon ile st lous = best ice cream on earth, it's pretty fantastic. http://flic.kr/p/9MYueh #
best meal i've had in paris this month: cafe constant: http://t.co/5GVMHue #
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May 29, 2011
twitter recap 2011-05-29
the world got so small that @NicKlein in germany is sending me a video in france at the exact moment i open the link from someone in the US #
working on outlines (v scripts) so: gonna wander paris & write w/ assorted cups of coffee. dunno where exactly… rue cler, centre pompidou? #
also: the humidity in paris makes me look like a bearded richard marx #rightherewaiting http://t.co/JUhmU6Q #
only thing more annoying than being lost: knowing you're a block's distance from where you need to be and STILL not being able to get there. #
i walked about 8-9 miles today through paris. 6 hrs plus coffee and about 15 min sitting. #
TEN MILES. did the math wrong. (i was looking at the wrong hotel.) #
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May 28, 2011
twitter recap 2011-05-28
the one good thing about this time zone is i get to work while all of american comics is sleeping and hand scripts in at 5am EST #
finished the opening salvos for 2 new series. on to a third. #
hey internet, i forgot to tell you: TREE OF LIFE is visually perhaps the best american movie ever made. #
took some pictures last night on my way to dinner. got lucky with the light. http://t.co/ghGbZih #
funny: everyone always complains that i hate everything but when i love a thing it bugs people even worse. #
last positive thing of the day or people won't believe me anymore: the new CASANOVA makes me want to work much harder. #welcomebackgentlemen #
alright: last thing, really. the cat video internet has officially been won: http://t.co/JiRzuSn #
RIP jeff conaway. you will forever be the guy i confused with the guy who played the guy who wasn't squiggy. #
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May 27, 2011
the opera district
(note to self: 9pm is the perfect hour for a camera.)
this is the area we're staying in for the month, paris's 9th arrondissement.
HERE's the whole set
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twitter recap 2011-05-27
wow, you know you're in a lonely timezone when you load up twitter and the last post in your timeline is your own post from an hour ago. #
the eggs here are so fresh i found 2 feathers in the carton #paris #
turns out the internet is way better at finding local butchers than this concierge is. #
also: turns out the secret to mastering jetlag is naps. #
"Tweet less and Work more #covertips quot;-@davaja #
goes for comics text, too"W/ great animation, you should be able to turn off the sound & still be able to tell what's going on"-@DisneyPixar #
whoa- is NY gonna do the right thing? "About to deliver a speech on marriage #equality You can watch it live on nyc.gov"-@MikeBloomberg #
good times, featuring adi granov, @CBCebulski, @brianazzarello, etc: http://t.co/W9Ggslq #
ALSO: i am reading the new issue of CASANOVA. that's right, you heard me. in paris anything's possible. #
anyone know how i can watch the NBA playoffs online? #
"and one day he will be up for reevaluations. and toy soldiers by martika will be playing." -@chuckbb #
turns out this timezone is not conducive to watching miami win the eastern conference finals. #
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