Sucking Out the Dead Air

Lately, I've encountered that happiest of ironies; that I'm involved in so many real-world projects that my private internet presence has taken something of a nosedive. So, I thought I'd take a moment this evening to list a little of what I've been up to, and give an idea of when some of it might be coming to a browser window near you.

Over at The Mary Sue, I've done a few more movie reviews, and have been a guest collaborator on their much-Tweeted weekly Powergrids. This week was something of a dead spot in terms of my output, since I was disinclined to review Priest. (Who wouldn't be, really?) Susana (EDIT) Jamie wrote a great review of Bridesmaids, which you should absolutely read, and I'll be back next week with a look at Pirates of the Caribbean 4. You'd think after four of these things I'd know how to spell Caribbean, but, alas, I have not. (Two "b"s, one "r", Chevat. Two "b"s, one "r".)

Last Thursday, the group drawing show I was a part of, The Cover Invites Exposure, had its official reception and opening night. Attendance was pretty steady, from what I saw, and feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Thanks to everyone who came out! You'll be able to read more about it next week, when the CalArts Blog, 24700, posts their thoughts and photos on our little enterprise.

I'll also be scanning my contributions to the now-de-installed show, and looking into having them, and some additions, published in a real, live, hold-in-your-hands book format. That's right, you'll be able to give me rent money under the guise of a noble, art-supporting venture. Get excited, get your wallets.

Or, if you're a cheapskate like me, you can just listen to me ramble on the Internet. If you want to know what this much sarcasm sounds like coming out of so small a mouth, then you'll soon get your chance. I just wrapped a guest spot on the podcast "Girls on Anime", a revamp of the old ANN(that's Anime News Network) column about well...what it says on the tin. That should be cut together and live within the next week, so watch for it. I'll also be posting a link here, and on Tumblr, where I am AnimateHer. I had a blast, and would like to thank the hosts, Bamboo Dong and Sara Pocock, for being awesome girls on anime, and dealing with my nervous self. (Today I learned, once and for all, that I talk like I have an entire box of Kleenex stuffed up my nasal passages. Our engineer said it has...character. Damn right, it does.)

All in all, May has been very busy so far, and will likely continue in that vein. I'm going to Prague in two weeks for an animation seminar, but hope to put up some more animation from Beastly Things before I take off. Watch this space for more news of my dilly-dalliances, meddlesome deeds, and continent-hopping.

Buenos noches.