The Walking Ugly Dead Americans

Two of my favorite new shows on the idiot box are The Walking Dead and Ugly Americans.

Quality zombie drama has come far since the Night of the Living Dead. I'm no expert on zombie movies... far from it. However, this show is the first to play up the character development rather than the gruesome zombie attacks so many zombie movies are based on. The adaption from the comic book isn't exactly spot on but I'd have to agree with a friend of mine that it is refreshing to see how they go about the story in TV format. In a zombie apocalypse, you never know what direction the story can go. Simultaneously, the zombies aren't the only thing to fear. Look at out for those other surviving humans... you can never know what they are thinking either.

Next up is Comedy Central's Ugly Americans. I really like the idea of a modern New York City intergrated with creatures of the night. It's a great spin on our modern concrete jungle. It's already a melting pot of insanity, why not take it up a notch! Throw in evil, dead and strange creatures to make it even more insane. I posted a clip so you may view some of the bizarreness. Kudos to Devon Clark!

It truly is an ugly world. Enjoy watching!

MHY

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DEC 4: Art for the Park Silent Auction

I hibernate during the winter like bears do, but I'll be out for a good cause Saturday December 4th. One of my pieces will be up for auction. Click here to see which one!

Below is the official press release which can also be seen at this link.

You are cordially invited to our second annual "Art for the Park"
Silent Art Auction on Saturday, December 4th from 6pm–9pm.
Art by renowned artists will be displayed and auctioned with
100% of the proceeds going towards the Park Performing Arts Center.

Please join us for a night of art, music, and an opportunity to support the Park Performing Arts Center.

Featured Artists:
John "Crash" Matos
Shannon "Dmote" Peel
Chris "Daze" Ellis
Bio
Nicer
BG183
Nosm
How
Erotica67
Eric Orr
Ellis Gallagher
Sharp
Chief69
Sien
Wase
Joe Conzo
Oliver Rios
Javiera Rodriguez
Alexander "Zeus" Huezo
Davide "Dage" Pvbill
Rob Pazos
Diana Diaz
Gabe Lopez
Ivan Villagomez
Monica Muller
Stanley Covington
Markus Engel
M.H. Yaghooti
Will Suarez
Alberto Rivera
Abraham Salazar
Bernardo Navarro
Will Photo
Sandra Guzman

There will be a special Performance by Jani Bomba Rose.

Music will be provided by DJ Ziggy Roman

Sponsors include:
Haworth Wine & Liquor
Pan Con Todo
Papa John's Pizza
Ben & Jerry's
McDonald's
Sneaker Hub

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When: Saturday, December 4 · 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Where: Park Theater

560-32nd St. (corner of 32nd and Central Ave., across from the 4 Star Diner)
Union City, NJ

We look forward to seeing you at our fundraiser.

MHY

The Walking Dead Motion Comic

A couple friends suggested a very cool comic (thanks James C. and Kevin C.) called The Walking Dead published by Image Comics. It's written by Robert Kirkman. I wasn't familiar with his work but I am now. James was kind enough to lend me his trade paperbacks to catch up with the series which is now coming to TV in October on AMC. I read all 11 volumes in a week. It's very well-written and the artwork, drawn by Charlie Adlard, is fit for the story-telling.  The zombies are the backdrop for a post-apocalyptic world over run with them. The spin on this zombie tale is the main danger are not the zombies only, but the human act of survival. Want to survive? It's you or him or her or them. Children aren't exactly safe either.

I normally don't get too hyped up over anything these days (mainly because so much is so bad), but I definitely recommend this title. I would suggest reading the TPBs unless your a fanboy and want to pay $200 for #1 issue.

The short video below is a fully-animated motion comic of the first issue.
If you can't see the video below, click here to watch it.



Enjoy! I certainly did!

MHY