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Orphan Black

"Orphan Black," The New Yorker, April 28, 2014

Emily Nussbaum reviews clone thriller "Orphan Black" in this week's New Yorker. Read a preview of the article here.

Thanks as always, Chris!

Happy Birthday, Hellboy!

Hellboy turned 20 last month! In the past two decades, Mike Mignola's creation has inspired a series of spin-off comics, two feature films, animated movies, toys and more. He also inspired this illustration!  This was my entry in Multiversity Comics' art contest (judged by Mike Mignola himself!) to celebrate this anniversary.

Omar

"Omar," The New Yorker, March 3, 2014

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"Omar," directed by Hany Abu-Assad, is Oscar-nominated for Best Foreign Language Film. The title character attempts to get marriage approval from his girlfriend's brother by joining him in an attack on Israeli soldiers. Things don't go as planned.

Thanks, Chris!

Nagisa Oshima's "Boy"

Nagisa Oshima's Boy, The New Yorker, January 20, 2014

This illustration appeared in last week's New Yorker. You can read Richard Brody's Film File on Nagisa Oshima's Boy here.

Thanks, Jordan!

Leon Russell

Leon Russell, The New Yorker, January 8, 2014

Happy New Year! Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Leon Russell plays two sold-out shows at the City Winery this Sunday and Monday.

Thanks, as always, Jordan!

In the bleak midwinter...

The day before Thanksgiving

Ohio, 2013