Here is a non-spoilery comment about #TheSuicideSquad.

I watched the trailers many times, and couldn't help but think Bloodsport was going to just be a stand-in character for Deadshot, due to Will Smith's unavailabilty.

I was SO wrong.

For me, best character in the film.
1/
I was convinced he was going to be the trade-in for Deadshot. I had no idea he would have the most interesting and compelling emotional moments of the entire film.

It has got to be tough, stealing scenes from much more outrageous characters, but he did it over and over.
2/
Just an absolute tribute to Idris Elba's acting and charisma, and @JamesGunn's brilliant writing and direction. In a movie with a giant starfish, they managed some genuinely subtle and moving moments with Bloodsport.

STAND-ALONE FILM, I SAY!

3/
Just an excellent, surprising element to a film I was already quite predisposed to enjoy.

GREAT STUFF!

Fight me if you disagree!

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8 Aug
Okay, I am sorry to do this, but I have to post a little bit about boundaries. I am only speaking for myself, but I am pretty sure it’s the same for many, if not most, comic book pros.

Please understand, this thread is a necessity.

It’s about asking for help/advice.

1/
I get a lot, a LOT of dms and Facebook messages from people I don;t really know, asking big, big open-ended questions about how to break into comics.

Folks, please stop. That is not fair to ask.

It’s too big a question, for one thing.

2/
I have spent endless hours covering these topics, I have never asked a thing in return.

When you send me a private email just assuming I will be delighted to explain a massive set of answers for you, and that I can take my time to do it, that is upsetting.

3/
Read 15 tweets
22 Jul
So, we wanted to eat at Cafe Orleans in @Disneyland yesterday, but they were booked up.

FOR THREE MONTHS.

Seriously, that is how far in advance they are booked!

But we had a friend who used some Disney magic and got in, and it was amazing.

1/
First, unlimited mint juleps, and candied pecan salad with vinaigrette, I am in heaven by this point.

2/
For the entrees, I had honey bourbon chicken, which was absolutely delicious, you just don’t expect food this good at a theme park. The demi was like a yummy wake-up call.

@rocketspouse had shrimp and grits, with fried kale, corn, sausage and beans. SO DELICIOUS.

3/
Read 4 tweets
22 Jul
Here is a funny thing.

Yesterday, at @disneyland, I was there while several @marvel characters appearances. It was lovely to see kids and adults clapping and cheering all these characters.

Guess which one got the biggest response BY FAR?
WRONG.
I’m not joking here.

Three AVENGERS show up, crowd is delighted.

But the response to ANOTHER character blew that response away, it was twice as loud, and genuine excited screams for…
Read 9 tweets
22 Jul
Here is a thing that made me laugh.

We were riding the Disneyland railroad, and a mom got on behind us, with a child, maybe five years old. The train is one of the slowest, smoothest, non-thrill rides in the park, but we love it.

The little boy was super happy to board…
…for about one minute.

After we started moving, his smile started fading. He looks around, an angry look on his face.

And he says, in the sternest, most no-nonsense voice I have ever heard…

“I WANT OFF THIS THING RIGHT NOW.”

Which made us giggle a bit…but there’s more.
His mom tries to convince him that the train is fun and safe.

But this little guy was having none of it, and he says again, like an adorable but angry CEO of the world’s most successful sandbox…

“I WANT OFF THIS THING, DID YOU HEAR ME?”

Like a 5 year old James Earl Jones.
Read 11 tweets
21 Jul
So yesterday, we had the VIP Tour at Disneyland and California Adventure, where they assign you a wonderful guide and you can do pretty much anything for the whole day.

We got Mondo, who was incredible.

For this Disney park fan, it was HEAVEN.
You pretty much walk onto any ride. We ate at both our chosen restaurants that were completely booked up on the app.

It was a perfect, lovely day.
Highlights include:

Rise of the Resistance
Smuggler’s Run
Galaxy’s Edge
Splash Mountain
Matterhorn
Avengers Campus
Lunch at the Blue Bayou
Dinner at Wine Country Trattoria
Incredi-coaster
Toy Story Mania

And lots more. One of the funnest days of my life.
Read 6 tweets
20 Jul
Your TOP GUN call sign is your favorite single-word frozen treat. GO.
CHIPWICH.
Hold steady, Push-up! STAY FROSTY!
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