As I’ve had some articles published all over the place recently, figured it was time to start a new compilation post.
Very Sad: Beloved local used bookstore Nice Price Books is closing, and I talked to them and several other used bookstores to get the reasons why.
Here’s an interview I did with reporter Jonathan M. Katz about his new book on life in Haiti and the failed policies of relief efforts, THE BIG TRUCK THAT WENT BY.
Here’s a strangely detailed review I did of the touring production of Disney’s MARY POPPINS, and how it compares to both the original books and the film.
I interviewed Brandon Sanderson on his besteselling conclusion to Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series, A MEMORY OF LIGHT!
Here’s my interview with SERENA author Ron Rash on his new short story collection NOTHING GOLD CAN STAY!
A look at the films of the Nevermore Film Festival in Durham this weekend, including JOHN DIES AT THE END and a 35-mm print of the original DAWN OF THE DEAD!
My new interview with Ryan Browne of the webcomic GOD HATES ASTRONAUTS on his Kickstarter Campaign!
Here’s my talk with Michel Fiffe on his acclaimed self-published comic COPRA!
My interview with the creators of the webcomic TRIP FANTASTIC!
A Look at the Durham Performing Arts Center’s New Broadway Series!
Follow-up to earlier piece: Nice Price Books is having a closing sale that will help raise money for the Chapel Hill Library.
A review of a local production of the play THE LAST FIVE YEARS!
Jeffrey Brown talks the adorable VADER’S LITTLE PRINCESS!
A look at the many (many, many…) faces of Superman’s foe General Zod!
NEW TOY BLOGS:
ARCHER ACTION FIGURES ARE COMING!
My Little Pony Meets Doctor Who with “Doctor Whooves!”
Coming soon: New JURASSIC PARK Toys!
New “Presidential Monsters” with Baracula!
The Many (Toy) Faces of Slyvester Stallone
New Batman “Movie Masters” Trilogy 3-Pack!
The Return of Captain Power Toys?
Some high-end pieces of IRON MAN 3 Merchandise!
Check Out This Chic Han Solo in Carbonite Business Card Case!
Yes, they finally made a figure of Jack Nicholson in THE SHINING
New WALKING DEAD Michonne 3-Pack
New Target “New 52” Justice League 7-Pack!
How to Build Your Dragon — Getting Down with Masters of the Universe Classics’ Granamyr!
New Reverse-Flash FUNKO at Dallas Comic-Con!
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