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It's my great privilege to be accepted into CBR's "The Line it is Drawn". Every week I get to draw a new piece based on the suggestions of fans. It was a very weird experience joining the group. The night before Brian Cronin posted an open call for "The Line" I thought to myself, "How does one join the Line is Drawn?" When I saw that they were taking applications I figured it might not hurt to ask about my work. After sending Brian a link to my DeviantArt page I got an encouraging email from Brian suggesting that I go ahead and create a new piece to apply for position. So I came up with the Conan meets Heman illustration and sent it along.

James Burbanker of the Fiddleback asked me what my favorite albums of the year were. I wasn't really sure because I didn't listen to a lot of new music this year. However some things really peaked my interest. By far my favorite album of the year was a gem that was released a few years ago. I found Animal Collective's Meriweather Post via Daft Punk (Panda Bear was a contributor on the latest Daft Punk release). I was also very fond of The Shin's 2012 album Port of Morrow. However 2013 had strong releases from Pearl Jam, Daft Punk, and the Civil Wars, with Random Access Memories being the album of the year. I dug Atoms for Peace's Amok but I

The Evil Dead 2013 Remake is an endurance test. I think it's good to mention that if you have seen the red band trailer then just expect that kind of intensity through the whole film. Beat for beat it's almost exactly what you'd expect if you mixed the original Evil Dead with the gritty style of the red band trailer. The film inhibits a grim world and that relentless terror that permeates the film maybe it's greatest weakness. What makes Evil Dead 2 really sing is that knowing wink to the audience. The idea that we're going to be taken on an unexpected thrill ride. By contrast Evil Dead 2013 is a joyless affair. There's a lot to like about th