Ep. 45 - Tabitha, Thwip, Kubaki

Episode 45 is here! It's got a guest!!!!

DOWNLOOOOOOAD!!!

We discuss!:

Dash can't stop talking about Nicolas Cage!

James is excited for Spider-Man!

Tabitha!

Kabuki Bukkake!

Food of the Episode:

Songs discussed:

Chin Music by Future of the Left (Dash's choice)

Slam by Pendulum (James' choice)

Music:

"Journey [Aphex Twin Care Mix]" by The Gentle People

"Suprise Hotel" by Fool's Gold

"Heroes [Aphex Twin Mix] by Phillip Glass

"Go Power at Christmas Time" by James Brown

Extras:

DEWEY'S MIDNIGHT MADNESS!!!

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-Your Friends!

Merry Holidays.

-Dash

Winter

Here in New Jersey, we recently had a small blizzard and the snow hasn't melted just yet. It's also Christmas Eve, and I got to thinking about this time of year, and what stuff reminds me of it. Lots of us have things we attach to winter, memories, books, food. Here's a few things for me that go really well with winter.

Blankets by Craig Thompson


Blankets is an autobiographical graphic novel that revolves around the author's life at two points, when he was in middle school and when he was nearing the end of high school. He writes/draws about his relationships with his family, specifically his brother and also of his first love. Almost all of the book takes place in winter, which makes curling up with this book in December yourself even more satisfying. It's a coming-of-age/love story, but it also delves into the idea of faith, specifically of a Christian sort. It's a sad, yet warm book and you should buy it.

Die Hard

The ultimate Christmas action movie. John McClane is an NYC cop in LA and now some goddamned terrorists have taken Nakatomi Plaza, the building his wife is in. He's gotta walk over broken glass in his bare feet, deal with incompetant cops on the outside, all the while trying to save his marriage. Here's the (fucking) short version:



At the Heart of Winter by Immortal

This is THE black metal band. They may not have created the genre, they may not be the best within the genre, but Immortal defines black metal. Grim, frostbitten, tr00 and kvlt, these guys love telling you about ice, snow and other cold things while wearing corpse paint and shin guards. When you listen to this album, you better put on a coat! Here's my favorite song of it:



Go sledding!

-James

Now playing: Pig Destroyer - Alexandria

6 Docs

All this goddamned podcast/blog seems to talk about is goddamned movies. David Lynch this, John Carpenter that, JEEZ! Well, let's not upset the status quo, in this joint post, we will be telling you lovely people about six of our favorite documentaries. Three will be from Dash, and three will be from James. Now these aren't necessarily our all time favorites (though they might be OOOOOHH), just ones we love a lot, enjoy:

James - Man on Wire

This is the story of one man (Philippe Petit) who in 1974 walked between the Twin Towers in New York City on a high-wire. This movie plays out like a heist or a thriller, with reenactments, riveting interviews and footage from the "crime". This had me on the edge of my seat and it totally deserved the academy award it won.



James - Word Wars

The story of four "professional" Scrabble players doing the circuit of Scrabble tournaments. All four are weird in different ways and all four want to win. This documentary is a bunch of fun and one of those movies that I pick out when I've got a few friends over who want to have a good time. Everyone picks who they want to win the big championship and gets to see all four players at their quirkiest.



James - The Betrayal (Nerakhoon)

I saw this at the IFC Theater in NYC with the co-directors present for Q & A. They are Ellen Kuras (a well-known cinematographer) and Thavisouk Phrasavath. This documentary was filmed for over 23 years, detailing the life and struggle of one Laotian family from the time of the Vietnam war to the (nearly) present. Not only does this movie show the horrors of war, it also presents a story that is embedded in America's history: of immigrants trying to make it in the US.

Dash - Burden of Dreams

The story of Werner Herzog trying to make his film Fitzcarraldo. While making the film of a man moving a ship over a hill, Herzog attempts to actualize the event. In the process, everything goes wrong and actor/crazy-person Klaus Kinski does nothing to help it.

Dash - Instrument

Over eleven years of footage was shot of the band Fugazi. Some amazing concert footage and wonderful moments of fun and sincerity with all members of the band.

Dash - The Comedians of Comedy

Laugh until the very concept of laughing becomes foreign and you start laughing at the ridiculousness of laughing. The film is a great concert taping, but if you want the reeeeeal shit, find the six-part television series. TONS of great footage of what it's like to bring this type of comedy to other parts of North America.

-Your Friends!

CREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEM MAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNN.

-Dash

PROTEST PROTEST

So, a few weeks ago, former guest Mike "Awesome" and I went to a counter-protest. The Westboro Baptist Church, a congregation of a few hundred that are most related, decided to do a small "tour" of the North East and protest things they do not particularly like. Stuff like same-sex marriage, not believing in God and being Jewish. Now, I believe every person has the right to protest whatever they like, but these guys...well, take a look at their placards:


They're not exactly tactful in their expression. So anyway, we were going to the Rutgers campus, where the Church was having their protest, and join a counter-protest. Awesome made a sign and brought it with him, of which you can see here:


His sign is pretty ridiculous, but it's part of a growing trend of protest signs that are humorous. Also, there are some signs that are completely serious, but some of us might find them hilarious anyway. I found a great article on Buzzfeed about "The 50 Best Protest Signs of 2009". Here's a few to start you off:




-James

Now playing: The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble - Caravan!

Ep. 44 - Chopping Cart, Radio, Chip Music

'Dis...'dis is an episode...FULL OF FUN!!

Downlooooooooooooooooooad.

We discuss:

Dash's father breaks the internet!

James is moving!

Working at a horror market!

The mighty WFMU!

Food of the episode:

Songs discussed:

As the City Burned We Trembled, for We Saw the Makings of Its Undoing in Our Own Hearts by The Ascent of Everest (James' choice)

Smashed Pennies by Paul F. Tompkins (Dash's choice)

Music:

Time to Find Me [AFX Fast Mix] - Seefeel

Scissor - Liars

Raising the Titanic [Big Drum Mix] - Gavin Bryars

Jungle Boogie - Kool & the Gang

Extra stuff:

THE GOOD GUYS RADIO SHOW.

AV Club interview with directors of Before The Light Takes Us.

E-mail US wearefriendspodcast@gmail.com

-Your Friends!

Rare like Mr. Clean with hair.

Alright, I know this is like, the eighth time I've posted a Fireman post, but I am SO stoked for the Weezy documentary.

"This is going to be [this generations] 'CRUMB'."

-Dash

Michael Shannon

Two days ago, before I went off to work, I look at my email I had an invitation to a private premiere at the IFC Center on Friday! Oooh boy lucky me, well, I am a member of the IFC Center (Auteur level MMMMMM). But what was the premiere of? The film My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done? which is a film both Dash and I have been looking forward to for a while. It's directed by Werner Herzog, produced by David Lynch and stars Michael Shannon, Chloë Sevigny, Willem Dafoe and even Udo Kier! This is exciting! Also, the invitation said that Herzog, Dafoe and Shannon were all going to be attending! OH MY GOD. Here's the trailer:



After I RSVP'd, I got another email stating that I was on the standby list because too many people had RSVP'd. Meaning I probably was not going to be able to go. :[

AH WELL. Anyway, the main lead in this movie is Michael Shannon. A person who I consider to be my favorite living actor. He hasn't been acting as long as say DeNiro, Spacey, Freeman or whomever else, but he has the ability and the skill to have a body of work that could possibly outshine them all.



Shannon has a manner about him that makes him distinctive in the movies he's in. You notice how he's unique, he's not a character actor like Mike Myers or Jim Carrey. However, he's not really with the other side either, you know, the actors who always seem to be playing a version of themselves like Christopher Walken or Al Pacino. He's in the middle, able to meld into any role, but still retain the aspects of himself that make him stand out.

I first noticed Shannon in the movie Bug, a surrealist movie based on a play (that he was in) about a woman who befriends a man (Shannon) and they both go sort of crazy. His performance was very off-putting and I became curious about this guy.

Then I saw the movie Shotgun Stories, here's the trailer:



This movie absolutely blew me away. I really really REALLY recommend all of you find it and watch it. Shannon is the lead in this and to say he has a presence is a great understatement. He barely raises his voice or changes his expression, yet it all shines through.

The movie that led to a lot of people noticing Michael Shannon and his skill was Sam Mendes' film Revolutionary Road. He played a mentally ill son whose mother was a neighbor to Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, who played the lead couple. His performance was riveting and led him to an academy award nomination.



So every last one of you needs to check out this guy. Here's a list to get you started:

1. Shotgun Stories
2. Bug
3. Revolutionary Road
4. The Woodsman
5. Before the Devil knows You're Dead
5. The Missing Person

-James

Now playing: Okkervil River - Red

Idea Fairy.

Here's what REEEEEEEEEEally happens:



-Your Friends

BAMRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrr.

Maria Bamford is a wonderful comedian. She did something awesome this month and decided to offer a comedy special for free on her website. Check it out. I was asked recently if I liked female comedians...I do. Here is a list you should check out (these are specifically female comedians, there are plenty of other funny ladies out there though, like mother fuckin' JANE LYNCH):

Maria Bamford

Jen Kirkman

Morgan Murphy

Garfunkel & Oates

Tig Notaro

Mary Lynn Rajskub

-Dash

"Friends"

I think that maybe we don't stress enough what our podcast is about. It's about a lot of things, food, movies, buttz, cats, beards, all sorts of fun stuff. But at its core, it's about friendship. Not only between Dash and myself, but being friends with you people out there too (if you;d like us to be your friends). We're like Andrew W.K., only not as joyful or as clothed in white. Anyhow, here's a video that sums up what being friends is all about much better than I can.



-James

Now playing: Cult of Luna - Dim

Ep. 43 - Lori, Drunko, Oprah

This episode was recorded under the influence! WATCH OUT!!!

We discuss:

Dash is drunk!

James thinks old people are hilarious!

Birthdays are the worst days!

Oprah!

Food of the Episode:

Songs discussed:

Magic & Ecstasy by Ennio Morricone (Dash's choice)

Krieger (Apex Twin Baldhu mix) by Die Fantastichen Vier (James' choice)

Music:

Cro-Mags - "Don't Tread on Me [1982 demo]"

Cheap Dinosaurs - "Hot Plate"

Flipper - "Ha Ha Ha"

Judas Priest - "Electric Eye"

James' presents!:

Lori!:

And an article explaining Nick Cave (not the Australian one): CLICK

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-Your Friends!

Real Shit.

We could all learn a little something from this...

-Dash

Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Today is a day where families and friends get together and share their gratitude for what they have. I'm definitely grateful for my family and friends and also the internet! With the internet, I can share all sorts of stuff with folks like you, like THINGS I'M THANKFUL FOR! See, it all ties together.

First, cats: A website called Average Cats created a site that parodies the very famous site I Can has Cheezburger and is created by the folks behind My Life is Average. Essentially it's a factual cat image macro site. Pictures of cats with captions on them detailing truth.




Second, books: Apathy and Other Small Victories was recommended to me by friend and former guest Robbie. It's one of the funniest books I've ever read, right up there with Hitchhiker's and Scott Pilgrim. About a dude who wants to care about nothing and hijinks. Please read it.


Third, being alive: Rom Houben was in a car crash and presumed to be in a vegetative state after the fact. 23 years later, they find that he was not, but had "locked-in syndrome" where the patient is "unable to speak or move but can think and reason". For 23 years he was alive, awake and aware, with no way of telling anyone. At least the character in "Johnny Got his Gun" had morse code! Let's all be thankful for being alive and actually living.



-James

Now playing: Faith No More - Zombie Eaters

QOTSA.

HEY GUYS. What is HAPPENING. So we dunno if you know this about us, but we (Dash and James) share a lot of similar interests. Like certain bands for instance. One of which is Queens of the Stone Age. And we decided to show you guys eight songs by them, four chosen by James and four by Dash. Take a listen and dig it.



"Auto Pilot" - R - This song shows that Nick, former bassist, has a great singing voice. It's groovetastic and takes its time. Also that harmonies are aweeeeesssome.

"Make It Wit Chu" - Era Vulgaris - Sexy ass sexiness. Makes you wanna dance with your person until all your clothes are off. So soft and smooth it's like you're getting a massage from the Stay-Puft marshmallow man. Great slow solo near the end. If this video doesn't get you in the mood you don't have any genitals.

"Go With the Flow" - Songs for the Deaf - One of their more famous tracks, but still incredibly killer. Fast, aggressive and one repeating keyboard note that will not stop. Makes you drive over the speed limit. Also the video is one of my favorites of all time.

"River in the Road" - Era Vulgaris - This shows how "serious" QOTSA can be. This song reminds of someone being paranoid and constantly running. The gutars are so trippy coming in and out all over the place. And Homme's singing is brilliant.

-James



"Mexicola" - Queens of the Stone Age - Starts with this super low, awesome bass. This song is the kind of slow, heavy, funky groove that I like most from the band. It makes me think of walking through the desert and tripping balls simply because the sun is so hot.

"In the Fade" - R - Mark Lanegan is the secret weapon of this band. This song has a pop bent that gets warped by his voice and also probably drugs.

"Burn The Witch" - Lullabies To Paralyze - Billy Gibbons!!!!!!!! I love the march quality to this song. Plus the boogie woogie.

"Mistfit Love" - Era Vulgaris - This song starts out kind of like the Michael Jackson song "Beat It" and then gets even more dangerous. It sounds like Josh Homme is using a rusty nail as a guitar pick. Homme often describes the band as "robot rock", this song is a great example of that.

-Dash

Enjoy!

-Your Friends

This Dash kills fascists.

-Dash

Movement!

Hey-o! How's everyone doing today? Well I hope. I would to show you a video I found on the internet. Now, this particular video isn't funny in any way. Nor does it show a person "epic failing." This video shows people (whose faces you never see) doing "things". All of which are random and to most people would seem trivial. This clip is full of kinetic energy and is very interesting to watch, and gratifying I think too. So take a look!

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See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

-James

Now playing: Mouth of the Architect - Harboring an Apparition

Episode 42: Genilation, Circlecision, Iron

Episode 42(0)!!!!! WE'RE SO HIIIIGGGGGHHHHHHHHaguuuhhh. Check it out!

DOWNLOAD.

We discuss:

The new "studio"!
A BUNCH OF GROSS STUFF!
James eating old candy!
Dash getting a tattoo!

Food of the Episode (FOTE):



Songs discussed:

Upper Decker (whoever made this video is a genius) by The Red Chord - James' choice
Funny Farm by Lightning Bolt - Dash's choice

Music:

YDI - "Enemy For Life"
Drink Up Buttercup - "Even Think (Andrew W.K. Remix)"
D.R.I. - "Runnin' Around"
Goblin - "Suspiria"

Here's the trailer to "Antichrist":



Picture of the chaos symbol:



What James might one day get as a tattoo:



And some photos of us recording taken by listener "Elliot":

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Hair.

Look, I get it. I'm a chunky dude with long hair and a beard. However, my name is Dash Coombs, not every other chunky dude with long hair and a beard.

This is Jack Black. Not me.

This is Jonathon Larroquette. Not me.

Neither of these gentlemen are me.

Nor the fellow on the right.

Silent Bob AKA not Dash Coombs.

Here I am!

-Dash

Movie Fun!

Movies are great. And what's better than watching a movie? Watching compilations of movies in one fun-packed video on the internet! Here's a few!

First is one that shows clips from movies where a character says the title of the movie they are in:



Second is one showcasing one of the greatest cliches of the horror movie genre, problems with cell phones:



Third is 40 inspirational speeches made into one super-motivational video, if you watch this and don't save the world after, you're a robot:



And a lil bonus:



-James

Now playing: Primus - Mama Didn't Raise No Fool

'Tis.

It's the Monday time when James and I DON'T post a podcast, and instead do a joint blog entry. Spike Lee, take note! Recently, movie studios have decided to try and make more money on shitty holiday movies by releasing them weeks or even months earlier than the real life event the film is about. SO, in an effort to capitalize on that, James and I are going to pitch three movies for the 2010 Halloween, Thanksgiving & "Holiday" season. Enjoy!

Halloween

Dash - The film is called "Spider.Web". This Halloween, find out what happens when the 'net spins you! A group of teenagers and the nine year-old computer genius that they're all babysitting go on a tour of Silicon Valley. Someone would make a joke about tits at this point...one of the dudes...or maybe a lady. Anyways, there are evil spiders living in the internet and every time one of the teenagers goes into someone's office to masturbate to sex blogs they are horrifically killed and consumed by them.

James - The movie is called "Jack O'Zombie". It's a few days after Halloween and a rotting Jack O'Lantern sits on a porch, all droopy-faced, until that night when a meteor hits nearby! A strange fog emanates from it and the hollowed out pumpkin comes to life! Now this ghoulish gourd has a hunger for brains to fill up its own empy head! Be on the look out! This stars 20 CGI clones of Megan Fox with Ron Perlman doing the voice of Jack.

Thanksgiving

Dash - This Thanksgiving, get "Stuff'd!!!!!!!". Dane Cook stars as a high-powered gun store owner who accidentally switches brains with a turkey. Abigail Breslin plays Cook's daughter, who finds the turkey and has to keep it hidden from their cuisine-crazy family...all of whom are played by the ghost of Peter Boyle.

James - Hey everyone, get ready to "Meat the Robinsons"! The Robinsons are a white, upper-class family in suburbia getting ready for Thanksgiving. They're Christian, they love family game night and have a dog named Pooky. Everything's going great until the week before Turkey day, a long lost cousin named Trianna drops in! She's a black, lesbiangayhomosexual, punk with an attitude. Not only that, she's a VEGAN. How can Thanksgiving happen without Turkey?! In the end, both the Robinsons and Trianna learn some valuable lessons. Also Trianna shows the Robinson kids porn. Trianna is played by Mo'Nique and The Robinsons are played by Martin Sheen as the dad, Diane Keaton as the mom, with Emilio Estevez and Charlie Sheen as the 12 year-old brothers.

Holidays

Dash - Her family wants them to get married on Christmas. His family wants them to get married during Hanukkah. They decide to enlist the help of their one black friend to convert to African-Americanism and get married on the third day of Kwanzaa. There will also be no less than eight talking dogs in this film and everyone must kill themselves immediately after leaving the theater. It's called "Fuck You". 49.7 million dollars projected opening weekend.

James - This holiday season, why don't you come on under the "Mistlenose"?! This movie is about Rhonda, a girl who lost her nose in a tragic Dungeons and Dragons accident and her only Christmas wish is to get a new one! Along on her quest are her friends Sammy and Tammy, twins who absolutely hate each other. They take a cross country road trip and pick up some hitchers who give out sage advice along the way. Rhonda is played by Miley Cyrus, the twins by Tia and Tamara Mowry, provided that they're not dead, and all of the hitchers by Morgan Freeman in different costumes.

Blood Fogs

(Hopefully that title will make sense in an almost droll way after you read on)

I am a chef's son. I am also the son of a vegetarian who is constantly creating new dishes to make her meals interesting. Food is important to me, I don't eat just for sustenance, I eat for pleasure and experience. I savor my food (most of the time) and love to try new things. I love watching cooking shows ("Kitchen Nightmares" [UK version] is probably my favorite) and enjoy cooking myself from time to time. So of course it makes sense that I like reading about food! And in this post I will share some of my favorite food blogs with you lovely people.

FIRST - THE FOOD PORNOGRAPHER



This blog is run by a...person from somewhere in the Australia/New Zealand area. I'm pretty sure the person is a lady, but they never show their face! Anyway, this blog is run by someone just like you and me, taking great photos of whatever they, or people near them, eat. It ranges from sushi take out, homemade past, family get-together meals to fast food. Whatever is eaten, it'll be documented. Along with the pictures comes a description of the meal and what they thought of it. Totally fun and neat if you're into pictures of food. To get started, maybe go to the page that has the owner of the blog's favorite posts.

SECOND - THIS IS WHY YOU'RE FAT



This blog is another food photos one, but with a specific intention: to showcase the absolute worst food for you possible. From a model of a stadium made entirely of snack foods to a parody/homage of an ice cream cone made from breakfast items, this blog is made for the glutton in us. What's interesting is that I would not eat probably 85% of the food in these posts, but it's still great to read about them. I guess I'm down with trying to get heart disease through the blog vicariously. Indulge with your eyes my friends!

THIRD - FANCY FAST FOOD

(This is the dish created in the video below)

I've come across this one fairly recently, and I have to say that the idea behind it is incredible. I'll let the blog's creator explain:

These photographs show extreme makeovers of actual fast food items purchased at popular fast food restaurants. No additional ingredients have been added except for an occasional simple garnish.

You can't even add water when re-preparing these dishes! And it's not just a before and after photo set you see, they give you the full recipe on how to create these faux-fancy dishes. Sometimes they turn out great, but as you will see in this video, sometimes they are terrible.



Till next time, eat your heart out!

-James

Now playing: Misfits - Static Age

Ep. 41 - Boss, Brush, Spooky Ghosts

Episode 41 of We're Friends opens you with welcome arms.

We discuss:

James thinks this man is a farce!

Dash is afraid of everything!

It's Halloween!

Do chickens eat pebbles!?

Food of the Episode:

Songs discussed:

Thriller by Michael Jackson (Listener Cullen's suggestion)

Bad Romance by Lady Gaga (Listener Elliot's suggestion)

Music:

Really Red - "I Was A Teenage Fuck-Up"

Friendly Fires - "Jump In The Pool"

The Adolescents - "I Hate Children [1980 Demo]"

James Brown - "Ain't It Funky Now"

Check out:

The A.V. Club's EXCELLENT article on Vincent Price!

That movie James worked on!

Thank you so much for listening and e-mail us at wearefriendspodcast@gmail.com

-Your Friends!

"Rubber Revolver".

EVERYONE! Check this out! You know how music critics and filthy old people will often call "Rubber Soul" and "Revolver" by the Beatles sister albums? Well. I've combined them. In a freakish science experiment. For Halloweeeeeeeeeen!!! If you have a music player then I suggest you do the same. For fun! OOOO! If you think you've got a better arrangement for the tracks hit me up.

"RUBBER REVOLVER"

1. Drive My Car
2. Doctor Robert
3. Think For Yourself
4. In My Life
5. Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
6. The Word
7. Taxman
8. And Your Bird Can Sing
9. You Won't See Me
10. Girl
11. I'm Only Sleeping
12. Love You To
13. Elanor Rigby
14. Nowhere Man
15. She Said She Said
16. Good Day Sunshine
17. Got To Get You Into My Life
18. What Goes On
19. I'm Looking Through You
20. If I Needed Someone
21. Here, There and Everywhere
22. Run For Your Life
23. For No One
24. I Want To Tell You
25. Michelle
26. Wait
27. Tomorrow Never Knows

-Dash

Death Stuff

"Morbid Fascination" is a term that usually signifies that the bearer of it is a WEIRDO. However, I've come to find out that almost everyone is a little curious about death, why shouldn't we be? Death is the reason we live, essentially. If we were all immortal, we wouldn't probably spend decades just kind of rolling around, watching 30 Rock and eating ice cream. But death signfies an end, the absolute end. And then there's capital punishment. Putting prisoners to death because of their crimes. This part of the death umbrella is very interesting to me. Some call it barbaric, some call it a message. Either way, the death penalty is fascinating. Check these related things out:


First, an article called "Cameron Todd Willingham,Texas and the Death Penalty" written by David Grann, published in the New Yorker. It is sort of long, but an incredible about a man who might have been accidentally killed by the state. Family, fire and friendship all show up here. CLICK

Second, a list of death row inmates last meal requests. This is a double whammy (burger [zing!]) for me because I love reading about food. And to see how interesting and unique these meals can be is something else. Also, notice the multide of southern style requests. Makes sense when you look at which states allow the death penalty. CLICK.



And finally, the West Memphis Three. In 1993, three boys were sentenced to either life imprisonment or to die under circumstances that go beyond shady. Two films were made about them, and they are still in jail. Find about what happened to them and maybe you can see that justice isn't always blind. CLICK.

-James

Now playing: Emperor - I Am the Black Wizards

Batman Costumes, Opinions on

So another Monday has come upon us which means either a NEW EPISODE IS BEING POSTED YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYY...or we're doing a joint post. (The latter one is what's happening.)

Still cool though right? RIGHT?! So we decided that since we both love comics, specifically Batman, and it's near Halloween, why not talk about numerous different styles of the Cape and Cowl outfit for you guys!

First up is by the guy who is known as the father of Batman, Bob Kane:


James - I'm not a huge fan of blue in my Batman, but it's a classic. Too simple is almost always better than too much.

Dash - I've always been a fan of the old costume. However, the black bat emblem doesn't really work for me. Big smiles!

Next is the Batman of Zur-En-Arrh, an alien planet, recently brought back by Grant Morrison:


James - Colorful. But Batman is dark, and his clothes should reflect this. However, if you want to show Batman being crazy, it's perfect.

Dash - Batman went crazy this one time and created the Batman of Zur-En-Arrh. Big fan of the purple cape. This is like Batmans' royal outfit...in Spain.

Now here's Batman done by Doug Moench:


James - I dig what he's going for, but it just seems too unwieldy. Batman needs to move fast, giant ears won't help that.

Dash - Ohhh big-eared, pointy-shouldered Batman. This period of his costume was about when I started reading Batman comics. That said, it's not a great design.

Batman (and Robin) by Frank Quitely, the artist doing Batman now:


James - This is great! Batman looks menacing, realistic and human.

Dash - My favorite part of this costume are the boots, they're athletic, which is very important and surprising that no one has thought of before. Also, the black bat emblem totally works on this one for some reason.

Batman by Jim Lee:
James - Still not digging the blue. I like that the belt looks real though, I prefer pouches to tiny cupboards or whatever those things usually look like.

Dash - I do prefer the dark blue. This design is fine, I just REALLY do not care for Jim Lee's pencils.

Paul Pope's take from "Batman: Year 100":


James - Dark and withered looking Batman with scary teeth. Great stuff!

Dash - This looks more like Frank Miller's design from "Batman: Year One", which I guess makes sense since this is from "Batman: Year 100"! Hey! Love it.

Sam Kieth's Batman:


James - Kieth always over-exaggerates features, so while I love his work, in terms of costume this isn't my favorite.

Dash - Guh. I get the style, but I hate this interpretation.

Frank Miller's Batman, one of the most famous takes on the character:


James - Large Batman scares me! I love it though.

Dash - That yellow emblem!!!!! Soooooooooo into this one.

NOW ONTO MOVIE/TELEVISION COSTUMES

Adam West/'60's:

James -As a joke, fantastic. For fighting crime, you're dead.

Dash - One of my favorites. Love those eyebrows. Take the act that no one involved in the production of this show was taking it seriously and this might be the best Batman costume ever. Maybe.

Burton/Keaton's:


James - Are the abs needed? And I prefer my Batman almost all black/grey. Good effort though.

Dash - Gross.

Schumacher/Kilmer's:


James - Talk about unnecessary muscles! And the nips! Blech.

Dash - Grosser.

Schumacher/Clooney's:


James - STILL BLECH.

Dash - Are those SNAPS on his cape!?!?!?!

Nolan/Bale's:



James - It's a bit much, but realistically it makes sense. It's all armor. I like it.

Dash - Definitely the best of the movie versions. Agree with James here.

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