by A.J. Focht
The entire line of DC’s New 52 has hit stores. The fan response to the reboot has been phenomenal, though all of the comics have received very diverse reviews. Almost every comic in the New 52 has been both praised and bashed. Most have gained a following, and a couple have already gained infamy, while very few have slipped under the radar altogether.
Several of the more obscure comics however pulled in great reviews, such as All-Star Western and I, Vampire. All-Star Western explores Gotham City during its founding through the eyes of Jonah Hex, while I, Vampire introduced a new vampire threat to the DC universe. One of the biggest surprises was Justice League Dark which already has built a strong following. Even more shocking were the positive responses to the sexy stripper-adorned title Voodoo — from the many of the same people who bashed the overt raunch of Catwoman and Starfire.
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by Lithiumpicnic
“I am in the studio more than is good for me.”
– Sascha Konietzko
In 1984 KMFDM (Kleine Mitleid Fur Das Mehrheit,” which means “No Pity For the Majority”) was founded in Germany by Sascha Konietzko. The band released three albums on European labels before begining their relationship with Wax Trax! Records in Chicago, Illinois. After touring with Ministry in 1989-1990, they were signed to Wax Trax! Records and quickly became a part of the industrial music scene in Chicago that included Ministry, Front 242 and My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult.
KMFDM has no fixed roster, Konietzko is the only member that has been directly involved with every KMFDM project. En Esch, Raymond Watts, and guitarist Günter Schulz are other key members in the band’s history.
Other notable musicians that have contributed to KMFDM projects include Bill Rieflin of Ministry/R.E.M., Nivek Ogre from Skinny Puppy and OhGr, John DeSalvo of Chemlab, Tim Skold of Marilyn Manson, F.M. Einheit of Einstürzende Neubauten, and Nina Hagen. Additionally, Chemlab, Die Warzau, Nine Inch Nails, My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult, and Giorgio Moroder have remixed music for KMFDM.
Read our exclusive interview with Sascha Konietzko of KMFDM on SuicideGirls.com.
Harajuku Suicide in Discovery
- INTO: Silliness, having adventures, geeky indulgences, magic, smiling, esoteric imagery, tattoos, fresh fruit, laughing until it hurts, fierce Japanese fashion, bright colors, kick ass music, loving life.
- NOT INTO: Blood tests.
- MAKES ME HAPPY: The night sky, cats doing silly things, manga and anime, Metallica, sunshine, unicorns, poor judgment, persistence, shenanigans, new tattoos, Poptarts, cotton candy, the art of Audrey Kawasaki, making new friends, Yu Gi Oh, dry British humor, nature.
- HOBBIES: Adventuring, crushing extreme, public drunkenness.
- 5 THINGS I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Family, friends, excitement, new experiences, kitties.
- VICES: Candy, peach green tea, things that glow in the dark, whiskey.
- I SPEND MOST OF MY FREE TIME: Piercing the heavens with my drill.
Get to know Harajuku better over at SuicideGirls.com!
by Annarose
A column which highlights some of SG’s fave watering holes and the house specialities served up in them. This week we pull up a stool at Denver’s Goosetown Tavern…
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By Fred Topel
“As you get older, you seem to just get more ideas.”
– Todd Solondz
Todd Solondz had to leave the Toronto International Film Festival early to return to one of his international teaching engagements. I saw his latest film, Dark Horse, on the second to last day of the festival, so was not able to get a Q&A in person. However, he was happy to make time to speak by phone. Across a 15 hour time difference, his distinct voice came on the line via a clear connection to Singapore where he was teaching a film class.
Given the subjects he often deals with, Solondz has a surprisingly warm and soft spoken voice. He had a sympathetic child molester character in Happiness, and in Palindromes a group of religious fundamentalist killing abortion doctors, and their families in the crossfire.
Dark Horse is a comparatively less volatile film, though still deals with characters consistent with Solondz’ ouvre. Abe (Jordan Gelber) lives with his parents, collects toys and slacks off at the office job his father (Christopher Walken) gave him. Abe meets Miranda (Selma Blair) at a wedding and proposes to her after a week of awkward non-dating. He is unshakable despite Miranda’s morose apathy, not just towards him but towards life.
It’s a comedy, by the way. Those awkward interactions between Miranda and Abe, Abe’s total confidence in his lifestyle and his contentious relationships with coworkers and families remind one of Solondz’ breakthrough film Welcome to the Dollhouse. Hopefully Dark Horse will secure distribution soon so everyone can experience what Toronto got to preview at the festival.
Read our exclusive interview with Todd Solondz on SuicideGirls.com.
Chad Suicide in Gingham Knickers
- INTO: Making art.
- MAKES ME HAPPY: Happy people.
- MAKES ME SAD: Upset people and people leaving.
- HOBBIES: Art.
- 5 THINGS I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: My family, my friends, my phone, my laptop, food.
- VICES: Tequila, pizza, buying new shoes!
- I SPEND MOST OF MY FREE TIME: Chilling out with some cool peoples.
Get to know Chad better over at SuicideGirls.com!
