Are you tired of the boring and sappy Hallmark greeting cards? We meet-up with Tony Bui, the man behind the funny stationery items and greeting cards of Genuine Haha. Our Ramen host Ramon Angel gets a few laughs.
Funny Greeting Cards by Genunie Haha
May 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Inker Matt Banning aka BATT @ Big Wow! ComicFest 2014
May 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
When I started out with comics all I cared about was the artist drawing the issue like the Jim Lee’s and Marc Silvestri’s of the world, and I could care less about the writers, inkers or colorists. But as I developed my comic book knowledge, I began to learn about writers, inkers and colorists I liked too. Our Ramen host Ramon Angel got back into comics not just because the art, but the inking by Matt Banning aka BATT on his Green Lantern runs.
Spider-Man Kid Artist Ethan Castillo @ Big Wow! ComicFest 2014
May 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The first time we spotted this amazing kid artist Ethan Castillo was at last year’s Big Wow! ComicFest, now he’s back for the second year in a row. Our Ramen host Eddie Ballar picks up the interview and learns what’s Ethan been up to this past year.
Young Avengers Jim Cheung @ Big Wow! ComicFest 2014
May 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment
We get the 411 for Young Avengers artist Jim Cheung at Big Wow! ComicFest 2014. Jim talks about his upcoming Marvel projects and of course his Young Avengers work.
FanimeCon is May 23-26, 2014
May 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Weren’t we just at Big Wow! Comicfest this past weekend? Our Retrenders team and Ramen & a Half show will be at this weekend’s anime fun-fest FanimeCon 2014 taking place at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, CA. All things anime and Jpop-culture will be on hand at NorCal’s biggest anime convention FanimeCon.
The 2014 Big Wow! ComicFest Recap
May 21, 2014 by 3 Comments
This past weekend at the San Jose Convention Center, Big Wow! ComicFest took place for comic book fans and cosplayers. The Ramen & a Half team of Eddie and Ramon recall their highlights of this 2-day comic book festival.
Big Wow! ComicFest 2014
May 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I’m still recovering from this past weekend’s Big Wow! ComicFest convention at the San Jose Convention Center. The Ramen and a Half guys went hunting for autographs, but also grab interviews with artists, cosplayers and fans.
New FLASH TV series
May 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Grant Gustin all suited up but not too flattering they say? I honestly love the suit. It’s retro, real and I’m sure the show has nothing to worry about. If you ask me, the suit makes for a gritty look. The only thing I would worry about for a new television superhero series is how well they will tell the storyline about the Flash and his episodic adventures. Oh, and how well the special effects will be when they come into play.
Click HERE for the rest of the review on Screencrush.com
SWEDE FEST – A film festival for SWEDED films!
May 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
SWEDE FEST will be held in Fresno, California, this Saturday, May 17th at the Tower Theatre. The venue was launched in 2008 by Roque Rodriquez and Bryan Harley and is now held in three locations, Fresno, Tampa Bay, and Palm Beach.
The idea to re-make a Hollywood hit film with video production essentials (literally just with a camcorder) and a great deal of far-fetched imagination came from Michel Gondry’s 2008 comedic hit movie, Be Kind Rewind, starring Jack Black, Mos Def, Danny Glover and Melonie Diaz.
Now if you haven’t seen the film that sparked this craze – this is just a partial spoiler. The owner of a video store (Danny Glover) reluctantly has to take a business trip, leaving the video store in the hands of his less-in-reliable employee played by Mos Def, who promises nothing will happen while he’s gone. In short, an accident erases every video tape in the store which obviously becomes problematic for business, so Mos Def’s character along with his friends played by Jack Black and Melonie Diaz, creatively find a way to re-film the movies for their customers- and calling them SWEDED!
Popular SWEDED scenes in Be Kind Rewind were the remake of Hollywood hits: Robocop, Men in Black, Ghostbusters and The Lion King.
Click SWEDE FEST for more information about this upcoming event.
Big Wow! ComicFest May 17-18, 2014 San Jose
May 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This upcoming weekend here in the SF/Bay Area is one cool geek-fest – the Big Wow! ComicFest. The two-day convention kicks-off May 17-18, 2014 weekend at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, CA. Unlike other comic-book conventions I won’t name that have gone super Hollywood, Big Wow! remains the same as the headliner is all about comic books, the artists and writers in the industry. Many notable artists will be there like Frank Cho, Neal Adams, Mike Mignola, Greg Rucka, just to name a few.
It’s safe to say Retrenders will be at Big Wow! ComicFest! Our Ramen & A Half team Eddie Ballar and Ramon Angel will grab interviews and highlights from the event. Look for our videos on the Retrenders YouTube channel.
Here our some of our videos we did last year from Big Wow! ComicFest 2013:
Viral Video Friday: A Corgi Dog in a Zombie Apocalypse
May 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This story of a young boy and a dog separated in a zombie apocalypse will leave some tears at the end of this animated short. “Steadfast Stanley” is animated by CalArts film student John Cody Kim.
Crayon Carved Mini-Scupltures by Hoang Tran
May 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Remember all those Crayola crayons you had as a kid, where you would not just color drawing books with, but also mark-up the walls and rooms in your parent’s house? Well there is another use for them now, discovered by local Bay Area artist Hoang Tran. The San Jose native was going to dental school, but figured out he can carved mini-sculptures using wax crayons instead.
Target Style – Summer Surf Collection
May 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Target’s Mossimo Supply Co. is dropping their limited-edition beachwear with a San Francisco touch. Artist and avid surfer Jeff Canham spins his surf-inspired designs in this Mens and Womens beach collection from graphic t-shirts, tank tops, shorts, towels and bags. Target takes us inside Jeff Canham’s SF office – The Woodshop for the inside look.
Cute Pandas taking over Hong Kong
May 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It may just look like a cute Panda project and a nod to urban art, but it’s also to raise awareness about Pandas. French artist Paulo Grangeon partners with WWF, PMQ and allrightsreserved plan to launch 1,600 Pandas in papier-mâché form onto the streets of Hong Kong.
VANS x Star Wars x Funko Kicks
May 6, 2014 by 1 Comment
Here’s a way to sell some kicks! Buy a shoe and get a cool limited edition Funko Star Wars figure. When you buy a VANS Star Wars shoe on Journeys.com – you will get a random figure (no choice here!) – either Boba Fett or Darth Vader.
Hamburger Sneakers by END. x Saucony
May 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Sneaker-heads and burger fans can rejoice with this yummy sneaker collab between UK’s END Hunting Co. and kick’s label Saucony. The END. x Saucony Shadow 5000 “Burger” dropped this past weekend in the UK.
This weekend Photography Open Studio: Monica Denevan
May 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This weekend at San Francisco’s Hunter Point Naval Shipyard, Building 116, Monica Denevan is having an Open Studio for art lovers and collectors. So if your interested in viewing black and white photography with fantastically composed and captured aesthetics on culture, stop by Hunters Point Naval Shipyard for a visual delight.
TIME/LOCATION : May 3rd and 4th, 11 – 6 p.m.
Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, Building 116.
Click here to go to her website: Monica Denevan and for her facebook : https://www.facebook.com/monicadenevanphotography
Mike Mignola’s Hellboy Art Show
May 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Are you fan of Mike Mignola’s Hellboy? If you are, Hellboy celebrates 20 years with this awesome art event in SoCal. The 20th Anniversary Art Show kicks off tonight – May 2, 2014, from 7pm-10pm @ Hero Complex Gallery (HCG) in Los Angeles, CA.
Random Objects Turned to Art
May 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Aussie artist Domenic Bahmann takes everyday random objects like a carrots, banana peel & crackers and turns it into something humorous and fun to look at.
Food Knitted Art by Jessica Dance & David Sykes
May 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Classic American food made from knitting and photographed. The project series “Comfort Food” is by Jessica Dance & David Sykes.
Paper 3D Art Pieces by The Paper Pony Place
May 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Are you looking for some neat geeky art for your boring work cubicle or apartment bedroom? Look no further, check out The Paper Pony Place.
Retro LEGO Builds for ALL!
May 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you ever feel nostalgic about past technological wonders like old video game systems, CRT tube TVs, rotary telephones and what not, and you are a LEGO builder, then check out – Chris McVeigh’s site Building Guides. I admit I am not a LEGO mad-genius builder, I’m like a Emmet who needs an instruction booklet and details before I can build anything.
Luxury Food Packaging
April 24, 2014 by 3 Comments
Eggs by Versace
Around the world over, many consumers like to buy “luxury brands” and it says many things about our consumer buying culture. Artist/Designer Peddy Mergui takes at look at trend with his “Wheat is Wheat is Wheat” exhibition at the Museum of Craft & Design San Francisco. The art series focuses on “What If” high-end companies made regular food item packaging.
Flour by Prada
Kidrobot x Snoop Dogg
April 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Iconic hip/hop rapper and leader of the G-funk movement Snoop Dogg is now “Dunnified” with this Kidrobot 7″ vinyl figure. Our Ramen host “The Eddie” takes an in-depth look at this Snoop Dogg figure.
Ghostbusters 30th Anniversary!
April 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Gallery Nineteen Eighty Eight with Sony Pictures is kicking off a super 30th anniversary celebration of the 1984 Ghostbusters film that starred Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and late Harold Ramis. The famous pop-culture art hangout Gallery Nineteen Eighty Eight will do a 4-city traveling art show exhibiting original artwork, prints and apparel.
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