Sunstorm

Had dinner with DJ, DQ and DW, three of the four fellas I hung out with most in high school (RIP, MV). Always great to share memories, developments, opinions, jokes, pub grub and tap beer with some old mates.

Binged "Final Draft" [Netsy]. Kind of a Japanese version of "Physical: 100", except with the emphasis on ex-star athletes having more to prove. Also, they lived together and there were outdoor and academic tasks.

COMIC COVER OF THE WEEK

Almost chose one of the covs for "Exquisite Corpses #4", but a missing anatomical detail annoyed me. So, instead, a more predictable, admittedly less inventive, yet still rock-solid option. It's by Dan Panosian.

SONG OF THE WEEK

I initially thought this was going to be "Swimming Beetles" by Beatpella House (Korea). Then I fell hard for "Hey You" by The Belair Lip Bombs (Oz). "Move Move" by Ako (Japan) nearly threw a spanner in the works. Ultimately, though, I think I have to go with "Good Faith" by Secret World (Oz). Guest vocalist Shogun* kills it on the second verse.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOAYoE2277c

BEST FILM I SAW IN THE PAST WEEK

After being put off by a premise I thought was too cute - world leaders gathered at a remote location when the planet turns to poop - I gave this a chance and, am pleased to report, was entertained by its (very) black political comedy. The new "Nosferatu", OTOH, is a gorgeous waste of time and money. 2004 doco "I Like Killing Flies", about an NYC eatery, is a classic eccentric-misfit yarn, if yer in the mood.

*Can't mention Shogun without remembering his former group Royal Headache - or the fact my bud AH privately quick-sold his Commodore station wagon with my copy of their album "High" in the CD player. (He apologised profusely and offered to buy a replacement.)