The Jacked Kirby Podcast - Episode #8: 2001: A Space Odyssey - Marvel Treasury Edition (1976)

Mike D & Tommy are joined by artist Joe Milazzo to discuss Jack's adaption to the film 2001: A Space Odyssey (Marvel Treasury Edition 1976). The original film and book were huge hits in 1968 upon release, and Marvel turned to their returning "King" to finally adapt it in 1976. Instead of going with a traditional comic adaption, they decided to allow him to take on an over-sized Treasury Edition to capture all the awesome visuals in a way only he can. And he got to write this adaption as well... always a point of contention among Kirby fans and critics alike. Join us for our review of one of Jack's most visually stunning creations...

The CCD Podcast: Episode #82 - The Star Wars Art Show

CCD.NYC has been sponsoring live art shows around Brooklyn for the past year, and one of the places we got the inspiration to do those shows was from our good friend Joseph Milazzo. Milazzo is a talented musician and artist himself, and he has been putting together shows for years now. We liked his format of rotating artists in for each so and having a theme... so we kinda stole it and added the pop culture twist! So when Joe told us that his next show was going to be focusing on a Pop Culture phenomenon such as Star Wars we had to have him on the podcast to tell us all about it! The 15 pieces from the show will be on display on Saturday Dec 12th at 3 Jolly Pigeons bar in Bay Ridge (click here for details) all night, but listen to Jedi Rob chop it up with Joe and one of the other artists in the show Al Accettura as a bit of a sneak preview!!!

Another Excellent CCD Art & Supply Art Show In The Books... Here Are The Pieces!

On Saturday February 7th The CCD Art & Supply Co. put on our 2nd live art show at the Irish Haven in Brooklyn, and boy it was something special. The St. Valentine's Day Massacre: Mob Movies... In Blood Red was a perfect show theme to fit with this time of year. All that lovey dovey nonsense isn't our style here at CCD... we decided to pay homage to our favorite Mob movies in honor of the monstrous gangland slaying ordered by Al Capone. We picked out 16 artists, and the 16 classic mob movies. We put them in a randomizer... and after the assignments were given the rest was history. We got 16 killer (pun intended) pieces, and the night of the show we were fortunate enough to sell 14 out of 16 pieces. 14 OUT OF 16!!! That is just too dope... to dope indeed! It was a big night for The CCD Art & Supply Co. and we have made some insane connections with the hope of putting on even more killer events in the future. We also may have sold 14 of the 16 originals, but we have EACH AND EVERY PIECES available for sale in 8 x 10, 11 x 14 and 16 x 20 size prints on high quality Kodak stock. Order yours today by clicking here and visiting our online store now! Check out all of the entries after the jump....

The CCD Podcast: Episode #37 - The Definitive Tolkien Film Retrospective Pt. 3 or "Damn This Has Been A Long Ass Retrospective... Are We Done Yet!!!"

So another great CCD Retrospective finally comes to an end (this one was a long, arduous journey just like the ones taken in the films!) and we use this third episode of the series to discuss the existing first two Hobbit films and talk about the anticipation of the third film that will cap off the film series. Jedi Rob, Joe Milazzo and Mike D are back for one more go round, and we discuss the highs and lows that Peter Jackson second trilogy go through. Whether you like the Hobbit films more than LOTR or less than LOTR you will definitely love to listen to what we have to say about everything. A perfect end to a fantastic look back at a great film franchise... check it out after the jump!

The CCD Podcast: Episode #36 - The Definitive Tolkien Film Retrospective Pt. 2 or "Even The Fucking Trees Walked In Those Movies."

So we are marching right along with part 2 of the Definitive Tolkien Film Retrospective and its sure to be a rocking good time. Join Jedi Rob, Joe Milazzo and Mr. CCD himself Mike D as we transverse the Shire all the way to the tops of Mount Doom in order to honor ole J.R.R. and all he has done for us!!!! The perfect Christmas gift one can get... a new episode of the CCD Podcast for all your laugh out loud shenanigans this holiday season. Check out the site after the jump...

The CCD Podcast: Episode #35 - The Definitive Tolkien Film Retrospective Pt. 1 or "There Was A Basement... And In That Basement There Lived A Podcast!"

It wouldn't be Christmas without another Hobbit movie, and this year we are getting the epic conclussion to the 3 part film series with Battle of the 5 Armies. In honor of J.R.R Tolkien, Peter Jackson and the 6 specatcular movies we know and love so much (and other ones we don't love that much at all) we our doing one of our patented "CCD Retrospectives" with a definitive look at the Tolkien cinematic universe. In part #1 we delve into teh books, our experiences with Tolkien, and the original animated films of the late 70s. We will be following it up with Pt #2 (the three Lord of the Rings films) and Pt #3 (The first two Hobbit films) next week. But lets start this thing off right. Join Jedi Rob, Mike D and Joe "monkey man" Milazzo as we roam the lands of Middle Earth giving our review. It is going to be epic!!!!

The CCD Podcast: Episode #31 - Famous Pop Culture Beasts In Honor of 'The New World Bestiary' Art Show

We here at CCD love getting behind a great idea, so when we found out that fellow compatriot and contributor to the CCD Podcast Joe Milazzo was hosting another one of his awesome art shows I knew I had to share it with all you guys... but we decided to take it ONE STEP FURTHER and do A WHOLE PODCAST EPISODE on the show's topic!!! Join Jedi Rob Martin, Joe 'Beware The Beast Man' Milazzo, and John LaMacchia as they discuss famous 'Beasts' in Pop Culture. The art show is entitled The New World Bestiary: A Compendium of Creatures Lost & Imagined, so the gang talk about which beasts will be making appearances in the show and counterparts that they have had throughout pop culture history! A very cool podcast, in lieu of a pretty cool art show. Lots of great artists in this one, including CCD's own Tommy Lombardozzi! Oh, and there will be LIVE MUSIC TOO! If you are in the Brooklyn area, please make your way over to St. Vitus Bar in Greenpoint for the show, starting at 6 PM. All info can be found by clicking here to the Facebook Event page and after the jump for the full show flyer...

The CCD Podcast: Episode #12 - The Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Movie Review or Get Those Damn Dirty Balls Off Of Andy Serkis's Face And Into His MOUTH!!!!

Wow... I can't beleive we are 12 Episodes into the run of the CCD Podcast! While Episode #11 saw us finish our 3 part complete retrospective of the Planet of the Apes franchise, we couldn't have possibly have finished it up without recording our thoughts about the latest film in the Apes contingent. So Episode #12 sees us heading back into the world of Simian Dominance for one last time... Jedi 'Maniac Monkey' Rob, JB the Ape Boy, and Joe 'The Rockin' Orangutan' Milazzo put the final nail in the Apes retrospective coffin by reviewing the film and letting you know how it stacked up to their expectations. After the jump we also have some amazing 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' fan art courtesy of Deviant Art, and a cool vintage toy ad for a Planet of the Apes dress up costume playset (back in the good ole' days when toy guns looked realer than REAL GUNS.. LOL!!!) All of that and more on this weeks episode of the CCD Podcast. Please jump over to our ITunes Page, then follow these easy steps: Subscribe, Download, Listen, Share... REPEAT!!! 

The CCD Podcast: Episode #11 - Podcast of the Apes Pt. 3 or If You Fuck With Nature, Nature Will Fuck You Back!!!!

Well, all good things have to come to an end... and a complete Planet of the Apes retrospective is no exception. 'Jedi' Rob Martin, Jeff 'Baby Milo' Bond, and Joe 'Rock n Roll Ape' Milazzo have spent Episodes #8 and #9 of the CCD podcast looking back at the whole franchise, and the full retrospective concludes in Episode #11 (after the jump). In this one the gang looks back at the Planet of the Apes live action TV show, the cartoon series, the Marvel comic books of the 70s/80s, Tim Burton's failed reboot version of a film, and the 2011 masterpiece that revitalized the franchise, Rise of the Planet of the Apes. They also talk about what their hopes and expectations are for the upcoming Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (out this Friday, July 11th)  and also propose some interesting personal theories about the timelines of all the films and if they all exist in the same continuity. It is Ape-tastic!!! Also we feature some amazing Tommy Lombardozzi artwork of the classic apes we all know and love, another Jedi Rob photoshopped movie poster, as well as the trippy introduction to the cartoon series that Rob discusses in this episode. It is by far the biggest, most packed episode of the retrospective... and the culmination of this great 3 episode arc! Enjoy all the content after the jump...

The CCD Podcast: Episode #9 - Podcast of the Apes, Part 2 or Heil Hipster Hitler, Master Of The Apes!!!

It's time for Part 2 of the Podcast of the Apes... we continue or conversation on the Planet on The Apes Retrospective in part 2 of 3 of this epic adventure. Jedi 'Monkey Man' Rob, Jeff 'Grape Ape' Bond and Joe 'Gorilla of Rock' Milazzo check in with the next set of films/TV shows in the epic franchise (Conquest, Battle and the TV show) are all touched on as we make our way towards the reboots and eventual release of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (in Part 3, coming soon). This episode is even better than the last, which is pretty hard to believe. These boys know their Ape, so make sure you pay attention. Check out the embedded podcast after the jump, as well as some Planet of the Apes art. Listen, Subscribe, Share... REPEAT!!!!

The CCD Podcast: Episode #8 - Podcast of the Apes Part 1 or LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST YOU DAMN DIRTY HUMANS!!!

Well hello you DAMN DIRTY HUMANS!!! It is that time again... time for EPISODE # 8 of the CCD PODCAST!!!! In honor of the upcoming film Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, we are doing a FULL ON RETROSPECTIVE of the whole franchise. We are talking the original book (Le Planete des Singes), the original series of films (I see you Charlton Heston!), the TV shows, the 1st reboot attempt, and even the rebooted series of movies (of which Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is the second incarnation)... yup, we are talking ALL APE, ALL THE WAY THROUGH! It is going to take our hosts (Jedi Rob, Jeff 'JB' Bond, and Joe Milazzo) a few episodes to cover ALL THIS MATERIAL... but this is the first installment with more to come !!! If you are an old school Planet of the Apes movies/TV fan, a fan of the original book, or just really loved the newest installment and can't wait for the next one.... well, this is the podcast for you!!!! Also, enjoy some cool Planet of the Ape propaganda artwork courtesy of Jedi Rob himself (this guy DOES IT ALL!) after the jump as well as the embedded podcast. Please LISTEN, LIKE, SHARE... REPEAT!!!!      

The CCD Podcast: Episode #7 - The Game of Thrones Season 4 Finale & TV Round-Up or You Can't Spell Draper Without RAPE, Even In Westeros!!!

Episode #7 of the CCD Podcast is here, and we are wrapping up some of the biggest shows on TV by discussing their season finales. Jedi Rob, Jeff 'JB' Bond are back in the Nerd Cave... and this time they are bringing our rockin' buddy Joe Milazzo along for the ride!!! It's his first time on the CCD podcast, so make sure you welcome him with open arms! Game of Thrones, Mad Men, Hannibal, Penny Dreadful, and a bunch of other shows make the discussion table this episode. The gang also discusses Khal Drogo's casting as Aquaman in the Superfriends... er, I mean Batman V Superman movie... Robert Englund getting back into his Freddy make up one more time at a convention to raise money to save a drive in movie theater, and even a little bit of nerdy horror related vacation tales courtesy of Jedi Rob & his awesome fiance Alicia! It is one hell of an episode, so make sure you get on board for the ride!

Enjoy the podcast and some additional bits after the jump...

This Saturday, We Drink & Draw.... Check Out "Bar", An Art Show By Joe Milazzo

So its the weekend, and you are looking for something to do besides spend all your money on greedy family members Christmas presents. Well, do I have an event for you!!! Friend of CCD Joe Milazzo is having an amazing art show, and he is having it at a bar... a bar!!! It's fitting, since the theme of the show is the goings on inside bars anyway. Check out the description from the man himself:

Hey friends. I'd like to invite you all to my first art show. Over the last couple of years I started painting again (after a 10 year hiatus) and I developed what I believe is a style of my own. I started painting scenes of my favorite bars until I realized I had the makings of what could be a good show.

In keeping with the theme, I decided to have the show at my favorite bar (and one of Brooklyn's oldest... opened 1906) Three Jolly Pigeons Pub in Bay Ridge. The show will be open all day but the main party kicks off at 9pm, going all night till we close the place down.

There will be great music, drink specials...plus! a special performance by legendary Brooklyn troubadour Tommy Lombardozzi and his band, The Hollow Legs featuring Michael Lombardozzi, Jon Carrai, Wayne Schneiderman and special guest performers!

I hope everyone can be part of what hopefully will be a special evening. Thanks!!!

Now thats what I'm talking about!!! So make sure you support Joe, and fellow CCD contributor Tommy Lombardozzi, who gives an awesome musical show (as well as impressive whiskey drinking ability) at every gig he plays... today/tonight should be fun. We will see you there... tell em Mike D & CCD sent ya!!!