Mike D's Favorite 11 Movies of 2012: A CCD Rant

The year is over and I was one happy camper when it came to movies released in 2012. I am a huge movie fanatic and this was an amazing year for films to me. Big blockbusters, small indy movies... we got good stuff from across the board of genres and film types. We also must celebrate the year of the geek, lead by Mr. Joss Whedon. Comic book movies reached an all time high, Sci Fi made a huge comeback, and smaller companies like Magnet Releasing  helped make it easier for us to see lesser known works. Thanks to streaming services like Hulu Plus, Video on Demand, Amazon Prime and my beloved Netflix Instant films were easier to access as ever and were right at our fingertips on all the electronic devices we love so much. So here is my top 11 fims of 2012. Not the best films, not the definitive list... just my favorite 11 films that I HAVE SEEN THIS YEAR. And I know it's 11, that is what makes my list better then those stupid ass Top ten lists out there!!!! Enjoy my rant after the jump...


Editor's Note: Even though Django Unchained was released on December 25th and I am sure I am going to fucking love it, I did not see it yet and therefore can't possibly include it on this list. I will be seeing it tomorrow, and my thoughts are sure to come soon. But this is a list of movies I saw, so there.... Also possibly missing for lack of me seeing them: Argo, Trouble With The Curve, Lincoln, Looper, Skyfall, Les Mis, Wreck It Ralph  Hotel Transylvania, etc...

#11 - Haywire
Director: Stephen Soderbergh
Starring: Gina Carano, Ewan McGregor, Channing Tatum, Michael Fassbender

Holy shit. What a great old timey spy thriller, starring a refreshingly new to the screen Gina Carano doing her best secret agent. It is a big leap for her to come out of the Mixed Martial Art ring and be a real actor, but leave it to Soderbergh to get a killer performance out of her. He did turn anal porn queen Sasha Grey into an actress in The Girlfriend Experience, so why is anybody surprised? This was the spy movie that I wish they will make with Daniel Craig as James Bond. I haven't seen Skyfall yet (that's why I reserve judgement), but after his first two 007 films I would take Haywire any day. Plus it is available on Netflix Instant for free streaming. Enjoy it...

#10 - Pitch Perfect
Director:James Moore
Cast: Anna Kendricks, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp, Rebel Wilson

Hahahahaha... I can hear the laughter from my fellow geeks & movie fans already. Pitch Perfect? The glee club comedy? That is on your 2012 Best film list? Really? Get the fuck outta here!!! Well, you are wrong if you think I wouldn't put this film on this list, cause it is boss. It is hysterically funny, the movie is briskly paced and short (two things I love in a comedy that have gone by the wayside. No one needs a 2 hour plus comedy), and is studded with a ton of sexy ass ladies. Also, the closer in the deal is Rebel Wilson, who is this years Mellissa McCarthy (the it girl plus size female actress). She steals the show as Fat Amy, and if you give this one a chance I think it will make you smile much more than it should. Honestly, this was one of the best films I was ever dragged to see by my fiance. This is what happens when chick flick date movies get it right.

#9 - The Hobbit
Director: Peter Jackson
Cast: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellan, Andy Serksis, Elijah Wood, Michael Armitage

A late year entry to the list, as I saw this one with only three days left in 2012. But boy am I glad  I did. I was sick as a dog (as was my son Mikey) but we had vowed to go see the movie the Thursday after Christmas and no cold would keep us out of the theater. I have never sat through a 3 hour movie that felt like it moved so fast... and that comes from the amount of sheer action that takes place in the film. My biggest knock on the first film in the Lord of The Rings trilogy is that it lacks action and consists mostly of set up for the 2nd and 3rd films. That is not something that will happen with Jackson's second trilogy about Middle Earth. I didn't like the final escape scene from the goblin horde cause it looked to CGI-ed for my tastes, but it was still pretty cool... and if that is all I can complain about then so be it. The monsters look great, the story is epic, and this is only Chapter 1. Can't wait till next year!!!!!

#8 - Chronicle
Director: Josh Trank
Cast: Michael B Jordan, Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell

Found footage has recahed it's pinnacle for me, and it is Chronicle. A great story of three teens who attain superhero like powers from a meteor they investigate, director Josh Trank & writer Max Landis (yup, John Landis's son) make magic with what seems like a paint by numbers type story. The green screen action in this film is also really impressive, considering the micro budget and inexperience of everyone involved. And to be honest, I have not liked a character as much as I liked Michael B Jordan's Steve in a very long time. I enjoy every minute the newcomer was on the screen and I can't wait to see what he does next. As for Trank, looks like it is going to be a reboot of the Fantastic Four. I know alot of people didn't like the two Tim Story FF films (I did... fuck you guys!) but Trank is sure to bring the gritty to the cookie cutter seminal Marvel franchise that fans were missing. I believe this one is on Netflix Instant as well...

#7 - 21 Jump Street

Director: Phil Lord, Chris Miller
Cast: Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Ice Cube, Brie Larson, Dave Franco

The funniest movie on my list, and I did not see that coming. I should have,considering Jonah Hill's involvement in it. I can't remember many projects of his that aren't absolutely hysterical, especially The Sitter (so fantastic). But the coolest part of this movie has to be that Channing Tatum steals the show on the comedic front, and when paired with Jonah I did not expect that at all. Tatum is on the list twice (he is very great in Haywire), and that is a testament to how  versatile this supposed 'good looking guy who can't act' can be. This remake  hit the mark, and that is why I do not like all that 'please no more remakes' talk right out the window. This was a lot of fun.

#6- Prometheus

Director: Ridley Scott
Cast: Chalize Theron, Michael Fassbender, Idris Elba, Noomi Rapace

The most controversial movie on this list for me, and for so many reasons. Jeff, Joe Fletch & I saw this movie and I loved it... loved it. But what maddens me about the film is that it doesn't know what it wants to be. Is it a prequel (You know it is Jeff... YOU KNOW IT!!!!)? It was at one point, but took a turn for the different in the re-write process. Is it going to lead to more films (aka a set up picture) in the future? Who knows... But one thing is for sure, and that this is a great sci fi flick. And the cast is fucking spot on. Theron as the walking she bitch Captain of the ship. Elba as the boss ass pilot, and Fassbender as the greatest android in history. And the Engineers... yup, they looked and acted bad ass. I can't wait to see where this film goes. Let's just hope it stays in this vein for the future...

#5 - The Man With The Iron Fists

Director: Rza
Cast: Rza, Lucy Liu, Russell Crow, Jaimie Chung, David Bautista

A kung-fu movie from the king of kung-fu rap? Yes please! Rza is having an excellent second act in the movie industry and he is making all the right friends (Tarantino,Eli Roth, Russell Crowe, etc) in his endeavors. Now he strikes out on his own and has a lot of fun with his directorial debut. Is this Casablanca? Hell no. But it is fun,. and sometimes that's all movies need to be. Lots of fighting action, a cool story, and a great cast. Yup, this is why I go to the movies. Enjoy this one for a 2 hour vacation from reality.

#4 - Cloud Atlas

Director: Tom Twyker, The Wachowski Brothers
Cast: Halle Berry, Tom Hanks, Keith David, Hugo Weaving,  Ben Whishaw, jim Broadbent, Hugh Grant, Susan Sarandon

This one is probably will end up my favorite movie on this list sometime in the future, but for now it must occupy the #4 spot. I need to see this film again. Such a momentousness achievement for everyone involved, the Wachowski's & Twyker killed this adaption and crafted 6 amazing tales to complete this film.  And they get the best out of this all star cast, with Hanks & Berry doing career defining work and supporting players like Hugh Grant & Susan Sarandon helping things along just fine. A very good movie, and this one deserves better than what it got from half the critics who bashed it. Is it long. Hell yeah, I felt every minute of the three hours go by slow as shit. But was it worth it? Absolutely! Sometimes three hours just need to feel like three hours. Thanks to my main man Jeff for making me see this one...

#3 - The Dark Knight Rises
Director: Christopher Nolan
Cast: Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Morgan Freeman, Anne Hathaway, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Marion Coitillard, Gary Oldman

Chapter 3 in the Batman story that Chris Nolan has masterly told. The first two are fantastic. This one got bashed for the silliest things. Heath Ledger set the bar really high in The Dark Knight, but in my opinion Hardy kills it. Bane was boss, and that is a great thing for a Batman fan like me. And lets take a second to honor the sexiness that is Anne Hathaway's Catwoman. God damn... she is FINE!!!! Super sexy in that black cat suit & what seems like 10 inch high heeled boots. The scene of her getting off the Bat Cycle alone would get this movie to #8 on this list, so all the other good stuff makes it even cooler (and obviously higher rated!). I loved everything about this movie, but just not as much as...

#2 - The Avengers
Director: Joss Whedon
Cast: Robert downey Jr, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johannson, Chris Hemsworth, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleson, Sam Jackson, Colby Smulder, Mark Ruffalo

The best superhero movie I have ever seen. Ever. EVER! Holy shit, how can you perfect perfection? Ask Joss Whedon I guess. He manages 6 superhero stories seemlessly into a killer team movie that not only features one killer bad guy but also sets up Phase 2 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It narrowly nudges past The Dark Knight Rises in my eyes, but honestly this movie is a great movie, not just a great superhero movie. Downey is key to pulling it all together, but new additions Renner & Ruffalo shine bright. I can't wait to see what comes next in Iron Man 3, Cap 2, Thor 2, Guardians of the Galaxy,  and Avengers 2. Keep em coming Joss...

And finally....

#1 - Cabin In The Woods
Director: Joss Whedon & Drew Goodard
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Jesse Williams, Kristen Connely, Richard Jenkins, Bradley Whitford

This is the most refreshing horror movie that has been made in the past 20 years. So great. Of course it would come at the hands of Joss 'Super Geek' Whedon and his trusty compatriot Drew Goddard. These guys whipped up a hell of a original tall tale, made it funny and scary at the same time, and managed to smash in a bit of the ole Lovecraftian Older Gods into the story at the end. In my opinion, can you get a better movie made? No way. And that freaking scene at the elevators? Yup, one of the most batshit insane ones I have ever seen. I love this movie so much, and I plan on watching it so much on Blu Ray I am going to break my player. Hope they can make another film like this in the future, because I know they can't make a sequel... but god I hope Goddard & Whedon collaborate.

Honorable Mention: Safe House (I had fun with this one), Contraband (good cable viewing movie),  The Grey (modern exploitation at its best), Project X (an pretty good SuperBad knock off), Get The Gringo (Mel Gibson was great in this), The Dictator (a short, funny comedy from Sasha Baron Cohen), John Carter & Battleship (two underrated genre movies that are far from great but boast wonderful special effects and are quite fun).

So there it is... my list! Hope you enjoy my suggestions, and I would love to hear your responses in the comment section below! Hit me up people....

Fatality... Bane Wins!!!!

Bane was definitely one of the best parts of The Dark Knight Rises. But one of the most amazing things that Nolan pulled off was hiding Tom Hardy's famous face behind that breathing apparatus. You can tell it's Hardy, but you can't see his mouth move. So of course this is a perfect opportunity for an editor to step in and have some fun with the dialouge in the form of supposed outtakes. The Auralnauts have the Bane outake game on lock, and this extended cut is sure to bring a smile to your face. Strawberries have never been funnier... Click after the jump for the video.

'It's Not The First Time One Of Us Stuck 9 Hard Inches Inside of Someone's Ribs'

Batman is a cultural icon, and clearly he is going to be a hot commodity when it comes to parody videos. Nobody does Batman pardoy like College Humor, and this time they are taking on the soon to be iconic scene from The Dark Knight Rises which reveals Thalia Al Ghul to be the real villain. But Batman has a few concerns about his new foe... most notably, how the hell could she sexify him so good if she just wanted to kill him. This video is just hilarious. Check it out after the jump...

CollegeHumor's Favorite Funny Videos

Nolan's Batman Trilogy Gets Posterized by Florey

Artist Florey has created a set of spectacular posters in honor of Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy and I really like them... a lot!!! I love the softness of the images and the muted color palette that Florey employs with each one of these posters. My favorite of the bunch is Batman Begins, because it prominently features The Scarecrow (the best character in all three movies as far as I am concerned). Check out all three of the posters in full detail after the jump...

CCD Supports The 'Batman Art Auction' To Benefit The Victims Of The Aurora, CO Shootings

I remember coming home on the opening night of 'The Dark Knight Rises' and not being able to go to bed despite the fact that it was well past 3 am in the morning and I had work at 8 am. I turned on the news and was shocked to hear early details about the tragic shootout that occurred at the Aurora, Colorado screening of the film. I sat there in awe, thinking back on how many of the billions of midnight shows I have attended and how much it would suck to get shot while trying to enjoy an early screening of a film. So when a friend of mine named Kim Gordon hit me up on Facebook and told me about an awesome Batman Art Auction that she was contributing to with all the proceeds going to victims of the shooting I just knew I had to help spread the word. So make sure you check out the official page here & here, as well as the Ebay page that has a few items for sale already by clicking here. There are some solid pieces so far, most notably an original interior page from artist Walk Flanigan from his Kevin Smith written Batman mini series The Widening Gyre. That is pretty pimp. Kim created an awesome piece that features Batgirl (it will be up soon for sale) and I am going to be sending the link out to some of CCD's artist friends (Tommy Lombardozzi, Anthony Picone, Sean Hartter, etc) to urge them to contribute a piece to this fine cause. Pony up and buy something to support the victims of a this horrible event... Nerds Unite!!!! Check out some pics after the jump...

Batgirl by Kim Gordon

Batman Skate Board Deck by Brandon Kemp

Interior Page From The Widening Gyre Mini Series by Walt Flannigan 

Batman Creature by Iam Skelton 

'The Dark Knight Rages' - Does Batman Ever Game Rage?

I love all the Batman fan video that have been hitting the Net in the wake of the release of The Dark Knight Rises. They have been awesome, and vary from gritty fan films (Batman: Nightwing) to awesome stop motion films featuring toys (Batman: Dark Knightfall) to awesome parody music videos like Remember Bane... They are all one better than the next. But today's entry brings us one of the more humorous ones I have seen so far. Check out The Dark Knight Rages after the jump, which takes a look at what really happens back at Wayne Manor with Robin when they are trying to kick back and relax a bit. The results are priceless....

How 'The Dark Knight Rises' Really Ended... The Unseen Final Battle Between Bane & Batman!!!

Funny or Die is known for creating humorous parody videos and funny clips starring celebrities of various fame & stature. But in this one instance it seems they are taking the role of expose news, as they have apparently unearthed the 1st footage of an alternate ending of The Dark Knight Rises. In this version the final results between the Bane/Batman showdown are quite different from both the finished movie & the original comic books the movie is based on. It is quite shocking that this is the direction Nolan originally wanted to take, but those who have seen the actual film know that he scrapped this and went in a different direction. Click after the jump and see the awesome video that only Funny or Die has found. Great work guys....

DARK KNIGHT RISES ENDING LEAKED!!!!! - watch more funny videos      

'Remember Bane' by Over Think It

I love me some Bane... he has always been one of my faves in the comics (the Broken Bat storyline was one of the highlights of my teenage years) and is catching a bit of flack for being Christopher Nolan's choice for The Dark Knight Rises. Over Think It seems to love the character as well and wanted to defend him a bit, so they decided to make a tribute video entitles 'Remember Bane' set to the tune of Guns & Roses classic tune 'November Rain'. This one is great... very well done. Leave Bane alone... lol. Check out the full video after the jump...

'The Dark Knight Rises' Characters Painted In The Style Of The New Yorker Cartoons by Julian Birchman

Batman is dominating the Net after the launch of The Dark Knight Rises and there are some really cool things floating around out there based on the character. In my perusing of various webpages I came across these awesome drawings by artist Julian Birchman on his blog Sitting Too Close. Julian uses a painting style very similar to the classic New Yorker Magazine cartoons look in his work, and he has two excellent ones featuring memorable scenes from Nolan's recently released third Batman opus. The first one is from the part where Bane unmasks the Bat, and the second comes from their awesome rematch fight set among the police officer/people's army rebellion at the end of the film. Check out more of his awesome here and check out the Bat photos after the jump...

5 Reasons Why 'The Dark Knight Rises' Was The Greatest Comic Book Movie I Have Ever Seen: A Rant by Mike CCD

Everyone knew that Christopher Nolan was gonna bring the funk when he unleashed his 3rd Batman movie. The dude has never really disappointed with any of his films, and his last 3 (Batman Begins, Inception, and The Dark Knight) are freaking epic... so naturally I wasn't surprised that it was wonderful. But after leaving the film Thursday night/Friday morning after the midnight show and contemplating it over the weekend, I feel like this movie is by far the best comic book movie I have ever seen. Now before you geek maniacs start throwing your ergonomic keyboards at the screen and scream to your mom for more meatloaf to eat alone in your basement domain, relax for a second. I said that it was the greatest comic book movie that "I HAVE EVER SEEN"... which means it is MY OPINION. But since I am not a troll I won't just make a comment like that and then let you guys argue whether or not I am correct... I plan on giving you guys 5 reasons to back up my assertion. After reading it, some of you guys might see it my way, others may not. Even if you don't think it is the greatest comic book film ever, I'm sure anybody who sees it will love it. Enjoy the rant after the jump...



Here are the 5 reasons in no particular order (Spoilers Ahead):


#1 - Bane was fucking fantastic!!!

As is the case with all of the greatest comic books ever written, the story is only as good as the villains placed to give our hero a hard time. Honestly, everybody likes the bad guys more than the good guys... and because the bad guys are so awesome it makes it super cool when the good guy overcomes them. Batman is the rare case of a hero that has a dark streak, so his appeal has a bit of a villains touch in it (more on that later). Batman has a Rogues Gallery to die for, and when I heard Nolan was going with Bane I became really deflated. I was really hoping for The Riddler because Nolan's Batverse has a "real life" twist to it and I always thought The Riddler's practicality would work well.  Especially if Nolan would have cast a star like Depp or DiCaprio in the role... Wow!!! But Bane? Meh.... but then I heard it was going to be Tom Hardy, and I became intrigued. I love me some Hardy, and I began to think about the practicality of this character. Sure in the comics he is freakishly huge when high off the Venom chemical that gives him Hulk like muscles, and he has a genius like intellect. But I thought Hardy was built enough to pull off a hulking bad guy that could be quite intelligent, and that is exactly what he does.

 Hardy plays Bane perfect, a true anarchist in every sense of the word. He wants chaos in order to bring forth a new order... and he will gladly be the cause of it. He is similar to Ledger's Joker, but has one vital difference... he is actually in full control of his out of control plan. Ledger's Joker did sick shit and then make his next move accordingly. That isn't really a plan, more like a reactionary course of action. Like when he is chasing after the witness in the car chase scene. He risks life and limb to kill that prisoner, and his overall goal was to get caught so he could detonate the bomb in Gotham County jail... yet he might not even survive the initial car chase. But that was not what Bane was all about... Bane was all about the long term. He was probably operating on those underground tunnels since the day after Batman took his hiatus. It was the ultimate long con, and he was perfect. And then there is the physical aspect of Bane's character. He was awe inspiring when he fought Bale, and I thought the back breaking scene was absolutely epic!!!! Perfectly done... and a menace worthy of the movie. If the villain is the most important part of a comic book (or a comic book movie), there couldn't be a better example of this then Bane...

#2 - Anne Hathaway's Catwoman was not to shabby either...

The more I think about it, the more I realize that I shouldn't be shocked about how good Hathaway was. I think back on all the roles I have seen this young lady in over the past 10+ years and I struggle to remember any that she was really bad in. She is even good in mediocre or terrible movies... I think she is just one of the best overall actresses in the game right now. She adapts to her role, whatever that may be... she can play a bookworm bride, a junkie frustrated with her family, or a young lady dying from a rare disease... no matter the role, she adapts her performance better than most. And when it came to taking on the sassy Selina Kyle, Hathaway killed once again. She has the toughness, the moves, and the attitude to pull it all off... and she does it all in epic fashion. God damn she was sexy... and she kicks MAJOR ass as well. her fight scenes were some of the best of the movie... in a movie filled with EPIC fight scenes. Many people thought Hathaway was miscast in the role and would ruin the movie. But in my opinion she is one of the strongest parts in the film, filling both a secondary villain role as well as providing the sexual tension/relationship angle with Bale. They mesh well, and I was genuinely happy to see them get together at the end. More perfection as far as I am concerned.  As long as I live I don't think I will be able to get the image of her dismounting the Bat Bike... wow!!!

#3- The Devil Is In The Details

Nolan is the master of the long con, and it seems like his plot for the 3rd Batman film was developed quite a long time ago when he decided to go with Ra's Al Ghul as the villain in the first movie. The League of Shadows, Batman's foster father relationship with Ra, and the long term "Batman retiring for a bit and having to come back" were all long gestating ideas. It all adds up now that the series is over. Frankly I am eager to go back and watch Batman begins again just to see if there are any little nuggets in the film linking Ra & The League to The Dark Knight Rises. I love the little twists in the film, like when Bruce is talking to Thalia in the beginning of the film and asks if her family has always been rich. She says no, with a shy type look on her face.. and that is probably the understatement of the century since she was actually born in a fucking underground prison. Not rich forever huh? How about being cell mates with the worst criminals in the world? That is pretty fucked up... and exactly why she becomes the megalomaniac she eventually reveals. I love the death by walking across the frozen river aspect of the court proceedings, how Bane has no influence over the Kangaroo court that is instituted in New Gotham, and the fact that Bane's army is made up of orphans who are being turned out on the street by shelters that used to be funded by Wayne Enterprises. I also like that Bane knows Batman's identity because he is an employ of the League, and the League has known Bruce was Bats all along. I also like the re-appearance of Scarecrow as the mad judge, the flashbacks of Liam Nielsen as Ra, etc. All in all the little things add up to the greatness that is this trilogy, but ultimately shines through in the penultimate film that finishes it all off.

#4 - Action! Action! And More Action!!!

From opening to closing this film is high on action. The big scenes like the police shoot out involving Catwoman, the Stock Exchange raid, the catwalk fight between Bane & Batman, the football stadium scene... all of them more epic than the next. But even the smaller scenes, like when Catwoman saves the little kid from the two thugs by kicking their asses quickfast... it is a snapshot at how cool the action is in the film. I especially love the first time we see Catwoman & Batman together on the rooftop. They are kicking Bane's guys asses and Catwoman grabs a gun and is about to blast one of them... and Batman knocks it out of her hands and says "No Guns". I loved that so much. The two fights between Batman & Bane were epic, and I love that in the 1st fight you see that since Batman is a bit rusty he is no match for Bane, who is on the top of his game. He breaks the bat... literally. All of the action pushes the envelope and is done so perfect. How great was that opening plane jacking scene? There are at least 10 different scenes that a person could call the "best" of the film, and that is why I think this movie is so great. And the fact that the action is the key to the story, but the story is deep & full of drama is a testament to how great of a director Nolan really is.

#5 - Little Tidbits To Make Comic Fans Smile  

A new version of the Bat Copter? Check. Surprise character reveals like Thalia Al Ghul &  Robin? Check. Bane breaking the Bat? check. Gotham being isolated from the rest of the world like in No Man's Land? Check. Thalia & Bruce being romantically linked? Check. Bane's mask being the source of his strength and balancing out his chemical imbalance? Check. Catwoman and Batman having that uneasy sexual tension and sharing kisses here and there? Yup... its all there. And it is done supremely well. Nolan is a killer when it comes to this. He sprinkles in little bits of the comic story and when he decides to change some aspects of the canon story to fit his world (Robin being a grown up when meeting Batman, Thalia's origin, etc) it doesn't seem to make people as angry as when it happens in other comic book movies. Nolan respects tradition, but makes the material his... and that is why this film and the rest of the series is so fucking epic!!!!

So in conclusion, those are my reasons. I hope you guys see my points. If not, say so below in the comments. It's time to sound off people... tell us how you feel! Looking forward to hearing all of your thoughts....

Artin' It Up: The CCD Batman Drawing Contest Edition by Tommy Lombardozzi

Hello, everyone! Welcome to ARTIN' IT UP with Tommy Lombardozzi (that's me!) It's been awhile, but I'm stopping by to say hello and to share something fun with all you CCDers out there. On the Facebook, I proposed that my friends put up a drawing of Batman (or any of his rogues gallery) in anticipation of 'The Dark Knight Rises'. Well, I got a good response and a lot of fun pieces out of it!

Mr. Mike D. suggested we post up the entries here on CCD... so, that's what we're doing.

Without further ado, here are the entries to my 'BATMAN DRAWING CHALLENGE'! It was alotta fun and I wanna thank all of those who got involved. The entries range from the comedic to the simple to the serious artist-type. Have fun... and check them all out after the jump!

Until next time...


~ TL

Tommy Lombardozzi's starts us off....

Abigail

Bittany

Leigh

Vanessa

Sara

Carol's son Robert

Al #1

Al #2

Al #3

Elaine Gonzalez

Glenn

Hannah

Jax

Jen G

Kristen Grillo

Lisa Marie

Lockheed

Lou Skitty

Manzo

Marianne

Nella

Nick A

Nick Tomeo

Anthony Picone

Tat

Tony Teofilo

Vin Z

Wendy L