Spike Jonez has made a short film with the help of Absolut Vodka. It is about robots in love. This is the trailer.

On next week’s episode of LAW AND ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT…

Thanks, Dave. Really.

THE RACK: The Bad Seed

Jerry and Rick discuss things at Sony.

SHE DIED IN TERREBONNE: Episode 15

DESIGN FETISH: Magazine Chair by Jules and Jeremy

I want this so badly I can taste. it. More details about the chair and how it was used in an advertising campaign focusing on the publishing industry here.

THE RACK: Staff Picks for the Week of January 20, 2010

Fake people making real comic book picks based on their taste.

DESIGN FETISH: Jacket+Bookmark by Icoeye

Igor “Rogix” Udushlivy’s book designs that incorporate multiple physical elements to create a cohesive, playful whole instantly won me over. (I’m not sure that we need a “cute” edition of The Road, mind.)

THE LONELIEST ASTRONAUTS: The Grudge

Dan’s privacy is violated, and it’s Steve who pays the price.

THE RACK: Laid Up

We didn’t forget about Aaron’s struggles.

There’s Gonna Be Sex Tonight.

DESIGN FETISH: Alphaposter by Happycentro

There’s Gonna Be Sex Tonight.

A YEAR OF GIVEAWAYS: Robert Crumb’s Book Of Genesis

The winner of last week’s huge swath of Spider-Man books was Jonathan Miller, who picked Electro as his favorite Spider-Man villain. Electro’s pretty rad — and electric — and so is Jonathan, so I’m glad to send these off to him. (Tomorrow. Once this weather goes away.) Give him your congratulations in the comments while you’re entering for your chance to win Robert Crumb’s take on the Bible’s first (and some say best, really) book: Genesis! Here’s a picture of the cover and a video of someone flipping through it!

How do you win this acclaimed hardcover graphic presentation of some of the craziest shit man’s ever put to paper? Just leave a comment with your favorite character from the Bible who is not Jesus or his pops and a brief explanation of why before 12:01 AM EST on Saturday, January 23. That’s it! The staff here at Kevin Church Towers will use Random.org again to pick the winner.

Terms And Conditions
Please note that because of shipping costs, this contest is for residents of the United States of America and Canada. You must leave your email address with your comment to qualify, as I’m not going to spend any time hunting down someone who didn’t want to be contacted about their amazing prize. One comment per person and yes, I will know if you cheat.

DESIGN FETISH: “War Is My Destiny,” performed by Ill Bill, Directed by More Frames

THE RACK: Making The Cut

Danny opines on Marvel’s latest marketing move.

SHE DIED IN TERREBONNE: Episode 14

There’s Gonna Be Sex Tonight

DESIGN FETISH: FUNNY (not funny) Exhibition

If you’re in the Detroit area, this sounds like a terrific exhibition. Nice poster, too, which caught my eye.:

FUNNY (not funny)
Recent Comic Art Exhibiting Signs of Black Humor
Curated by Ryan Standfest

January 22 – February 26, 2010
Reception: Friday, January 22 6–9pm

The University of Michigan Work : Detroit Gallery
3663 Woodward / Suite 150
Detroit, MI 48230

Participating Artists:
Ivan Brunetti
Chris Cilla
Sue Coe
Lisa Hanawalt
Glenn Head
Tim Hensley
Ian Huebert
Ben Katchor
Michael Kupperman
Mats!?
Daniel Maw
Taylor McKimens
Travis Millard
Tom Neely
Mark Newgarden
David Paleo
Jonathon Rosen
David Sandlin
Rob Sato
Jon Vermilyea

The “FUNNY (not funny)” exhibition seeks to elicit uncomfortable laughter in the realm of black humor—a place where the serious and the taboo are fodder for comic provocation. Artists in numerous media have long sought to overturn convention and challenge what is funny with what is not as a means of producing humor out of the unlikeliest of situations. Work by the twenty artists on view in “FUNNY (not funny)” demonstrates that cartooning is keeping the tradition of black humor alive and flourishing. The very form of the comics page itself is as relevant a vehicle as ever, freed from so many of the commercial restrictions placed on other art forms, to effectively deliver potent images and narratives that carry with them a very immediate and accurate measure of the absurdity of our age.

A catalog of the show is forthcoming.

THE RACK: Have You Heard About This?

Lydia and Rick get to the nitty gritty.

DESIGN FETISH: Motorpsycho!