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Posted on March 16, 2011 by Brett

I had a great night last night watching Kevin Smith‘s new movie Red State followed by a question and answer session. the movie is fantastic and blows Smith’s previous work away. Expect a review today. Yes, I’m bummed a man with 1.7 million followers couldn’t get me a date to the screening (see the tweet below), but what can you do. Onto the comic book news.

Around the Blogs:

Northwestern – Bruce Wayne to Batman: It’s basic physiology – What would it take for a real world person to become Batman? Head to Northwestern and find out!

Readers – Winter Star Productions Announces Graphic Novel Along with its Movie “Midnight Reckoning” – This time it’s the movie that becomes the graphic novel.

PR – Central City Tower Debuts Graphic Novel at Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo – Some news out of C2E2

Bleeding Cool – David Slade To Direct New Daredevil Film – I actually liked the first one. It wasn’t great, but it was ok.

CBLDF – The Good Fighters: Terry Moore – Any time we can plug the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. Support them!

Comics Alliance – Digital Comics: Why They Can’t Be Both a Shark and a Goldfish – Are digital comics good or bad? You decide!

ICv2 – ‘Captain Action Spider-Man & Captain America Costume Sets’ – I want!

CBR Robot 6 – Bat-mystery solved! Bruce Wayne is a Yale graduate! – Even more of a reason to dislike him.

Comic Book Movie – Easter Egg Hidden In The Newest ‘Thor’ Trailer. – Pretty funny and great someone caught this.

The Gateway Online – A world of artistic superheroes – Wish I was closer to Alberta to check this out.

Around the Tweets: – Kevin Smith and Red State Edition

Via @bhschenker "I have an extra ticket for RedState in DC Tues. Any chance you can help me get a date?" Ladies of the District: FREE MOVIE!

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) March 15, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC! Our nation's #SMapital ! Tonight, the Warner Theatre runs Red: http://tinyurl.com/RedStateDC Come see RedState (with Q&A)!

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) March 15, 2011

I was in traffic getting to the Warner, so we're gonna hold #SMapital RedState for 10 mins for traffic folks. 7:45 intro, 7:50/55 LiveTweet.

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) March 15, 2011

Via @UnknownPenguin "You took Dupont Circle didn't you?" Is the egg showing? STREETS OF D.C.! You are confusing to a grid man! #SMapital

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) March 15, 2011

After a really fun, friendly intro, the #SMapital RedState screening is underway! Commence LIVE-TWEET! Tonight is hump-day for the tour!

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) March 16, 2011

Warner Theatre is really beautiful. This was what we had in mind for the tour: RedState in classy houses. But next time: cheaper. #SMapital

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) March 16, 2011

This is the 11th non-crew aud I've watched RedState with: twice at Sundance and 9 times on tour thus far. So far, I still love it. #SMapital

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) March 16, 2011

First audience applause moment goes to @Joeychopshop. VERY good sign. Their was also scattered applause for Billy Ray's rally cry. #SMapital

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) March 16, 2011

As many times as I've watched this flick, I'm reminded how genius @nicholasbraun is gonna be in HIT SOMEBODY: an all-heart giant. #SMapital

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) March 16, 2011

MelissaLeo's beer line always gets a nice rolling chuckle. If Kyle's leg line gets chuckles, you know it's gonna be a good night. #SMapital

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) March 16, 2011

And we just made the first turn. Goodbye, KevinSmith-sounding flick. Hello Cooper's Dell, USA. Farther along we'll understand why. #SMapital

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) March 16, 2011

I could listen to Parks preach all day. A voice this gravelly & assured might just convert me, too. Thank God he's merely acting. #SMapital

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) March 16, 2011

Pic looks incredible. Big ups to @Barco and their amazing projection system. Digital projection has looked better than the print. #SMapital

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) March 16, 2011

Via @Digiicap "So this Red State is like a Michael Moore movie" Not at all. RedState is just a horror movie – as #SMapital has now learned.

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) March 16, 2011

I always felt bad for how dark KyleGallner had to go to get into character, but FUCK does it come across well on the big screen. #SMapital

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) March 16, 2011

Via @ashleyRCdubois "tell me something awesome" Billy Ray just got free, and the Deputy is outside. That's gotta be good, right? #SMapital

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) March 16, 2011

s'kinda tacky & maybe even a little gross how much I dig RedState, but I love listening to the reactions as the bottom falls out. #SMapital

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) March 16, 2011

The audience uses their hands to approve of the armory. The Garmy reacts to @RalphGarman! Lovin' you, #SMapital ! Let the guns-n-fun begin!

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) March 16, 2011

Goodman turns on a light & gets a warm, loving round of applause. #SMapital RedState thus far is an excellent night. We're all in sync!

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) March 16, 2011

Goodman bitches out Root and gets a big round of applause. Here comes his common cents line. Will it play? Annnnd… HOME RUN!!! #SMapital

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) March 16, 2011

Simple shits itself, the crowd goes NUTS! I couldn't have asked for a better ground-tour ender (we fly for the rest of the dates). #SMapital

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) March 16, 2011

A first: Marc Blucas got an excited "Buffy guy!" from a lady in the crowd. Leo & Parks CRUSH their "Parable of the Fig Tree" bit. #SMapital

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) March 16, 2011

Via @brucerockac "this battle is off the chain" Oh, sir… it gets BETTER. They haven't even hit the top of the crown yet. #SMapital rocks!

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) March 16, 2011

The D.C. crowd proves bloodthirsty! Here's where you lose me for a bit, as I love watching the battle at the top of the crown. #SMapital

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) March 16, 2011

That was LOTS of fun! The Washingtonians cheered louder than anywhere else as Cooper's Dell exploded – EVEN KC! So fascinating… #SMapital

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) March 16, 2011

Cap'n Goodman bringing us in for feather-touch landing. His wrap-up got the loudest, roaring laughter/applause of the entire tour. #SMapital

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) March 16, 2011

Thanks you #SMapital for an AWESOME night. Can't wait to A the fuck out of your Q's. Join us soon: http://www.coopersdell.com/

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) March 16, 2011

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