FIERCE CREATURES STRIKES

PLANET GRIFFIN, that pirate blogspot stepchild many of you have come to love, is now proud to announce the OFFICIAL coming soon advert of my long awaited book, FIERCE CREATURES, a title that seemed to have endured more mishaps during its production than TERRY GILLIAM'S MAN OF LA MANCHA... And even THAT received a documentary...

WWW.INKWESTLAKE.COM/FC is where you'll find the current sign-up. It will not read like the above pic, as this pic description was done for dramatic effect... All who sign up will receive the advance word on final sales date and other surprise goodies in store. 

Lions, Tigers, & Bears; Oh My

Good Morning Housekeeping!
Yours truly, the INFAMOUS RODBUDDAH, has been deep in the bowels of PLANET GRIFFIN LABS, working on a number of projects for the last couple of months. A tidbit of that work is shown here, for those who are interested in comics... FIERCE CREATURES, my self created crime/ sci-fi fantasy series; once self jokingly referred to as 'the longest running coming soon of all time' (not actually true, considering that most of America is resigned to the fact that Dr. Dre's TOXIC CD will never be released...)... At long last, the wait on this project is almost over.

Stay tuned to the orbiting pirate blogspot for the details of the upcoming book and where to find it!!!!

The Story So Far: Prepping A Better Shovel

Ladies and Gentlemen, Good Evening.
PLANET GRIFFIN's back... And the hits just keep on coming... For those of you tuning in, yours truly, THE INFAMOUS RODBUDDAH, has been on the road a bit... Bouncing back and forth between two coasts, carrying the banner of my various designworks... I've been jetlagged and hashtagged, caught between connecting flights and long nights, and the parties only just beginning!

Stay tuned to the site (Thank you Diehards, who've kept the faith while I've been setting up franchises like Tyler Durden and Fight Club) for more details and the NEW DIRT to follow!

A Moment From The Management

After a brief intermission, and a moment of MANternity leave, the mighty orbiting blogcast known as PLANET GRIFFIN has returned to post pardem stardom! Thank you for hanging in there as yours truly, THE INFAMOUS RODBUDDAH, dealt with major reconstruction of many things... Life, living quarter, and the long run... Yes, I have encountered all these issues and then some; no different than any of you, floating around this self aggrandizing beast known as Pop Culture...

I'm taking a moment to say to those who have regularly checked here for the latest in whatever I bring to this site the biggest thank you I can muster. From the bottom of my heart, I say thank you... Thank you for your patience, your willingness to hang in there, and your patronage. PLANET GRIFFIN would not be where it is without you.

With these things said, I resume coverage of the blogosphere, and to let you know that PLANET GRIFFIN will soon transform into something else--- something I'm highly excited to introduce in the very near future.
In this world of heard it all/seen it all; I look forward to your future reactions and thoughts... Because as a creator, when I want to see something new--- I have to make it myself.

To all creators out there, NEXT 100 or no, I urge you to hold to that mantra. Now lets go get it!


-The INFAMOUS RODBUDDAH 

The Tough Guy From Chicago. In Memorium: Dennis Farina

It was learned earlier this evening that the once quoted 'King of the Second Act', the legendary DENNIS FARINA, died earlier tonight. He was 69 years old.

Farina a stage name (Originally Donaldo Gugliermo), the Chicago native used his 18 year experience with the Chicago Police Department to land a consultant job with Director MICHAEL MANN for the JAMES CAAN thriller THIEF. It was this job that his love for film acting began, inspiring his reemergence from badge to bad guy and the beginning of his 2nd career. The legendary MIAMI VICE followup show CRIME STORY led to other film roles--- MIDNIGHT RUN, OUT OF SIGHT, GET SHORTY, SAVING PRIVATE RYAN, SNATCH, YOU KILL ME, and BOTTLE SHOCK.

PLANET GRIFFIN honors the memory of the tough guy from Chicago.

First Look: The Fifth Estate

Good Evening. Are we back on the air..?

Welcome back to PLANET GRIFFIN, your orbiting pirate blogcast that continues its rants and raves like Howard Beale being mad as hell at the UBS Network! As such, it's no secret in this day and age that information is power--- and no one wielded better than info hacker and WikiLeaks founder, JULIAN ASSANGE, who still resides (or hiding) in London's Ecuadorian Embassy to avoid various charges, from sex with a minor (Polanski would be proud) to espionage against the United States... Well, despite the ongoing affairs, none of this is stopping Hollywood from it's appointed rounds!

 

THE FIFTH ESTATE, directed by BILL CONDON to be released January 1, 2014, seeks to lift the shroud of the elusive Queensland pirate, with BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH in the title role, as well as his strained relationship with close friend DANIEL DOMSCHEIT-BERG (played by DANIEL BRUHL). Throw in ANTHONY MACKIE, DAVID THEWLIS, and LAURA LINNEY, as the White House press staff determined to stop them, and we may be looking at a new version of ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN--- in reverse!

Reading Is Fundamental... Among Other Things

PLANET GRIFFIN has arrived back to orbit to deliver more in our series of the strange and unusual thunderdome we call pop culture! Tonight, we turn our attention to something you don't normally see here... But damn if it's not entertaining!

Back in April of this year, Photographer CLAYTON CUBITT embarked on a rather ambitious video series that went viral almost overnight... The video series has scored a whopping 18 million views in over 200 countries! Cubitt's theme?  Orgasm As Art.

Yes, I said orgasm as an artform.

Now, with that said, most people would expect porn or some lurid performance that can't be shown in public theater. Cubitt quickly found a way around that, setting the stage for a deviously tasteful, though still controversial project... It was here that HYSTERICAL LITERATURE was born.

Model subjects of various ethnic backgrounds are asked to table read passages from different forms of literature; be it Toni Morrison or William Shakespeare. Underneath the table, however, is a production assistant using a Hitachi vibrator on the subject while they read! The subject is asked to read until she/he reaches a climax; creating the most honest reactions possible while being videotaped. The approach of the subject matter is what's most intriguing, as seeing how the only reactions you experience are from the reader and the simulating deed is never shown, this arthouse project has become one of the most underrated, yet talked about video series out there!

In a current series of 7 sessions, the project has recently expanded to include a recent star reading in comedienne MARGARET CHO, whose performance is hilarious and must be seen to be believed!

Not for the faint of heart or close minded... As if that would stop anyone. One thing is definitely certain: After viewing this series, you'll find that reading IS fundamental... Among other things...