Any Darn way to read Ayn Rand

Denro points out that comic book artist Joe Staton has illustrated a graphic novel adaptation of Ayn Rand’s novella Anthem. I’ve read The Fountainhead, and every single page of Atlas Shrugged too (well, maybe I skipped a few in John Galt’s redundant 60-page diatribe), but I have never read Anthem. Amazon has it for only $8.44 — less than the Kindle version.

Joe’s a busy guy, because he’s taking over the art chores for the classic comic strip Dick Tracy, although I’m sure for Joe it won’t be a chore, but a labor of love. I’m loving the revamped look. Bring back the Moon Maid and the flying garbage cans!

TCM’s 31 Days of Oscar

Turner Classic Movies — the #1 reason to keep cable TV — has started a 31 days of Oscar series. Here’s the schedule. Tonight they had a nice profile of film historian Kevin Brownlow, who has won an honorary Oscar. Knowing there’s been some contact between TCM and Brownlow gives me hope that Hollywood: A Celebration of the American Silent Film will someday be released on DVD.