Better Than Fiction Episode #71! Convention Talk!

Welcome back! On this episode your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett are back with their usual format. First up with his "Cool Stuff", Scott brings us a few free sketchbooks from Giannis Milonogiannis. Then on "What You Should Be Aware Of", DL has the wonderful art book Fables Covers: The Art of James Jean (new edition). To finish up this episode the guys talk about Vertigo Comics and some favorite San Diego Comic-Con memories. Enjoy!

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Better Than Fiction Episode #70! Dallas Comic-Con '15 and comic talk!

Welcome back! On this episode your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett are back with their usual format. First up, DL spotlights three new comic books. Then for Scott's "Cool Stuff" he brings us the how-to art book "Drawing From Your Head" by Doug Jamieson. Then on "What You Should Be Aware Of" DL talks about a "Big Trouble In Little China" movie reboot and the current Humble Bundle offering. To finish up this episode DL talks about his weekend at the Dallas Comic-Con '15. Enjoy!

Better Than Fiction Episode #69! Post Video Shoot plus Mad Max Fury Road!

Welcome back. And welcome back to our guests Ellis Goodson and Chris Sackett. On this episode your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett are back in studio with their "The Hobo's Bindle" collaborators. This week we cover multiple topics. First up is some talk about our video shoot. Then Ellis talks about "Animation" by Preston Blair. Next up we launch into a Mad Max Road Warrior vs. Fury Road discussion. And wrap up with Scott bringing us "Carnet De Voyage" by Craig Thompson as his "Cool Stuff". Enjoy!

Better Than Fiction Episode #68! The Hobo's Bindle.

Episode #68 is here! On this episode your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett welcome back frequent guest Ellis Goodson and newcomer to the show Chris Sackett. What brings us together is the planning of our super-short film "The Hobo's Bindle". Listen as we talk about the process of creating our short as we discuss storyboards, roles, location, our special guest actor and weather. Give us a listen then watch our short! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnwaIjaHiJU

Chris getting set up for his opening shot.

Scott and Ellis working through the opening long shot of Chris.

Scott and John Ferguson awaiting some direction from Ellis.

John Ferguson picking his spot.

Ellis directing Chris and John on the bag reveal.

Scott amps up the drama.

Ellis with some last minute instructions.

DLNelson with "Count Gregore" himself John Ferguson! 

It's a wrap!

Better Than Fiction Episode #67! Our Free Comic Book Day '15 comic book picks!

Welcome back! This week your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett are back with more comic book goodness. Free Comic Book Day '15 has already come and gone. This year we were able to grab quite a few free offerings. After reading said books, we are going to let you in on our favorites. Also on this episode we have some "Cool Stuff". First up, Scott picks the indy comic called "Fume". Then DL does a dramatic reading of James Kochalka's "Sunburn". DL also has a couple of things to say about a movie he just saw called "Mad Max Fury Road" (with no spoilers). Trust us this episode is not to be missed!

Better Than Fiction Episode #66! Avengers Age Of Ultron and John Wick Talk!

Welcome back! On this episode, your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett talk movies. Two movies in particular. First up is the Keanu Reeves action movie "John Wick". Then we talk about a brand new movie - "Avengers Age Of Ultron". Maybe you've heard of it. If you haven't seen it yet be aware that there maybe a spoiler or two ahead. Enjoy!

Better Than Fiction Episode #65! The Essential Fantastic Four Walkthru (p.3).

Welcome back! On this episode your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett talk early F.F.! Continuing Fantastic Four Essential Volume #1 we walk you through issues 12-16. Here the F.F. have their first encounter with the Hulk and tangle with Namor and Doctor Doom once again! Give us a listen.