Say you're a fan of 'trashy' movies. You love discovering what weird creations have sprung from the minds of those artists who dwell off on the sidestreets, far from the main Boulevard of Dreams.
Where do you go to find them?
Okay. You go to the internet these days - though it can be a daunting expedition that may leave one suffering from things that can never be unseen. It's often safer to find a trusty guide. For the past 20+ years, one man has put his sanity on the line for us, bringing back his
(and his team's) reports from the
Cinema Sewer - a guide named
Robin Bougie. We'll be talking more about the magazine, but today's focus is on their frequent use of
Un-Comics for both stories and reviews.
Given the focus of the magazine, it should come as no surprise that the creators seem completely unfettered, in the finest underground comix tradition. They are designed to express personal voices - quite bluntly and proudly.
(In the dark corners of my mind, the Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Destiny is fought between Robin Bougie and Chris Gore, both summoning their troops from the best/worst of cinema)
So, here's a sampling of Cinema Sewer Un-Comics, ranging from film reviews to slice-of-life experiences to a History Of Bukkake and celebrity features and condemnations...
They even did a profile on
The Fake Detective,
Ed Lake -
Ed's done some great work over the years. I encountered him back in the late '90s while crafting some fakes
(all clearly labelled, per his suggestion). The few months i spent playing with those taught me more about Photoshop than a decade of professional work using the tool.
(In case you were wondering why.)
Sorry - couldn't find any on the active systems. I'd have to go digging in the archives to find examples.
page art by Robin Bougie, Kim Dietch, D.J. Bryant, David Paleo, Phil Barrett, Josh Simmons, Priscilla Equis, Joseph Bergin III, and Hugo for Cinema Sewer #s 16, 18, 19, 20 & 22 (2005-2009)
