Alec Arnold Writes

09/15/2024

09/14/2024

Elvis Presley once said:

“When I was a child, ladies and gentlemen, I was a dreamer. I read comic books and I was the hero of the comic book. I saw movies and I was the hero in the movie. So every dream I ever dreamed has come true a hundred times...I learned very early in life that: ‘Without a song, the day would never end; without a song, a man ain’t got a friend; without a song, the road would never bend - without a song.' So I keep singing a song. Goodnight. Thank you.”

- From his acceptance speech for the 1970 Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Nation Award. Given at a ceremony on January 16, 1971. (Elvis quotes from copyrighted material with lines from the song “Without a Song”.)

I keep thinking about the importance of comic books in shaping society. Prior to Elivs, teens and adults listened to the same music, after Elvis he created the generational divide.

Before he showed up at the Overton Park Shell and created rock 'n' roll history, he learned to manifest being a hero but more importantly, being great. As a kid, you don't pretend to be average. You imagine you're self as that person who inspires you. In that imagination is where we learn to dream, find our voice, and what we are supposed to do in this life.

Somewhere along the line of childhood to growing up we lost the importance of imagination and dreaming. We allow ourselves to buy into the idea that all of that comic, story, etc stuff is just make-believe and we are failing to understand what it was truly telling us. The road is hard, and sacrifices will be made, but at the end you too can be the hero.

I dare you to imagine again!

07/16/2024

Shout out to two of some of my favorite people: Jonathan London's Geekscape is talking to Jim Krueger right now and this is an episode you should not miss!

07/02/2024

I finished the latest Geekscape episode 696: “Adam Nimoy and Fatherhood” this past weekend. I really enjoyed and it left me in a contemplative mood.

First, a shout-out to my friend London for producing a fantastic episode. I also want to say, "You’re going to make a great dad." You’re doing great, and I am so excited for you in this next stage of life. Your kind and caring nature, in conjunction with your strong work ethic, will be a source of inspiration for your child.

To bring this post back to your interview, Adam said, “His (Leonard Nimoy’s) top three priorities were career, career, career.” And that Lenoard was raised by Russian “they were actually Ukrainian but considered themselves Russian” immigrants and he grew up in the depression and he had to hustle to create income. It’s interesting to note that how Leonard grew up is also our reality with trying to survive in LA. How often as artists are we just trying to hustle to create the career income for ourselves and if we are lucky our families?

I loved that Adam parallels Leonard’s determinedness and how that led to mistakes that he admitted in his autobiography “I Am Spock” to Adam’s mistakes with his children. How these two guys who are complete opposites can still grow as humans and have hope and reconciliation.

This interview is such a good meditation on how I needed to stop and evaluate and take an honest look at where I am. How am I going to recalibrate and be the ‘The Most Human? As Adam has called his book.

I encourage you to listen, especially if you’re a Star Trek fan.

Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/4xvfd3se
Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/byj6nywf

05/26/2024

Comic Book Sunday! Two long tables with comics today!!

05/12/2024

Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there!

04/28/2024

Today, I was able to attend a wonderful VFX makeup class taught by Denise Hagopian over at Heavenly Choice in Montebello. I highly recommend taking a class from her. She brings over thirty years of makeup experience of general and special VFX makeup. Her class was very “hands on” and we were able to ask any questions about any makeup topic during the class as well. Very great instructions and easy to follow along.

03/24/2024

No matter if it's sunny or if there is rain Comic Book Sunday (CBS) must go on.

03/21/2024

I bet you can figure out what my most anticipated movie of 2024 is. So excited for the new Ghostbusters Frozen Empire! Seeing it in Dolby then again later in IMAX!

02/03/2024

Having a blast doing the annual pass holder scavenger hunt. Adds to an already great experience!

10/22/2023

Annual Halloween Party in the Hollywood Hills! Best time to get B-roll for