I’m usually a free-speech advocate, but I dunno about this infamous photo.

I think it’s pretty offensive, personally. Think about how the parents must feel.

Check out my report on yesterday’s OC appearance by Stan Lee.

I have the cover story of OC Weekly today. Here’s a taste:

Chances are you’ve never heard of Rocky Costanzo or Amhurst. Yet, at age 34, Costanzo and the company he heads, LifeLine Entertainment, have made four feature films, all available on (and direct-to) DVD. LifeLine’s swanky Huntington Beach suite looks like the ultimate bachelor pad, all dark colors and candles, equipped with PlayStation 3, and augmented with a fridge fully stocked with such novelty sodas as Bubble Up and Rat Bastard Root Beer.

LifeLine has been successful enough that it’s no trouble to pay the rent on such a place, but Costanzo and his associates have yet to turn enough of a profit to quit their day jobs. By day, Costanzo hauls asphalt for the city of Huntington Beach. Chief Operations Officer Roy Thomasson handles car-damage management for Avis…

LifeLine’s website touts it as “Orange County’s very own independent film company,” with the goal of “bring[ing] forward festival-award-winning U.S. independent feature films and focus[ing] on rare, unique and sometimes edgy titles featuring up-and-coming filmmakers.” To date, however, LifeLine has exclusively released titles by exactly one filmmaker: Rocky Costanzo.

…is like Southland Tales, but better.

More on this after I meet the director in person. I will not be bringing my boxing gloves.

The Newport Beach Film Festival has concluded. Get caught up on all my coverage here.

And now it’s time to look ahead to the summer movies. Which I do in the video below.

You’ll think I’m kidding when you click the link, but seriously, WATCH IT.

[NOTE: All photos taken by me and must be credited as such if "appropriated"]

The LA convention center was also hosting a porn convention at the same time.

Pluses of the new venue — more space, more parking. Minuses — no bar, only one snack stand.

First thing in the hall is the Fever Dreams booth, where I take a seat.

Sean Cain promoting his film NAKED BENEATH THE WATER (also featuring me) and Under the Bed Films.

Killer Klowns.

James Duval, who finally became the proud owner of a MAD COWGIRL DVD that day, courtesy of Victor B at Fever Dreams.

Impromptu tailgate party with Justin Stone, Marc Senter, Chris Sivertson.

The world premiere of SPEED RACER was happening across the street.

As were some beers at the Holiday Inn. Here’s Eryn Joslyn and a tattooed guy named Josh (I think), beneath skyscraper-sized ads for Grand Theft Auto.

Signed posters for all.

Cast, crew, etc.

Carlee Baker, Eve Mauro

When the zombies take over, oblivious Jesse Hlubik will be the first to go.

Wicked Lake discussion panel with everybody EXCEPT me.

Wicked witches.

Erik Childress feels I have sinned by loving ZOMBIE STRIPPERS too much…

Luke, I know we’re facebook friends and I wish you all the best – but you have to give up your credentials. I’m sorry. It may sound rash, but we can’t have a critic saying this. It’s not helping our argument. That’s officially your last review outside the pages of AVN.

Of course he’s willing to forgive a hot chick who likes it. But all guys have that double-standard. Except when it comes to movies about hot chick zombies, it seems. Erik, if you’re reading and you really do think you can swing me a job at AVN, I’m listening.

And while we’re on the topic of females and zombies…