This isn’t the first time I’ve used to comic to explored the metaphysical. I never really understand my own motivations with these strips or what I hope to accomplish. But it’s a cartoon, y’know? It’s fun to play around in the sandbox sometimes. Frankly, I could see myself doing another strip set beyond the event horizon of irony – if for no other reason than to have an opportunity to use that phrase again.

As for the news that Warner Bros. is fast-tracking Lethal Weapon 5? I’m not sure what to think about it. I never really enjoyed the franchise even though it pretty much invented the modern buddy cop movie and, shamefully, I’ve seen all for of them. Certainly Mel Gibson could use a hit. And why not play into the dangerous, screw-loose persona of Martin Riggs one more time? It dovetails perfectly into Gibson’s off-screen antics in recent years. I mean, need I remind you of this?

But what about Danny Glover? The dude is, like, 62 years old. It was always a running gag in the movies that Glover was heading toward retirement and was getting "Too old for this…" Well, you know the line. It was funny up to a certain point. But 10 years after Lethal Weapon 4, it just looks sad.

The only interesting detail about this news is that Shane Black is supposedly writing the screenplay. If you don’t know Shane Black, he’s the guy who wrote and directed Kiss Kiss Bang Bang – a Robert Downey Jr. vehicle that was cool before RDJ won back audience love with Iron Man.

At any rate, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is a really sharp and funny movie that I highly suggest you check out. Personally, I thought it was a great post-modern twist on the buddy cop template that Lethal Weapon was responsible for. Really, what Shane himself was responsible for. Because he wrote the original Lethal Weapon as well. Actually… he pretty much worked on all of them.

OKAY! So you can take that one of two ways. Either Shane Black is a one-trick pony or you can be really excited that they are maintaining the integrity of the franchise. For me… I kind of felt like he said everything he needed to say with Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. That would have been the way to go out.

But what do I know? The movie isn’t written, yet. It’s not filming. It’s just another franchise Hollywood is looking to reboot because they have literally choked the life out of original film making and want a proven hit. Can you honestly say you wouldn’t see Lethal Weapon 5 when it comes out in theaters? Well, okay. Some of you could probably say that. But, at some point you’ll see it. On DVD or cable. You’ll see it.

AND THEN THEY’VE GOT YOU!

That’s it for me. We’re half-way through the week, folks! Make it a good one!