Would be so much better if they had a scene like this:
JOHN CONNOR: I can't make it! I think I have a tumor on my leg!
AHR-NOLD BOT: It is not a too-moor.
[Shit blows up around them.]
JOHN CONNOR: I don't know what to do now!
AHR-NOLD BOT: Go! Get to zee choppa!
JOHN CONNOR: I can't do this! I'm freaking out!
AHR-NOLD BOT: It's cool. Chill out. Let's kick some ice.
[AHR-NOLD BOT leaves.]
JOHN CONNOR: Wait. Where are you going?
AHR-NOLD BOT: I'll be back. It's Turbo Time!
So much better!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Book Review: Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere
If you're a Neil Gaiman fan, you know that the man can do no wrong.
And if you're not a Neil Gaiman fan, well, it's high time you've begun reading him.
This book is not written by Neil Gaiman.
Instead, this was written by Mike Carey and Glenn Fabry. This is the graphic novel adaptation of Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere.
If you've read the novel, you'll love this. And even if you haven't read the novel, you'll still love this anyway.
To summarize quickly, it's the story of London nobody who helps a mysterious young woman on the street, and then discovers another world beneath the city, called London Below. Nothing is ever the same. It's a story about becoming more than ever thought you could be and also about the city of London itself.
Fabry's artwork makes the action pop from the pages. The action and detail is beautiful. London Below is alive, dancing in front of your eyes as you read. You can hear the Beast roar and the soft, ominous footfalls of Croup and Vandemar following behind you.
Carey's adaptation is flawless. It loses none of Gaiman's storytelling, voice, or power. Sure, it's different from the original. As it should be. The graphic novel is a new experience and shouldn't be missed by anyone.
If you've been waiting for another big screen adaptation of Gaiman's work, check this book out. It's better than a movie, and you won't be disappointed.
7 out of 7.
And if you're not a Neil Gaiman fan, well, it's high time you've begun reading him.
This book is not written by Neil Gaiman.
Instead, this was written by Mike Carey and Glenn Fabry. This is the graphic novel adaptation of Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere.
If you've read the novel, you'll love this. And even if you haven't read the novel, you'll still love this anyway.
To summarize quickly, it's the story of London nobody who helps a mysterious young woman on the street, and then discovers another world beneath the city, called London Below. Nothing is ever the same. It's a story about becoming more than ever thought you could be and also about the city of London itself.
Fabry's artwork makes the action pop from the pages. The action and detail is beautiful. London Below is alive, dancing in front of your eyes as you read. You can hear the Beast roar and the soft, ominous footfalls of Croup and Vandemar following behind you.
Carey's adaptation is flawless. It loses none of Gaiman's storytelling, voice, or power. Sure, it's different from the original. As it should be. The graphic novel is a new experience and shouldn't be missed by anyone.
If you've been waiting for another big screen adaptation of Gaiman's work, check this book out. It's better than a movie, and you won't be disappointed.
7 out of 7.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Expect Huge Things!
From Tainted Tea! Meeting with Shane R. Toogood and getting ready for submissions!!!
Since this is my personal blog, I can say this: The zine is going to be good! In fact, better than good (in Shane's case, TOO GOOD!!! Har dee har harr! Sorry Shane.) It's going to be AMAY-ZINE!!
Okay, that's enough puns for tonight.
See the Tainted Tea blog for details.
Since this is my personal blog, I can say this: The zine is going to be good! In fact, better than good (in Shane's case, TOO GOOD!!! Har dee har harr! Sorry Shane.) It's going to be AMAY-ZINE!!
Okay, that's enough puns for tonight.
See the Tainted Tea blog for details.
We Need Kendo!
There are lots of things I think the Philadelphia suburbs need.
Like a convenient public transportation system that won't take to you to Points C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and J before you hit Point B. Or coffee shops that aren't Starbucks. Or just fill in the blank. If you live in a suburb, you know what I'm talking about.
But what I think the suburbs are most seriously lacking is kendo dojos.
Is that too much to ask? There has to be a large audience who want to learn the ancient art of Japanese sword fighting. I can only hack away at my boyfriend with a wooden katana for so long before one of us loses an eye.
And if you need martial arts weapons, like those metal stick things Raphael from the Turtles uses or wooden katanas, try this place.
Like a convenient public transportation system that won't take to you to Points C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and J before you hit Point B. Or coffee shops that aren't Starbucks. Or just fill in the blank. If you live in a suburb, you know what I'm talking about.
But what I think the suburbs are most seriously lacking is kendo dojos.
Is that too much to ask? There has to be a large audience who want to learn the ancient art of Japanese sword fighting. I can only hack away at my boyfriend with a wooden katana for so long before one of us loses an eye.
And if you need martial arts weapons, like those metal stick things Raphael from the Turtles uses or wooden katanas, try this place.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Sunday, May 24, 2009
New Videos
One involving my brother's puppy.
And another involving some jellyfish.
Scorsese? Far from it. But they were a fun way to spend a Saturday night at home.
And another involving some jellyfish.
Scorsese? Far from it. But they were a fun way to spend a Saturday night at home.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Elephants are cool.
Especially when they have people in their mouths.
Or can stand on little stools.
Paint pictures.
And just pretend this one isn't blurry.
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