things which are worthy of comment
Firstly! Got a very special package from dingogrrl in the mail today. With bobble-head Puss-in-Boots and comics and Australia has the best music, I'm totally a convert over here. I was very much a'squee. Thank you kindly.
Wow, the Elektra movie looks completely different from Daredevil. And I liked DD, but that's a good thing. I'm completely mesmerized by the trailer right now.
And, dude, is it just me or does Charlie and the Chocolate Factory look kind of *scary* from this poster? How cool is *that*! Heh.
I watched a couple episodes of Veronica Mars recently, and I can tell you for sure that Chloe comparison is on the money. It's like they were parted at *birth*. Anyway, it's true, I read my fair share of Nancy Drew when I was younger, but watching this show I've finally faced the fact that, actually, I wasn't reading so much for the mystery as for the odd tricky Ned situation, and that one line that was in pretty much every book--how did it go? "George and Bess couldn't have been more different. George was tall, brunette, and kind of a tomboy, while Bess was short, blonde, and constantly talking about losing those last 5 pounds." Yep, I'm a character ho. Even lousy characters, at that point in my life. *g* If I'm gonna be loyal to a blonde detective wanna-be, it's gonna be in combination with my favorite superhero. Two for one is one of modern life's pleasures.
Just heard on VH1's "Best Week Ever" re: Lost-- "These people only have little cuts and scratches because clearly they were cushioned by all the fat people who did not survive." Hee!
I was thinking of posting scans from Son of Superman, the Elseworlds by Howard Chaykin & David Tischman I read today. But then I realized I'd have to post the entire graphic novel to get the full idea across, 'cause it's such a kick. In this world, Superman is apparently dead, and his son (with Lois), Jon Kent, has just discovered he has super powers...which lead to the revelation that he is, in fact, Superman's son. Ouch. Here's that page. Yes, the blonde chick *is* Lois, as she hasn't been doing too well with her husband gone and all (though she did take up screenwriting, apparently). Now then, Lex has pretty much taken over the world (but covertly, with cleverness and deception and stuff), while Pete Ross & Lana Lang (who is omg so hot) are leading some kind of rebellion in Superman's name. And you know what else? Lex has had Superman locked up and suspended (naked) in one of those "scientific" water tank things in the room he likes to go and spend private time...for the past 15 years. Only gripe I have with that is they gave Lex the goofy red hair. Why can't they just keep the dude bald? So, etc, etc, Jon, Pete, and Lana wind up rescuing him. Daddy's alive! At this point, Jon is still adjusting to his powers, trying to fill Superman's boots (literally), trying to get a handle on the JLA vs. the rebellion...and not only has he never known his dad, but Clark's been pretty out of it for the last 15 years so he doesn't know where to begin fixing the world's problems. The book isn't so great with the details during this bit, but whatever. Clark and Lois, at least, are pretty darn happy to be back together again. Eventually Jon convinces Clark that, since he doesn't really *know* what's going on in the world anymore, he needs to just his kid's got good sense. Jon, btw, is cute (though no competition for Conner, in all his angst-ridden backstory glory). He wears cute t-shirts like Clark Kent in Mark Waid's Birthright. Clark to Jon on how landing is easy: "I guess it's like riding a bicycle..." Jon: "What, it hurts your butt and you look like a geek?" Hee!
In the meantime, Clark's convinced that whatever the big bad problem is, Luthor is *definitely* behind it. Which, well, he is. Heh. Superman, naturally, goes straight to his most loyal ally...Batman. Who is completely snapped out of his funk by Superman's being alive again.
Yada yada, ya...Wonder Woman's pretty hot for an "old broad" and she's the only part of the JLA who hasn't sold out to the government. Then Jon kicks Lex's butt. Which is pretty funny, really. Clark & Jon go to Smallville, share an emotional hug, banter about Jon's lack of flying skills...heh. Lois dies her hair back, thank goodness. And it all ends happily ever after. (Oh, the rest of that sentence there is "...try to be home for dinner.")
Hm, guess that pretty much covers it after all. *g* Not the best book ever, but it kept me turning pages today. I was hoping to help dingogrrl out with something inspiring, but...heh. Sorry. Didn't quite turn out.
Wow, the Elektra movie looks completely different from Daredevil. And I liked DD, but that's a good thing. I'm completely mesmerized by the trailer right now.
And, dude, is it just me or does Charlie and the Chocolate Factory look kind of *scary* from this poster? How cool is *that*! Heh.
I watched a couple episodes of Veronica Mars recently, and I can tell you for sure that Chloe comparison is on the money. It's like they were parted at *birth*. Anyway, it's true, I read my fair share of Nancy Drew when I was younger, but watching this show I've finally faced the fact that, actually, I wasn't reading so much for the mystery as for the odd tricky Ned situation, and that one line that was in pretty much every book--how did it go? "George and Bess couldn't have been more different. George was tall, brunette, and kind of a tomboy, while Bess was short, blonde, and constantly talking about losing those last 5 pounds." Yep, I'm a character ho. Even lousy characters, at that point in my life. *g* If I'm gonna be loyal to a blonde detective wanna-be, it's gonna be in combination with my favorite superhero. Two for one is one of modern life's pleasures.
Just heard on VH1's "Best Week Ever" re: Lost-- "These people only have little cuts and scratches because clearly they were cushioned by all the fat people who did not survive." Hee!
I was thinking of posting scans from Son of Superman, the Elseworlds by Howard Chaykin & David Tischman I read today. But then I realized I'd have to post the entire graphic novel to get the full idea across, 'cause it's such a kick. In this world, Superman is apparently dead, and his son (with Lois), Jon Kent, has just discovered he has super powers...which lead to the revelation that he is, in fact, Superman's son. Ouch. Here's that page. Yes, the blonde chick *is* Lois, as she hasn't been doing too well with her husband gone and all (though she did take up screenwriting, apparently). Now then, Lex has pretty much taken over the world (but covertly, with cleverness and deception and stuff), while Pete Ross & Lana Lang (who is omg so hot) are leading some kind of rebellion in Superman's name. And you know what else? Lex has had Superman locked up and suspended (naked) in one of those "scientific" water tank things in the room he likes to go and spend private time...for the past 15 years. Only gripe I have with that is they gave Lex the goofy red hair. Why can't they just keep the dude bald? So, etc, etc, Jon, Pete, and Lana wind up rescuing him. Daddy's alive! At this point, Jon is still adjusting to his powers, trying to fill Superman's boots (literally), trying to get a handle on the JLA vs. the rebellion...and not only has he never known his dad, but Clark's been pretty out of it for the last 15 years so he doesn't know where to begin fixing the world's problems. The book isn't so great with the details during this bit, but whatever. Clark and Lois, at least, are pretty darn happy to be back together again. Eventually Jon convinces Clark that, since he doesn't really *know* what's going on in the world anymore, he needs to just his kid's got good sense. Jon, btw, is cute (though no competition for Conner, in all his angst-ridden backstory glory). He wears cute t-shirts like Clark Kent in Mark Waid's Birthright. Clark to Jon on how landing is easy: "I guess it's like riding a bicycle..." Jon: "What, it hurts your butt and you look like a geek?" Hee!
In the meantime, Clark's convinced that whatever the big bad problem is, Luthor is *definitely* behind it. Which, well, he is. Heh. Superman, naturally, goes straight to his most loyal ally...Batman. Who is completely snapped out of his funk by Superman's being alive again.
Yada yada, ya...Wonder Woman's pretty hot for an "old broad" and she's the only part of the JLA who hasn't sold out to the government. Then Jon kicks Lex's butt. Which is pretty funny, really. Clark & Jon go to Smallville, share an emotional hug, banter about Jon's lack of flying skills...heh. Lois dies her hair back, thank goodness. And it all ends happily ever after. (Oh, the rest of that sentence there is "...try to be home for dinner.")
Hm, guess that pretty much covers it after all. *g* Not the best book ever, but it kept me turning pages today. I was hoping to help dingogrrl out with something inspiring, but...heh. Sorry. Didn't quite turn out.