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Jul. 24th, 2019 02:08 pm1. For the Steven's Universe Fans on my flist, you know who you are!
Steven's Universe - The Movie
2. Liked this Stan Lee Quote from 1968, which is reprinted in "House of X" issue #1.
The next time anyone puts you down for reading a comic mag, try hitting him with this little solioquy which I've used on various radio and TV guest appearances in the past few months.
Comic books are a medium of communication -- just as television and motion pictures are. All three employ words and pictures, and all must be judged on their individual merits. A story is a story, whether presented between two covers, or on a screen. If the words have dramatic impact, if the pictures are visually appealing, if the theme is emotionally relevant, then certainly it is worthy of a reader's attention. However, if quality is lacking, then it rats little consideration. Isn't this equally true of a TV program, a Broadway show, a motion picture, or any other form of entertainment?
The comic is interesting, mainly exposition -- the writer, Hickman, is doing a lot of world building. The artist and colorist are rather good. Also the comic requires critical thinking skills to figure out, so many fans may not be able to follow it?
It's definitely an adult comic. With some interesting themes and ideas -- more speculative science fiction.
The world-building is the most detailed that I've seen in comics for quite some time now.
( REVIEW OF HOUSE OF X )
3. Rutger Hauer died at 75.
Damn. Why can't the Universe start killing the evil politicians in their 70s?
Universe: Because they are evil, and I'm giving them a chance to redeem themselves and show that they are not evil and capable of doing good.
Me: And how's that going for you?
Universe: Eh...it's admittedly a work in progress. There's a lot involved here.
Me: Ugh.
Universe: Keep avoiding the news and focus on sunsets. Just a piece of advice.
4. Well, there's some interesting stuff popping out of comic con. Also, a lot of unnecessary movie sequels that make me wonder what Hollywood is thinking. Do we really need a sequel to Top Gun (with a 50 something Tom Cruise as Maverick)? OR a sequel to Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back?
However, apparently cartoon fans are getting both a Rick and Morty movie (in the fall) and a Steven's Universe Movie.
And..we're getting several science fiction/fantasy series. ( Read more... )
Mother: We're watching the Mueller Hearings.
ME: I'm ignoring them.
Mother: There's nothing new.
Me: Yeah, I know. He's not going to say anything that isn't in the report. He told them that, they didn't believe him. So I'm ignoring it and focusing on entertainment items.
Steven's Universe - The Movie
2. Liked this Stan Lee Quote from 1968, which is reprinted in "House of X" issue #1.
The next time anyone puts you down for reading a comic mag, try hitting him with this little solioquy which I've used on various radio and TV guest appearances in the past few months.
Comic books are a medium of communication -- just as television and motion pictures are. All three employ words and pictures, and all must be judged on their individual merits. A story is a story, whether presented between two covers, or on a screen. If the words have dramatic impact, if the pictures are visually appealing, if the theme is emotionally relevant, then certainly it is worthy of a reader's attention. However, if quality is lacking, then it rats little consideration. Isn't this equally true of a TV program, a Broadway show, a motion picture, or any other form of entertainment?
The comic is interesting, mainly exposition -- the writer, Hickman, is doing a lot of world building. The artist and colorist are rather good. Also the comic requires critical thinking skills to figure out, so many fans may not be able to follow it?
It's definitely an adult comic. With some interesting themes and ideas -- more speculative science fiction.
The world-building is the most detailed that I've seen in comics for quite some time now.
( REVIEW OF HOUSE OF X )
3. Rutger Hauer died at 75.
Damn. Why can't the Universe start killing the evil politicians in their 70s?
Universe: Because they are evil, and I'm giving them a chance to redeem themselves and show that they are not evil and capable of doing good.
Me: And how's that going for you?
Universe: Eh...it's admittedly a work in progress. There's a lot involved here.
Me: Ugh.
Universe: Keep avoiding the news and focus on sunsets. Just a piece of advice.
4. Well, there's some interesting stuff popping out of comic con. Also, a lot of unnecessary movie sequels that make me wonder what Hollywood is thinking. Do we really need a sequel to Top Gun (with a 50 something Tom Cruise as Maverick)? OR a sequel to Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back?
However, apparently cartoon fans are getting both a Rick and Morty movie (in the fall) and a Steven's Universe Movie.
And..we're getting several science fiction/fantasy series. ( Read more... )
Mother: We're watching the Mueller Hearings.
ME: I'm ignoring them.
Mother: There's nothing new.
Me: Yeah, I know. He's not going to say anything that isn't in the report. He told them that, they didn't believe him. So I'm ignoring it and focusing on entertainment items.