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Weekly Book Buzz: Romita Finds Himself Stranded - Sep 01, 2008 - 12:06pm
Gelatin...true, there is a bit of crossover between me and Kurt. I'll be tending to review more material that is non-Marvel/DV though including small, and alternative press stuff from publishers like Boom, Top Shelf, Fantagraphics, etc... Moz...as far as the Dean Koontz Frankenstein, there is noting on Random Houses/Bantam's website about the third book but i will drop a line to some of my contacts there to see what I can find out.
Gelatin...true, there is a bit of crossover between me and Kurt. I'll be tending to review more material that is non-Marvel/DV though including small, and alternative press stuff from publishers like Boom, Top Shelf, Fantagraphics, etc... Moz...as far as the Dean Koontz Frankenstein, there is noting on Random Houses/Bantam's website about the third book but i will drop a line to some of my contacts there to see what I can find out.
DVD Review of Witchblade the Complete Series - Aug 25, 2008 - 07:36am
snally...true...the pilot film did come out a year before the series.
snally...true...the pilot film did come out a year before the series.
DVD Review of Witchblade the Complete Series - Aug 24, 2008 - 06:42pm
Snallygaster...you are right that there were a lot of genre shows back then in terms of numbers. I guess what I was thinking was that recent shows like "Lost", "Heroes", "Ghost Whisperer" have taken genre shows to a broader audience on the larger networks. Witchblade came out a year before Smallville. I really don't count Star Trek as that is a franchise all on its own. Stargate SG1 was syndicated, and most of the other shows you mentioned came and went in one season or less.
Snallygaster...you are right that there were a lot of genre shows back then in terms of numbers. I guess what I was thinking was that recent shows like "Lost", "Heroes", "Ghost Whisperer" have taken genre shows to a broader audience on the larger networks. Witchblade came out a year before Smallville. I really don't count Star Trek as that is a franchise all on its own. Stargate SG1 was syndicated, and most of the other shows you mentioned came and went in one season or less.
Trade paperback Review: Indiana Jones Omnibus Vol. 2 - Aug 20, 2008 - 06:09pm
Well, you are getting around 400 full color pages for $25, less if you buy through Amazon. I think they are worth it.
Well, you are getting around 400 full color pages for $25, less if you buy through Amazon. I think they are worth it.
DVD Review of Transformers Cyberton: The Ultimate Collection - Aug 18, 2008 - 08:22am
Tiredjay...Yes...I know it is a japanese produced show. I was just trying to emphasize the fact that it's more typical of an Anime show as opposed to a lot of the U.S. produced animated TV shows.
Tiredjay...Yes...I know it is a japanese produced show. I was just trying to emphasize the fact that it's more typical of an Anime show as opposed to a lot of the U.S. produced animated TV shows.
Game Review: Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures Game and Booster Pack - Aug 09, 2008 - 07:58pm
Mortellan...I could not agree with you more. Were still playing basically by AD&D original rules with some incorporating of 2nd ed. rules. I'ts worked for us for over 25 years.
Mortellan...I could not agree with you more. Were still playing basically by AD&D original rules with some incorporating of 2nd ed. rules. I'ts worked for us for over 25 years.
Game Review: Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures Game and Booster Pack - Aug 09, 2008 - 03:06pm
You're missing the point. The point was comparing the simplicity of early dungeons and dragons gameplay to the new miniatures game. And Wizards of the Coast is clearly making the comparision by USING the D&D name to capitalize on it monetarily.
You're missing the point. The point was comparing the simplicity of early dungeons and dragons gameplay to the new miniatures game. And Wizards of the Coast is clearly making the comparision by USING the D&D name to capitalize on it monetarily.
DVD Review of The Fantastic Four; Complete First Season - Jul 13, 2008 - 06:52pm
Bob, the Human torch/Johnny Storm IS the worst thing about the show but other than him, it's really pretty good. I like the nod they gave to presenting so many of the Silver Age inspired stories and villains but making it contemporary. I love the fact that they incorporated both Annihilus and Ronan as villains who were always two of my favorites.
Bob, the Human torch/Johnny Storm IS the worst thing about the show but other than him, it's really pretty good. I like the nod they gave to presenting so many of the Silver Age inspired stories and villains but making it contemporary. I love the fact that they incorporated both Annihilus and Ronan as villains who were always two of my favorites.
THE COMPLETE MAKING OF INDIANA JONES - Jun 30, 2008 - 01:11pm
There's 300 pages in the book...and it's not all photos but solid informative content. i decided to basically focus on the material in the first few chapters to try and summarize and give Mania visitors a feel for what was inside. This is not a fluff book. At the same time I didn't want to expand it to 1000 words. I hardly think it reads like a press release.
There's 300 pages in the book...and it's not all photos but solid informative content. i decided to basically focus on the material in the first few chapters to try and summarize and give Mania visitors a feel for what was inside. This is not a fluff book. At the same time I didn't want to expand it to 1000 words. I hardly think it reads like a press release.
In the Name of the King - Apr 18, 2008 - 05:52am
I'm not saying you need limbs hacked off in every direction but a little authenticity would be nice. Saving Private Ryan was boring?????? Good God! That opening 15 - 20 minutues was some of the most intense scenes I've ever seen.
I'm not saying you need limbs hacked off in every direction but a little authenticity would be nice. Saving Private Ryan was boring?????? Good God! That opening 15 - 20 minutues was some of the most intense scenes I've ever seen.
In the Name of the King - Apr 17, 2008 - 11:41am
Merin...I'm not going to hate on you for liking it. To each his own. Oh, and Saving Private Ryan had a number of scenes where arms and legs go flying from grenades and artillery.
Merin...I'm not going to hate on you for liking it. To each his own. Oh, and Saving Private Ryan had a number of scenes where arms and legs go flying from grenades and artillery.
In the Name of the King - Apr 17, 2008 - 11:38am
Merin...Realism in the battle scenes. Remember Aragorn first cutting the arm and then the head off of the Orc in Fellowship? Or Boromir bloody from all the arrows he took? It's a battle scene, make it look like a battle scene. This movie was like an episode of the A-Team where bullets are flying all over the place but no one ever gets shot. Evidently the budget all went to the actors and none of it was left over for a bit of fake blood.
Merin...Realism in the battle scenes. Remember Aragorn first cutting the arm and then the head off of the Orc in Fellowship? Or Boromir bloody from all the arrows he took? It's a battle scene, make it look like a battle scene. This movie was like an episode of the A-Team where bullets are flying all over the place but no one ever gets shot. Evidently the budget all went to the actors and none of it was left over for a bit of fake blood.
In the Name of the King - Apr 17, 2008 - 05:22am
Audioslave...please tell me where I mentioned about any of the characters dying.
Audioslave...please tell me where I mentioned about any of the characters dying.
ALIENS VS. PREDATOR: REQUIEM - Apr 11, 2008 - 05:50am
Good God...don't beat me up too bad. Please remember the grade is for the ENTIRE dvd package not just the film. I hope you guys have lousy aim because I don't want to be dodging stones all day. :-)
Good God...don't beat me up too bad. Please remember the grade is for the ENTIRE dvd package not just the film. I hope you guys have lousy aim because I don't want to be dodging stones all day. :-)
ASSASSIN'S CREED - Mar 26, 2008 - 09:29am
Merin...thanks for coming to my defense :-) As to your question, that's a tough one. You're right, no matter how you spin it assassins are not good guys. On top of that, some of your targets are not necessarily bad guys. I would not say it's as bad as Splinter Cell in terms of the stealth requirements. As mentioned, you can just sort of burst in and try and kill your target although that does make it tougher. Still, I think the look and feel of the game is so incredible. The ability to move around the vast cities and interract with almost everything is a big selling point. Hey if you're not sure then give it a weekend rent or, like you said, wait a bit longer for the price drop.
Merin...thanks for coming to my defense :-) As to your question, that's a tough one. You're right, no matter how you spin it assassins are not good guys. On top of that, some of your targets are not necessarily bad guys. I would not say it's as bad as Splinter Cell in terms of the stealth requirements. As mentioned, you can just sort of burst in and try and kill your target although that does make it tougher. Still, I think the look and feel of the game is so incredible. The ability to move around the vast cities and interract with almost everything is a big selling point. Hey if you're not sure then give it a weekend rent or, like you said, wait a bit longer for the price drop.
ASSASSIN'S CREED - Mar 26, 2008 - 08:15am
Why don't you tell the good people at UBISOFT to not give you the game so late so you aren't 4 months late on the review? Unbelievable....
Why don't you tell the good people at UBISOFT to not give you the game so late so you aren't 4 months late on the review? Unbelievable....
ASSASSIN'S CREED - Mar 26, 2008 - 05:28am
Gentleman...I realize the game didn't just street but were not talking about a weekly comic book here. I only received the game from the good people at UBIsoft a couple of weeks ago, which was very nice of them, and rather than tell them to take their game and go jump in the lake, I thought I'd do an honest, thoughtful review. That ok?
Gentleman...I realize the game didn't just street but were not talking about a weekly comic book here. I only received the game from the good people at UBIsoft a couple of weeks ago, which was very nice of them, and rather than tell them to take their game and go jump in the lake, I thought I'd do an honest, thoughtful review. That ok?
BORDERLAND - Mar 24, 2008 - 10:40am
That sounds pretty similar to the plot in the film although things were certainly exaggerated.
That sounds pretty similar to the plot in the film although things were certainly exaggerated.
SECRET INVASION SAGA #1 - Mar 06, 2008 - 11:47am
Hi Kurt! Tim here! I actually have as many doubts as you. The "A" grade was for three reasons: a) It's free... b) It does a great job of recapping 45 years of Skrull history including noting some great storylines from the past such as the Kree-Skrull war. C) It also does a good job of recapping recent events in the marvel Universe to get readers up to speed before the storyline starts next month. That said....this could very well fall on its face. let me say that I am not a Bendis fan at all and in fact had a nice run-in with him on his site a year ago or so. he and Millar have done more harm than good in my opinion. But...Bendis didn't write this issue. For me this was a trip down memory lane I guess which is why I liked it. In point of fact, this issue will have no bearing on the mini-series. So I hope I explained that well enough! ;-)
Hi Kurt! Tim here! I actually have as many doubts as you. The "A" grade was for three reasons: a) It's free... b) It does a great job of recapping 45 years of Skrull history including noting some great storylines from the past such as the Kree-Skrull war. C) It also does a good job of recapping recent events in the marvel Universe to get readers up to speed before the storyline starts next month. That said....this could very well fall on its face. let me say that I am not a Bendis fan at all and in fact had a nice run-in with him on his site a year ago or so. he and Millar have done more harm than good in my opinion. But...Bendis didn't write this issue. For me this was a trip down memory lane I guess which is why I liked it. In point of fact, this issue will have no bearing on the mini-series. So I hope I explained that well enough! ;-)
Hasbro's New Transformers for 2008 - Mar 04, 2008 - 05:59pm
Sonyman...you know why GI joes went from 12" to 3 3/4"? THE COST OF PLASTIC!!!! People have an idea that plastic is cheap. Well my job is in industrial sales that uses a LOT of raw plastics and I can tell you the cost of plastics have gone through the roof in recent years. and don't kid yourself...Toy makers have always been about profits first. You think they re-release G! toys because they like you? they do it because they know you'll buy it and gladly pay four times what you paid for it 20 years ago. If they have to keep releasing every G1 toy ever made to keep getting your money they will. Hell I will buy a Six-Shot if they ever re-release him!
Sonyman...you know why GI joes went from 12" to 3 3/4"? THE COST OF PLASTIC!!!! People have an idea that plastic is cheap. Well my job is in industrial sales that uses a LOT of raw plastics and I can tell you the cost of plastics have gone through the roof in recent years. and don't kid yourself...Toy makers have always been about profits first. You think they re-release G! toys because they like you? they do it because they know you'll buy it and gladly pay four times what you paid for it 20 years ago. If they have to keep releasing every G1 toy ever made to keep getting your money they will. Hell I will buy a Six-Shot if they ever re-release him!
Hasbro's New Transformers for 2008 - Mar 04, 2008 - 05:30pm
experimental...that's cool. I loved the NES as well. Still have it too! I guess it bugs me when people (not you) crap all over things today with the snotty smugness. I mean...its just TOYS for Gods Sake!
experimental...that's cool. I loved the NES as well. Still have it too! I guess it bugs me when people (not you) crap all over things today with the snotty smugness. I mean...its just TOYS for Gods Sake!
Hasbro's New Transformers for 2008 - Mar 04, 2008 - 04:59pm
EXPERIMENTAL...you make some good points but allow me to comment on a few. EVERYBODY thinks the toys that they grew up with were the best! Period. Your comments about kids not knowing a good toy unless it's hooked up to their XBox...I would have said the same about you and your Atari 2600. I could easily say that the G.I. Joes I grew up on in the early 70's were the best toys ever. Our Hot Wheels were better, that's for sure...Our Rockem sockem robots were better...not these cheap mini-versions they try to pass off today. And what the hell was better than Mattel's talking Football with the little records you played.... But damn...I'd love to be a kid with some of the hi-tech crap they have today. I'd have loved to grown up with video games. I'll say it again...G1 Transformers are the best BUT...there were a LOT of crap G! transformers as well. The figures today are much more playable. They don't break as much and they will still look as good 10 years from now as they won't have all those crappy labels tearing and peeling off. Look...G1 is over...G2 is over...Beast Wars if over. Enough with the whining about days gone by because they are not coming back. Embrace the new Transformers or move on to something else.
EXPERIMENTAL...you make some good points but allow me to comment on a few. EVERYBODY thinks the toys that they grew up with were the best! Period. Your comments about kids not knowing a good toy unless it's hooked up to their XBox...I would have said the same about you and your Atari 2600. I could easily say that the G.I. Joes I grew up on in the early 70's were the best toys ever. Our Hot Wheels were better, that's for sure...Our Rockem sockem robots were better...not these cheap mini-versions they try to pass off today. And what the hell was better than Mattel's talking Football with the little records you played.... But damn...I'd love to be a kid with some of the hi-tech crap they have today. I'd have loved to grown up with video games. I'll say it again...G1 Transformers are the best BUT...there were a LOT of crap G! transformers as well. The figures today are much more playable. They don't break as much and they will still look as good 10 years from now as they won't have all those crappy labels tearing and peeling off. Look...G1 is over...G2 is over...Beast Wars if over. Enough with the whining about days gone by because they are not coming back. Embrace the new Transformers or move on to something else.
Hasbro's New Transformers for 2008 - Mar 04, 2008 - 11:58am
taydor...I could not disagree more....I think G1 toys were much easier to transform than some of these ball jointed puzzles..
taydor...I could not disagree more....I think G1 toys were much easier to transform than some of these ball jointed puzzles..
Hasbro's New Transformers for 2008 - Mar 04, 2008 - 11:11am
Look...give the new toys a chance for God sakes! Breaking News...but a lot of G1 transformers were pretty crappy...Scourge and Cyclonus, powerdashers, Pretenders...not everything in G1 was gold. Can you even find a G1 jet that has its wings anymore?
Look...give the new toys a chance for God sakes! Breaking News...but a lot of G1 transformers were pretty crappy...Scourge and Cyclonus, powerdashers, Pretenders...not everything in G1 was gold. Can you even find a G1 jet that has its wings anymore?
Hasbro's New Transformers for 2008 - Mar 04, 2008 - 06:39am
It's funny how the years dull people's memories. There is a whole misconception that the entire G1 line was die-cast when in realaity the die-cast faded away after the first couple of years basically. Die-casts were great if you didn't want to ever play with the toys. They look like crap if you did play with them with the paint all chipping off.
It's funny how the years dull people's memories. There is a whole misconception that the entire G1 line was die-cast when in realaity the die-cast faded away after the first couple of years basically. Die-casts were great if you didn't want to ever play with the toys. They look like crap if you did play with them with the paint all chipping off.
BLADE: The Series - Mar 04, 2008 - 06:31am
I don't think there were Blade Spike Haters...only Blade fans who wanted to see something a bit better. I generally enjoyed the series except for Sticky himself. As someone else pointed out, Blade regularly got his butt kicked by everyday vamps in the series. It's tough to be intimidating when your getting trashed all the time.
I don't think there were Blade Spike Haters...only Blade fans who wanted to see something a bit better. I generally enjoyed the series except for Sticky himself. As someone else pointed out, Blade regularly got his butt kicked by everyday vamps in the series. It's tough to be intimidating when your getting trashed all the time.
KICK ASS #1 - Feb 26, 2008 - 11:54am
I think the draw is his art is distinctive and that's almost rare these days. Comic art today is uniformly very good. When I started reading comics in the early 70's we had old golden age guys still hanging on like Don Heck and Jim Mooney, and Frank Robbins...they were so far below the talent of younger guys like Neal Adams, Jim Starlin, Barry Smith, Frank Brunner, and Berni Wrightson to name a few. You don't see that dispairity in talent today as much. Art looks better because the printing and coloring processes are so much better today than they were 30 years ago. Still, I don't see the kind of unique styles today. Romita's stands out...you know his art as soon as you see it as you do Jim lees...Gauley is right...artists develop over time. When Bill Sinkewicz (sp?) first worked on moon Knight he was just copying neal Adams. But he began to develop his more unique style over time. Same with Romita. I like his abstract gritty style. His characters are not impossibly muscled and his women are not all hauling 44 DD's around.
I think the draw is his art is distinctive and that's almost rare these days. Comic art today is uniformly very good. When I started reading comics in the early 70's we had old golden age guys still hanging on like Don Heck and Jim Mooney, and Frank Robbins...they were so far below the talent of younger guys like Neal Adams, Jim Starlin, Barry Smith, Frank Brunner, and Berni Wrightson to name a few. You don't see that dispairity in talent today as much. Art looks better because the printing and coloring processes are so much better today than they were 30 years ago. Still, I don't see the kind of unique styles today. Romita's stands out...you know his art as soon as you see it as you do Jim lees...Gauley is right...artists develop over time. When Bill Sinkewicz (sp?) first worked on moon Knight he was just copying neal Adams. But he began to develop his more unique style over time. Same with Romita. I like his abstract gritty style. His characters are not impossibly muscled and his women are not all hauling 44 DD's around.
KICK ASS #1 - Feb 26, 2008 - 09:30am
merin, well I'm not the biggest Millar fan in the world to be sure. But I did enjoy the concept of the story as well as the execution. I'm willing to overlook the monster ego.
merin, well I'm not the biggest Millar fan in the world to be sure. But I did enjoy the concept of the story as well as the execution. I'm willing to overlook the monster ego.
30 DAYS OF NIGHT - Feb 20, 2008 - 12:40pm
AEGRANT...I can tell you why Blood+ was included...they are both distributed by Sony. Simple as that. I'll have a review of the Blood+ boxed set coming soon.
AEGRANT...I can tell you why Blood+ was included...they are both distributed by Sony. Simple as that. I'll have a review of the Blood+ boxed set coming soon.
Make This a Better World for Maniacs - Feb 11, 2008 - 09:20am
gentleman...lister, Merin, as I know you well...I plan on doing more comic reviews in addition to the DVD reviews. Agree about video games. I'd personally drop them as there are so many game sites out there not to mention magazines.
gentleman...lister, Merin, as I know you well...I plan on doing more comic reviews in addition to the DVD reviews. Agree about video games. I'd personally drop them as there are so many game sites out there not to mention magazines.
BLACK WATER - Feb 06, 2008 - 05:21am
Look it's no Oscar winner but as a person who views a lot of low budget films, this is a diamond in the rough
Look it's no Oscar winner but as a person who views a lot of low budget films, this is a diamond in the rough
The Savage Sword of Conan Vol. 1 - Feb 04, 2008 - 05:16pm
Raul..right you are. Sometimes the mag would be a full length conan story. Other times there would be backup features of King Kull, and other S & S characters. i think it was the most consistently well-drawn book of the 70's.
Raul..right you are. Sometimes the mag would be a full length conan story. Other times there would be backup features of King Kull, and other S & S characters. i think it was the most consistently well-drawn book of the 70's.
Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers--2 Disc Ed - Jan 30, 2008 - 04:54pm
I didn't point out Marlowe specifically and it doesn't matter whether the film was produced 50 years ago or last week...there's a reason the film was shot at Columbia which was considered one step abover poverty row studios like PRC and Monogram. As for Ankrum...well, veteran of Sci-fi films he may be,,,mostly bad ones like The Giant Claw and the awful giant grasshopped film Beginning of the End where he played another befuddled General. Ankrum was much better in Western roles.
I didn't point out Marlowe specifically and it doesn't matter whether the film was produced 50 years ago or last week...there's a reason the film was shot at Columbia which was considered one step abover poverty row studios like PRC and Monogram. As for Ankrum...well, veteran of Sci-fi films he may be,,,mostly bad ones like The Giant Claw and the awful giant grasshopped film Beginning of the End where he played another befuddled General. Ankrum was much better in Western roles.
Lake Placid 2 Unrated - Jan 20, 2008 - 10:10am
Well we wouldn't want to hide them. We need to get the word out so people don't wasted their money. it's a public service.
Well we wouldn't want to hide them. We need to get the word out so people don't wasted their money. it's a public service.
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones Vol. 2 - Jan 15, 2008 - 05:29am
Tacid, yes, I agree. I wish they had kept those parts in as well.
Tacid, yes, I agree. I wish they had kept those parts in as well.
Braveheart: Special 2 Disc Collector's Edition - Jan 08, 2008 - 08:09am
JD... unortunately there is no director's cut or deleted scenes. that would have been nice.
JD... unortunately there is no director's cut or deleted scenes. that would have been nice.
NATIONAL TREASURE: 2 Disc Collector's Edition - Dec 31, 2007 - 06:56am
Hanso, I guess they think that a game will make people think they are getting more for their money.
Hanso, I guess they think that a game will make people think they are getting more for their money.
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD'S END 2-disc Limited Edition - Dec 26, 2007 - 06:52am
McKracken...Chow Yun Fat was good in this movie and I probably should have noted that as well. I think his performance got buried under the weight of everything else that was going on.
McKracken...Chow Yun Fat was good in this movie and I probably should have noted that as well. I think his performance got buried under the weight of everything else that was going on.
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD'S END 2-disc Limited Edition - Dec 23, 2007 - 11:06pm
Thanks Movielord...I really don't care if someone disagrees with my review...that's what this is all about. But if someone wants to insult me then I'll defend myself. Look, some people love these movies, and if my review is negative, they should not take it personally. To me these movies were mostly entertaining but wildly uneven.
Thanks Movielord...I really don't care if someone disagrees with my review...that's what this is all about. But if someone wants to insult me then I'll defend myself. Look, some people love these movies, and if my review is negative, they should not take it personally. To me these movies were mostly entertaining but wildly uneven.
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD'S END 2-disc Limited Edition - Dec 23, 2007 - 04:47pm
Lobenzo...how are you. Merry Christmas! Look I don't read Rolling Stone either...I was merely pointing out that many in the mainstream media felt the film had the same weaknesses that I noted. I guess I'm not getting the connection about mainstream magazines and advertsing revenue. The Reviews I noted were all negative reviews of the film....they certainly were not catering the studios favor with a negative review of this film.
Lobenzo...how are you. Merry Christmas! Look I don't read Rolling Stone either...I was merely pointing out that many in the mainstream media felt the film had the same weaknesses that I noted. I guess I'm not getting the connection about mainstream magazines and advertsing revenue. The Reviews I noted were all negative reviews of the film....they certainly were not catering the studios favor with a negative review of this film.
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD'S END 2-disc Limited Edition - Dec 23, 2007 - 04:43pm
A DVD review consists of reviewing the film and the extras...which I did. This just in...not all DVD's have extras...Not everyone has seen the film before it hits DVD.
A DVD review consists of reviewing the film and the extras...which I did. This just in...not all DVD's have extras...Not everyone has seen the film before it hits DVD.
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD'S END 2-disc Limited Edition - Dec 23, 2007 - 11:21am
An one more point...smegforbrain might also want to read the reviews of this film by Peter Travers of Rolliing Stone, The New York Post, Entertainment Weekly, The San Francisco Chronicle, and USA Today...All of those reviews pointed out the convoluted plotlines and overlong length, as the film's major weaknesses...so I guess that I am in pretty good company.
An one more point...smegforbrain might also want to read the reviews of this film by Peter Travers of Rolliing Stone, The New York Post, Entertainment Weekly, The San Francisco Chronicle, and USA Today...All of those reviews pointed out the convoluted plotlines and overlong length, as the film's major weaknesses...so I guess that I am in pretty good company.
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD'S END 2-disc Limited Edition - Dec 23, 2007 - 11:14am
And I always find it funny that when people disagree with a review that they have to resort to insults and name-calling. Try actually reading the review...I didn't say i couldn't follow the plot threads...if that were the case I would have referred to it as INCOMPREHENSIBLE. As it is I said they were incalculable...meaning too many to count. If you don't understand the difference between the two words I wouldn't be so quick to question another person's intelligence. And I didn't think there were a LACK of extras...there were plenty of extras...just too short. And Audioslave...yes, my bad, on that one.
And I always find it funny that when people disagree with a review that they have to resort to insults and name-calling. Try actually reading the review...I didn't say i couldn't follow the plot threads...if that were the case I would have referred to it as INCOMPREHENSIBLE. As it is I said they were incalculable...meaning too many to count. If you don't understand the difference between the two words I wouldn't be so quick to question another person's intelligence. And I didn't think there were a LACK of extras...there were plenty of extras...just too short. And Audioslave...yes, my bad, on that one.
Mego 8" Super-Heroes: World's Greatest Toys - Dec 19, 2007 - 06:55pm
Hey Benjamin...glad you enjoyed the review. Did John pass along the link? Anyway, it was a great book and it really took me back to my own youth.
Hey Benjamin...glad you enjoyed the review. Did John pass along the link? Anyway, it was a great book and it really took me back to my own youth.
Mego 8" Super-Heroes: World's Greatest Toys - Dec 18, 2007 - 12:46pm
I believe you are referring to the Mego Pocket Heroes line which came out after the 8" line ended.
I believe you are referring to the Mego Pocket Heroes line which came out after the 8" line ended.
HELLRAISER 20th Anniversary Edition - Dec 03, 2007 - 10:29am
Hanso, DVD may very well be on the way out but that time is at least a few years down the road. People do still buy CDs, 20 years or so after their introduction. So it is hardly a waste of time at this point. And yes...I still use my VCR...all the time in fact. It's cheap...i still have loads of tapes, and it still works fine. I'm sure TiVo's and DVRs are great but for I've yet to have seen the great need to invest in one personally.
Hanso, DVD may very well be on the way out but that time is at least a few years down the road. People do still buy CDs, 20 years or so after their introduction. So it is hardly a waste of time at this point. And yes...I still use my VCR...all the time in fact. It's cheap...i still have loads of tapes, and it still works fine. I'm sure TiVo's and DVRs are great but for I've yet to have seen the great need to invest in one personally.
Some Hard Truths to Face - Nov 12, 2007 - 09:18am
I'll be honest...I got the first four books through the Sci-fi book club and could not even make it through the second book...I found them dull and long-winded. These unending fantasy epics are whats wrong with the genre today. why can't someone just tell a good story in a single volume? I think obviously publishers push writers to turn things into trilogies or even longer epics solely for the dollars.
I'll be honest...I got the first four books through the Sci-fi book club and could not even make it through the second book...I found them dull and long-winded. These unending fantasy epics are whats wrong with the genre today. why can't someone just tell a good story in a single volume? I think obviously publishers push writers to turn things into trilogies or even longer epics solely for the dollars.
Imaginistix Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell - Nov 12, 2007 - 09:11am
Not to correct you but it's not an article...it's a review of the book called Imaginistix...which is also the name of their website as I pointed out in the review. The website was only mentioned in the first sentence of the review. This is about the book...not the website...thanks
Not to correct you but it's not an article...it's a review of the book called Imaginistix...which is also the name of their website as I pointed out in the review. The website was only mentioned in the first sentence of the review. This is about the book...not the website...thanks
THE ADVENTURES OF YOUNG INDIANA JONES Vol. 1 - Nov 05, 2007 - 12:54pm
Mckracken...Yes...that's it exactly. 7 what they are calling full length episodes which are two of the TV episodes put together. I found it weird at first that the Curse of the jackal episode ended and then we moved right on to the Morocco episode. Wasn't til I started watching the rest that I figured it all out. Yes, as far as I know each will have 12 discs.
Mckracken...Yes...that's it exactly. 7 what they are calling full length episodes which are two of the TV episodes put together. I found it weird at first that the Curse of the jackal episode ended and then we moved right on to the Morocco episode. Wasn't til I started watching the rest that I figured it all out. Yes, as far as I know each will have 12 discs.
THE ADVENTURES OF YOUNG INDIANA JONES Vol. 1 - Nov 04, 2007 - 04:50pm
popa...yes correct. Not in widescreen. In fact, the show was so expensive to shoot since so much was done on location that it was shot in 16mm instead of 32mm. it was a great show
popa...yes correct. Not in widescreen. In fact, the show was so expensive to shoot since so much was done on location that it was shot in 16mm instead of 32mm. it was a great show
THE ADVENTURES OF YOUNG INDIANA JONES Vol. 1 - Nov 04, 2007 - 03:11am
rockrules...quite right. I typed the wrong name. Lloyd Owen played Indy's father in several episodes. As for BDD's question the show lasted, technically 3 seasons or 44 episodes although some were unaired. each episode in the boxed set is actually two episodes from the TV Show. Thus there are 14 episodes in all which run approx. 44 minutes. The rest of the DVDs contain the documentaries that I mention in the review so basically there are 5 DVDs filled with the extras.
rockrules...quite right. I typed the wrong name. Lloyd Owen played Indy's father in several episodes. As for BDD's question the show lasted, technically 3 seasons or 44 episodes although some were unaired. each episode in the boxed set is actually two episodes from the TV Show. Thus there are 14 episodes in all which run approx. 44 minutes. The rest of the DVDs contain the documentaries that I mention in the review so basically there are 5 DVDs filled with the extras.
RETURN TO HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL - Oct 26, 2007 - 01:11pm
I honestly had not idea about the HD features...I only found out because I had read a review from another site after doing mind. I'll make it a point to research variations between formats in future reviews. Thanks for noting that, Lister.
I honestly had not idea about the HD features...I only found out because I had read a review from another site after doing mind. I'll make it a point to research variations between formats in future reviews. Thanks for noting that, Lister.
RETURN TO HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL - Oct 26, 2007 - 07:27am
Simple...I didn't review the HD version with the "96 versions" of the film...but I think all it takes is one...
Simple...I didn't review the HD version with the "96 versions" of the film...but I think all it takes is one...
EXPEDITION TO THE RUINS OF GREYHAWK - Oct 17, 2007 - 05:26pm
My Bad...It should have been spelled Xagyg.
My Bad...It should have been spelled Xagyg.
TRANSFORMERS - 2 Disc Special Edition - Oct 15, 2007 - 12:55pm
I'll have to check that out...I never thought to look at the end credits. I just found it weird that they cut away from his battle and never went back.
I'll have to check that out...I never thought to look at the end credits. I just found it weird that they cut away from his battle and never went back.
SUPERMAN - DOOMSDAY - Sep 23, 2007 - 12:38am
LobeznoD...I will admit that my name calling was uncalled for...BUT if you want to disagree than disagree but frankly I thought your opinion was more of a personal attack by calling me review flawed. Flawed based on what? The review is my opinion. My review was for the DVD...not a theatrical release where you are only reviewing the film. I DO feel that special features are a big part of a DVD, and in many cases, often more entertaining than the film itself. You say my point on the voice talent is flawed...how so? Because YOU disagree with me? I could just as well say your review is flawed because you didn't like Baldwin, but I won't because it is YOUR opinion. That's what reviews are. I belive I accurately pointed out the DVD's strengths and weaknesses on both sides. Oh..my comment about Booster Gold...it's called sarcasm. Sheesh!
LobeznoD...I will admit that my name calling was uncalled for...BUT if you want to disagree than disagree but frankly I thought your opinion was more of a personal attack by calling me review flawed. Flawed based on what? The review is my opinion. My review was for the DVD...not a theatrical release where you are only reviewing the film. I DO feel that special features are a big part of a DVD, and in many cases, often more entertaining than the film itself. You say my point on the voice talent is flawed...how so? Because YOU disagree with me? I could just as well say your review is flawed because you didn't like Baldwin, but I won't because it is YOUR opinion. That's what reviews are. I belive I accurately pointed out the DVD's strengths and weaknesses on both sides. Oh..my comment about Booster Gold...it's called sarcasm. Sheesh!
SUPERMAN - DOOMSDAY - Sep 22, 2007 - 02:26pm
lobenzoD...first of all you're a moron. It seems from the other comments that the readers agree with my review. Did I say it was a great movie at any point? I said the animation was inferior to the TV series...Did I not say that the writers made a poor choice by making Lex the main villain...did I not say I was disappointed by the lack of the JLA making an appearance. The movie was about a C or C- with the bonus features bringing the grade up a bit. My review as based on the entire package...not just the film. What movie did I see???? What review did you read???? perhaps a little less talking and a little more listening might do you some good.
lobenzoD...first of all you're a moron. It seems from the other comments that the readers agree with my review. Did I say it was a great movie at any point? I said the animation was inferior to the TV series...Did I not say that the writers made a poor choice by making Lex the main villain...did I not say I was disappointed by the lack of the JLA making an appearance. The movie was about a C or C- with the bonus features bringing the grade up a bit. My review as based on the entire package...not just the film. What movie did I see???? What review did you read???? perhaps a little less talking and a little more listening might do you some good.
THOR #3 - Sep 19, 2007 - 10:27am
well I really wasn't going to check in on this anymore but on one hand, Kurt says he's not taking a shot at my review...on the other he basically calls those of us who enjoyed it mindless lemmings because we fell for JMS "superhero porn" Good God! What the hell is wrong with actually ENJOYING a comic book because it was pure entertainment. I could turn around and say that those who like Civil War and seeing Cap get killed were nothing but liberal lefties who enjoyed seeing the fascist Cap get his...but you know what, that would have been stupid. Opinions vary and not everyone is going to agree on everything. But some people are politicizing this book WAY more than I think it was intended. In short...lighten up people...it's just a funny book!
well I really wasn't going to check in on this anymore but on one hand, Kurt says he's not taking a shot at my review...on the other he basically calls those of us who enjoyed it mindless lemmings because we fell for JMS "superhero porn" Good God! What the hell is wrong with actually ENJOYING a comic book because it was pure entertainment. I could turn around and say that those who like Civil War and seeing Cap get killed were nothing but liberal lefties who enjoyed seeing the fascist Cap get his...but you know what, that would have been stupid. Opinions vary and not everyone is going to agree on everything. But some people are politicizing this book WAY more than I think it was intended. In short...lighten up people...it's just a funny book!
THOR #3 - Sep 18, 2007 - 10:09am
Tiberius...I was going to respond to Kurt's opposition to my review but you said it so eloquently that there is really no need. The fact is that Thor #3 made me feel good...this is the first time I can say this about a Marvel Comic in a LONG time. I'm even a bit older than you although I'd say were basically from the same generation. Well said my friend!
Tiberius...I was going to respond to Kurt's opposition to my review but you said it so eloquently that there is really no need. The fact is that Thor #3 made me feel good...this is the first time I can say this about a Marvel Comic in a LONG time. I'm even a bit older than you although I'd say were basically from the same generation. Well said my friend!
THOR #3 - Sep 17, 2007 - 08:03am
Gauley...I actually consider myself a Marvel Zombie...at least old school. A marvel Zombie used to really mean a comic reader who was devoted to marvel and read only their books and that's what I was growing up. It pains me to see what's happening. I could take Civil War if that's all it had been...but Civil War, piled on top of Avengers Disassembled, piled on top of House of M...it's all been too much. I mentioned Roy Thomas because he is a friend of mine and we correspond frequently...In fact I will be doing an interview with him very soon...he thought anyone who would kill off the Vision was a fool! I guess I hate this new belief that you have to kill off characters just to sell a few more books...and DC is just as guilty of doing it as Marvel.
Gauley...I actually consider myself a Marvel Zombie...at least old school. A marvel Zombie used to really mean a comic reader who was devoted to marvel and read only their books and that's what I was growing up. It pains me to see what's happening. I could take Civil War if that's all it had been...but Civil War, piled on top of Avengers Disassembled, piled on top of House of M...it's all been too much. I mentioned Roy Thomas because he is a friend of mine and we correspond frequently...In fact I will be doing an interview with him very soon...he thought anyone who would kill off the Vision was a fool! I guess I hate this new belief that you have to kill off characters just to sell a few more books...and DC is just as guilty of doing it as Marvel.
THOR #3 - Sep 17, 2007 - 07:56am
Lister, very well said. I think we are definitely on the same wave length. You hit upon THE word...fun. I get enough bad, depressing news from real life and the daily news. I don't need it crossing over into my comics. I mean I respect that Shadowprime doesn't want to read Thor #3, but I think he's missing the bigger picture of why so many of us enjoyed it. It was pure catharsis. I know this..the first two issues have been huge sellouts for Marvel and I'm sure the thrid will be as well. I hope that this sets off a strobe in Quesada's head and makes him realize the the diastrous path that Marvel has been travelling.
Lister, very well said. I think we are definitely on the same wave length. You hit upon THE word...fun. I get enough bad, depressing news from real life and the daily news. I don't need it crossing over into my comics. I mean I respect that Shadowprime doesn't want to read Thor #3, but I think he's missing the bigger picture of why so many of us enjoyed it. It was pure catharsis. I know this..the first two issues have been huge sellouts for Marvel and I'm sure the thrid will be as well. I hope that this sets off a strobe in Quesada's head and makes him realize the the diastrous path that Marvel has been travelling.
THOR #3 - Sep 16, 2007 - 02:03pm
Shadowprime...you missed the point COMPLETELY! it wasn't about Thor beating up Iron Man. it was about the symbolism of beating up Iron man. It was about striking back against oppressive authority. it was about striking back against the direction that TWO STINKING writers have steered the Marvel ship in the past few years. Maybe Straczynski wrote Iron man dumb this issue because he feels that's what he's become since Civil War. You're looking at the smaller picture...I am hoping Thor's rebuff of Iron Man's ultimatium will have a carryover to the rest of the marvel Universe. Maybe Roy Thomas will come along and say the entired Avengers Disassembled and Civil War storylines were nothing but a dream...or a nightmare as the case may be
Shadowprime...you missed the point COMPLETELY! it wasn't about Thor beating up Iron Man. it was about the symbolism of beating up Iron man. It was about striking back against oppressive authority. it was about striking back against the direction that TWO STINKING writers have steered the Marvel ship in the past few years. Maybe Straczynski wrote Iron man dumb this issue because he feels that's what he's become since Civil War. You're looking at the smaller picture...I am hoping Thor's rebuff of Iron Man's ultimatium will have a carryover to the rest of the marvel Universe. Maybe Roy Thomas will come along and say the entired Avengers Disassembled and Civil War storylines were nothing but a dream...or a nightmare as the case may be
THOR #3 - Sep 16, 2007 - 12:52pm
First of all, I would like to thank all of oyu...or all of you except Shadowprime, I guess...for the nice comments about my review of Thor. It certainly seems a lot of you share my sentiments about the current direction of the Marvel Universe. Do we need comics to be rooted in reality? Isn't reality the reason we escape into comics or fantasy novels or movies? Do we need government intervention in our comic books as well as our everyday lives? I say hell no. But the fact is, and I've been reading comics for 35 years, there will always be the Marvel Zombies who think the company can do no wrong. It is an insult to me for writers to come in and blow up a character who has been around for 50 years. Hell...Killing Superman was easy...writing issue #820 of Action comics...that's the HARD part! Making characters interesting without having to have one of these mega-cross over, year long events is the real challenge. And the Ultimate titles are yet another insult to long time fans in my opinion. I'm not saying we have to return to the simplicity of the silver age, I'm all for gritty, more mature characters. But whenn's the last time a Marvel Hero actually went out and did something heroic? The sooner Bendis, Millar, and Quesada are on a bus out of town, the better!
First of all, I would like to thank all of oyu...or all of you except Shadowprime, I guess...for the nice comments about my review of Thor. It certainly seems a lot of you share my sentiments about the current direction of the Marvel Universe. Do we need comics to be rooted in reality? Isn't reality the reason we escape into comics or fantasy novels or movies? Do we need government intervention in our comic books as well as our everyday lives? I say hell no. But the fact is, and I've been reading comics for 35 years, there will always be the Marvel Zombies who think the company can do no wrong. It is an insult to me for writers to come in and blow up a character who has been around for 50 years. Hell...Killing Superman was easy...writing issue #820 of Action comics...that's the HARD part! Making characters interesting without having to have one of these mega-cross over, year long events is the real challenge. And the Ultimate titles are yet another insult to long time fans in my opinion. I'm not saying we have to return to the simplicity of the silver age, I'm all for gritty, more mature characters. But whenn's the last time a Marvel Hero actually went out and did something heroic? The sooner Bendis, Millar, and Quesada are on a bus out of town, the better!
MASTERS OF HORROR: The Washingtonians - Sep 15, 2007 - 11:25pm
I don't know if you missed anything. Black comedy isn't for everyone, I suppose.
I don't know if you missed anything. Black comedy isn't for everyone, I suppose.
30 DAYS OF NIGHT: Blood Trails - Sep 14, 2007 - 08:18am
well supposedly the 13 plus minute long offering was four episodes running together. If they are 3 - 4 minutes long that makes sense. If Not shoot DKC who provided the preview.
well supposedly the 13 plus minute long offering was four episodes running together. If they are 3 - 4 minutes long that makes sense. If Not shoot DKC who provided the preview.
THE DRESDEN FILES: The Complete First Season - Sep 10, 2007 - 08:49am
Fenngibbon...why make all those changes? Simple...It's TV. Butcher's books are good but it's not like they are on the NY Times Bestseller list. I disagree totally about needing to be loyal ot the source material. The TV show had to appeal to a broader audience. I'd guess that only a small percentage of people who watched the show ever read any of the books. I think things like the use of the hockey and drum sticks were meant to anchor it a bit in the real word and also add some comic relief and I had no problem with it.
Fenngibbon...why make all those changes? Simple...It's TV. Butcher's books are good but it's not like they are on the NY Times Bestseller list. I disagree totally about needing to be loyal ot the source material. The TV show had to appeal to a broader audience. I'd guess that only a small percentage of people who watched the show ever read any of the books. I think things like the use of the hockey and drum sticks were meant to anchor it a bit in the real word and also add some comic relief and I had no problem with it.
Monster Manual V - Sep 04, 2007 - 01:03pm
Well I think players will continue to stay with the 3.5 edition. It's just like people staying with DVD and not moving to blu-ray yet. There's so much material out there that players don't need to change and I really don't think Wizards would be so bold as to completely make the new edition incompatible with 4.0. Heck i know people that are still playing regular AD&D with the original hardcovers.
Well I think players will continue to stay with the 3.5 edition. It's just like people staying with DVD and not moving to blu-ray yet. There's so much material out there that players don't need to change and I really don't think Wizards would be so bold as to completely make the new edition incompatible with 4.0. Heck i know people that are still playing regular AD&D with the original hardcovers.
THE MONSTER SQUAD 20th Anniversary Edition - Aug 02, 2007 - 03:04pm
I'm sure you can get it most anywhere. Amazon has it...the bigger stores like Best Buy should too
I'm sure you can get it most anywhere. Amazon has it...the bigger stores like Best Buy should too
THOR #1 - Jul 20, 2007 - 01:02pm
Merin, yes i think we share a lot of the same philosophies. One thing I like about DC is how they continue to embrace their golden age roots and still keep those old time characters around. Marvel seems to have completely distanced themselves from the GA and basically the SA now. Marvel really began to turn me off in the 90's when they turned their major titles over to all the image guys like Liefield, Jim Lee, etc...Someone should have told Marvel that great artists don't make great writers...and Liefied isn't all that great an artist anyway. I felt that was a slap in the face to writers who really work at their craft. Some artists can write...Frank Miller being the first one that comes to mind...Byrne is ok.
Merin, yes i think we share a lot of the same philosophies. One thing I like about DC is how they continue to embrace their golden age roots and still keep those old time characters around. Marvel seems to have completely distanced themselves from the GA and basically the SA now. Marvel really began to turn me off in the 90's when they turned their major titles over to all the image guys like Liefield, Jim Lee, etc...Someone should have told Marvel that great artists don't make great writers...and Liefied isn't all that great an artist anyway. I felt that was a slap in the face to writers who really work at their craft. Some artists can write...Frank Miller being the first one that comes to mind...Byrne is ok.
THOR #1 - Jul 19, 2007 - 08:57am
Merin, I think you and I are on the same page. I just don't care for this dark age at Marvel where heroes fight themselves more than villains. It really pains me because I love marvel and growing up I was always a Marvel guy. I just have not enjoyed Marvel since they started the Ulitmates titles which..ok...some were good...but I found unnecessary just because readers today don't want to take the effort to invest in a character's history.
Merin, I think you and I are on the same page. I just don't care for this dark age at Marvel where heroes fight themselves more than villains. It really pains me because I love marvel and growing up I was always a Marvel guy. I just have not enjoyed Marvel since they started the Ulitmates titles which..ok...some were good...but I found unnecessary just because readers today don't want to take the effort to invest in a character's history.
THOR #1 - Jul 19, 2007 - 08:47am
Jedi...spoken like a true "youngster"...no offense. I could not disagree with you more about the writing in comics today. For my money the best writers were the writers of the 70's and 80's...Roy thomas, Frank Miller, Len Wein, Marv Wolfman, Chris Claremont, Steve Englehart...first they stayed on books for lengthy periods of time...they didn't just blow onto a title for a year and blow out like they were rock stars. a Lot Today's writers have no investment in the characters. We see more and more comic writers coming in from film and TV where they can always go back to if they want. For guys like Thomas and Wolfman, Comics WAS their occupation. Anyone can write a storyline that "Changes the Marvel Universe" but delivering solid work, month in and month out on just the average issue...that's a real challenge. And now...the guys who do write the monthly titles like Ghost Rider, Iron Man, X-Men, etc...have to have the "Big Story Event of The Year" shoved down their throats. They can't even do what they want the characters because Quesada is dictating that they have to be a part of Civil War or Planet Hulk.
Jedi...spoken like a true "youngster"...no offense. I could not disagree with you more about the writing in comics today. For my money the best writers were the writers of the 70's and 80's...Roy thomas, Frank Miller, Len Wein, Marv Wolfman, Chris Claremont, Steve Englehart...first they stayed on books for lengthy periods of time...they didn't just blow onto a title for a year and blow out like they were rock stars. a Lot Today's writers have no investment in the characters. We see more and more comic writers coming in from film and TV where they can always go back to if they want. For guys like Thomas and Wolfman, Comics WAS their occupation. Anyone can write a storyline that "Changes the Marvel Universe" but delivering solid work, month in and month out on just the average issue...that's a real challenge. And now...the guys who do write the monthly titles like Ghost Rider, Iron Man, X-Men, etc...have to have the "Big Story Event of The Year" shoved down their throats. They can't even do what they want the characters because Quesada is dictating that they have to be a part of Civil War or Planet Hulk.
THOR #1 - Jul 19, 2007 - 08:39am
Merin, I agree with you. I don't understand Marvel just turning over the keys to the kingdom to Millar and Bendis. Isn't what they did pretty easy? I mean, wouldn't Roy Thomas or Gerry Conway have liked being able to to the Ulitmate Avengers or Ulitimate Spiderman so they could do the characters THEIR way? Millar and Bendis aren't under near the kind of editorial restraint that other writers are. I'm sure Stan Lee LOVES seeing what these guys have done...
Merin, I agree with you. I don't understand Marvel just turning over the keys to the kingdom to Millar and Bendis. Isn't what they did pretty easy? I mean, wouldn't Roy Thomas or Gerry Conway have liked being able to to the Ulitmate Avengers or Ulitimate Spiderman so they could do the characters THEIR way? Millar and Bendis aren't under near the kind of editorial restraint that other writers are. I'm sure Stan Lee LOVES seeing what these guys have done...
THOR #1 - Jul 19, 2007 - 08:29am
gauleyboy420. 20 years does qualify you as a longtime reader...I was thinking 20 years or more. but have you ever had a chance to read older thor? kirby stuff from the late 60's? There was a great run of issues with Thor in space battling Galactus, Ego the Living Planet, etc...great stuff. it was before my time as well but I was buying up back issues when I was very young and when they were very cheap! You know I bought a copy of FF# 48 in fine condition for $5 probably back in the late 70's...what a bargain!
gauleyboy420. 20 years does qualify you as a longtime reader...I was thinking 20 years or more. but have you ever had a chance to read older thor? kirby stuff from the late 60's? There was a great run of issues with Thor in space battling Galactus, Ego the Living Planet, etc...great stuff. it was before my time as well but I was buying up back issues when I was very young and when they were very cheap! You know I bought a copy of FF# 48 in fine condition for $5 probably back in the late 70's...what a bargain!
THOR #1 - Jul 18, 2007 - 03:33pm
First, it's nice to hear from another long-time fan. I agree with everything you said. Thor WAS Marvel's Superman. There was no need for the creation of the Sentry. I hope Thor returns to the HOLY CRAP! IT'S THOR days...as when Shooter had Count nefaria scared to death of him after Nefaria had just mopped the floor with the rest of the Avengers. But yeah, Thor needs to be a MAJOR player in the Marvel universe and hopefully that twit Quesada realizes it. Marvel needs to stop bending over and grabbing their ankles for Bendis and Millar.
First, it's nice to hear from another long-time fan. I agree with everything you said. Thor WAS Marvel's Superman. There was no need for the creation of the Sentry. I hope Thor returns to the HOLY CRAP! IT'S THOR days...as when Shooter had Count nefaria scared to death of him after Nefaria had just mopped the floor with the rest of the Avengers. But yeah, Thor needs to be a MAJOR player in the Marvel universe and hopefully that twit Quesada realizes it. Marvel needs to stop bending over and grabbing their ankles for Bendis and Millar.
THOR #1 - Jul 18, 2007 - 01:11pm
Hi. I won't dispute your argument. But I just don't think you need to tear the Marvel Universe down to its foundations every year. I think Brad Meltzer has put the JLA back on a great path since taking over and I hope someone eventually does the same for the Avengers.
Hi. I won't dispute your argument. But I just don't think you need to tear the Marvel Universe down to its foundations every year. I think Brad Meltzer has put the JLA back on a great path since taking over and I hope someone eventually does the same for the Avengers.
Dungeons & Dragons Magic Item Compendium - Jul 08, 2007 - 03:52pm
and the 3rd edition doesn't just SEEM bigger...it is by far...care to count how many 3rd edition supplements that are out there that are NOT revamps of old material...how bout anything to do with Eberron...
and the 3rd edition doesn't just SEEM bigger...it is by far...care to count how many 3rd edition supplements that are out there that are NOT revamps of old material...how bout anything to do with Eberron...
Dungeons & Dragons Magic Item Compendium - Jul 08, 2007 - 03:50pm
Merlin...Yes that is an IMPRESSIVE array of books...HOWEVER that array came out over the span of about a decade...nowadays, WOTc is putting out that much material in about 3 or 4 months. That's the difference. For example...the Original Unearthed Arcana came out in 1985 to expand the players handbook and DM's Guide which had come out in 1978. That's a SEVEN year span. As other older gamers have pointed out..if you were playing in the late 70's and early 80's as i was, you had to scrounge for new material. Older players will certainly remember Judges Guild who put out some very cheaply made, but very good supplements such as Tegal Manor and The City State of the Invincible Overlord. WOTC puts out more supplements in a year than TSR did in a decade. period!
Merlin...Yes that is an IMPRESSIVE array of books...HOWEVER that array came out over the span of about a decade...nowadays, WOTc is putting out that much material in about 3 or 4 months. That's the difference. For example...the Original Unearthed Arcana came out in 1985 to expand the players handbook and DM's Guide which had come out in 1978. That's a SEVEN year span. As other older gamers have pointed out..if you were playing in the late 70's and early 80's as i was, you had to scrounge for new material. Older players will certainly remember Judges Guild who put out some very cheaply made, but very good supplements such as Tegal Manor and The City State of the Invincible Overlord. WOTC puts out more supplements in a year than TSR did in a decade. period!
Dungeons & Dragons Magic Item Compendium - Jul 08, 2007 - 03:41pm
First...I wrote the review...not andy Collins...Collins is the writer of the book in question. Second, you guys misunderstood me...when I was talking about the dearth of supplements for AD&D, I am talking about the ORIGINAL version of the late 1970's....NOT the 2nd edition. The fact of the matter is that between 1978 AND say 1988, there was NOT a lot of material put out for AD&D, at least not by today's standards when there are 3 or 4 hardcovers that come out every month.
First...I wrote the review...not andy Collins...Collins is the writer of the book in question. Second, you guys misunderstood me...when I was talking about the dearth of supplements for AD&D, I am talking about the ORIGINAL version of the late 1970's....NOT the 2nd edition. The fact of the matter is that between 1978 AND say 1988, there was NOT a lot of material put out for AD&D, at least not by today's standards when there are 3 or 4 hardcovers that come out every month.
UNREST - Jun 07, 2007 - 03:06pm
That's the point. As I said I'm not normally one to point out continuity gaffes unless they smack you over the head...as they did in Unrest. I don't usually notice them either. I could have overlooked the errors if the film were better...
That's the point. As I said I'm not normally one to point out continuity gaffes unless they smack you over the head...as they did in Unrest. I don't usually notice them either. I could have overlooked the errors if the film were better...
UNREST - Jun 06, 2007 - 09:26pm
Sorry, I'm not buying the corpse being moved. Moved by whom? This was a spirit that never manifested itself physically, at least that we could tell. and if you recall, the orderly was in the show...with his clothes on...when he got attacked...so what? Someone moved him out of the shower and back again? Nope... Then there;s the fact that Alison Jumps out of the tank onto a cart full of shattered light bulbs and cuts her feet...yet seconds later shes running down the halls with no trace of blood...
Sorry, I'm not buying the corpse being moved. Moved by whom? This was a spirit that never manifested itself physically, at least that we could tell. and if you recall, the orderly was in the show...with his clothes on...when he got attacked...so what? Someone moved him out of the shower and back again? Nope... Then there;s the fact that Alison Jumps out of the tank onto a cart full of shattered light bulbs and cuts her feet...yet seconds later shes running down the halls with no trace of blood...
Wicked Little Things - Jun 02, 2007 - 06:31pm
I will agree with you that the bit about beingtoo intense for theaters was a pure marketing ploy...but come on...let's compare these films to a lot of the dreck that comes out direct to video...I won't name the studios because if you're a horror fan you know them. The Afterdark films are technically well made...solid camera work, lighting, sound...they have actors that you've at least heard of before who do a pretty competent job. I watch a LOT of low budget horror films and most of them are godawful but often get rave reviews from wannabe film snobs who like to think they're smarter than anyone else. Anything...and I do mean ANYTHING shot on video is pure trash, yet I see people go ga-ga for that crap. If you can't afford to make a movie on FILM then just don't make it...
I will agree with you that the bit about beingtoo intense for theaters was a pure marketing ploy...but come on...let's compare these films to a lot of the dreck that comes out direct to video...I won't name the studios because if you're a horror fan you know them. The Afterdark films are technically well made...solid camera work, lighting, sound...they have actors that you've at least heard of before who do a pretty competent job. I watch a LOT of low budget horror films and most of them are godawful but often get rave reviews from wannabe film snobs who like to think they're smarter than anyone else. Anything...and I do mean ANYTHING shot on video is pure trash, yet I see people go ga-ga for that crap. If you can't afford to make a movie on FILM then just don't make it...
John Constantine Hellblazer: Reasons to be Cheerful - May 02, 2007 - 06:42pm
The B- wasn't so much for the story as much as it was for the ending...or lack of an ending. When you buy a trade paperback, i think you go in expecting a story arc which begins and concludes, not one that continues in another story.
The B- wasn't so much for the story as much as it was for the ending...or lack of an ending. When you buy a trade paperback, i think you go in expecting a story arc which begins and concludes, not one that continues in another story.
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Need...ha...what took so long? Well it all depends on when we get the DVDs from the distributor. Our goal is to have the reviews up anywhere from two weeks before to two weeks after street date. This is the time of year when all the studios are releasing their previous season's TV shows on DVD so there is a LOT of material to plow through.