Why does this song make me think of The Goonies? Doesn't matter... this song is amazing.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
100 Bullets
So I just finished the eighth book in the 100 Bullets series and I have to talk about it... even if just for a second. This book is pure fucking genius. It is so rare that a new crime-noir story can really hold its glory the whole way through. I know it's premature of me to say that since there are 5 more books to read before the story ends, but I don't really care. After the first book you are teased with bits and pieces of the real story as it slowly, but steadily unfolds. You think it's about one thing, but it's really about another. You think one person is good, but they're not...or are they? Etc. I never thought that anything would impact me as much as Preacher did, but Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso's masterpiece has. I am trying not to read it too fast so that I can enjoy it more, but it's basically the equivalent of crack for me. If you like crime, conspiracy and damn good storytelling, you're in for a treat.
From Wikipedia: The initial plot of 100 Bullets hinges on the question of whether people would take the chance to get away with revenge. Occasionally in a given story arc, the mysterious Agent Graves approaches someone who has been the victim of a terrible wrong, and gives them the chance to set things right in the form of a nondescript attaché case containing a handgun, 100 bullets, a photograph of a person, and irrefutable evidence that this person is primarily responsible for their woes. He informs the candidate that the bullets are completely untraceable: any police investigation that uncovers one of them will stop.
Though all of the murders enabled by Agent Graves are presented as justifiable, the candidates are neither rewarded nor punished for taking up the offer, and appear to receive nothing other than closure for their actions. Several people have declined the offer. This is later revealed to be only a minor part of a much wider story.
The entire run of 100 Bullets is compiled across 100 comic issues or 13 trade paperbacks (the 13th book won't be available until July 2009). You can expect a more in-depth review once I finish. This series is something I could read write an essay on...
Ratings
Vol. 1 - First Shot, Last Call 8.0 / 10
Vol. 2 - Split Second Chance 8.2 / 10
Vol. 3 - Hang up on the Hang Low 9.2 / 10
Vol. 4 - A Foregone Tomorrow 8.6 / 10
Vol. 5 - The Counterfifth Detective 9.5 / 10
Vol. 6 - Six Feet Under The Gun 9.0 / 10
Vol. 7 - Samurai 8.8 / 10
Vol. 8 - The Hard Way 9.0 / 10
Vol. 9 - Strychnine Lives TBD / 10
Vol. 10 - Decayed TBD / 10
Vol. 11 - Once Upon a Crime TBD / 10
Vol. 12 - Dirt TBD / 10
Vol. 13 - Wilt TBD / 10
Monday, February 23, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Fuck CBS Radio
(The Douchebage, The Lesbian and The Stoner AKA Frosty, Heidi and Frank)
CBS Radio has now officially confirmed all of the information reported here. KLSX will change to “AMP RADIO” this Friday, February 20, at 5 p.m. The new format is described as “playing all the hits.” Friday will mark the final broadcasts for Adam Carolla, Tom Leykis, and Frosty, Heidi, and Frank. Thus far, none of them has discussed their plans for the future.
Earlier in the week, multiple sources had corroborated reports that Carolla’s radio show had been cancelled and that Carolla had been let go. Some rumors correctly suggested his home station, Los Angeles’s 97.1 KLSX, was preparing to switch from its current talk format to a more top-40-style format. Other speculation correctly suggested the change would leave KLSX personality Tom Leykis out of a job as well.
As for the format shift, radio gossip site RadioInsight first discovered that the domains AmpRadioLA.com, Amp971.com, and Amp971fm.com were all registered anonymously on February 9. Additionally, AmpRadio971.com and 971AmpRadio.com were registered in the name of programming consultant Anthony Acampora about a month ago. (Amp Radio is evidently a youth-oriented format that’s been used in other markets.)
Carolla, interestingly, signed a “multiyear extension” for his “Adam Carolla Show” program at the end of 2007. A CBS Radio exec said at the time that the show had “far exceeded [CBS's] expectations and proven to be a listener favorite,” even adding that he “anticipate[d] even more success for the program in the years to come.”
Source: http://www.inquisitr.com/18357/adam-carolla-show/
This really sucks. I've been listening to the Frosty, Heidi and Frank show for over 5 years and have never heard anything that made me laugh consistently. These guys are out of control. I hope they find a new home, but talk radio seems to be dead. The only way is only or through satellite which limits the listeners down to those willing to pay a premium for their service. Argh. This sucks. The three talk shows that will be gone starting today at 5pm got me through commutes to and from work, as well as boring lunches or dull office hours. This really, really sucks.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Review - Marvel 1985
Talk about the perfect throwback to a childhood spent reading comics and growing up in the eighties… Mark Millar (Wanted, Wolverine) successfully created a mesmerizing tale where fantasy becomes reality when comic heroes and villains cross over to the our universe. The story follows young Toby Goodman stuck in the aftermath of his parents divorce and coping with his ensuing bout of depression that is keeping him from being capable of handling the real world. Although his step-father is kind to him, Toby wants his real father, Jerry, to be around more because he looks up to him. Jerry is your "typical" comic collecting fanboy with no real direction and motivation, but that soon changes when he is presented with the opportunity to become the hero and save his son and the rest of the world when an onslaught of Marvel villains invade our world with hopes of destroying it.
This book captures Issues #1-6 of Marvel 1985, which ran from July - December of 2008. The story that Millar created is sure to please long-time comic fans thanks to all the interesting (and occasionally hilarious) cameos from popular heroes and villains, alongside some long-forgotten characters that are sure to bring smiles all around. This book is also very easily accessible to readers lacking familiarity to the Marvel universe due largely in part to the captivating characters from our world, like Toby and his father. I was actually pleasantly surprised how moving the story was as I read through it. I wasn’t expecting it to be so emotional. Dealing with divorce in a child’s life is a very sad topic and I believe that Millar really hit home with a lot of his readers by allowing them to sympathize with Toby.
Tommy Lee Edwards (Batman, Hellboy) managed to decipher a realistic approach to his panels for this unique story and his art is downright phenomenal. I don’t think anyone better could have been chosen to create this series alongside Millar. I am very happy with the final product and would highly recommend this to all readers alike.
Final Rating: 8.6 / 10
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Crows Zero II
After the huge success of the first film, Crows Zero II is sure to please movie lovers of all kinds. I have shown the original film to a few people and all of them (foreign film lovers and casual watchers alike) loved it. There is something about the characters and production value teamed with Miike's one-of-a-kind direction. Expect a review on that one soon, but for now, check out the new full trailer for the sequel. This is probably my most anticipated film of the year.
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