Captain America on Immigrants
Aug. 1st, 2014 12:50 pmCaptain America shares his views on immigration. You really don't want to be leaning over that guy when he goes off.
We watched the movie Lucy today. It was awesome; I heartily recommend it. I had been keeping my expectations down, because the trailers looked promising but I could see some obvious opportunities for things to go wrong (most of which did not happen) and the reviews were mixed. I now suspect that most of the people panning the movie missed 3/4 of the content and got hung up on the obvious cheese factor. I plan to buy this at full price when it comes out on DVD. I want to give these people my folding vote.
For those of you who do not mind explicit spoilers or have already seen it, I will discuss the awesome in more detail.
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For those of you who do not mind explicit spoilers or have already seen it, I will discuss the awesome in more detail.
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What Brain REALLY Wants to Say to Pinky
Jul. 31st, 2014 12:41 pm... is this.
1) DO NOT watch with your mouth full.
2) So, the cartoon part is basically canon for Terramagne. This is the kind of wicked thing that young supervillains do before they're powerful enough to rip bridges off the moorings.
1) DO NOT watch with your mouth full.
2) So, the cartoon part is basically canon for Terramagne. This is the kind of wicked thing that young supervillains do before they're powerful enough to rip bridges off the moorings.
Watch "Behind the Mask"
Jul. 30th, 2014 04:40 pmCaparisoned Friesians perform with masked riders. Wow.
Now the Undertaker is lusting after that fancy tack. I swear, he is a literal clothes horse.
Now the Undertaker is lusting after that fancy tack. I swear, he is a literal clothes horse.
Disability in Acting
Jul. 24th, 2014 04:57 amI find it aggravating that disabled characters are almost always played by abled actors. It creates the same problem as white actors playing people of color: taking away the extremely few roles available to actors who genuinely have those traits.
Rockwell does Captain America
Jul. 12th, 2014 01:13 pmHere's an adorable Norman Rockwell-esque rendition of Captain America.
Steve: "Loki, if you light the matchbook you just slipped under my left boot, you're not getting dessert tonight."
Steve: "Loki, if you light the matchbook you just slipped under my left boot, you're not getting dessert tonight."
Watch "En Flash"
Jul. 9th, 2014 02:20 amThis fascinating fanvid imagines The Flash in a fit of existential despair. Yes, my speedsters have problems like these.
Writing About Fireworks
Jul. 4th, 2014 09:59 pmIn honor of the holiday, here are a few tidbits to enjoy ...
"What Fireworks Are Like" -- John explains to Sherlock why fireworks are not fun for him.
"Fireworks" -- Rai and Bai watch fireworks with their father.
"The Winter Soldier -- Star Spangled Banner" -- gorgeous fanvid, all the feels.
Guide to Firework Colors
"What Fireworks Are Like" -- John explains to Sherlock why fireworks are not fun for him.
"Fireworks" -- Rai and Bai watch fireworks with their father.
"The Winter Soldier -- Star Spangled Banner" -- gorgeous fanvid, all the feels.
Guide to Firework Colors
Fantasy vs. Science Fiction
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dialecticdreamer offers a nice meaty -- if somewhat frustrated -- discussion about the chasm between fantasy and science fiction.Lego Fusion
Jun. 27th, 2014 01:32 pmLego has introduced three toy sets which interface between physical and virtual play. Faaaaaascinating. The idea is to build something with bricks, then transfer that into a manipulable model in cyberspace. This has terrific potential for architects, scientists, and other folks who often transport their imagination from one layer of reality to another. I'm sure folks will figure out some practical applications for this after fooling around with it for a little while. In the meantime, it's awesome fun.
Why The Winter Soldier Works
Jun. 26th, 2014 03:02 amdialecticdreamer has a thoughtful post about why "Captain America 2: The Winter Soldier" works as storytelling.Teddy Bear Animation
Jun. 22nd, 2014 02:21 pm For your cottoncandy fluff needs today, see this adorable video done in stop-motion animation of a teddy bear celebrating a new baby.
Batman + The Watchmen =
Jun. 21st, 2014 11:16 pm ... do not read with your mouth full.
My favorite part was the "!" ... until I reached the underwear line.
My favorite part was the "!" ... until I reached the underwear line.
We Went to the Circus
Jun. 16th, 2014 10:15 pmToday for Father's Day we went to see the Loomis Circus. They're playing in Danville tomorrow too, so if you're in Central Illinois, they're worth a trip.
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Moment of Silence: Casey Kasem
Jun. 15th, 2014 08:53 pmCasey Kasem has passed away. I knew him as the voice of Shaggy in Scooby-Doo, Robin in Super Friends, and Mark in Battle of the Planets. For a lot of us, he was an iconic voice of childhood and will be deeply missed.
Watch "The Freakin' FCC"
Jun. 7th, 2014 08:42 pm I came across this favorite song today, "The Freakin' FCC." That's basically my opinion on censorship.
Poem: "Against Interstellar Distance"
Jun. 7th, 2014 01:54 pmThis poem is from the June 3, 2014 Poetry Fishbowl. It was inspired by a prompt from perfectworry about "I Love Lucy" in space. It also fills the "aliens" square in my Wordsmith Bingo card. This poem has been sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette.
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