Bad news, gooder news...
Once upon a time in the not-too-distant future:
So much bad news lately, from the Imus Incident, The lacrosse Duke boys getting off scott free, the Virginia Tech shootings* and of course, the daily deaths from the War On Terror. I am sure I am missing a thing or two, but hey- we are living in end times.
While we all wait for Ragnarok, here are some websites that I visit regularly in an attempt to expand my horizons (I usually fail in expanding those horizons, but I still have fun reading these sites at least):
www.angryasianman.com
http://www.falloutcentral.com/index.shtml#news
http://www.racialicious.com
http://multicultclassics.blogspot.com
All of these sites deal with racial issues, identity, how the mainstream world views minorities (good and bad) and the efforts made by many to, for lack of a better term, ‘equalize’ everybody no matter where you were born, how long you have been here and what color your skin is.
They tend to focus on or get the most attention for the more negative items like Rosie O’Evil’s ching chong rant a few months back or the recent Imus Incident but they do also focus on more positive things to (particularly, ironically, angry asian man).
*Curious observation: As with Columbine years ago, anything involving guns, lots of guns becomes a sensitive topic, so I wonder how Hot Fuzz (which I want to see badly) will fare now that the shooter posed and dressed like the characters in that movie?
*Curious Observation number two: The ‘Please Let It Be Some Other Minority’ thing. Were that many people hoping the shooter was some other race than their own? My first thought was, Dude, thirty people just got mowed down by another psycho, not I hope the guy was not a fob.
*Curious observation number three: Okay, time to get over this and move on. At least for mainstream media coverage of this damned event.
On to other important stuff that we all should ponder: the new VNV Nation album is awesome. Thank you to Metropolis, by the way, for getting it to me two weeks before street date. The new Combichrist ain’t bad either and I finally got to hear what And One sound like via their also awesome album Body Pop- a la mode as the saying goes…
OTHER STUFF! USELESS, MEANINGLESS STUFF! TO GET YOUR MIND OFF THIS BAD, BAD NEWS!!!!!!!
24 getting slightly better. The season started off very strong with four of the best episodes the series has ever put out. But the middle section of the show veered into predictability- it was fun, but it was all done before. And, worse, the Bauer was rarely seen. But now the story focuses back on him again and (albeit predictably) he is rogue again. This season so far (minus the opening four) feels like a best of compilation but hopefully it will be one of those best of comps that come with a brand new awesome single.
Other stuff seen: Highlander Season One and Two. This show lasted six years? There are good episodes (and started with a strong pilot), but so far the cheesy ones outnumber them. They are not bad, just very outdated and the bad-guy-of-the-week angle just tires me out. I liked the first movie and the fourth one with Donnie Yen that was based on the TV show as well, but so far, the first two seasons are strictly for those days when you have nothing else to watch.
Although seeing that Panzer guy explain the episodes are hilarious. This guy makes the fanboys who love this show look normal.
Also seen: Justice League Unlimited Season Two. Taken too soon, this is an awesome show. Live action movies can never capture the grandeur of superheroes like this show can.
What I want to see NOW: The new series of Doctor Who. I have been reading spoilers on the web and it looks like the show has kept up the quality set up by the first two series. Not counting Fear Her, of course. That was pure cheese. But Rhino-headed storm troopers, Shakespeare, the Face of Boe and the impending return on not only the DALEKS but also the Time Lords! Sounds like some fun stuff coming up. This is becoming my favourite show at the moment and they great job at making the viewer want more.
PS: When are we getting Torchwood and the Sarah Jane Adventures!?
Is it here yet: Transformers. Every image I see gets me more excited despite trying to be restrained due to overblown expectations (American Godzilla anyone?).
No real interest in: The new Indiana Jones movie- they should just let it die with grace. However, I am looking forward to the Young Indiana Jones TV show to come to DVD. A 22-DVD set, really George? Do you really want your fans to be poor(er)?
I also have no real interest in Spiderman III and am more than satisfied to just wait for it to come to DVD.
Also no interest: The Austin City Limits Festival. People I know are buying tickets because of peer pressure, hey- remember when Rock N Roll meant being different from the norm? Now you are going to a music fest just because everyone else is? Oh, and so far the announced and confirmed acts suck (except for the Reverend Horton Heat).
PS: Earth Day is this weekend: live in it and love it.
________________________________________________________________________
Where else I can be found:
http://www.myspace.com/catterpillarboy
See all my amazing friends! Beware of inside jokes that no one, even my friends will get!
http://catterpillarboy.blogspot.com/
Possibly maybe stories and projects that I am working on
http://catterpillarboy.livejournal.com
This will probably be the most updated one with all of my thoughts, feelings, book and movie reviews and other random stuff.
So much bad news lately, from the Imus Incident, The lacrosse Duke boys getting off scott free, the Virginia Tech shootings* and of course, the daily deaths from the War On Terror. I am sure I am missing a thing or two, but hey- we are living in end times.
While we all wait for Ragnarok, here are some websites that I visit regularly in an attempt to expand my horizons (I usually fail in expanding those horizons, but I still have fun reading these sites at least):
www.angryasianman.com
http://www.falloutcentral.com/index.shtml#news
http://www.racialicious.com
http://multicultclassics.blogspot.com
All of these sites deal with racial issues, identity, how the mainstream world views minorities (good and bad) and the efforts made by many to, for lack of a better term, ‘equalize’ everybody no matter where you were born, how long you have been here and what color your skin is.
They tend to focus on or get the most attention for the more negative items like Rosie O’Evil’s ching chong rant a few months back or the recent Imus Incident but they do also focus on more positive things to (particularly, ironically, angry asian man).
*Curious observation: As with Columbine years ago, anything involving guns, lots of guns becomes a sensitive topic, so I wonder how Hot Fuzz (which I want to see badly) will fare now that the shooter posed and dressed like the characters in that movie?
*Curious Observation number two: The ‘Please Let It Be Some Other Minority’ thing. Were that many people hoping the shooter was some other race than their own? My first thought was, Dude, thirty people just got mowed down by another psycho, not I hope the guy was not a fob.
*Curious observation number three: Okay, time to get over this and move on. At least for mainstream media coverage of this damned event.
On to other important stuff that we all should ponder: the new VNV Nation album is awesome. Thank you to Metropolis, by the way, for getting it to me two weeks before street date. The new Combichrist ain’t bad either and I finally got to hear what And One sound like via their also awesome album Body Pop- a la mode as the saying goes…
OTHER STUFF! USELESS, MEANINGLESS STUFF! TO GET YOUR MIND OFF THIS BAD, BAD NEWS!!!!!!!
24 getting slightly better. The season started off very strong with four of the best episodes the series has ever put out. But the middle section of the show veered into predictability- it was fun, but it was all done before. And, worse, the Bauer was rarely seen. But now the story focuses back on him again and (albeit predictably) he is rogue again. This season so far (minus the opening four) feels like a best of compilation but hopefully it will be one of those best of comps that come with a brand new awesome single.
Other stuff seen: Highlander Season One and Two. This show lasted six years? There are good episodes (and started with a strong pilot), but so far the cheesy ones outnumber them. They are not bad, just very outdated and the bad-guy-of-the-week angle just tires me out. I liked the first movie and the fourth one with Donnie Yen that was based on the TV show as well, but so far, the first two seasons are strictly for those days when you have nothing else to watch.
Although seeing that Panzer guy explain the episodes are hilarious. This guy makes the fanboys who love this show look normal.
Also seen: Justice League Unlimited Season Two. Taken too soon, this is an awesome show. Live action movies can never capture the grandeur of superheroes like this show can.
What I want to see NOW: The new series of Doctor Who. I have been reading spoilers on the web and it looks like the show has kept up the quality set up by the first two series. Not counting Fear Her, of course. That was pure cheese. But Rhino-headed storm troopers, Shakespeare, the Face of Boe and the impending return on not only the DALEKS but also the Time Lords! Sounds like some fun stuff coming up. This is becoming my favourite show at the moment and they great job at making the viewer want more.
PS: When are we getting Torchwood and the Sarah Jane Adventures!?
Is it here yet: Transformers. Every image I see gets me more excited despite trying to be restrained due to overblown expectations (American Godzilla anyone?).
No real interest in: The new Indiana Jones movie- they should just let it die with grace. However, I am looking forward to the Young Indiana Jones TV show to come to DVD. A 22-DVD set, really George? Do you really want your fans to be poor(er)?
I also have no real interest in Spiderman III and am more than satisfied to just wait for it to come to DVD.
Also no interest: The Austin City Limits Festival. People I know are buying tickets because of peer pressure, hey- remember when Rock N Roll meant being different from the norm? Now you are going to a music fest just because everyone else is? Oh, and so far the announced and confirmed acts suck (except for the Reverend Horton Heat).
PS: Earth Day is this weekend: live in it and love it.
________________________________________________________________________
Where else I can be found:
http://www.myspace.com/catterpillarboy
See all my amazing friends! Beware of inside jokes that no one, even my friends will get!
http://catterpillarboy.blogspot.com/
Possibly maybe stories and projects that I am working on
http://catterpillarboy.livejournal.com
This will probably be the most updated one with all of my thoughts, feelings, book and movie reviews and other random stuff.
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