Monday, October 26th, 2009, 4:06 am
I've added to my tattoo collection; I just had to do it. Thanks to some awesome art by Jason Badower and my local tattoo shop, I now have the following:(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__v6jbLDOsj0/SuVVVzUw_FI/AAAAAAAAAew/G23U90e2q00/s1600-h/Claudetatmediumjustdone.jpg)
Oddly
enough the reference pic they taped to me is right over my glyph tattoo
that reads "Invisible Man." Once it heals I'll have a better pic taken
and post that so you can see them all.
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Wednesday, August 19th, 2009, 11:38 am
Massive spoilers
ahead for Heroes through the end of Season 3, IStory and all the graphic
novels through 142. GN 142 can be found Here.
Well
this was well worth the wait and not just because Claude Rains is in
this issue either. It ties up nicely with events in "I Am Sylar." The
art is gorgeous as always and the script really good as well. I just
wish they'd tell us what exactly the relationship between Claude and
Abby is. Is he her dad, her uncle, or just a really good friend? Is
Abby the one Claude got shot for hiding? It's clear from the dialogue
that Claude knew Abby's mum, whomever she was/is. Lee does not show an
ability here. Either it's not showy, he hasn't manifested yet, or the
Building 26 agents just grabbed him because he was with Claude and Abby
when they showed up. Molly leaves with Claude so hopefully those two
will be safe for some time to come as Claude has the ultimate hiding
power and Molly can find anyone. I find myself wondering if there is an
upgrade or evolution to Claude's power, that perhaps he could become
invisible to the point where thermal goggles become useless to find
him. For both his and Molly's sakes, I hope so. I wonder if Molly will
have Claude take her to Matt or Mohinder or if she will prefer to
remain with Claude indefinitely. Having seen through the end of season
3, I know Sylar doesn't kill Micah. Micah even appeared in a recent
IStory set after Season 3. It's apparent to me that Micah will go to
meet up with Monica but will he reconnect with the rest of the
Rebellion team again? In GN 132 it very much looks like Sparrow and
West had been working together but got separated and West runs into HRG
while trying to help Alex evade capture. In this GN though I can
understand why West got "A little excited" as he puts it when
confronting the scientist working for Building 26. After what the
Company did to West, and what he's seen this new group doing, it's
understandable. While I enjoyed this GN I'm sad to see this arc come to
an end. I really enjoyed the whole arc and watching the Rebellion team
working together through it. Prior to this issue, it wasn't just Claude I was worried about but the whole group. Granted they are out of immediate
danger, for now. Will the new Company and/or the mysterious Carnival
now try to recruit the Rebellion team or their friends? I'm just glad
that for now they all live to fight another day.
"Everybody LIVES!" - the Ninth Doctor Doctor Who
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Monday, August 10th, 2009, 9:15 am
First off let me say that I am not a
professional critic, nor do I work for anyone associated with this
film. What I am is a fan. I grew up with GI Joe as a kid, both the
action figures and the cartoons and I'd have loved a live action movie
to have been made back then. I'm also, if you have been reading this
blog regularly, a big fan of Christopher Eccleston. Now I'd have seen
this movie anyway, even if Chris didn't have such a prominent role in
it. I also loved Stephen Sommers Mummy movies, my favorite being The
Mummy Returns. SO, now that you know where I am coming from, on to the
film!
I loved it and not just Chris' scenes. You also don't
have to be an GI Joe fan to understand what is going on. The film will
show you whatever backstory is key. It's sci-fi action adventure with
some drama and just a really fun time. I won't spoil anything in this
review but the effects are mind blowing, there are good looking men and
women in interesting costumes with interesting tech, and there are
explosions, lots of explosions. There is also a really cool underwater
battle (think Thunderball with a massive upgrade). There are plenty of
plot twists but not overly complicated and you actually care about what
these characters get up to, regardless of whom you are cheering for.
Now,
for those critics who complained about Chris' accent, let me just say
that I thought it was consistent, well done, understandable, and made
it clear that his character was Scottish. And for those of you who
would still complain about all things Gaelic let me just say "Plughaugh mah hon!" and while I'm unsure on the spelling it does convey my sentiment.
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Sunday, July 26th, 2009, 6:19 am
I am at once both isolated and
connected. While I'm glad I have contact with so many friends via
internet, there are times I feel I might as well be in an ivory tower
in another dimension. Seriously,
I have friends all over the world but beyond listening, reading, and
offering advice when needed, I feel kinda useless. If folks were
closer, I'd most definitely be helping out in other ways. I'm just
glad they stay in touch as they are able. Even though I'm a bit of an
introvert, if I call someone friend I do not do so lightly and I do my
best to help but lately I'm feeling rather powerless. And no, I don't
want anyone to cut contact or stop sending me info, I just wish someone
could show me a more direct way to help.
Heck, even in interactive fiction with Heroes ARG/360/Evolution
interactive component, I am stuck on the sidelines as far as aiding any
canon characters goes. Sure I could create someone new, even several someones
new to aid as part of the new Survival game but I'm far more interested
in helping existing canon ones most especially Claude as well as Micah.
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2009, 3:25 pm
If you haven't already done so, go here: http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/novels/novels_display.shtml?novel=141
I mean it, spoilers ahead!
Just got canonical confirmation that as of the time at which this GN is set Claude is alive. Both he and Lee survived the building collapse. Mind you I don't doubt Claude's fighting prowess but he's the invisible
man not the invincible man. Given the odds he was up against, he still
fought quite impressively and I don't think any less of him for getting
captured. I'm glad to see that both
he and Lee survived the building collapsing. Interesting that Claude
was again willing to throw himself in harm's way. I hope they show us
next issue exactly what the connection between Claude, Abigail and Lee
is and why he who was running scared from Peter's apartment is now
willing to throw himself into the fight. I don't find it out of
character at all as I'm sure there is a reason. Perhaps it is just that
Claude now fears for the fate of his people.
I
am also very worried about where Monica is and about what Molly saw
happening to her. Given Molly's reaction, it can't be good.
I
still fear for the fates of Claude, Monica, Molly, Abby, and Lee.
Having seen All of season 3 and all the GNs set after this, I know
Micah, West, and Sparrow make it out of this mess. And I know that had
I been there, in any capacity I'd have done all in my power to help.
Yeah I know it's fiction, but had I the ability, or were it real, I
wouldn't hesitate to pitch in especially if it meant saving Claude.
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